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Randy Johnson Retires

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 03:19:00 CST

After 22 major league seasons, The Big Unit is walking away from baseball, ending one of the greatest pitching careers in baseball history. The 6-foot-10 Johnson announced his retirement on a conference call late yesterday, a decision that had been expected from the overpowering left-hander who reached 300 wins last...

White Sox' Buehrle Throws Perfect Game

Harry Kimball — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:00:57 CDT

White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle retired 27 consecutive Tampa Bay Rays today for a perfect game and a 5-0 win, the Chicago Tribune reports. There were a couple of dicey moments, particularly in the ninth inning, when center fielder DeWayne Wise barely caught a drive by Gabe Kapler destined for...

Johnson's Secret: Hitting People

Kevin Spak — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:54:17 CDT

Randy Johnson could become the 24th pitcher to hit 300 wins tonight, but few in that elusive club can challenge Johnson’s most impressive stat, Darren Everson writes in the Wall Street Journal : The Big Unit has hit a whopping 188 batters, a total topped only by Walter Johnson and Eddie...

D'backs Bite Rockies 8-4

Doug Sweeney — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:56:53 CDT

Backed by Stephen Drew's three-run homer, Randy Johnson went five shaky innings for his 287th career victory and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Colorado 8-4 on Tuesday night. The Big Unit (3-1) gave up four runs and nine hits, striking out four and walking none. Chris Young had three hits as...

Ward Double Clinches Cubbies' Sweep

Mike Buss — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:09:12 CDT

Pinch-hitter Daryle Ward delivered a two-run double in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied again to beat Arizona 6-4 Sunday after the anticipated showdown between Carlos Zambrano and Randy Johnson got wiped out. Carlos Marmol (1-0) struck out two in a perfect eighth and Kerry Wood pitched the...

Big Unit Earns 286th Career Win

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:29:10 CDT

Stephen Drew hit a three-run homer and Randy Johnson earned his 286th victory as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 on Tuesday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. Drew's homer capped a five-run outburst against Adam Eaton (0-1) in the fourth inning. Johnson (2-1) went six...

Webb Leads Diamondbacks

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 03 May 2008 19:26:32 CDT

Brandon Webb became the majors' first seven-game winner, Augie Ojeda drove in a career-high six runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 10-4 today. Webb (7-0) matched Randy Johnson in 2000 for the fastest start by a Diamondbacks pitcher. Starting in place of injured second baseman Orlando...

Big Unit Beats Punchless Padres

Mike Buss — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:32:22 CDT

Randy Johnson got his first victory since having back surgery in August, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over San Diego on Friday night. Johnson held the Padres' popgun offense to one run on three hits while striking out seven in six innings. The last-place Padres lost for...

Padres Defeat Big Unit, Diamondbacks

Jamie Buss — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 22:29:49 CDT

Justin Huber connected off Randy Johnson for his first career home run, ruining the Big Unit's return and helping the San Diego Padres defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 today. The Padres had mustered a total of six runs in their previous four games, all losses. They scored that many against...