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Blanton comes up big against Brewers

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 23:02:00 +1900

For Joe Blanton, it's been a long way from the A's Spring Training complex to locking up a National League Division Series on Sunday as a member of the Phillies. Blanton threw six-plus innings of one-run, five-hit ball in Sunday's deciding Game 4 victory.

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NEW WORLD ORDER NEEDS FEES

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 08:03:47 +1900

THIS was March 17, when the Red Sox were in Tampa to play the Yankees in an exhibition game. It was also one day before the defending world champions were scheduled to depart for Japan to open their season in Tokyo against the A's. "One thing we...

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Sox have rich history in Game 3

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 06:55:48 +1900

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Some of the most memorable moments in recent Red Sox history have come in Game 3 of the Division Series. Trot Nixon's walkoff to beat the A's...

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For Cubs and Sox comeback easy as 1, 2, 3

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 06:01:00 +1900

Yankees over A's, 2001

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These 2 Cubs have been there, done that

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 03:55:00 +1900

Soriano, Harden part of historic Yankees-A's series > Alfonso Soriano doesn't need to be told it's possible for the Cubs to come back from an 0-2 deficit to win their best-of-five National League Division Series against the Dodgers. Just as Rich Harden doesn't need to be reminded how a team could let that happen. From the Cubicle: NLDS Game 3 at 9 p.m. Game 3 preview: It's simple, just win one Cubs view: How to get it going against L.A. Dodgers view: How they can sweep the Cubs Mike Downey: Southern California looks ominous Specter of 'chokers' hovers over these Cubs Zambrano could start Game 5 at Wrigley Field

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Baseball Star Challenging N.C.A.A. Rule on Agents

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 19:14:53 +1900

As a high school senior, pitcher Andrew Oliver had allowed his adviser to be present at a meeting with the Minnesota Twins. After being ruled ineligible to compete, Oliver is challenging the rule. >

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Where Are the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants?

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 05:19:25 +1900

The baseball playoffs are here and if you are a fan of Bay Area baseball teams—you have nothing to root for during the remainder of October. The Giants were finally put out of their misery after 162 games of the worst baseball I have ever seen. The final game against the Dodgers was like watching the final scenes of "Old Yeller" (that sick doggy snuff film produced by Disney)—you were sad to see the season end but you were just happy to not have to see the Giants embarrass themselves any longer. Oakland's season was not much better. They came into 2008 by trading away every good player they have ever had then proceeded to look like a decent team until choking away the season in the final month and a half. So after watching the embarrassing debacle that was Bay Area baseball all year and not being rewarded with a playoff team, I want to give you people a couple of reasons to watch the playoffs this year anyways. 1) The extension of the Cubs curse. Although the Cubs started to ...

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Duchscherer deems surgery a success

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:42:00 +1900

One of Oakland's more significant unknowns heading into the offseason was the status of Justin Duchscherer's injured right hip. Duchscherer offered some clarity when he told MLB.com on Tuesday that his exploratory surgery was a success. "Everything went well," he wrote. "I just had some torn cartilage cleaned out. I'll be fine in two months."

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Third straight win enough to cost M's No. 1 draft pick

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:50:47 +1900

This rare series sweep of the A's, the first all year at home by Seattle and far too late to be meaningful, wound up costing the Mariners a No. 1 overall draft pick next June.

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Devine sets mark for 40 innings or less

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:34:00 +1900

Joey Devine, who turned 25 on Sept. 19, worked one inning Sunday in the A's 4-3 loss to Seattle, escaping without allowing a run. That's what he's been doing all season. He has only allowed only three runs in 45 2/3 innings.

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M's end misery with 4-3 win over A's

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:21:14 +1900

Ichiro Suzuki had two hits and scored the decisive run as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday...

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M's end misery with 4-3 win over A's

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:00:44 +1900

Ichiro Suzuki had two hits and scored the decisive run as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, ending a pair of forgettable seasons.

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Geren likes progress despite record

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 21:46:00 +1900

Everything is virtually the same as last season for the A's as they close out this season. Yet it isn't. A year ago the A's finished with a 76-86 record, their first losing record since 1998.

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Mariners find groove for 7-2 win over A's

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:45:59 +1900

As his young starter closed his case for a starting job on the day before the nightmare ended, catcher Kenji Johjima continued to make use...

