Wallace won't be alone as he matures Sep 8, 2009
He remembers playing Wiffle Ball with his brothers growing up, pretending they were Rickey Henderson, Jose Canseco or Tony Gwynn. Wallace pretended he was Chavez. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Slam tops milestone Sep 7, 2009
The others: Carney Lansford and Rickey Henderson, both with the A's in 1992, Dwight Evans with Boston in 1988, Gary Matthews Sr. with the Mariners in 1987, Don Baylor with Boston in 1987, and Jim Rice with Boston in 1986. E-mail Susan Slusser at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Future is bright for speedster Davis Sep 6, 2009
" That's bold talk from a player who was traded by the Pirates to the Giants in 2007 and waived by the Giants in April 2008. But consider what he's done this season, especially since becoming the regular center fielder after Matt Holliday was traded to St. Louis and Scott Hairston moved to left. Davis is hitting .295 with 46 runs scored, 34 RBIs and a career-high 31 steals. He became the first A's player to steal at least 30 bases since Rickey Henderson stole 66 in 1998. In 44 games since the... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Brantley set to burst onto MLB scene Sep 2, 2009
Brantley once listened in as Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson talked to his teammates about the art of the stolen base. It was a talk that resonated with the young Brantley, who viewed speed as a major element to his burgeoning game. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Davis' heads-up play sparks A's to win Sep 1, 2009
316 with 10 doubles and 15 stolen bases in 28 games -- the most stolen bases by an Athletic in a month since Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson took 16 bags in June 1998. "He's aggressive out there, and guys like trying to get him in," Gonzalez said. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Swisher learning the ropes in outfield Aug 29, 2009
Derek Jeter hit his third leadoff homer of the season and the 22nd of his career on Friday, breaking a tie with Alfonso Soriano (21) for sole possession of second place in franchise history, trailing only Rickey Henderson (24). Hughes owns a 1. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Lee JenkinsINSIDE BASEBALL Aug 26, 2009
Only six players in major league history have 2,000 hits, 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 walks, 1,000 runs, 300 steals and 250 home runs: Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Rickey Henderson, Joe Morgan, Craig Biggio and Abreu. He will hit the free-agent market again this winter and, chances are, teams will still be concerned about his age and the economy. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Lind chats with Blue Jays fans Aug 25, 2009
Lind: Probably when we were in Oakland and seeing Rickey Henderson give his jersey retirement speech. phily_g: Who's the most colorful character in the clubhouse. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Rested Chamberlain to face Rangers Aug 24, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. New York (78-46) vs. Texas (69-54), 7:05 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Jeter starts Yankees' five-HR outburst in 8-4 win Aug 24, 2009
Rickey Henderson leads with 24. New York is 6-1 against Boston since losing the first eight matchups of the season, six of them at Fenway Park. (Anchorage Daily News)
Yankees batter Beckett, extend lead to 7 1/2 games Aug 24, 2009
Rickey Henderson leads with 24 for the Yankees. Becketts first pitch in the second inning also cleared the fence as Matsui hit his first homer of the game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Rice misquoted? Rivalry to blame, HOFer claims Aug 24, 2009
The former Red Sox outfielder, inducted into Cooperstown last month along with Rickey Henderson, played 16 seasons in Boston, batting. 298 with 382 homers before retiring in 1989. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Hall of Famer Rice critical of major leaguers Aug 22, 2009
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Cubs' trio are nominees for Aaron Award Aug 20, 2009
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is first with 81. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
10 things we do not miss Aug 12, 2009
Could Cool Papa Bell have given Rickey Henderson a higher stolen-base record to shoot for. What kind of win total would Satchel Paige have had if he'd pitched in the majors before he was 42 years old. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Del Potro outlasts Roddick in Legg Mason final Aug 10, 2009
