Towers leaves with 'gunslinger' reputation Oct 4, 2009
Towers, who won four division titles and help build the 1998 team that went to the last World Series the team has played in, shared fond memories of his time in San Diego on Saturday, speaking about key trades, his fondness for his two favorites Padres, Tony Gwynn and Trevor Hoffman, and the many relationships he built. He also talked of the challenges he faced in San Diego, ones that he embraces and didn't run from. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Recap: San Diego vs. Los Angeles Oct 1, 2009
Chase Headley singled in Tony Gwynn in the bottom of the first inning and the Padres moved to a 4-0 lead in the third courtesy of Kouzmanoff's 18th homer of the year. David Eckstein legged out an infield hit to start the frame, and Headley singled with one out. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* BoSox clinch berth despite loss Oct 1, 2009
At San Diego, Tony Gwynn Jr. homered and Kevin Kouzmanoff singled in the go-ahead run as San Diego kept the Dodgers from clinching their second straight NL West title. The Dodgers have lost three straight since securing a playoff spot on Saturday night. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Gonzalez hits homer No. 40 in loss Sep 30, 2009
Tony Gwynn, playing center field for the Padres, went above the fence in front of the right-center-field pool area and said his glove deflected off a female fan's chest. The question was whether the woman had reached below the top of the wall. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Rookie Ramos helps deny Dodgers Sep 30, 2009
The Padres got their first run Tuesday from an unlikely source, as Tony Gwynn turned on a 1-0 fastball in on the hands from Dodgers starter Chad Billingsley (12-11), sending it just inside the foul pole for a 1-0 lead. It was Gwynn's second home run of the season. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Angels finish off Rangers Sep 30, 2009
Padres 3, Dodgers 1 - Tony Gwynn Jr. homered and Kevin Kouzmanoff singled in the go-ahead run as host San Diego keep Los Angeles from clinching its second straight NL West title. The Dodgers have lost three straight since securing a playoff spot Saturday night. (Boston Globe)
Iannetta's HR gives Rockies 3-game wild-card lead Sep 30, 2009
Colorado Rockies pinch-hitter Chris Iannetta (20) is welcomed as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run by teammates in the 11th inning of the Rockies' 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski). (Sioux City Journal)
Padres' GM had need, went and found it Sep 30, 2009
Chase Headley has 10 stolen bases as does Tony Gwynn ... " The Padres, who begin their final homestand of the season on Tuesday against the Dodgers, have more than doubled (79) their stolen-base total from a year ago (36), though that significant bump only tells part of the story. Consider what Cabrera has done at shortstop, the balls he has gotten to, balls that could have easily ended up in the outfield instead of Adrian Gonzalez's glove. Or what about the speed in the outfield with Tony... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Gwynn hoping to finish season strong Sep 26, 2009
PHOENIX -- Tony Gwynn is hoping to finish the 2009 season with a flourish at the plate. The Padres play the D-backs at Chase Field on Saturday evening in the second game of a three-game series, and Gwynn would like to end his first full Major League season batting. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Rox drop chance to further Car00001E70d lead Sep 25, 2009
"This guy was closing games in the absence of Huston Street. And if you look at Tony Gwynn's [poor] history against left-handed pitching knowing they're not going to remove him -- he's their center fielder and they don't have another good choice there -- that's the guy that you want to bring in." Morales gave up a bloop single to Gwynn, walked the bases loaded, then walked in a run to make it a one-run game. "Franklin made a very good pitch to Tony Gwynn," Tracy said ... "I don't know that he... (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
Rox Gonzalez day-to-day due to hamstring Sep 23, 2009
"I was hoping Dexter would hit the ball far so I wouldn't have to run 100 percent, because I don't think I was going to be able to run 100 percent." He returned to the field in the top of the seventh, fielding one ball, a single from center fielder Tony Gwynn. When Gonzalez's spot came up in the bottom of the second, Seth Smith pinch-hit for him, lacing a double down the left-field line. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
