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| ChiSox crush A's |
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07/05/2008 |
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| Chicago, IL (Best E Casino) - Nick Swisher, Brian Anderson and Alexi Ramirez each homered to back a terrific effort on the mound from Gavin Floyd, as the Chicago White Sox downed the Oakland Athletics, 6-1, in the third meeting of a four-game series. Floyd (10-4) scattered three hits and three walks in 7 1/3 shutout innings for the White Sox, whose pitching staff allowed a season-high 17 hits in a 7-1 loss on Friday. The surprising righty fanned six but couldn't finish off his masterpiece due to a high pitch c |
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| Reyes hopes to get off schneid against Astros |
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07/05/2008 |
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| outhpaw Jo-Jo Reyes tries again to snap a month-long skid tonight, when the Atlanta Braves host the Houston Astros in the middle test of a three-game series at Turner Field. Reyes, a second-round draft pick in 2003, was 2-1 after a 5-2 defeat of the Oakland Athletics on May 18. He's won just once since, however, while taking five losses and a pair of no-decisions in eight starts. He pitched well enough to win in his last outing on June 29, giving up six hits and a run in seven innings of a 1-0 loss to the Toront |
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| A's continue series in Windy City |
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07/05/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Chicago White Sox and the Oakland Athletics continue a four-game series tonight at U.S. Cellular Field. Greg Smith is slated to get the ball for the Athletics tonight, and while his 5-6 record could certainly stand some improvement, it is hard to complain about his 3.44 ERA. He has permitted only 82 hits in 99 1/3 innings of work, but his 40 walks have clearly hurt the cause. He owns a 2.75 ERA in the last three games and is coming off a complete game win. Smith made his first-ever appear |
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| Athletics' OF Gonzalez leaves game |
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07/04/2008 |
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| Chicago, IL (Best E Casino) - Oakland Athletics rookie outfielder Carlos Gonzalez left Friday's 7-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the seventh inning with tightness in his right hamstring. Gonzalez came into the game hitting .267 with 13 RBI in 31 games this season, and was 2-for-3 with a run scored before suffering the injury. Rajai Davis replaced the highly-regarded 22-year old in center field. |
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| A's reliever Foulke heads to DL |
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07/04/2008 |
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| Chicago, IL (Best E Casino) - The Oakland Athletics placed veteran reliever Keith Foulke on the 15-day disabled list Friday, retroactive to July 3, with right shoulder inflammation. Foulke is 0-3 with a 3.81 earned run average in 26 relief appearances with the A's this season. The 35-year-old righthander is making his second trip to the disabled list this season, as he also missed time from April 11 to May 9 with neck stiffness. He had pitched in just two of the A's last 12 games before going on the DL. The ai |
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| White Sox try to extend streaks, take on Athletics |
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07/03/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - The Chicago White Sox will be attempting to extend two lengthy winning streaks when the resurgent American League Central leaders begin a four-game series with the Oakland Athletics tonight at U.S. Cellular Field. Chicago amassed its seventh consecutive victory with Wednesday's 6-5, 10- inning triumph over Cleveland. The win was also the ninth in a row at U.S. Cellular Field, where the club has amassed a stellar 30-11 record so far this season. The White Sox have won 18 of their last 20 home |
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| Rodriguez earns 34th save against A's |
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07/03/2008 |
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| etwork) - Juan Rivera homered in the sixth to break a three-all tie and Francisco Rodriguez picked up his 34th save, tying a pre- All-Star break record, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim won 7-4 in the rubber match of a three-game set against the Oakland Athletics. "I don't want to pay attention to it right now. John Smoltz is one of the best pitchers in the big leagues," Rodriguez said. "I just want to do my job. When they call the bullpen, I want to get it done. I just want to stay healthy for the rest of t |
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| A's ink top prospect Inoa with record signing bonus |
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07/02/2008 |
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| Oakland, CA (Best E Casino) - The Oakland Athletics signed 16-year-old pitcher Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic to a minor league contract Wednesday with a $4.25 million signing bonus, a team record for an amateur player. The 6-foot-7, 205 pound right-hander, whose fastball has already been clocked in the mid-90s, is scheduled to play in the Dominican Summer League. "Michael has a chance to be a very special pitcher in the Major Leagues," Athletics' Vice President and General Manager Billy Beane said. "E |
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| Chavez heads to DL with shoulder inflammation |
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07/02/2008 |
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| Anaheim, CA (Best E Casino) - The Oakland Athletics placed third baseman Eric Chavez on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation. To fill Chavez's spot on the roster the team selected the contract of infielder Wes Bankston from Triple-A Sacramento. Chavez started the year on the DL after undergoing three offseason surgeries including one on each shoulder. He came back to hit .295 with two home runs and 14 runs batted in while appearing in 23 games for the Athletics this season. The 3 |
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| Saunders, Angels shoot for series win over rival A's |
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07/02/2008 |
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| (Best E Casino) - There's no doubt Anaheim starter Joe Saunders is enjoying the best season of his career, and today he will try to become the American League's first 12-game winner in the finale of a three-game series versus the division-rival Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium. Saunders has been a huge surprise for the AL West-leading Angels this season, having pitched to an 11-4 mark with a 3.06 earned run average through 16 starts. He hasn't dropped back-to-back trips to the hill all season and had a perso |
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