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Sweeney a sweet catch for A's

OAKLAND -- Ryan Sweeney has made quite an impression with his play for the Athletics, and he'll be getting more opportunities to bolster his reputation in the final days of the season. Ahead of Sunday's series finale against Texas, Oakland ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  13 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Ryan Sweeney,  Bob Geren,  Nick Swisher,  Dana Eveland,  Vicente Padilla

A's host Breast Cancer Awareness Day

OAKLAND -- Ten years ago, the wife of Athletics president Michael Crowley learned that one of her good friends was battling breast cancer. Tenth edition of charitable day raises $116,750 to support fight Daric Barton (right) poses for a picture ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  13 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Kirk Saarloos,  Daric Barton,  Oakland Athletics

At last: Offense stakes Outman handily

OAKLAND -- Josh Outman pitched five strong innings to win his first Major League start, and Jack Cust homered to help the Athletics break out of an offensive slump in a 7-1 victory Saturday over the Rangers. Rookie hurler earns first victory ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  13 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Luis Mendoza (baseball),  Jack Cust,  Scott Feldman,  Rajai Davis,  Ryan Sweeney

Braden to miss next start for A's

OAKLAND -- A groin strain will force Athletics left-hander Dallas Braden to miss his next scheduled start, manager Bob Geren said Saturday. Hurler's groin injury forces move; replacement yet to be named Braden (5-4, 4.14 ERA) suffered the injury ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  13 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Dallas Braden,  Major League Baseball,  Bob Geren,  Greg Smith,  National League

Oakland to host charitable day

OAKLAND -- Saturday's game between the Athletics and Rangers also marks a milestone in community service. Oakland is staging its 10th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day, an event that both honors the courage of breast cancer survivors and raises ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  13 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Scott Feldman,  Justin Duchscherer,  Jack Cust

Smith stumbles as A's fall to Rangers

OAKLAND -- The sting of the A's slide in the second half of the season has fallen especially hard on rookie pitcher Greg Smith. Hurler tagged for six runs; offense unable to post tally A 7-0 loss Friday night to the Rangers dropped the A's to 16- ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  13 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Rick Langford,  Matt Keough,  Greg Smith,  Hank Blalock,  Taylor Teagarden

A regular guy: Patterson on mission

OAKLAND -- Eric Patterson has big plans for the last two weeks of the season, starting with a determination to transform himself from a fill-in to a regular for the Athletics. Second baseman trying to show starting material with Ellis out Eric ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  12 Sep 2008
Related Topics: Eric Patterson,  Mark Ellis,  Jose Lopez,  Rich Harden,  Bob Geren

Homers reward Lincecum's effort

SAN FRANCISCO -- Bengie Molina and Pablo Sandoval hit consecutive home runs to back Tim Lincecum's 10-strikeout performance as the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies, 4-1, Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep. Giants' ace boosted ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  28 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Bengie Molina,  Tim Lincecum,  San Francisco Giants,  National League,  Garrett Atkins

Winn shows skill in difficult right field

SAN FRANCISCO -- Outfielder Randy Winn never played in the cold quirky winds of Candlestick Park, but he can relate. Giants outfielder copes with quirky wall, swirling wind Since joining the Giants in a trade from Seattle midway through the 2005 ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  28 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Randy Winn,  AT&T Inc.,  Bruce Bochy,  National League,  Team USA

Red Sox attempt to end road skid

OAKLAND -- Road wins are suddenly tough to come by for the Boston Red Sox, who are mired in their longest losing streak away from home in nearly seven years. Heading into Seattle, Boston has lost seven in a row on the road, including a ...

From DENNIS GEORGATOS, MLB.com,  25 May 2008
Related Topics: Boston Red Sox,  Jason Varitek,  Terry Francona,  Felix Hernandez,  Bartolo Colon

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