GAME REPORT: Rockies 11, Padres 10 Sep 23, 2009
None on with one out and Tony Gwynn due up. Single: Tony Gwynn singled to left ... Runner on first with one out and Tony Gwynn due up. (USA Today -- Sports)
Football Scoreboard - Sept. 19, 2009 Sep 21, 2009
Live Chat With SDSU Coach Tony Gwynn. 5/7/09 - Deseret News. (Themwc.com)
Blanco ends duel with late sacrifice fly Sep 20, 2009
San Diego knotted the score 1-1 in the top of the third inning, as Everth Cabrera stroked a run-scoring, one-out, double driving in Tony Gwynn, who had doubled. Padres closer Heath Bell pitched the ninth inning to notch save No. 38 on the season. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Padres, Pirates Begin Four-game Set In Steel City Sep 19, 2009
Nick Hundley, Chase Headley, and Tony Gwynn Jr. each knocked in a run. Durango, who was making his first start in the majors, went 3-for-4 and scored twice for the victors. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Gerut, Rivera lead Brewers Sep 18, 2009
Out of baseball for two years, Gerut put together a decent season for the Padres a year ago and then was traded to the Brewers in May for Tony Gwynn. His start Thursday at Wrigley Field was just his 18th in 71 appearances for the Brewers. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Jeter should win his first MVP award Sep 18, 2009
It happened to Duke Snider, Tony Gwynn, Lou Brock, Al Kaline, Wade Boggs and Dave Winfield. During that same period (1965) Minnesota shortstop Zoilo Versalles won the American League MVP despite batting just. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Padres' Gwynn sticking with his swing Sep 17, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- The hardest part about his slump since the All-Star break, Tony Gwynn was saying the other day, wasn't so much watching his batting average take a nose dive, but fighting the urge to ditch his swing and start all over ... What Gwynn, the son of Padres' Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, is experiencing isn't abnormal for a young player still finding his way, and in Gwynn's case, handling the opportunity to play on a nearly everyday basis and what that entails. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Padres Vie To Even Set With Diamondbacks Sep 16, 2009
Chase Headley drove in the only two runs for the Padres, while Tony Gwynn Jr. had three hits and scored a run in defeat. The D-Backs have won eight of the 13 meetings between the teams so far this year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Strike of '94 Sep 16, 2009
The one in which Tony Gwynn was making a serious bid to hit. 400. (USA Today -- Sports)
Races ramping up for Padres' All-Time 9 Sep 16, 2009
Finley trails Greg Vaughn by about 500 votes for the final spot with Tony Gwynn and Dave Winfield firmly holding down the other two spots. At third base, Ken Caminiti's MVP season in 1996 has garnered him plenty of votes at the hot corner. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Youngster Avila chats with fans Sep 15, 2009
Alex_Avila: My favorite players growing up to watch were Mike Piazza and Tony Gwynn. ComericaPark: Why did you choose No. 13 to be your uniform number. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Allen comes up with 10th-inning heroics Sep 15, 2009
Consecutive singles by Tony Gwynn, Adrian Gonzalez and Headley produced a run in the sixth and Headley's bases-loaded fielder's choice brought home Edgar Gonzalez with the tying run in the seventh. Gonzalez had reached on an infield single and went to second when Buckner threw wide to first on Evereth Cabrera's sacrifice bunt. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Aztec Baseball Announces Fall and Winter Instructional Camps and Clinics Sep 15, 2009
Fall hitting clinics are held every Wednesday evening at Tony Gwynn Stadium. HEADLINES. (Goaztecs.com)
Comeback for naught as Friars fall late Sep 15, 2009
Pinning the loss on Russell wouldn't be entirely fair, as Tony Gwynn, who had three hits in the game, was unable to get two bunts down late in the game, including after leadoff hitter Everth Cabrera walked to start the ninth inning. San Diego pitcher Kevin Correia, making his team-high 30th start of the season, ran into trouble in the second inning when a mistake pitch got the best of him. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Pedro shuts down Mets as Phils sweep doubleheader Sep 14, 2009
