Rockies' Smith impressive in five-inning outing

2010-03-19T16:30:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Rockies left-hander Greg Smith impressive in five-inning outing, a 10-4 win over Athletics</div><div><p>Greg Smith just wants to pitch.</p><p>His role with the Rockies still unsettled, Smith was impressive over five innings Friday as Colorado beat the

Giants score 3 runs in 7th to beat rival A's 6-1

2010-03-17T18:15:11Z

<div id="subtitle">Zito allows 1 run in 3 1-3 innings, Uribe homers as Giants beat rival Athletics 6-1</div><div><p>Oakland Athletics left-handed starting pitchers past and present engaged in a duel on Wednesday.</p><p>It was pretty much a draw between Barry Zito and Brett Anderson.<...

Sheets pounded for 10 runs without getting an out

2010-03-15T17:00:15Z

<div id="subtitle">Sheets battered for 10 runs without getting an out, Reds beat Athletics 13-5</div><div><p>Ben Sheets was battered for 10 runs without retiring a batter in his latest poor showing, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Oakland Athletics 13-5 Monday.</p><p>Sheets signed a...

A's split squad edges Padres in 10 innings

2010-03-13T17:30:16Z

<div id="subtitle">A's split squad squeaks past Padres 10-9 in 10 innings</div><div><p>Oakland right-hander Clayton Mortensen is on the fringe of the competition for the final spot in the Athletics' rotation. Finally getting a start gave him a chance to stretch things out.</p><p>A's offense backs solid outing by fifth-starter candidate Gio Gonzalez</div><div><p>Gio Gonzalez might ride his new-look changeup right into the Oakland Athletics' rotation.</p><p>He sure is making a strong case to be the A's fifth starter.</p><p>The left-hander, competing with Adam LaRoche homers as Diamondbacks beat Athletics 10-1</div><div><p>Adam LaRoche hit a two-run homer off Brett Anderson in the first inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Oakland Athletics 10-1 o...

Wolf throws 3 scoreless innings in Brewers loss

2010-03-11T15:16:05Z

<div id="subtitle">Wolf throws 3 scoreless innings, but Athletics top Brewers 7-3 thanks to Gross, Taylor</div><div><p>Milwaukee's biggest offseason acquisition is on his way to a nice spring with his new team.</p><p>Randy Wolf struck out four in three scoreless innings, but Gabe Gross hit a t...

Chicago White Sox v Oakland Athletics

2010-03-10T16:33:04Z

PHOENIX - MARCH 10: Rajai Davis #11 of the Oakland Athletics safely steals second base past infielder Omar Vizquel #11 of the Chicago White Sox during the MLB spring training game at A's, Chavez hits 2 homers as White Sox beat Oakland 9-5</div><div><p>Ben Sheets still looks like a pitcher who hasn't worked in nearly a year and a half.</p><p>His command isn't quite there and his fastball velocity is slightly down. Oakland's new $10 million ace still considered his short out...

Harden has mixed outing as Rangers, A's tie

2010-03-09T17:15:30Z

<div id="subtitle">Harden pitches well with mixed results for Rangers, who play to 8-8 tie with A's split squad</div><div><p>Rich Harden breezed through the first two innings but never finished the third in his second outing with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.</p><p>Harden gave up four ...

Royals rally to beat Athletics split squad 11-10

2010-03-09T16:45:20Z

<div id="subtitle">Ankiel drives in four runs, Maier hits 2-run homer as Royals rally past A's split squad 11-10</div><div><p>Rick Ankiel homered and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals rallied from a five-run deficit to defeat an Oakland Athletics split-squad 11-10 Tuesday.<...

Cubs' Dempster pitches 2 perfect innings

2010-03-08T17:00:20Z

<div id="subtitle">Dempster pitches 2 perfect innings in his first spring outing for Chicago Cubs</div><div><p>Ryan Dempster tossed two perfect innings in his spring debut and the Chicago Cubs beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Monday.</p><p>A's beat the Angels, 4-2.</div><div><p>Coco Crisp doubled and singled, Steve Tolleson drove in the go-ahead run and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles An...

Ben Sheets passes first test for Athletics

2010-03-05T16:00:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Ben Sheets puts Brewers, injury behind him, passing first test on mound for Oakland</div><div><p>Ben Sheets acknowledged being a little nervous but insisted it had nothing to do with facing his former team. It was more about facing hitters for the first time in 17 months.</p><p>Sheets threw 1 2-3 healthy innings for the Oakla...

Olson hit hard in Mariners loss to Padres

2010-03-05T15:46:27Z

<div id="subtitle">Garrett Olson gives up six runs in Mariners' 9-3 loss to Padres</div><div><p>Garrett Olson has given up six runs while getting only two outs and the Seattle Mariners have lost to the San Diego Padres 9-3 Friday.</p><p>Fighting for the No. 5 spot in the Marine...

Oakland Athletics Photo Day

2010-03-01T12:36:37Z

PHOENIX - MARCH 01: Eric Chavez of the Oakland Athletics poses during photo media day at the Athletics spring training complex on March 1, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Jennings jumps right in after agreeing with A's

2010-02-28T16:30:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Jennings jumps into mix after agreeing to deal with A's; Tomko agrees, but still rehabbing</div><div><p>Jason Jennings and Brett Tomko agreed to minor league deals with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, and less than 24 hours later Jennings was getting ready to play catch at ...

Duchscherer doesn't throw because of back problem

2010-02-21T17:15:13Z

<div id="subtitle">Athletics' Duchscherer doesn't throw because of back pain, likely needs treatment</div><div><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Justin Duchscherer is off to a slow start at spring training.</p><p>The two-time All-Star, who missed all of last season after having surgery on his right elbow and being treated for clinica...

Athletics Spring Baseball

2010-02-21T16:46:26Z

A group of Oakland Athletics pitchers take to the field at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium to begin their workouts during baseball spring training in Phoenix, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

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Kennedy signs $1.25 million deal with Nationals

2010-02-22T09:44:50Z

<div><p>WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Washington Nationals have signed second baseman Adam Kennedy to a one-year $1.25 million contract, the team said on Friday.</p><p>The deal includes a $2 million club option in 2011 for the form...

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