Second Cy Young is historic Nov 21, 2009
" A pitcher as young as Lincecum might not yet grasp the historic nature of his back-to-back Cy Young wins. But his pitching coach, Dave Righetti, understands what it means for Lincecum to achieve in 2 1/2 seasons what many of the game's greatest pitchers - including Bob Gibson, Steve Carlton, Gaylord Perry, Warren Spahn and Whitey Ford - could not do in their careers. "It's pretty exciting," Righetti said. "In many ways, it's overwhelming if you think about sports, and you've been in it your... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Brewers unveil park improvements Nov 20, 2009
Uniformed members of the Brewers and Braves Walk of Fame are represented, with lots named after Henry Aaron, Cecil Cooper, Rollie Fingers, Jim Gantner, Harvey Kuenn, Eddie Mathews, Paul Molitor, Don Money, Warren Spahn, Gorman Thomas, Bob Uecker and Robin Yount. The Uecker Lot will include a special twist for fans. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
After big win, Lee ready to pitch in Game 7 Nov 3, 2009
"What's that old saying: 'Spahn and Sain and pray for rain'?" said Manuel, referring to Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain of the old Braves. "We have an off-day [Tuesday]. Maybe it will rain the next day so I can use him on three days' rest like you guys [the media] have been talking about. The seventh game would be on his day to throw in the bullpen and I'll see where it goes from there. I'll talk to him and see how he feels.". (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Utley ties homer record, but Lee is key to possible title Nov 3, 2009
"What's that saying? Spahn and Sain and pray for rain?" Manuel said about the Milwaukee Braves' best two pitchers in the 1950s, Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain. Then he added with a laugh: "Got an off-day [today], maybe it'll rain the next day. Then I can get him on three days like you guys are talking about.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
Phils try to follow 5 comeback teams Nov 3, 2009
In Game 6, the Yankees scored two runs in the top of the 10th on Gil McDougald's homer off tiring starter Warren Spahn. Singles by Elston Howard and Yogi Berra followed, and with Don McMahon on in relief, Moose Skowron singled in Howard. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Eliminated Braves are optimistic for 10 Oct 3, 2009
Oh, before I forget, to a pretty cool Hank Aaron thing on LIFE.com, where hes discussing his career and the lives and careers of guys he played with and against, including Willie Mays, Stan Musial, Sandy Koufax, Eddie Mathews, Warren Spahn and others. Andruw vs. Garrett: I had someone suggest to me in a pressbox the other day (no, it wasnt a working journalist, thankfully) that the Braves would have been better off with Andruw Jones than Garret Anderson, because hed have hit more homers... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AL: Boston hits six homers Sep 10, 2009
He probably looked like a combination of Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn and Sandy Koufax when he got an 8-0 lead, said Orioles manager Dave Trembley, whose team clinched a 12th consecutive losing season. He kept pitching. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Pedroia leads Sox's homer barrage Sep 9, 2009
" Of course, an 8-0 cushion through three innings never hurts. "He probably looked like a combination of Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn and Sandy Koufax when he got an 8-0 lead," said Baltimore manager Dave Trembley, whose team fell to 56-82. "He kept pitching. " "The results were there," Buchholz said. "I had a steady mix of pitches that I was able to throw over the plate for strikes, and as the game went on, they started chasing pitches a little bit off the plate, which always helps. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Orioles stung by Sox's homers in loss Sep 9, 2009
"He probably looked like a combination of Don Drysdale, Warren Spahn and Sandy Koufax when he got an 8-0 lead," said Orioles manager Dave Trembley. "I think if you ask any pitcher, they'd like the chance to try to pitch with leads," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Mets, Cubs built on poor foundations Sep 1, 2009
Like the late 1950s Milwaukee Braves (who had Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews and Warren Spahn), the late 1990s. Randy Johnson and Edgar Martinez) or even the of a few years ago (, , and ), this team is built on the premise that its best players are so transcendently good that it essentially doesn't matter who plays with them and backs them up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
TimMarchmanInside Baseball A roster of stars and scrubs can be a disaster. Just ask the Mets. Aug 31, 2009
Like the late 1950s Milwaukee Braves (who had Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews and Warren Spahn, among others), the late 1990s. Randy Johnson and Edgar Martinez) or even the of a few years ago (, , and ), the team is built on the premise that its best players are so transcendently good, that it essentially doesn't matter who plays with them and backs them up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Coming out on the short end of a long night Aug 8, 2009
That was the night 42-year-old Warren Spahn and prime-time Juan Marichal locked up for 16 innings of shutout ball. Willie Mays finally won it with a homer off Spahn in the 16th. (Boston Globe)
Tough task tonight to avoid series loss Jul 30, 2009
Its a rule that has been taught since the days of Babe Ruth, Warren Spahn, Bob Gibson, Orel Hershiser, Doc Gooden, Roger Clemens, and into the present. Its the old forget about the curveball Ricky, giveem the heater. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Pirates Notebook: Negotiations continue with unsigned high school players Jul 26, 2009