At San Diego, Tony Gwynn drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in a three-run sixth inning for the Padres. Jason Marquis (15-11) carried a 3-2 lead into the sixth when San Diego rallied. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Baseball wowed by Ichiro's feat Sep 14, 2009
" Rose stands as the all-time hits endurance leader with his 10 200-hit seasons over the course of a 24-year career that left him with the all-time record of 4,256 hits. But Rose only went three in a row with 200 hits -- something Jeter actually has done twice. Lou Gehrig topped out at three straight among his eight 200-hit seasons. Tony Gwynn, who topped 200 four times, only went back-to-back once. It takes something special to do it this many times in a row, that's for sure. "It's all about... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Seattle salvages split Sep 14, 2009
Padres 7, Rockies 3 - Tony Gwynn drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in a three-run sixth inning, lifting San Diego over Jason Marquis and Colorado at Petco Park. Marquis carried a 3-2 lead into the sixth when San Diego rallied to hand the NL wild-card leaders a loss with 18 games to play. (Boston Globe)
Padres hot, but keeping focus on field Sep 14, 2009
Nick Hundley had an RBI infield single in the inning and Tony Gwynn followed with a fly ball that chased home another run. Finally, Marquis walked Everth Cabrera with the bases loaded to force in another run. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Game of the Day Padres 7, Rockies 3 Sep 14, 2009
(09-14) 04:00 PDT SAN DIEGO -- Tony Gwynn Jr., right, drove in the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in a three-run sixth inning, lifting the San Diego Padres to a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rockies see win streak end on bases-loaded walk Sep 13, 2009
Henry Blanco was intentionally walked and Edgar Gonzalez, pinch-hitting for left-hander Tony Gwynn Jr., walked to load the bases and bring up Hundley. Hundley pumped his right fist after drawing ball four, which brought in Venable. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Padres walk past Rockies in 10 innings Sep 13, 2009
"Will Venable opened the 10th against left-hander Franklin Morales (3-1) with a single that ricocheted off the outstretched glove of first baseman Todd Helton and was sacrificed by pinch-hitter Luis Rodriguez. Henry Blanco was intentionally walked and Edgar Gonzalez, pinch-hitting for left-hander Tony Gwynn Jr., walked to load the bases and bring up Hundley. Hundley pumped his right fist after drawing ball four, which brought in Venable.Hundley said he took some advice from teammate David... (MSNBC -- Sports)
NL Game of the Day Padres 3, Rockies 2 Sep 13, 2009
Henry Blanco was intentionally walked and Edgar Gonzalez, pinch-hitting for left-hander Tony Gwynn Jr., walked to load the bases and bring up Hundley. This article appeared on page B - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Angels' Hunter wins Branch Rickey Award Sep 11, 2009
Previous winners are Dave Winfield, Kirby Puckett, Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn, Brett Butler, Craig Biggio, Paul Molitor, Al Leiter, Todd Stottlemyre, Curt Schilling, Bobby Valentine, Roland Hemond, Jamie Moyer, Tommy Lasorda, John Smoltz, and Trevor Hoffman. Hunter will receive a 24-inch bronze sculpture, "The Player," created by internationally prominent sculptor George Lundeen. (MLB.com -- Anaheim Angels)
Jeter able to step back, savor moment Sep 11, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Off-day gives star chance to breathe before passing Gehrig. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Padres stump for Kouz to get Gold Glove Sep 8, 2009
Other Padres who have won a Gold Glove include Dave Winfield, Ozzie Smith, Tony Gwynn, Benito Santiago, Ken Caminiti, Steve Finley, Mike Cameron and Greg Maddux. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Steady Jeter could top Rose's hits record Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Jeter could top Rose's hits record. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
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)
Jeter's pursuit means 3,000 on horizon Sep 8, 2009
The Official Site of the New York Yankees. Plateau remains one that no Yankee has yet reached. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Padres set to kick off final Bay Area series Sep 7, 2009
