U.S. Men's Baseball Wins Bronze Aug 24, 2008
Anderson, one of two starters on the roster from the Oakland Athletics' Double-A affiliate, allowed Norichika Aoki's go-ahead three-run homer in the top of the third but settled down and held the Japanese in check the rest of the way. Kevin Jepsen pitched a scoreless ninth but had the bases loaded when Shinnosuke Abe grounded out to first to end it. (KWTX.com, TX)
More Pain, Losing Aug 23, 2008
Two more injuries, one more loss for A's. Article:Two more injuries, one more loss for A's:/c/a/2008/08/22/SPTO12GND2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Power rankings Aug 23, 2008
In 28 games after the break, all Quentin has done is hit. 347 with 12 home runs and 25 RBI.. (USA Today -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 23, 2008
OAKLAND ATHLETICS Placed RHP Justin Duchscherer on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 19 and RHP Sean Gallagher on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 20. Recalled LHP Dana Eveland and LHP Dan Meyer from Sacramento (PCL). (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Would stars go? Aug 23, 2008
"Why is that their concern? What does that have to do with it?'' Gardenhire asked before his team's game against the Oakland Athletics at the Metrodome. "Olympics are about competing against each other and the joy of sports. It's about countries getting away from everything else. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Rays announcers nominated for award Aug 23, 2008
The three broadcasters named to the ballot last year through online voting were the Cincinnati Reds' Joe Nuxhall, the Oakland Athletics' Bill King and Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan of "Sunday Night Baseball." The other nominees selected by the 20-member committee were former "Game of the Week" broadcasters Dizzy Dean and Tony Kubek; play-by-play voices Tom Cheek (Toronto Blue Jays), Ken Coleman (Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox), Dave Van Horne (Montreal Expos,... (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Local Teams Today Aug 22, 2008
1989 -- Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers becomes the first pitcher to strike out 5,000 batters in a 2-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Ryan fans Rickey Henderson swinging on a 3-2, 96 mph fastball for No. 5,000. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Devine another option for closing duties Aug 20, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008. (08-20) 04:00 PDT Minneapolis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A perfect script? Aug 20, 2008
Headstrong Ziegler bringing his 'A' game in Oakland - USATODAY.com. NEWS AND INFORMATION. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cast your vote Aug 20, 2008
Organization: Oakland Athletics. Birthdate: March 1, 1988. (USA Today -- Sports)
Read more. . Aug 20, 2008
Oakland Athletics third baseman Jack Hannahan, right, and Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer watch the throw go into the dugout as Mauer takes third base after driving in a run in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Minneapolis ... MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Thanks to Kirk Saarloos, the struggling Oakland Athletics managed to take something positive out of Monday night s game against the Minnesota Twins. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Young, Everett out for Twins against Athletics Aug 20, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins were without left fielder Delmon Young and shortstop Adam Everett for Tuesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics, leaving manager Ron Gardenhire with a two-man bench. (288). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
A Win And A Loss Aug 19, 2008
Duchscherer goes down / Saarloos gets win for A's, hours after being recalled. Article:Duchscherer goes down / Saarloos gets win for A's, hour:/c/a/2008/08/18/SPSD12D6JD.DTL Article:Duchscherer goes down / Saarloos gets win for A's, hour:/c/a/2008/08/18/SPSD12D6JD.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Notes: Welcome 'dome' Hannahan Aug 19, 2008
A nice 'Dome-coming for St. Paul's Hannahan. Article:A nice 'Dome-coming for St. Paul's Hannahan:/c/a/2008/08/18/SPSD12D6JJ.DTL Article:A nice 'Dome-coming for St. Paul's Hannahan:/c/a/2008/08/18/SPSD12D6JJ.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Twins fall to A's, 3-2 Aug 19, 2008
Minnesota Twins starter Nick Blackburn delivers a pitch in Mondays game against the Oakland Athletics ... AP photo MINNEAPOLIS Thanks to Kirk Saarloos, the struggling Oakland Athletics managed to take something positive out of Monday night s game against the Minnesota Twins. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Same old story as A's reach new depths Aug 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008. (08-17) 20:44 PDT -- This is not a reprint, it just reads like it. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Notes: Not a good day for Gonzalez Aug 18, 2008
Gonzalez can't find plate, then wishes he hadn't. Article:Gonzalez can't find plate, then wishes he hadn't:/c/a/2008/08/17/SPUJ12CSIU.DTL Article:Gonzalez can't find plate, then wishes he hadn't:/c/a/2008/08/17/SPUJ12CSIU.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Alumni Update Aug 18, 2008
