“It’s his second start and he looks like he’s in midseason form!”
An exasperated Matt Underwood of SportsTime Ohio let out the preceding utterance after Brett Anderson dropped a 78 MPH curveball in for a strike on Cleveland’s Brent Lillibridge with a 1-1 count in the bottom of the third inning M...
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August 28, 2012
With a young career riddled with injuries, it was tough for A’s fans to see Brett Anderson endure a Tommy John reconstruction surgery, adding further doubt to what kind of career Anderson could put together.
There is virtually no question that, when healthy, Anderson can be a top-of-the-rotation starter. With decent K rates and a 2010 season with a 2.80 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, there...
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August 29, 2012
Coco Crisp, a key component of the Oakland Athletics' playoff-contending lineup, missed Tuesday night's game at Cleveland due to a bruised right foot. Manager Bob Melvin said that X-rays were negative and that Crisp is day-to-day. Crisp fouled the first pitch of his third-inning at-bat off his foot Monday night. Crisp is batting .304 in 54 starts since moving into the...
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August 28, 2012
The Oakland Athletics are having a fantastic year that came completely out of nowhere. They're tied for the lead in the top spot in the AL Wild Card race with another miracle team (the Baltimore Orioles), and are half a game ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in those standings. The A's are even within spitting distance of the AL West title, just 5.5 games back of the Texas...
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August 29, 2012
Table of Contents
Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Daily Notes.
1. Dan Straily-Related Information
2. Today’s Notable Games (Including MLB.TV Free Game)
3. Today’s Complete Schedule
Dan Straily-Related Information
Regarding Who Dan Straily Is, First of All
Dan Straily is the 23-year-old and right-handed Oakland prospect who entered play Tuesday leading...
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August 28, 2012
Table of Contents
Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Daily Notes.
1. Tommy Milone’s Changeup
2. Today’s Notable Games (Including MLB.TV Free Game)
3. Today’s Complete Schedule
Tommy Milone’s Changeup
What the Attentive Reader Might Notice
The attentive reader might notice that Tommy Milone is pitching for Oakland tonight, against Cleveland.
What a More...
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August 30, 2012
Jarrod Parker pitched into the sixth inning and Oakland hit four home runs, leading the Athletics to their sixth straight win, a 12-7 victory over the free-falling Cleveland Indians on Thursday and a sweep of the four-game series.
Oakland, which has won eight of nine, maintained its one-game lead over Baltimore for the top spot in the AL wild card race. George Kottaras' three...
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August 30, 2012
The only downside for the Oakland Athletics is that they don't play the Cleveland Indians again this season.
Oakland capped a four-game sweep of the free-falling Indians with a 12-7 victory on Thursday. The Athletics, who have won six straight and eight of nine, finish the season series against Cleveland with an 8-2 record. After dropping the first two games in April, Oakland...
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August 28, 2012
Tommy Milone and three Oakland relievers extended Cleveland's scoreless streak to 22 innings and the Athletics beat the Indians 7-0 on Tuesday night.
Brandon Moss and Chris Carter homered off Zach McAllister (5-5) as Oakland won its fourth straight to remain tied with Baltimore atop the AL wild-card race. Oakland is 5-0 against Cleveland and has won 10 of 12 since dropping eight...
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August 29, 2012
Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer and five Oakland Athletics pitchers combined to beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4 on Wednesday night.
Oakland took over the AL wild-card lead by one game over Baltimore with its 11th win in 13 games as Travis Blackley (5-3) gave up two runs over 5 2-3 innings. Ryan Cook got four outs for his 13th save.
Donaldson connected off rookie Corey Kluber...
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August 27, 2012
Brett Anderson gave up two hits, one on a questionable call, over seven innings as the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Monday night.
Oakland came in one-half game behind Tampa Bay in the AL wild-card race and earned its ninth win in 11 games.
The Indians lost starter Roberto Hernandez (0-3) after 2 1-3 innings with a sprained right ankle and fell to 5-24 since...
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August 31, 2012
When Oakland and Boston last met in early July, the Athletics were a bit of an afterthought in the playoff picture while the Red Sox were just off the cut for the wild card.
A three-game sweep by the Athletics essentially spurred their playoff push and initiated Boston's unraveling.
The surging A's try to match last season's win total and also beat the Red Sox for a...
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August 27, 2012
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Brett Anderson gave up two hits, one on a questionable call, over seven innings as the Oakland Athletics beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Monday night.
Oakland came in one-half game behind Tampa Bay in the AL wild-card race and earned its ninth win in 11 games.
The Indians lost starter Roberto Hernandez (0-3) after 2 1-3 innings with a sprained right ankle and...
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August 31, 2012
Note: Pitching matchups are subject to change
Friday, August 31 @ 10:05 PM
Aaron Cook, RHP (3-7, 4.76) vs Brandon McCarthy, RHP (7-5, 3.12)
TV: NESN, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB Gameday Audio
Saturday, September 1 @ 9:05 PM
Felix Doubront, LHP (10-6, 4.79) vs Brett Anderson, LHP (2-0, 0.64)
TV: NESN, MLB Network, MLB.tv
Radio: Red Sox Radio Network, MLB...
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