Richard attributed his success to making "quality pitches early in the count" but didn't let his defense go uncredited, like a diving catch by Will Venable and another by Tony Gwynn. "Some of the plays made behind me were amazing," Richard said. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Padres ruin Kurodas return to Dodgers Sep 7, 2009
Tony Gwynn Jr. has no RBIs in 30 at-bats against the Dodgers this season, and just two in 45 at-bats overall. His father had 90 RBIs against the Dodgers in 822 at-bats all with the Padres. (MSNBC -- Sports)
What's in a name? Gwynn creating own Sep 4, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- He was born Anthony Keith Gwynn Jr., though that might be the one name that Padres outfielder Tony Gwynn -- you know, the son of that other Tony Gwynn -- hasn't been called yet ... The easiest, to be sure, is Tony Gwynn, which is what he goes by now. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Richard, Venable Lead Padres to 4-1 Win Over Nats Sep 2, 2009
Tony Gwynn also robbed Zimmerman, making a sliding catch in center on a sinking liner in the eighth to save a run and end the inning. San Diego's Oscar Salazar hit a pinch-hit homer leading off the seventh to increase the lead to 3-1 and knock out rookie J.D. Martin (3-4). (W-USA News, DC)
Venable adds to highlight reel in win Sep 2, 2009
Not to be outdone, Tony Gwynn made a sliding catch on a Zimmerman line drive in the eighth inning to keep the Nationals from putting the Padres in too many sticky situations. "You're seeing speed make a difference in the outfield," said San Diego manager Bud Black, who also lauded the play of rookie shortstop Everth Cabrera and third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff, who made two tough plays, including one to end the game. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Web gems deliver Friars, Stauffer win Sep 1, 2009
"The overall team defense has really picked up. You can go back to those last two series on the road, the plays that were made in Florida," Black said, referring to a diving catch by Venable on Sunday in Florida and another diving catch in the series by Tony Gwynn. "It's saving runs for us.". (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Padres Have Brooms Ready For Marlins Aug 31, 2009
Tony Gwynn drove in a pair of runs in a winning cause. Wade LeBlanc started for the Friars and was reached for four runs in six innings for the no-decision. (ABC 7 News, DC)
West, Coghlan help Marlins beat Padres 6-4 Aug 31, 2009
San Diego closed to 5-4 in the eighth when Headley singled, Adrian Gonzalez had a pinch-hit single and Tony Gwynn Jr. had an RBI grounder. Coghlan drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth from Greg Burke. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Padres can't complete sweep in Miami Aug 31, 2009
" The young starter's frustration multiplied as the Marlins loaded the bases a second time in the fourth. Cody Ross stroked a two-run single to left-center, and Ross moved to third and Dan Uggla scored on a Tony Gwynn throwing error, ending Latos' afternoon after 3 1/3 innings. The right-hander allowed five runs (four earned) on four hits while striking out two and walking two. "Latos threw well those first three innings," Ross said. "After seeing him once, we got a little more patient and made... (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
September callups a non-issue for Friars Aug 31, 2009
The Official Site of the San Diego Padres. Most young players are already with Major League roster. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Around the Majors: 8/30/09 Aug 30, 2009
Padres 7, Marlins 4: Tony Gwynn Jr.'s two-run triple broke an eighth-inning tie as visiting San Diego beat reeling Florida. Diamondbacks 9, Astros 0: Mark Reynolds hit his 40th homer as Arizona routed visiting Houston. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Yankees hit White Sox hard Aug 30, 2009
Padres 7, Marlins 4 - Tony Gwynn Jr. s two-run triple broke an eighth-inning tie, Oscar Salazar had three hits, and visiting San Diego beat reeling Florida. Diamondbacks 9, Astros 0 - Mark Reynolds hit his 40th homer, Jon Garland threw seven sharp innings, and Arizona routed Houston in Phoenix. (Boston Globe)
Gwynn's clutch knock aids Padres win Aug 30, 2009
Tony Gwynn came through with a two-run triple in the eighth to give the Padres their second consecutive series victory as San Diego beat the Marlins, 7-4, on Saturday. "We had our big boppers down today, but other guys stepped up," Gwynn said. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Warthen faces challenges with rotation Aug 29, 2009