Jason BartlettSport: BaseballHigh School: St. Mary's HighPro: Tampa Bay RaysThe starting shortstop went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI and a run scored in Tampa's 2-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics last Tuesday. Bartlett went 4-for-11 with a double over the weekend in a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on the road and is currently batting. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Danks For Nothing: A's lose 2-1 to White Sox Aug 17, 2008
A's leave men on base and grab another loss. Article:A's leave men on base and grab another loss:/c/a/2008/08/16/SP5112CKNF.DTL Article:A's leave men on base and grab another loss:/c/a/2008/08/16/SP5112CKNF.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A'S ON DECK Aug 17, 2008
Article:A'S ON DECK:/c/a/2008/08/17/SP7Q12AQSJ.DTL Article:A'S ON DECK:/c/a/2008/08/17/SP7Q12AQSJ.DTL. Sunday, August 17, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Danks helps White Sox stay tied for first place Aug 17, 2008
Chicago White Sox' Juan Uribe swings for an RBI double off Oakland Athletics' Greg Smith during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in Oakland, Calif ... John Danks pitched six effective innings to win his fifth straight decision on the road, and the Chicago White Sox edged the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Saturday. (Modesto Bee, CA)
U.S baseball rallies, stays in medal hunt Aug 16, 2008
Johnson started a Double-A farmhand from the Oakland Athletics for the second straight day, following Friday starter Trevor Cahill with the left-handed Anderson against Canada's heavy lefty lineup. After a 1-2-3 first, Anderson didn't get another clean inning until retiring the side in order again in the fifth. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Jason Bay wastes no time in helping the Manny-less Red Sox Aug 16, 2008
And the Red Sox themselves moved on three hours and 28 minutes after that, when Bay scored the winning run in Boston's 2-1, 12-inning victory over the Oakland Athletics. Bay tripled off the Green Monster with two outs in the 12th inning for his first American League hit, and then scored the winning run later in the inning on Jed Lowrie's infield single. (Albany Times Union)
MLB power rankings Aug 15, 2008
Power Rankings: Angels asserting their dominance - USATODAY.com. Power Rankings: Angels asserting their dominance. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rays solve Ziegler Aug 15, 2008
-- The Tampa Bay Rays ended Oakland Athletics reliever Brad Ziegler's record scoreless streak. Then the Rays ended the A's hopes of winning their first series in more than a month. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Rookies take the contenders Aug 13, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008. Much of the past decade, an A's-Rays series in August would feature one contending team and another with a bunch of rookies all over the place. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kids Trump Tampa Aug 13, 2008
Rookies take the contenders. Article:Rookies take the contenders:/c/a/2008/08/12/SPDA129JAH.DTL Article:Rookies take the contenders:/c/a/2008/08/12/SPDA129JAH.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Journey is quite a curve for Gonzalez Aug 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008. (08-11) 21:02 PDT -- Gio Gonzalez learned to throw his plummeting curveball on a desolate lot in Hialeah, Fla. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New device aiding Harden Aug 11, 2008
Ron Romanick, the bullpen coach for the Oakland Athletics, invented the device, called The B.O.S. It's not available for sale just yet -- Romanick is still working on the Web site. Harden would endorse it. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Paul Meyer's Power Rankings: August 10, 2008 (Today) Aug 10, 2008
Oakland Athletics (18). Huston not on easy Street. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* Yanks Mussina stops Rangers Aug 9, 2008
STAYING LOW: In Toronto, the Oakland Athletics lost their 10th straight for the worst post-break record in Major League Baseball, with two wins and 17 losses AGENCIES, LOS ANGELES AND SEATTLE Saturday, Aug 09, 2008, Page 19. The Los Angeles Dodgers Kuo Hong-chih, of Taiwan, pitches in the eighth inning against the St Louis Cardinals in St Louis, Missouri, on Thursday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Covering the bases Aug 9, 2008
Detroit Tigers third baseman Carlos Guillen left the game against the Oakland Athletics after seven innings Friday night because of lower back spasms. Roger Clemens' lawyers asked a federal judge to reject attempts by Brian McNamee to dismiss the former pitcher's defamation suit or have it moved from Texas to New York. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Movin' on up: Chris Waters Aug 9, 2008
LHP, Oakland Athletics. CALLED UP: Contract purchased from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday when shortstop Gregorio Petit was sent down. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Dodgers Sign Veteran Eric DuBose Aug 8, 2008
DuBose, who was drafted 21st overall by the Oakland Athletics in 1997, had said prior to being signed that if he did not get signed by a major league organization this season that this would be his final season. There is a chance should DuBose pitch well for Jacksonville that he will be promoted to Class AAA Las Vegas, one step away from where he dreams to again compete before he retires. (Los Angeles, TheInsiders.com)
