Braun takes home another Silver Slugger Nov 13, 2009
Braun has 103 home runs in his first three Major League seasons, sixth-most in baseball history behind two active players -- Pujols (114) and the Yankees' Mark Texeira (107) -- and three Hall of Famers -- Ralph Kiner (114), Eddie Matthews (112), Joe DiMaggio (107). is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
SNY Heats Up 'Mets Hot Stove,' Turns Back Clock On 1962-1988 Seasons Nov 12, 2009
Other notable footage showcases a young Ralph Kiner giving batting tips to Ken Singleton and Casey Stengel strolling out to centerfield clubhouse at the Polo Grounds -- a la Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza's final walk during the closing of Shea Stadium. Talkback. (Multichannel News)
Girl sues Phillies, gets back home run ball Oct 11, 2009
He eclipsed Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner, who played on three teams from 1946 to 1955. Kiner's record had stood for more than a half-century. (CNN)
In defense of Fredi Oct 6, 2009
WHO IS THAT OLD GUY RALPH KINER AND WHY IS HE IN THE HOF ... Stan M, Great stuff on Ralph Kiner ... I still remember the day, as a little boy in the early 50s, when I found my first Ralph Kiner baseball card tucked inside a package of brittle bubblegum. (The Palm Beach Post)
The Modern Triple CrownBatting average, home runs and RBIs do not tell the whole story anymore, says Joe Posnanski. Oct 2, 2009
He hit 39 homers -- Johnny Mize and Ralph Kiner hit 40. If I remember correctly, Musial had a home run washed away because of a rainout. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Milledge has his moment in Pirates' 4-0 loss Sep 21, 2009
The others: Jason Bay (26 in 2004), Ralph Kiner (23 in 1946) and Johnny Rizzo (23 in 1938). Even Milledge acknowledged, when asked to rank it, "That's probably the best one I've made my whole career.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Diamondbacks' Reynolds makes run at own 'K' record Sep 18, 2009
The list of single-season strikeout leaders includes Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Mickey Mantle, Hack Wilson, Larry Doby, Ralph Kiner and Willie Stargell _ Hall of Famers all. Jackson is the all-time strikeout leader with 2,597 strikeouts. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Races tight for Pirates' All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
With a bevy of worthy Pittsburgh outfielders to select from, Pirates fans have made Hall of Famers Roberto Clemente, Willie Stargell and Ralph Kiner the early leading vote-getters in the outfield. Clemente's best season came in '66 when he hit. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Pirates hope to find comfort on road Sep 10, 2009
In fact, only three Pirates rookies have more homers than Jones -- Ralph Kiner (23 in 1946), Johnny Rizzo (23 in 1938) and Jason Bay (26 in 2004). The upcoming series against the Astros wraps up a stretch where the Pirates played 28 of 34 games against teams from the NL Central. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Mets finding Confines less friendly Aug 31, 2009
Ralph Kiner called that area "unreachable.". Nineteen months later, Kingman signed with the Cubs, prompting the landlord who owned the walkup across Waveland to suggest he might install a protective shield for his new investment. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Warthen faces challenges with rotation Aug 29, 2009
Willie Mays hit his 17th home run of the month, breaking a record Mets announcer Ralph Kiner had established in September 1949, as the Giants defeated the Mets, 8-3, on this date in 1965. Eight years later, Mays drove in a run, and Jerry Koosman and Buzz Capra combine to shut out the Padres in a 3-0 victory at Shea Stadium. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Swoboda's two-homer game a '69 oddity Aug 23, 2009
Swoboda sought advice from the ad hoc batti 00001B0E ng coach Ralph Kiner. "You couldn't ask Yogi," Swoboda said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Plummer has lasting impact on Mets Aug 23, 2009
They know Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner in the booth, and Ed Kranepool and John Franco on the field. They know Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges and Tom Seaver -- the three Mets who have their numbers plastered on the left-field wall at Citi Field. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets '69 sweep of Braves a forgotten feat Aug 22, 2009
Chances are you can't unless you've had a long-term friendship with Howie Rose, or Ralph Kiner is your next-door neighbor. The playoffs have fallen through the cracks in our memories. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Sports Mailbag: 8/9/09 Aug 9, 2009
To quote Branch Rickey to Ralph Kiner: "Son, I finished last with you and I can finish last without you." Neal Huntington might have said the same. And, since we know next to nothing about the players we got in return, we can't complain too strenuously about them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pirates' McCutchen Hits Three Homers Vs Nats Aug 2, 2009
Hall of Famers Ralph Kiner and Willie Stargell each hit three homers in a game four times for Pittsburgh. Roberto Clemente is the only other player in team history to do it twice. (CBS News)
McCutchen wallops three homers Aug 2, 2009
It is not even enough to find that the feat has been achieved only 17 times, by 10 different players, an illustrious list that includes Ralph Kiner four times, Willie Stargell three times, Roberto Clemente twice, and no rookies until last night. Not when there is so much more to it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pirates Notebook: Negotiations continue with unsigned high school players Jul 26, 2009
The only other Pirates to hit 10 homers in a July were Donn Clendenon (1966) and Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner (1950). The last Pirate to hit as many in any month was Jason Bay with 12 in May 2006. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Henderson, Rice gearing up to enter Hall Jul 20, 2009
Rice was the third player elected in his final year of eligibility, following Red Ruffing (1967) and Ralph Kiner ('75). While Henderson's election was a foregone conclusion, Rice was a question mark. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
On the Pirates: All the money in the middle Jul 19, 2009