" Slide showPlaxico Burress repents, Rickey Henderson exults, Michael Phelps gloats, and more.more photosDel Potro had five of his 19 aces in the tiebreaker, including one on a second serve. That was the only time he missed on his first serve in eight chances during the tiebreaker. Del Potro lost serve for the third time in the match in the third game of the final set. With the score 30-all, he attempted to smash a high lob and missed, hitting it long. On the ensuing break point, he... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cabrera hits grand slam in 9th for Padres 6-2 win Aug 9, 2009
The Padres honored Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson in a pregame ceremony. Henderson set major league records for runs scored and walks during his three seasons (1996-97, 2001), and also collected his 3,000th career hit. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ether Hits Walkoff Home Run: Chapter 5 Aug 8, 2009
"It's my first one of my career. It only took me over 10 years to do it. But it was fun to do it, never stealing a base before. I know I'm right behind Rickey Henderson now.". Colorado lost to the Phillies and the Giants were not scheduled, so Los Angeles gained ground on both of their closest opponents. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
Padres HOF Weekend honors Rickey Aug 8, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- Rickey Henderson played for nine teams during a career that spanned 25 seasons, yet his three separate stops in San Diego stood out to him for reasons other than the three personal milestones he set with the Padres. "Great memories ... being able to come here and have the opportunity to play with Tony Gwynn," said Henderson, who last month was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Winds change as Angels' power returns Aug 7, 2009
Abreu joined Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson, Barry Bonds, Joe Morgan and Craig Biggio as the only players in history with at least 250 homers, 2,000 hits, 1,000 runs scored, 1,000 RBIs and 300 steals ... "I don't really check the numbers. When they told me I needed one more homer to get in that group, I was excited. Those guys -- Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson, Bonds -- I'm happy to be in that group.". (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Black gives speedy Cabrera green light Aug 7, 2009
Baseball Hall of Fame members Rickey Henderson and Dick Williams will be honored on Friday and Saturday, respectively, as part of Padres Hall of Fame Weekend. Williams will be inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony on Saturday. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Ethier's walk-off magic rescues Dodgers Aug 7, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Three-run homer in ninth inning beats Braves. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Vlad lifts Angels with first HR in more than a month Aug 7, 2009
He joined Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson, Joe Morgan, Barry Bonds and Craig Biggio as the only players with 250 homers, 2,000 hits, 1,000 runs, 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 walks and 300 stolen bases. "That's pretty select company," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A's host 10th annual Root Beer Float Day Aug 7, 2009
Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, Nomar Garicaparra, Dallas Braden, Andrew Bailey, Rajai Davis and Brad Ziegler teamed with Anderson and Everidge for the ice-cream scooping festivities. Members of the A's coaching staff, broadcasters and players' wives were also on hand. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Abreu joins elite company with 250th homer Aug 7, 2009
Heading the exclusive club are Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Joe Morgan and Rickey Henderson, with Barry Bonds and Craig Biggio rounding out the membership. "It's meaningful because of all those great names," Abreu said, "and also because it shows that I've been a complete player in my career. The 1,000 runs scored and RBIs are what the game is all about, so I'm very proud of that and very proud and excited to be in that club with some special men.". (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Angels confront improved Rangers Aug 7, 2009
Abreu joins Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Joe Morgan, Rickey Henderson and Craig Biggio. The Angels are 14-17 against AL West opponents. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Kendrick fights for time as bat simmers Aug 6, 2009
The Official Site of the Los Angeles Angels. Los Angeles (63-42) at Chicago (56-52), 11:05 a.m. PT. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Story about Hall of Famer Aug 5, 2009
After 15 years of waiting, Rice was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday with Rickey Henderson and the late Joe Gordon ... The recent enshrinement into the Baseball Hall of Fame of former players Rickey Henderson, Jim Rice and Joe Gordon was of particular interest to me because of Gordons inclusion. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Wills had close-up view of new Hall of Famers Aug 5, 2009
