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Hall of Fame hurler Nolan Ryan left a lasting impression on the state of Texas and on Major League Baseball with an illustrious 27-year career. His 5,714 strikeouts, 324 wins and seven no-hitters cemented his legacy as one of the greats. But it was 24 years ago Friday that the Ryan Express immortalized himself -- and it didn’t have much to do with his pitching that day. On August 4, 1993, the 46-year-old Ryan drilled Chicago White Sox third baseman Robin Ventura in the elbow with a fastball. Ventura then made a decision he undoubtedly regrets to this day. He...

Over the course of his 27-year career, Nolan Ryan won 324 games and struck out an all-time best 5,714 batters. It was presumably those feats of longevity and performance that made him a first-ballot Hall of Famer and placed him on a short list of the greatest pitchers of all time. Ryan is also remembered, however, for being involved in one of the most memorable brawls in baseball history -- and being someone you absolutely do not want to mess with. On Aug. 4, 1993 -- the final season of Ryan's career -- the righty toed the rubber for a...

What a great video Ryan vs Ventura

he Washington Nationals have been mired in turmoil over the past week, but Max Scherzer made the pain of dugout brawls and clubhouse chaos disappear Saturday night as he twirled his second no-hitter of the season in a 2-0 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Scherzer's the second pitcher to record two no-hitters in the regular season since 1973. The other, according to B/R Insights, is Nolan Ryan. Washington's ace recorded 17 strikeouts in the win—seven more than he notched in his no-hit effort on June 20 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 17 strikeouts also tied Ryan...

Ever since his Texas Rangers collapsed over the final two games of the World Series last week, Nolan Ryan says he hasn't watched the disappointing replay of David Freese's(notes) triple sailing over Nelson Cruz's(notes) head in the ninth inning of Game 6. He doesn't plan to, either. But while Ryan concedes he may accidentally see the replay while watching something else, everyone's favorite fireballer says he's going to make dang sure that another highlight won't be played when the Chicago White Sox come to opening day at Rangers Ballpark next April. That, of course, would be the clip of Ryan...

Was Robin Ventura the right choice to be Sox manager? Do you like the White Sox's decision to name Robin Ventura as their new manager?

Texas Rangers CEO/President and former pitcher Nolan Ryan is in the hospital in Houston. The ballclub issued the following news release late Monday morning: "Texas Rangers CEO and President Nolan Ryan was hospitalized in Houston after experiencing discomfort early Sunday morning at his home in Georgetown, Texas. Mr. Ryan will undergo tests on Monday for what is believed to be a recurrence of the heart condition which he has previously experienced.

ARLINGTON, Texas — A baseball fan fell from the second deck at Rangers Ballpark Tuesday night while reaching for a foul ball, injuring himself and four other people. ..." "It’s a tough scene at the ballpark right now," one TV announcer said in the moments after the fall. ..." Morris’ friend Kevin Conner said Morris suffered a head injury and sprained ankle but no internal injuries, and he was joking with friends and family Wednesday. Conner said Morris is expected to be released soon from a Fort Worth hospital. Morris even got a visit from Nolan Ryan, the Hall of...

Arlington, TX—In order to get a piece of the action, the Texas Rangers will pay tribute to Muslims all over the world by halving half price tickets and parking for all Muslims that attend their game on Saturday, June 13, 2009. The Texas Rangers will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in interleague play, and feel that since Obama has praised the entire Muslim world, that they should also do the same thing, knowing that America has become a “Muslim Nation.” Many have speculated that this may be a bad move, but the owner—Tom Hicks—assures people that this is simply taking...

Arlington, TX—Having grown weary of competition, General Manager Jon Daniels announced that there will be a series of fines for good play. The announcement came Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in hopes of curtailing the success of the franchise during an economic malaise. According to Daniels, the decision wasn’t a difficult one. He insisted that success is a negative reminder to the unemployed, and that “feelings of guilt could cause tragedy amongst family members and baseball fans.”

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A Father's Day message from Nolan Ryan When you think of how fathers, grandfathers and other male figures fit into family life, what comes to mind? As we celebrate Father's Day, it's natural to focus on the simple pleasures such as summer vacations, barbeques, and of course, friendly games of backyard baseball. This year, in addition to thinking about these memories, I encourage Texas father figures to remember a crucial contribution they make to families: creating an atmosphere of safety and respect for others. It's important we don't take this contribution for granted because, unfortunately, there are many homes in...

If this turns out really good, she might get her own show!! Michele is doing a great job!

To our fellow Americans: We have given much thought to the values and characteristics that make a great athlete. Our lives have been spent trying to run farther, push further, and jump higher than the person beside us, or across the field of our chosen sport. With years of training and exhaustive competition beneath our belts, we have identified the values necessary to compete and win--values like personal strength, determination, a sense of fair play and faith. The same qualities that make a great athlete make a great President--the determination to do what is right, regardless of the latest polls,...

HOUSTON (AP) -- Roger Clemens moved into second place on the career strikeouts list behind fellow Houston-area native Nolan Ryan, and became first six-game winner in the majors to lead the Astros over Pittsburgh 6-2 Wednesday night. Clemens struck out Raul Mondesi swinging in the fifth inning to pass Hall of Fame left-hander Steve Carlton with No. 4,137.

Nolan Ryan joins Sharp campaignBy JOHN MORITZ Star-Telegram 03/22/02 AUSTIN -- Texas baseball legend and Republican activist Nolan Ryan will be pitching for Democrat John Sharp this year, heading a committee to put the former state comptroller into the lieutenant governor's office. Ryan, a Hall of Fame right-hander who has been a loyal ally of Republican President George W. Bush, will officially join Sharp's team today, the Democrat's campaign confirmed Thursday. "No candidate in Texas is better qualified to guide the state through the current budget challenges than John," Ryan said in a news release announcing the formation of Republican...