A.J. Burnett hands Oakland 10th straight loss Aug 8, 2008
Toronto Blue Jays starter A.J. Burnett pitches against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008 in Toronto. AP Photo. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Detroit to host ¡Fiesta Tigres! Aug 8, 2008
celebration before taking on the Oakland Athletics. The event will explore Hispanics' and Latinos' effect on baseball and will honor them for their efforts. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Minor Leagues, Major Profits Aug 8, 2008
The most valuable team is the Sacramento River Cats, an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics owned by Art Savage and worth $29. 8 million. (Forbes -- Business)
Marcum dusts off old magic Aug 7, 2008
He held the Oakland Athletics hitless through five innings and gave up just three in seven innings in a 5-1 victory at Rogers Centre. Barajas, his catcher, hit a three-run homer and made a key defensive play to boost Toronto to its third straight win over the reeling A's, who have dropped nine in a row. (StarPhoenix)
Former Expos manager Kuehl dies at 70 Aug 7, 2008
PHOENIX Karl Kuehl, a baseball scout, coach, author and player development specialist known for his contributions to the Oakland Athletics teams that won three pennants, died Wednesday. He was 70. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Haren gets new deal Aug 6, 2008
Haren was acquired in an offseason trade with the Oakland Athletics. He is 12-5 with a 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Caray's family opens service Aug 6, 2008
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Mench, Blue Jays beat Athletics 4-3 in ninth Aug 6, 2008
Toronto Blue Jays Rod Barajas, right, is congratulated by teammate Scott Rolen after scoring during second inning baseball action against the Oakland Athletics in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. AP Photo. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Baseball: Coppell players compete in national all-star games Aug 6, 2008
This years players will compete against other players from around the nation representing the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics. It s a great honor, said Walsh, who was also selected to compete in the Under Armour All-American Game Aug. 17 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Halladay, Blue Jays beat slumping A's 6-1 Aug 5, 2008
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay threw eight shutout-innings to earn a 6-1 win vs. the slumping Oakland Athletics. TORONTO (AP) likes finishing what he starts, but the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander also knows when enough is enough. (USA Today -- Sports)
A's Chavez to have season-ending shoulder surgery Aug 5, 2008
TORONTO Oakland Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez will have surgery to repair fraying of the labrum in his right shoulder next week, ending his season after he played in just 23 games. Assistant general manager David Forst said Chavez elected to have surgery now, rather than after the season, to increase his chances of being healthy in time for spring training. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Halladay baffles A's for second time this season Aug 5, 2008
Halladay tossed eight sterling innings and was supported by a four-run third - where Gallagher's erratic woes doomed him - as the Toronto Blue Jays recorded a 6-1 American League baseball triumph over the Oakland Athletics last night in the opener of a three-game series. Halladay (13-8) allowed four hits and one run - a solo homer by Bobby Crosby in the eighth - while striking out eight and walking one. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Covering the bases: Major League notes Aug 5, 2008
"I feel good and it's progressing and I'm just working to get back."* The Oakland Athletics recalled left-hander Dan Meyer from Triple-A Sacramento and optioned Dana Eveland on Sunday. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
• More State/National Stories • Aug 5, 2008
OAKLAND ATHLETICS Optioned LHP Dana Eveland to Sacramento (PCL). Recalled LHP Dan Meyer from Sacramento. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Baseball Today Aug 5, 2008
1988 -- Oakland Athletics outfielder Jose Canseco became the 11th player in major league history to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in a season. Canseco, with 31 homers, stole second base with one out in the ninth inning for his 30th as the A's edged the Seattle Mariners 5-4. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Dice K wins 12th as Red Sox sweep A's Aug 4, 2008
Jed Lowrie's two-run triple highlighted a three-run fourth inning that helped Daisuke Matsuzaka to his 12th win and the Red Sox completed a three-game sweep with a 5-2 win over the struggling Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Since the Red Sox completed a three-team, last-minute trade deadline deal that sent disgruntled outfielder Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers and brought Jason Bay from Pittsburgh on Thursday, the club has talked about a fresh approach in the clubhouse, emphasizing a... (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Dodgers move in on Diamondbacks Aug 4, 2008