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Mariners score 6 in first, beat Athletics 7-3

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:42:42 +1900

Kenji Johjima hit a three-run homer during a six-run first inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday. Ryan Rowland-Smith (5-3) gave up...

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Rowland-Smith pitches Mariners past A's (AP)

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:39:12 +1900

Ryan Rowland-Smith has been a bright spot for the Mariners in an otherwise gloomy season. The converted reliever allowed three runs in 6 2-3 innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Saturday for their first consecutive wins since they won four straight from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

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Mariners ride fast first to win over A's

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:31:00 +1900

Left-hander Ryan Rowland-Smith ended a solid season as a starting pitcher on Saturday afternoon, holding the Athletics to three runs over 6 2/3 innings as the Mariners beat Oakland, 7-3, in front of 24,440 at Safeco Field.

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A's youngsters want to end with a bang

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:55:00 +1900

First impressions are important, but what most of the young A's players like Josh Outman prefer are lasting impressions. This helps them through the offseason.

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Lopez powers Mariners to win over A's

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:51:00 +1900

Rookie catcher Rob Johnson hit his first Major League home run and first baseman Jose Lopez went deep twice on Friday night, powering the Mariners to a 10-8 victory over the Athletics in front of 24,662 at Safeco Field.

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Cyst taken from Erik Bedard's shoulder, M's beat A's

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:38:56 +1900

One Mariners pitcher had a rough night on the mound, while another had an easier-than-expected time on the operating table.

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Lopez's 2 homers lead Seattle past Oakland

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:20:28 +1900

Jose Lopez ignited a pair of five-run innings for Seattle with two homers, Rob Johnson added his first career home run and the Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 10-8 on Friday night.

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Cubs Should Go with Chad Gaudin over Jeff Samardzija for Playoff Roster

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:15:00 +1900

Although Cubs pitcher Chad Gaudin has struggled lately, he is the pitcher the Cubs should give their final roster spot to in the postseason. Right now, it is down to Gaudin and Jeff Samardzija. While Samardzija is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA, he has pitched in a 139.1 innings this season (including his stints in the minors). If the Cubs view him as a long-term reliever, or potential starter, they would be smart to rest him and go with the experienced Gaudin in the postseason. Not only is Gaudin very valuable in the spot-starter role, but leaving him off the roster risks losing him next season because it could sour his attitude toward the club. Gaudin has struggled since coming over from the Athletics, compiling a 5.84 ERA, but has playoff experience and is a great pitcher to get the Cubs into the later innings through relief. This story was approved by MLB Rumors.

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Major League Roundup: Blalock Helps the Rangers Power Past the Athletics

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:08:33 +1900

Hank Blalock homered in his fourth straight game and the host Rangers won their home finale, 14-4, against the Oakland Athletics. >

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Rangers rip A's, then endorse Washington for '09

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:54:20 +1900

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Ryan: Washington to return as manager (AP)

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:33:06 +1900

For Nolan Ryan, it has been a long rookie season as president of the Texas Rangers. Hired in February to revitalize a team that has never won a playoff series, the Hall of Fame pitcher has spent the season evaluating the entire organization and trying to determine what changes need to be made. But after the home finale Wednesday, a 14-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics, Ryan said he doesn't...

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Rangers blow out A's in '08 home finale

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:49:18 +1900

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Hank Blalock homered in his fourth straight game, Matt Harrison became the ...

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Blalock homers again as Rangers win home finale

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:27:20 +1900

Hank Blalock homered in his fourth straight game, Matt Harrison became the first Texas rookie left-hander to win nine games and the Rangers won their home finale, 14-4 over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

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Blalock spearheads Rangers' outburst

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:05:00 +1900

Shut out for the first three innings, the Rangers got a three-run homer from Hank Blalock in the fourth and eight runs in the sixth to take down the A's, 14-4, on Wednesday in the home finale. Matt Harrison went six innings for the win.

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Suzuki maturing as A's backstop

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:00:00 +1900

Kurt Suzuki was out of the A's lineup for the second straight day Wednesday after getting bowled over in Monday night's game against the Rangers. But the setback hasn't hampered Suzuki's first full season, during which he is becoming more of a leader.

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