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No. 17 ranked Cal falls to Baylor in women's basketball

Sunday's game against No. 8 Baylor offered a strong measuring stick for the Cal women's basketball team. What conclusions were drawn by game's end? Hey, at least it's only November. Cal, ranked 17th in the nation, shot just 27 percent (16-for-59) from ...

From JOE STIGLICH, Contra Costa Times,  22 Nov 2009

San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum repeats NL Cy Young win

third-place for a total of 100 points. That edged by six points Carpenter, who led the NL with a 2.24 ERA. Wainwright, who notched an NL-high 19 wins, had the most first-place votes (12) but finished third with 90 points. The free-agent signing period ...

From JOE STIGLICH, The San Jose Mercury News,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Cy Young,  San Francisco Giants,  National League,  Matt Holliday,  Jason Bay

San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum repeats as NL Cy Young winner

third-place for a total of 100 points. That edged by six points Carpenter, who led the NL with a 2.24 ERA. Wainwright, who notched an NL-high 19 wins, had the most first-place votes (12) but finished third with 90 points. The free-agent signing period ...

From JOE STIGLICH, Contra Costa Times,  20 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Cy Young,  San Francisco Giants,  National League,  Matt Holliday,  Jason Bay

Young players top Beane's wish list

class="roundupitem">Note: A's farm director Keith Lieppman was the recipient of the Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award, presented by Minor League Baseball for distinguished service in player development. A's general manager Billy Beane reiterated Tuesday ...

From JOE STIGLICH, Contra Costa Times,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Billy Beane,  Adam Kennedy,  American League

Oakland A s reliever Andrew Bailey wins AL rookie of the year award

be the A's biggest strength of 2009. Bailey was struggling as a starter for Double-A Midland when he converted to relieving midway through the 2008 season. A's closer Andrew Bailey's storybook 2009 season ended in fitting fashion Monday, when he was ...

From JOE STIGLICH, The San Jose Mercury News,  17 Nov 2009

Related Topics: American League,  Texas Rangers,  Elvis Andrus,  Detroit Tigers,  Rick Porcello

Oakland A's plan: Build off second half of 2009 season

or if Wallace might be better suited long-term to first base or outfield. The A's created some waves last winter by trading for Matt Holliday and signing free agent Jason Giambi. It remains to be seen how active they'll be this offseason. But general ...

From JOE STIGLICH, Contra Costa Times,  16 Nov 2009

A's Beane vows to stay the course

Oakland has to consider adding a proven starter to its rotation. First baseman Daric Barton was praised by manager Bob Geren on Sunday for his improvement. Beane did the same but cited first base as another position where the A's need more pop. It's ...

From JOE STIGLICH, The San Jose Mercury News,  6 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Billy Beane,  Bob Geren,  Daric Barton,  American League,  Rajai Davis

Beane is vowing to stay course

Oakland has to consider adding a proven starter to its rotation. First baseman Daric Barton was praised by manager Bob Geren on Sunday for his improvement. Beane did the same, but cited first base as another position where the A's need more pop. It's ...

From JOE STIGLICH, Inside Bay Area,  5 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Billy Beane,  Bob Geren,  Daric Barton,  American League,  Rajai Davis

A's pitcher Clayton Mortensen arrested on suspicion of drunk driving

A's right-hander Clayton Mortensen was arrested Saturday night under the suspicion of drunk driving, the team announced in a release Sunday afternoon. Mortensen, 24, was released this morning from Santa Clara County Jail and was at the Oakland ...

From JOE STIGLICH, Inside Bay Area,  5 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Los Angeles Angels

A's notebook: Mortensen arrested on suspicion of DUI

Infielder Bobby Crosby played in what's assumed to be his final game with Oakland. clear he wants the chance to be a starting shortstop somewhere. He was the 2004 American League Rookie of the Year, but he was displaced as the A's shortstop this year. ...

From JOE STIGLICH, Contra Costa Times,  4 Oct 2009

Related Topics: American League,  Bobby Crosby,  Nomar Garciaparra,  Los Angeles Angels,  Matt Holliday

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