Oakland Athletics center fielder Carlos Gonzalez makes a diving catch on a ball hit by the Boston Red Soxs Jason Varitek during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on Saturday. PHOTO: AP. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More of this story Aug 4, 2008
It s the same game, Bay said after his first home run with the Red Sox helped Boston cruise to a 12-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Regardless of what jersey I m wearing, it s the same game I ve played my entire life. (Westerly Sun, RI)
A's demote ineffective Eveland Aug 4, 2008
Oakland Athletics Dana Eveland pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of their baseball game in Seattle, Friday, April 25, 2008. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) AP. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bay triples, scores winning run in 2-1 Red Sox win Aug 3, 2008
Jason Bay made a smashing debut with Boston by tripling and scoring the winning run in the 12th inning Friday night as the Red Sox began the post-Manny Ramirez era with a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Bay was obtained from Pittsburgh on Thursday in the deal that sent the slugging Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bay's blast sparks Boston's bats Aug 3, 2008
Advertisements The Associated Press BOSTON - Jason Bay hit his first home run with Boston, Kevin Youkilis added a pair of two-run homers and the Red Sox cruised to a 12-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night. Bay drilled a 3-1 pitch from Oakland starter Dana Eveland over the Green Monster for his 23rd of the year, a three-run shot that gave the Red Sox a 5-2 lead. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lawrence: Ziegler getting it done from A's to zeroes Aug 3, 2008
Oakland Athletics reliever Brad Ziegler, a 20th-round pick by the Phils in the 2003 draft, broke a 101-year-old record a week ago. With two shutout innings against the Texas Rangers July 27, Ziegler worked 27 straight scoreless innings to start his career, breaking the major league record of 25 set by the Phillies' George McQuillan in 1907. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
A's routed; bad news for Street Aug 3, 2008
Oakland Athletics third baseman Jack Hannahan watches as Boston Red Sox's Jason Bay rounds the bases on a three-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) AP. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bay, Youk go deep, Sox pound000028C1 A's Aug 3, 2008
In this one, Boston battered the Oakland Athletics, 12-2, at Fenway Park in a game that was competitive for a half-inning. Jon Lester, who has emerged into Boston's best starting pitcher this season, was nice enough to spot the A's a 2-0 lead. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Bay helps Red Sox beat A's in 12 Aug 2, 2008
One day after being traded for Manny Ramirez, Bay filled the disgruntled sluggers role in left field and with clutch hitting by tripling in the 12th inning then scoring on Jed Lowries single that gave Boston a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. It definitely ranks up there with one of the better moments Ive had, Bay said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Sox mood brightens as Bay in, Ramirez out Aug 2, 2008
The Red Sox had lost five of six heading into Friday nights matchup with the Oakland Athletics, their first game since changing left fielders just before Thursdays deadline for non-waiver trades. For one day, at least, the switch worked as Bay tripled and scored the winning run in the 12th inning of a 2-1 victory. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bay comes through in debut as Red Sox top A's in 12 Aug 2, 2008
One day after being traded for , Bay filled the disgruntled slugger's role in left field and with clutch hitting by tripling in the 12th inning then scoring on 's single that gave Boston a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. "It definitely ranks up there with one of the better moments I've had," Bay said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tracy Ringolsby's weekly baseball notebook Aug 2, 2008
The next day, their National League Central rival Cubs answered by sending four players to the Oakland Athletics for right-handed pitcher Rich Harden. What had the makings of an explosive trade front in July, however, never materialized. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Boston walks off in Bay's Sox debut Aug 2, 2008
Just like that, the Red Sox had themselves a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics in 12 innings. "It's a huge win for us," said veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Ellis sets games played record for As Aug 2, 2008
OAKLAND Mark Ellis stands alone at the top of the list for most games played at second base for the Oakland Athletics. (154). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nottle fired by Ottawa Aug 1, 2008
In a statement released to Ottawa media on Wednesday, Hall said, "The decision to part company with Ed came only after long and careful deliberation. Ed has helped the Rapidz take root in Ottawa, but a manager is ultimately judged by his team's performance on the field and we felt it necessary to make a change at this time.''Nottle, 68, was in his 49th season in professional baseball. He has toiled nearly all of that time in the minor leagues, voluntarily relinquishing a one-year stint as the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