Along the way, Wills served up fastballs to the game's latest inductees -- Rickey Henderson, who hit 81 leadoff home runs and stole a record 1,406 bases, and Jim Rice, who followed two other Red Sox left fielders, Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski, into the shrine at Cooperstown, N.Y.. "Jim Rice was the consummate pro," Wills said. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Guardado makes 900th appearance Aug 5, 2009
"I'll tell you when it hit me. I'm on the mound, I grab the resin bag, throw it down and look at in center field. There's Kirby Puckett. Then I turn around and they're announcing, 'Now batting, No. 24, Rickey Henderson.' "First pitch, ball. Second pitch, groundout to shortstop. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Abreu named AL Player of Month for July Aug 5, 2009
Abreu stands on the threshold of a milestone accomplishment: His next home run will pull him alongside Joe Morgan, Rickey Henderson and Willie Mays -- all Hall of Famers -- and Barry Bonds and Craig Biggio as the only players in Major League history to amass 250 homers, 2,000 hits, 1,000 runs, 1,000 RBIs, 1,000 walks and 300 stolen bases. For helping the Angels post a 19-7 record during July, Abreu became the first member of the team to receive monthly honors since Guerrero, who had the honor in... (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Knapp: Pennington and Davis are old school Aug 4, 2009
Other than Rickey Henderson celebrations, the 21st century A's had revealed little affinity for speed. In the 2008 season, Davis had a. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Robson was the Berra of good tidings Aug 4, 2009
And finally From Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle: "Any time baseball salaries seem obscene, take a quick trip back in time to when owners held all the cards, and abused that power. The Oakland Athletics drafted Rickey Henderson and offered him 10,000 to sign. He demanded 100,000. The two sides compromised at 10,000.". Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
Cooperstown, Jim Rice and Bo Duke too Aug 3, 2009
But the reason I don't ever want this lingering feeling of delight, awe and amazement to go away isn't because of seeing Rice inducted alongside fellow greats Rickey Henderson and the late Joe Gordon. It's because of people. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Athletics retire Hendersons number Aug 2, 2009
Former Oakland A's star Rickey Henderson stands in front of his jersey painted on the left field wall holding a gold base during a ceremony to retirehis number onSaturday ... - The Oakland Athletics retired Rickey Hendersons No. 24 on Saturday night, honoring the prolific leadoff hitter less than a week after he was inducted into baseballs Hall of Fame. (MSNBC -- Sports)
A's rally falls short on Rickey's day Aug 2, 2009
OAKLAND -- Rickey Henderson Day brought a lot Oakland's way on Saturday. A sellout crowd of 35,067. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Rickey delivers flair as number is retired Aug 2, 2009
OAKLAND -- Rickey Henderson knows how to make an entrance ... Former A's catcher and current broadcaster Ray Fosse, serving as the master of ceremonies, announced that Saturday wasn't just Rickey Henderson Day; it was the start of Rickey Henderson Month, as the City of Oakland had decided to celebrate all of August in Henderson's honor ... There will never be another Rickey Henderson. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Rickey's night, not Oakland's Aug 2, 2009
With Rickey Henderson's jersey No. 24 adorning the wall in left field on Saturday night, his former club played one good inning and did little else ... It was another former Henderson team, the Blue Jays, who came away with a 6-5 victory on Rickey Henderson Night at the Coliseum ... "Rickey have tears in his eyes. Rickey have love in his heart for you. Rickey is so very, very, very humbled. This is not just Rickey Henderson Day, this is a day for the Oakland A's fans.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A's fall to Blue Jays, 6-5 Aug 2, 2009
The loss disappointed a sellout crowd of 35,067 on Rickey Henderson Night. The A's retired the No. 24 for the recently inducted Hall of Famer. (Modesto Bee, CA)
After many errors, Hall of Fame hit home run Aug 1, 2009
The National Baseball Hall of Fame held its induction ceremonies Sunday in Cooperstown, N.Y., and both players on the platform Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson were black. To some people, it is a troubling reminder that black participation in baseball has plummeted by two-thirds since Rice and Henderson broke into the game. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
MORE MLB NEWS Aug 1, 2009
Rickey Henderson, Jim Rice are in the Hall of Fame. Team, player salary information from 1988-2009. (USA Today -- Sports)
