The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Ex-Mets pitcher Young dies at 51
Record-setting right-hander had a brain tumor.
Former pitcher Anthony Young, who still holds the major league record with 27 consecutive losses, died in Houston on Tuesday, the New York Mets announced. He was 51.
His death comes on the anniversary of his 24th consecutive loss, which broke the record, on June 27, 1993, against the Cardinals.
Former Mets pitcher Turk Wendell said Young said at the Mets’ fantasy camp this year he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
“Anthony was a true gentleman,” Wendell said. “At this year’s fantasy camp, he told us he had a brain tumor. That was Anthony. He never ran away from anything.”
Former major leaguer Lenny Harris tweeted earlier Tuesday that Young had fallen into a coma.
The right-hander pitched for the Mets from 1991-93 and lost the record 27 consecutive games from 1992-93.
Young also pitched for the Cubs and Astros. He was 15-48 with a 3.89 ERA and 20 saves in six seasons.
Red Sox: Manager John Farrell was suspended one game (Tuesday night against Minnesota) after poking umpire Bill Miller in the chest during an argument Saturday after Red Sox reliever Fernando Abad was called for a balk in the seventh inning.
Indians: Manager Terry Francona missed Tuesday’s game after his second trip to the hospital this month. The Indians said doctors have ruled out major health issues and he will be monitored the next several weeks. Francona, 58, left Monday night’s game because he wasn’t feeling well and spent several hours at Cleveland Clinic. He was released Tuesday and spent the rest of the day at home. He is expected to return tonight against Texas.
Yankees: Starlin Castro was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring. Castro was injured running out a ground ball in the third inning Monday night. The second baseman is batting .313 with 12 home runs and 45 RBIs in 73 games. The Yankees recalled infielder Tyler Wade — one of the organization’s top prospects — from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Dodgers: Right-hander Brandon McCarthy (right knee tendinitis) was placed on the disabled list.
Brewers: Former outfielder and first baseman Corey Hart will be inducted into the team’s Wall of Honor before Friday night’s game against the Marlins.
■ Outfielder Ryan Braun and second baseman Jonathan Villar were activated from the 10-day disabled list. Braun missed 31 games because of a left calf strain, and Villar missed the past 16 games with a lower back sprain. Also, infielder/outfielder Nick Franklin was designated for assignment.
Tigers: Victor Martinez, hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat on June 15, is expected to return tonight against the Royals. Martinez has been hitting off a batting tee and participating in cardiovascular exercises for the better part of a week, manager Brad Ausmus said.
Angels: Outfielder Mike Trout (thumb surgery) is swinging off a tee. Manager Mike Scioscia said Trout will progress to soft toss and then live batting practice. That could be on the Angels’ next homestand.