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Texas Rangers (52-50) at Oakland Athletics (52-49), 10:05 p.m. (kansascity.com)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:52:00 GMT

A battle for second place in the American League West begins tonight at Oakland's McAfee Coliseum, where the Athletics take on the hard-hitting Texas Rangers in the first of three consecutive clashes.

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Busy Farming (Baseball Musings)

pinto@map.com (David Pinto) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:13:16 GMT

The Oakland Athletics added 20 players in their various trades dating back to the winter: With five minor-leaguers arriving in the past three weeks in the Harden and Blanton trades, the influx of talent is keeping A's director of player...

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Moving on up: Brooks Conrad (MLB)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:04:25 GMT

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Around the A'sosphere: The best ever (San Fransisco Chronicle)

vk@sfgate.com (Vlae Kershner) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:05:00 GMT

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Meche settles down, pitches Royals over Rays 4-2 (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:19:33 GMT

Gil Meche pitched seven scoreless innings after a shaky start and John Buck drove in two runs, helping the Kansas City Royals hold off Tampa Bay 4-2 Thursday night to extend the AL East-leading Rays' road losing streak to seven games. Kansas City appeared...

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Lieppman shares successes on the farm (MLB)

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:26:00 GMT

Lieppman shares successes

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Comcast SportsNet Bay Area is on the Move! (Business Wire)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:45:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, home of the San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, San Jose SaberCats, and San Jose

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Halladay completes Blue Jays''sweep' of Orioles (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:55:56 GMT

Roy Halladay scattered seven hits over seven innings, leading Toronto over the Baltimore Orioles 7-1 Thursday after the Blue Jays won a game suspended one night earlier. In the suspended game, halted by rain in the sixth inning Wednesday, a strong performance...

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Zobrist, Shields Lead Rays Over A's (NBC11.com - Local News)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:39:18 GMT

Ben Zobrist had two RBI from the ninth spot in the lineup as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 at Tropicana Field in the rubber match of a three-game series.

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Briefs: A's pitching prospect reportedly tied to bookie (CBS SportsLine.com)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:32:00 GMT

Wednesday's MLB news briefs: The Oakland Athletics' 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic has ties to a sports bookie in his native country, according to a report.

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A's notebook: Ellis hoping to return Friday (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:25:53 GMT

Fla. - Mark Ellis sat out a second game with a sore right shoulder, but the second baseman should be back in action Friday night when the A's open a three-game series against the Rangers at the Coliseum. Ellis jammed his shoulder diving back to first base in...

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Red Sox complete sweep of Mariners with 6-3 win (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:15:12 GMT

Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years. The Red Sox entered the...

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Gallagher looks comfortable with A's (MLB)

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:19:00 GMT

Gallagher looks comfortable with A's

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Report: A's Inoa has ties to sports bookie (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:46:19 GMT

The Oakland Athletics' 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic has ties to a sports bookie in his native country, according to a report. SI.com reported Tuesday that former catcher Edgar Mercedes opened a baseball academy for top...

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Report: A's Inoa has ties to sports bookie (Covers.com)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:05:00 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -The Oakland Athletics' 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic has ties to a sports bookie in his native country, according to a report. SI.com reported Tuesday that former catcher Edgar Mercedes o...

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Quentin's 3-run shot sends White Sox past Texas (San Fransisco Chronicle)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:06:38 GMT

Carlos Quentin hit two home runs, including the go-ahead, three-run shot during a five-run eighth inning, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the Texas Rangers 10-8 on Wednesday. Quentin's go-ahead homer came on the first pitch from Rangers closer C.J....

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Shields just shy of complete game as Rays edge A's (The Washington Times)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:56:55 GMT

James Shields allowed three runs pitching into the ninth inning, and Jonny Gomes and Ben Zobrist hit back-to-back homers to lead the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays past the Oakland Athletics, 4-3 on Wednesday.

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J.P. Out At The Ballgame (Seamheads)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:32:16 GMT

Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Pre-Game Notes James Shields (8-6, 3.69) vs. Greg Smith (5-8, 3.79) Rays starter James Shields is 17-7 with a 3.17 ERA in his career at Tropicana Field, including 6-1 this season (his 2.05 home ERA is 3rd in the AL The A’s snapped a six-game losing streak with last night’s victory, and are now 8-13 in their last 21 games Rays...

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Shields pitches into ninth, Rays beat Oakland 4-3 (Arizona Republic)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:48:22 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- James Shields allowed three runs pitching into the ninth inning, and Jonny Gomes and Ben Zobrist hit back-to-back homers to lead the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays past the Oakland Athletics, 4-3 on Wednesday....

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Shields pitches into ninth, Rays beat Oakland 4-3 (The Washington Times)

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:40:04 GMT

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