TedKeithMLB Power Rankings MLB's hottest team has pushed the Dodgers out of the top spot. Jul 31, 2009
Joe Gordon, the 1942 AL MVP with the Bronx Bombers, was inducted, as was Rickey Henderson, who spent four and a half seasons with the Yankees. The broadcaster's inductee was Tony Kubek, a former AL Rookie of the Year with the Yankees who spent 10 years with the club and then served as their broadcaster before quitting in the wake of the 1994 players strike (and who would have been played off the stage if this had been an awards show for his rambling, unscripted and occasionally cringe-worthy... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Pair 2-0 at Ripken event Jul 30, 2009
MLB Home Plate, SIRIUS XM's 24-hour baseball talk channel, will have live coverage starting at 1:30 pm ET, as all-time runs and stolen bases leader Rickey Henderson, longtime Boston Red Sox slugger Jim Rice, and former Yankees and Indians second baseman Joe Gordon are enshrined in Cooperstown, NY.. In addition to the Induction Ceremony, Hall of Fame Weekend (July 24 - 27) features a variety of baseball events and is attended by dozens of Hall of Famers. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Jul 30, 2009
Rice, inducted with Rickey Henderson at Sundays Cooperstown ceremonies, joins fellow Hall-of-Famers and Fenway Park left-fielders Ted Williams (9) and Carl Yastrzemski (8) among Red Sox to have their numbers retired. TENNIS. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Paul Molitor chat transcript Jul 30, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Hall of Famer answers questions about his Toronto days. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
SABINO:Breaking down Buehrle's perfect game and much more Jul 29, 2009
Deeper look at Mark Buehrle's perfect game and Rickey Henderson - David Sabino - SI.com ... In this special just-back-from-a-very-rainy-vacation edition of Diamond Digits, we take a deep look into 's perfect game and glance back at parts of the careers of the two newest inductees into the Hall of Fame, first ballot inductee Rickey Henderson and last-ballot selection Jim Rice ... Stolen bases as an Oakland Athletic by all-time stolen base leader and one of the newest Hall of Famers, Rickey... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
There's no * beside Aaron's career (Yesterday) Jul 29, 2009
Aaron, speaking during the Hall of Fame induction weekend for Rickey Henderson, Jim Rice and the late Joe Gordon, said it's only right that the accomplishments of the steroids players are duly explained. "Do you put guys in [the Hall] with an asterisk behind their name and say, 'Hey, they did it, but here's why.' To be safe, I think that's the only way you can do it ... I've played the game long enough, and you've watched it long enough, to know it's impossible for players, I don't care who they... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Henderson, Rice inducted into Hall Jul 28, 2009
Brash, flamboyant Rickey Henderson was humbled by it all. The former left fielders were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday along with the late Joe Gordon, and Henderson, baseball s all-time leading base stealer, was briefly overcome before evoking some hearty laughs. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
MEDIA CIRCUS: Time for public Hall ballots? Talkin' Tebow Jul 28, 2009
In the afterglow of Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice's warm and fuzzy induction Sunday, there is this cold dose of reality: If neither Roger Clemens nor Barry Bonds plays again, both will be eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time in 2013. No Hall of Fame vote (in any sport) will captivate the public as much as that one. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Mets Inbox: Hall of Fame, injured stars Jul 28, 2009
Did you vote for Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson for Hall of Fame election. If not, why. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Morning leadoff Jul 28, 2009
From 1D: Besides Rickey Henderson, six other major leaguers scored at least 2,000 runs in their careers:Ty Cobb, Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Pete Rose and Willie Mays. Playback. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
DUGOUT: Wait ‘til next year Jul 28, 2009
Induction ceremonies will be held today in Cooperstown, N.Y., to honor the two players elected in the baseball Hall of Fame: Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice. The rules of this election are relatively simple: the hundreds of members of the Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) voted for as many as 10 players they felt deserved the Hall of Fame. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hall monitors should lighten up on Rose Jul 28, 2009
