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January 22, 2021 Don Sutton did not have the flash of Sandy Koufax, or the intimidating presence of Don Drysdale. He lacked the overpowering fastball of Nolan Ryan, and didn’t fill his mantel with Cy Young awards the way that Tom Seaver or Steve Carlton did. He never won a World Series or threw a no-hitter. Yet Sutton earned a spot in the Hall of Fame alongside those more celebrated hurlers just the same. He was one of the most durable pitchers in baseball history, as dependable as a Swiss watch. Alas, durability does not confer immortality. Sutton died on Monday at the age of 75, after a ...
Cubs historical sleuthing: Bruce Sutter edition Share this story Bruce Sutter had a Hall of Fame career as a relief pitcher. Unfortunately, because Cubs ownership under the Wrigleys couldn’t or wouldn’t pay him what he was worth, he had most of that career with the Cardinals and Braves. The Getty supplied caption to this photo reads: Cubs’ ace reliefer Bruce Sutter working the mound in the 10th inning against the Giants, got the win as Chicago beat San Francisco 1-0, breaking the Giants’ four game winning streak. Yes, it says “reliefer.” My friend and former colleague Rob Neyer wo...