Two years later, Tony Gwynn, who seldom struck out, struck out twice, but he doubled in the fourth inning for the Padres' lone hit against David Cone. The Mets won, 6-0, in the first of the two one-hitters Cone pitched during his Mets tenure. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Chipper working his way out of slump Aug 29, 2009
Jones delivered a sharp single during Thursday's second inning and then was robbed of a third hit in three innings when Tony Gwynn made a sensational diving grab in left-center field. "When he caught that ball, I was thinking, 'As much as last year was my year, this isn't my year,'" Jones said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Marlins need innings from Nolasco Aug 29, 2009
Brian Sanches' 25 2/3 home scoreless innings streak was snapped with one out in the third inning on Friday when Tony Gwynn scored on an Everth Cabrera double. The streak was the longest by a Marlins reliever and third longest in franchise history. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Offense quiet as Padres drop finale Aug 28, 2009
Tony Gwynn broke after the ball at a full sprint and made a spectacular diving play to rob Jones of extra bases and prevent at least two runs from scoring. While the Braves had no trouble generating offense off Padres pitching, the Padres couldn't solve Vazquez. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Vazquez helps Braves avoid sweep Aug 28, 2009
Even Jones, mired in an extended slump, managed two hits and would have had another if not for a great diving catch in left-center by Tony Gwynn Jr.. Clayton Richard (3-1) was rocked for nine hits and six runs in 2Q innings and the Padres offense returned to its anemic ways, pushing only one runner past second base against Vazquez after scoring 12 runs the previous night. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Braves break out big bats in finale win Aug 28, 2009
The veteran third baseman, who entered the game with just one hit in his previous 32 at-bats, was robbed of a potential bases-clearing hit in the third, when Tony Gwynn made a sensational diving grab in left-center field. "That guy made a great play," Jones said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Blyleven:Joe Mauer is one of a kind Aug 27, 2009
Tony Gwynn won three straight (87-89), then four more in a row (94-97). Wade Boggs also won four straight (85-88), and Rod Carew captured six in seven seasons (72-75, 77-78). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arms fall short in Braves' loss to Friars Aug 27, 2009
" Provided an early lead courtesy of Brian McCann's three-run, first-inning homer off Tim Stauffer, the Braves gained confidence while Kawakami entered the sixth inning having retired 10 straight batters. But within a span of the next 10 pitches, he'd recorded just one out and surrendered four hits -- three doubles and a single. "His pitch count was fine, but he lost a little bit of his stuff and command of the ball and got the ball to where they could hit it," said Cox, who sent the Japanese... (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
NL Game of the Day Padres 2, Braves 1 (12) Aug 26, 2009
After Tony Gwynn Jr. struck out, Luis Rodriguez walked. Everth Cabrera struck out for the third time before Eckstein, right, delivered the go-ahead double to left-center to drive in Hundley from second. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Smoltz terrific in Cards debut Aug 25, 2009
Tony Gwynn Jr. snapped the streak with a single to shallow left-center leading off the fourth. Gwynn and Gonzalez were the only Padres who didn t strike out against Smoltz. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Correia right at home in San Diego Aug 25, 2009
Watching Tony Gwynn and all the guys. I learned baseball from watching the Padres. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Padres' Blanks day-to-day with foot injury Aug 24, 2009
The Padres were using four outfielders -- Blanks, Tony Gwynn, Chase Headley and Will Venable -- for three spots. Blanks is hitting. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Smoltz starts over with win Aug 24, 2009
Tony Gwynn Jr. snapped the streak with a single to shallow left-center leading off the fourth. The benches and bullpens emptied momentarily after Pujols apparently thought Will Venable threw an elbow while being tagged out to end the sixth inning. (Boston Globe)