As a rookie, he hit seven home runs in his first 11 big-league days in June 1949 -- including four off Hall of Famers Warren Spahn and Robin Roberts -- all at Forbes Field. The 24-year-old outfielder cooled from there, with just a half-dozen homers in his remaining 81 major league games that season and briefly in 1951. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
No-hit me, baby, one more time Jul 24, 2009
Aside from Buehrle, the following pitchers have thrown two no-hitters: Jim Bunning, Steve Busby, Carl Erskine, Bob Forsch, Pud Galvin, Ken Holtzman, Randy Johnson, Addie Joss, Dutch Leonard, Jim Maloney, Christy Mathewson, Hideo Nomo, Allie Reynolds, Frank Smith, Warren Spahn, Bill Stoneman, Virgil Trucks, Johnny Vander Meer and Don Wilson. Of that group, Vander Meer stands out because he's the only pitcher in Major League history to throw two consecutive no-hitters, having pulled that stunning... (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Saluting a legend Jul 18, 2009
Earlier on Friday at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, the Braves inducted Maddux into the club's hall of fame while person after person stepped up and retold the legend of "Mad Dog." Then before the sellout crowd of 50,704 fans at Turner Field, they retired his No. 31 jersey into the exclusive company of Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Dale Murphy, Phil Niekro and Warren Spahn. "I looked up to those guys for 11 years sitting over in that dugout and to be up there with them is an honor," Maddux said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Braves retired numbers Jul 18, 2009
The five: RICH ADDICKS/AJC staff Dale Murphy AP Photo/AP Photo Warren Spahn WILLIAM BERRY Phil Niekro AJC Hank Aaron. 3. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Maddux inducted into Braves Hall Jul 18, 2009
Hank Aaron, Dale Murphy, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews and Phil Niekro are the only other members of the franchise's history to ever be bestowed with this honor. With his wife, Kathy, wiping away tears and the current Braves team standing in unison behind him, Maddux looked to the left of the left-field foul pole and saw the unveiling of his No. 31. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Nl East: Braves Trying To Do Maddux Proud Jul 18, 2009
He joins an amazing group of former Braves players that have had their numbers retired, including Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Phil Niekro, Warren Spahn and Dale Murphy. "There wasn't a better student of the game," Braves hitting coach Terry Pendleton told his team's site of Maddux. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Stan Musial: the perfect Cardinal Jul 13, 2009
"Musial and other Hall of Famers will be honored in a parade a few hours before Tuesday's game. Musial memorabilia figures to be plentiful, too, at the All-Star FanFest with an exhibit detailing the city's baseball history.A star pitcher in the minors before an injury, he joined the Cardinals in 1941 and never left. He played the outfield and first base, and year by outstanding year built the case he was one of the best ever.Musial had amassed 55 major league records when he retired in 1963, and... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Staying with the hand dealt Jul 9, 2009
The old rhyme, of course, being "Spahn and Sain and Pray for Rain," the hackneyed yet oft-repeated mantra for the old Boston Braves, who had Warren Spahn, a Hall of Famer, Johnny Sain, a not-quite Hall of Famer, and then. well, here's what they had during the Spahn-Sain era. (San Francisco Chronicle)
McCann earns fourth straight ASG trip Jul 6, 2009
ATLANTA -- Last year, Brian McCann earned an opportunity that hadn't been bestowed upon Hall of Famers Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews or Warren Spahn. Now, with his latest All-Star selection, the Braves catcher has linked himself to Greg Maddux. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Megliola: Altison leaves a Brave legacy Jul 1, 2009
In 1994, George arranged for Warren Spahn and Johnny Sain (remember ``Spahn and Sain and pray for rain. to come to the reunion. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
The Dissing of a 300 Game Winner Jun 23, 2009
Ah, the great Warren Spahn ... Maybe it was a bad PR move for the White Sox to release Early Wynn with 299 wins in the off-season, but the Braves selling Warren Spahn during the off-season wasnt so hot either. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Big Unit Wins 300th Jun 6, 2009
The record between 300-game winners is 20 years, done twice: between Lefty Grove (1941) and Warren Spahn (1961) and then between Early Wynn (1963) and Steve Carlton (1983) ... Johnson joined Niekro, Don Sutton, Warren Spahn and Steve Carlton with dual memberships in the 300-win and 400-homer clubs. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
The numbers » Jun 5, 2009
Randy Johnson by the numbers - ESPN. Updated: June 4, 2009, 6:55 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Braves release Glavine Jun 4, 2009
Atlanta Braves cut 305-game winner Tom Glavine - ESPN. Updated: June 4, 2009, 12:22 AM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Unit tries for 300 in Thursday twin bill Jun 4, 2009
Johnson's trying to become just the sixth left-hander to achieve the 300 milestone and the fifth pitcher in the last 50 years to do it on his first attempt, joining Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Gaylord Perry and Tom Seaver. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Johnson would become the second-oldest pitcher to reach the 300 mark -- behind only Phil Niekro, who achieved the feat when he was 46 years and 188 days old on Oct. 6, 1985. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Facts and figures of the 300-game winners Jun 3, 2009
Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton and Gaylord Perry all pitched for the Giants but hit the number elsewhere. Most probably figured Big Unit would become the tallest, at 6-foot-10. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Unit set for first try at 300th victory Jun 3, 2009
Warren Spahn and Steve Carlton had already joined the "300 Club" before they joined the Giants. Johnson will also be attempting to be one of the few pitchers to notch No. 300 on his first try. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
At 45 years old, Giants' Randy Johnson is still fired up Jun 1, 2009
But Ryan, now the Texas Rangers president, sees more of a parallel between Johnson's career and that of Warren Spahn, the Boston and later Milwaukee Braves icon whose career was interrupted for three years by World War II.. Spahn had 67 wins when he turned 29 but finished with 363 the most among left-handers and pitched until he was 44. (USA Today -- Sports)
Moyer beats Nats for 250th victory Jun 1, 2009
The Official Site of the Philadelphia Phillies. Modest Moyer reaches 250-win plateau. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
DeMarco: 300 wins a thing of past May 15, 2009
And incidentally, the 298 wins put him sixth among left-handers, trailing Warren Spahn (363), Steve Carlton (329), Eddie Plank (326), Tom Glavine (305) and Lefty Grove (300). Special feature. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brewers celebrate native son Uecker May 13, 2009
" Ba-dum-dum. But seriously, folks, Uecker was enshrined along with some good company on the Braves Wall of Honor, where he joined Hall of Famer Warren Spahn (Uecker was behind the plate when Spahn became the winningest left-handed pitcher in Major League history), plus Johnny Logan, Andy Pafko and Bobby Thompson. Logan was on-hand to help honor Uecker on Monday night and Tuesday afternoon. The Milwaukee Braves Historical Association was his idea, and he runs it today along with former Milwaukee... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Morning Huddle What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing May 10, 2009
Only five of the 23 members of the 300-win club are lefties (Warren Spahn, Steve Carlton, Eddie Plank, Tom Glavine and Lefty Grove) ... Only five of the 23 members of the 300-win club are lefties (Warren Spahn, Steve. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Alvord: Defending the Giant, and more scientific Top 10 lists May 7, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Wednesday, May 6, 2009 10:17 AM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Baseball Today Apr 28, 2009
1961 -- Warren Spahn, at the age of 40, no-hit the San Francisco Giants 1-0 at Milwaukee. 1971 -- Hank Aaron connected off Gaylord Perry for his 600th career home run in the Atlanta Braves' 10-inning, 6-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rollins says timing is key to end slump Apr 17, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Warren Spahn famously said hitting is timing and pitching is upsetting timing. Jimmy Rollins has had bad timing recently. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Brewers ruin Big Unit's debut with Giants Apr 9, 2009
"Lastly and always, I just want to thank my dad,'' said Lincecum, who only made it through a career-low three innings while getting no decision in Tuesday's opener.Notes: Johnson is the oldest pitcher to start a game for the Giants, surpassing Warren Spahn, who was 44 in 1965. He's their oldest player since 49-year-old Arlie Latham played four games for the New York Giants in 1909. ... Recently released Giants OF Dave Roberts was in the park in his new role as a member of the media, working on... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gallardo bests Big Unit, Brewers beat Giants 4-2 Apr 9, 2009
Notes:@ Johnson is the oldest pitcher to start a game for the Giants, surpassing Warren Spahn, who was 44 in 1965. He's their oldest player since 49-year-old Arlie Latham played four games for the New York Giants in 1909. (Anchorage Daily News)
Masters:Imagine Woods vs. Nicklaus Apr 7, 2009
Nor did Barry Bonds have to cope with Warren Spahn. I don't mind. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Braves to retire Maddux's number Apr 6, 2009
But as the latter four continue their careers, the retired Maddux will be the first to find his No. 31 stationed beside the already retired numbers that belonged to Hank Aaron, Warren Spahn, Eddie Mathews, Dale Murphy and Phil Niekro. The Braves announced Sunday morning that they will retire Maddux's number and induct him into their Hall of Fame during a July 17 ceremony at Turner Field. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Chipper Jones: A Brave for the ages Apr 6, 2009
When his time is done, Jones might even have earned himself a spot in the Turner Field statue garden where Aaron, Phil Niekro, Warren Spahn and Ty Cobb rule. I think he should be there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Braves to retire Maddux's jersey in July ceremony Apr 6, 2009
Maddux's number 31 will be the sixth Braves uniform number to be retired, joining Hank Aaron (44), Eddie Mathews (41), Dale Murphy (3), Phil Niekro (35) and Warren Spahn (21). The Braves also retired the number 42 along with all teams in Major League Baseball to honor Jackie Robinson. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Maddux to join Braves' hall Apr 5, 2009
Maddux will become only the sixth Braves player to have his jersey retired, joining Hank Aaron (44), Eddie Mathews (41), Dale Murphy (3), Phil Niekro (35) and Warren Spahn (21) ... You sit on that bench for 10 years in Atlanta, staring at the outfield wall and seeing Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, Warren Spahn and Phil Niekro. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Braves somewhere under the rainbow Mar 4, 2009
11:08 am March 3, 2009, by Terence Moore. Judy Garland used to sing about The man that got away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
