Proud to be part of this lineup this afternoon
Today on #OVERTIME with @JtESPN991 – @BobLeyESPN 3:20, @ddlammers 3:35, @RicBucher 4:10, @effyescudero 4:35, @NHLJensen 5:20 — ESPN 99.1 (@ESPN991SF) June 10, 2015
No-no Regrets
Today’s the third anniversary of Johan Santana’s no-hitter, and Sports Illustrated is marking the occasion with a great story by Phil Taylor titled “No-no Regrets.” It’s a terrific read, and I’m not just saying that because I’m quoted throughout.
Another fine day for a no-no
Once again, it’s a fine day for a no-no. May 15 is one of four days sharing the record for most no-hitters with six. The others are April 27, September 20 and September 28. Chicago holds two of the May 15 no-nos, with one belonging to the Federal League’s Chi-Feds/Whales and the other property of…
5-year anniversary of Braden’s perfect game
The Oakland Athletics’ Dallas Braden threw the majors’ 19th perfect game, five years ago today. Braden on May 9, 2010 – Mother’s Day – retired each of the 27 Tampa Bay Rays he faced during a 4-0 win at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum. Most of the outs were routine, but Braden’s no-no was aided by several…
Happy birthday Lee Richmond, ‘Chief’ Bender
Happy birthday to a couple of old-time no-no pitchers, Lee Richmond and “Chief” Bender. Richmond, born on this date in 1857, threw the majors’ first perfect game. The Worcester Ruby Legs southpaw retired 27 Cleveland Blues in a row on Saturday, June 12, 1880 during a National League match up at the Worcester Driving Park…
Bumgarner no-hits Padres through 6, Upton breaks through
The San Francisco Giants’ Madison Bumgarner no-hit the San Diego Padres through six innings on Monday night, losing his bid on a Justin Upton single to lead off the seventh inning. Bumgarner was trying to become the third Giants pitcher to no-hit the Giants. Jonathan Sanchez no-hit the Padres at AT&T Park on July 10,…