On June 4, 1953, Branch Rickey, general manager of a Pirates team worse than anything seen this decade, sent star slugger Ralph Kiner to the Chicago Cubs as part of a 10-player trade, and Rickey famously told Kiner, "We finished last with you, we can finish last without you.". The quote is cited, time and again, by those advocating that good players can be traded from bad teams without repercussion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Howard sets 200-homer record Jul 18, 2009
LONG BALLS: Ryan Howard broke Ralph Kiners record by hitting 200 career home runs in 658 games as the Phillies blanked the Marlins for their sixth straight win REUTERS AND AP , MIAMI AND LOS ANGELES Saturday, Jul 18, 2009, Page 19 ... Howard steered a solo shot to right field in the sixth inning off Florida starter Chris Volstad to reach the 200-mark in just 658 games, 48 fewer than previous record-holder Ralph Kiner. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Nl East: Braves Trying To Do Maddux Proud Jul 18, 2009
Howard did so in 658 games, breaking the previous mark of 706 held by Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner. "That's pretty cool," Howard told Philadelphia's official Web site. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Game of the Day Phillies 4, Marlins 0 Jul 17, 2009
Ralph Kiner previously held the record at 706 games. Howard has four homers in 15 career at-bats against Marlins starter Chris Volstad, who allowed all four runs on homers and has yielded 20 this season. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Howard fastest in history to 200 homers Jul 17, 2009
Before Howard, the fewest amount of games a player needed to notch 200 homers was 706, by Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner. "That's pretty cool," said Howard, who was able to retrieve the historic ball. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Veterans Moyer, Ibanez carry Phillies Jul 17, 2009
Howard hit a solo shot of his own to give him 23 on the year and make him the fastest player in Major League history to hit 200 career dingers by doing it in 658 games -- beating Ralph Kiner, who did it in 706 games. That rocket to right field gave Howard's team a 4-0 lead, but with the way Moyer was dealing, it was hardly necessary. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Howard becomes fastest to 200 HRs Jul 17, 2009
Ralph Kiner was previously the fastest player to reach 200 home runs. He did it in 706 games. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Nationals' Dunn Hits 300th Career Home Run Jul 5, 2009
The others are Babe Ruth (3,830), Mark McGwire (3,837), Ralph Kiner (3,883) and Harmon Killebrew (3,928). read more stories in. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bullpen blowup ends Hanson's streak Jul 5, 2009
The others are Babe Ruth (3,830), Mark McGwire (3,837), Ralph Kiner (3,883) and Harmon Killebrew (3,928). The Braves took a 1-0 lead in the third on Nate McLouth's RBI single. (Athens Banner-Herald)
NL GAME OF THE DAY Nationals 5, Braves 3 Jul 5, 2009
Dunn crushed a 2-2 fastball deep into the second deck in right field and is the fifth player in major-league history to reach 300 homers in fewer than 4,200 at-bats (4,145) - the others are Babe Ruth (3,830), Mark McGwire (3,837), Ralph Kiner (3,883) and Harmon Killebrew (3,928). This article appeared on page B - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
ODDBALL ITEMS: Gift idea for Father's Day; Buck's bomb Jun 18, 2009
As beloved Mets broadcaster Ralph Kiner said, "On Father's Day, we again wish you all happy birthday."Colin Rolfe. Sunday is the day we all traditionally render unto Caesar, so if you're at a loss for the perfect gift for your paternal unit on Father's Day, may we suggest the humble paper bag. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Seventh power May 21, 2009
Lou Gehrig, Duke Snider, Ralph Kiner, Mel Ott. No. 5. (CBS News)
AD-IN, AD-OUT: Real No. 1? Safina gracefully states case May 12, 2009
MothersAs Ralph Kiner put it: Today's Mother's Day so a happy birthday to all you mothers. Tennis Twittering Click to join the discussion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pelfrey tabbed for Citi Field opener Apr 13, 2009
Former Mets Rusty Staub, John Franco, Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver and announcer Ralph Kiner will all take part in the pregame festivities. The Mets are 30-17 all-time in home openers, including 30-15 at Shea Stadium. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mets begin to make history at Citi Field Apr 13, 2009
Other Mets luminaries in attendance: Dwight Gooden, Rusty Staub, John Franco, Ralph Kiner. GETTING TO THE GAME. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Mike Tomlin: He considers himself a Western Pa. guy (Yesterday) Mar 30, 2009
The pantheon includes, clockwise from the upper left corner: Billy Conn, Ralph Kiner, Terry Bradshaw, Mario Lemieux, Suzie McConnell-Serio, Willie Stargell, Joe Greene, Arnold Palmer, Roberto Clemente, Tony Dorsett, Sidney Crosby, John Michelosen, Dave Parker, Agnus Berenato, Stan Musial, Bill Cowher, Johnny Majors, Lauryn Williams, Ben Howland, ElRoy Face, Dan Marino, Swin Cash, Dick Groat, Joe Paterno, Danny Murtaugh and Chuck Noll. Conn was the first Dapper Dan sportsman of the year recipient... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sweet 16 facts to celebrate Cubs Mar 27, 2009
Rookie Ralph Kiner of the Pirates led the National League with 23. 16. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Stardom suits Braun just fine Mar 5, 2009
Braun's 71 homers ties him with Pujols for the fourth-highest total through a player's first two years, trailing only Hall of Famers Joe DiMaggio (75), Ralph Kiner (74) and Eddie Matthews (72). Braun was the 2007 National League Rookie of the Year despite spending the first seven weeks of the season at Triple-A Nashville. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Inbox: Options if Santana's out for long? Mar 3, 2009
Have a ceremony honoring Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner and Lindsey Nelson. I think Murphy has been honored, but these three should really be honored together. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
GETTING LOOSE: A-Rod gets his malaprop on; odds, ends Feb 19, 2009
Alex Rodriguez press conference andmorebaseball malaprops - John Rolfe - SI.com. var cnn_cm_long = Math. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