(07-27) 18:40 PDT -- It must have been nice for Hall of Fame organizers to have a neat, clean weekend, full of celebration and earnest conversation about Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice, who never were associated with baseball's more unsavory issues. 07. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
More of this story Jul 28, 2009
Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice hold their plaques after their induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday ... Brash, flamboyant Rickey Henderson was humbled by it all. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Jenkins: Time for Rose? Jul 28, 2009
(07-27) 18:40 PDT -- It must have been nice for Hall of Fame organizers to have a neat, clean weekend, full of celebration and earnest conversation about Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice, who never were associated with baseball's more unsavory issues ... Hall monitors should lighten up on Rose Articles It must have been nice for Hall of Fame organizers to have a neat, clean weekend, full of celebration and earnest conversation about Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice, who never were associated with... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Figgins sings praises of Rickey Jul 27, 2009
In faraway Cooperstown, N.Y., Rickey Henderson -- the best ever at what Figgins does -- was taking his place with Jim Rice and the late Joe Gordon among the immortals of the game. "When you look at what Rickey did, it's incredible," said Figgins, the Angels' leadoff catalyst and American League leader in runs scored. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Ex-Red Sox great Rice, Henderson welcomed to Hall of Fame Jul 27, 2009
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. - Their personalities may be as different as two Hall of Famers ever inducted on the same day, but the flamboyant Rickey Henderson and the conservative Jim Rice both delivered powerful and memorable punch lines in their speeches yesterday on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center. Rice said, I am a husband called Rice. (Boston Globe)
Hall chapter closed, Rice opens up Jul 27, 2009
Rickey Henderson disappointed those of us who eagerly had been anticipating his acceptance address for at least the last 10 years by taking a very high road, presenting himself as Mr. Humble from start to finish, consistently and forcefully enough to make us believe he actually meant it. It was heavy on the appropriate thank-yous and light on the braggadocio. (Boston Globe)
Straight from top - Werner says major Red Sox deal possible Jul 27, 2009
Lucchino had inductee Rickey Henderson on his team in San Diego and was instrumental in bringing him to Boston for the 2002 season. Dwight Evans attended the ceremony and spoke glowingly of Rice, his former teammate. (Boston Globe)
Rickey, Rice inducted » Jul 27, 2009
Brash, flamboyant Rickey Henderson was humbled by it all ... Rickey Henderson did not disappoint in his Hall of Fame speech, though his talk wasn't laced with Rickey-isms but instead a poignant address about his path to Cooperstown, writes Jerry Crasnick ... -- Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Henderson's speech of a lifetime Jul 27, 2009
Rickey Henderson, let's hear it. Today's has to be the most anticipated speech in Hall of Fame history, doesn't it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hall of Fame inductions Jul 27, 2009
Enshrinees Rickey Henderson, Jim Rice different, but alike - Ted Keith - SI.com ... Hall of Famers Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice looked very much alike Sunday ... New enshrinees Rickey Henderson (left) and Jim Rice share a laugh during Sunday's ceremony. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Teammates show pride with Hall visit Jul 27, 2009
Dave Stewart watches intently as Rickey Henderson enters the Hall of Fame ... They came out -- many of them did -- to see Rickey Henderson and Jim Rice get their ultimate moment of baseball glory on Sunday afternoon ... "He's outstanding -- absolutely outstanding," Stewart said of Rickey Henderson. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Hall induction leaves Rickey 'humbled' Jul 27, 2009
Stewart, to whom Rickey Henderson referred as his "best friend" Sunday during the one of the most anticipated induction speeches in the history of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, stood off to the side of the stage after the ceremony and smiled contentedly, his eyes still ringed red. "My proudest moment in the game," said Stewart, who grew up with Henderson in Oakland, Calif. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Rickey wows with brilliant induction speech Jul 27, 2009
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Rickey Henderson was brilliant. Oh, his acceptance speech during Sunday's National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies was far from an oratorical masterpiece. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
