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San Rafael professional baseball team promises fun

From the San Francisco Giants to the Atlanta Braves to the Washington Nationals to the ... San Rafael Pacifics? "I climbed the ladder to the bottom rung," Mike Shapiro said, "and I'm so happy. I love doing this."...
Via SFgate  |  8 hours ago

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Giants' Larry Baer says A's can have Pebble Beach

This just in: The Giants have surrendered territorial rights to the A's . Actually this news isn't really just in. It broke Wednesday, but it got crowded out of my column that day by bigger news that I can't remember...
Via SFgate  |  10 hours ago

San Rafael minor-league baseball team promises fun

From the San Francisco Giants to the Atlanta Braves to the Washington Nationals to the ... San Rafael Pacifics? "I climbed the ladder to the bottom rung," Mike Shapiro said, "and I'm so happy. I love doing this."...
Via SFgate  |  16 hours ago

Billy Beane to attend Oscars to back 'Moneyball'

Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award as best actor for playing A's general manager Billy Beane in "Moneyball." And Beane will be there in person to cheer Pitt on, he said. Beane and his wife, Tara, plan to...
Via SFgate  |  2 days ago

Billy Beane to attend Oscars to support 'Moneyball'

Brad Pitt was nominated for an Academy Award as best actor for playing A's general manager Billy Beane in "Moneyball." And Beane will be at there in person to cheer Pitt on, he told The Chronicle. Beane and his wife,...
Via SFgate  |  3 days ago

Harden has surgery on shoulder he hurt in 2007

For more than four years, Rich Harden pitched with a torn right shoulder capsule. That's the same injury that has put Johan Santana's career on hold, and that caused Dallas Braden to get surgery last summer. In Harden's...
Via SFgate  |  3 days ago

Good time to be Tim Lincecum - or any NL pitcher

That wasn't a Super Bowl, that was a three-hour "legacy" break. Legacy this, legacy that. Quarterbacks, coaches, teams - all of it a complete joke, given that legacy is properly bestowed in retrospect. I guess that's...
Via SFgate  |  4 days ago

Deals to keep A's execs Beane, Crowley through '19

A's general manager Billy Beane and team president Michael Crowley are poised to sign extensions that will keep them in place through 2019. Owner Lew Wolff confirmed in an e-mail that the five-year deals are "in process"...
Via SFgate  |  4 days ago

Josh Hamilton apologizes for 2nd alcohol relapse

Texas Rangers outfielder and recovering drug addict Josh Hamilton said Friday that he had a relapse that started with "three or four" drinks at a Dallas-area bar this week, apologizing for a "weak moment" and insisting...
Via SFgate  |  9 days ago

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Opportunity, optimism in the air at A's FanFest

The A's have one item nearly crossed off the list before they head to spring training: It appears that right-hander Brandon McCarthy will be the Opening Day starter in Tokyo. Manager Bob Melvin said during a media...
Via SFgate  |  14 days ago

A's reaching out as winter FanFest is restored

When the A's did away with their traditional FanFest the past three years, some people grumbled that this was yet another indication that the team didn't really care about its fans. Tarps, trades, no FanFest - all means...
Via SFgate  |  15 days ago

Bay Area buddies find success with baseball agency

The world was caving in on Scott Cousins, the man who ended the 2011 season for catcher Buster Posey. Cousins played at USF and spends offseasons in San Francisco. He's a nice guy and respected by Marlins teammates as a...
Via SFgate  |  15 days ago

Jeff Keppinger signs with Rays

Free-agent infielder Jeff Keppinger has signed a one-year contract with the Rays. Keppinger, 31, who plays shortstop as well as second and third base, split last season between the Giants and Astros, combining to bat ....
Via SFgate  |  15 days ago

Finding acts for the A's baseball circus

It seemed baffling at first, but now I know why Jose Canseco tweeted Billy Beane last week, hoping to get a shot at the A's 2012 roster. This team is right on the verge of becoming a full-blown circus, and Canseco would...
Via SFgate  |  15 days ago

Petaluma's Gomes pleased to add to Bay Area buzz

The A's officially introduced new outfielder/designated hitter Jonny Gomes on a conference call Thursday, and Gomes, who'd agreed to a one year, $1 million deal on Monday, said he's excited to be part of the "real good...
Via SFgate  |  16 days ago

Got something to say to Lew Wolff? Show up Sunday

You think the A's are ignoring their East Bay fan base? You think San Jose is a better fit? You still wondering why All-Star pitchers Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill and Andrew Bailey are gone? You want Manny Ramirez as...
Via SFgate  |  17 days ago

Cespedes can negotiate with big league teams

Major League Baseball has told teams that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is eligible to negotiate with teams. The commissioner's office notified clubs Wednesday, a day after Cespedes established legal residency in the...
Via SFgate  |  17 days ago

Cespedes can negotiate with big-league teams

Major League Baseball has told teams that Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is eligible to negotiate with teams. The commissioner's office notified clubs Wednesday, a day after Cespedes established legal residency in the...
Via SFgate  |  17 days ago

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Via SFgate  |  18 days ago

Bartolo Colon, A's complete $2 million deal

The A's and free-agent right-hander Bartolo Colon have agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract, bolstering their depleted starting rotation. The team made the announcement Tuesday. The sides had an agreement...
Via SFgate  |  18 days ago

A's agree to terms with right-hander Bartolo Colon

(01-24) 16:38 PST Oakland, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics and free agent right-hander Bartolo Colon have agreed to terms on a $2 million, one-year contract, bolstering their depleted starting rotation. The team...
Via SFgate  |  18 days ago

Cody Ross agrees to terms with Red Sox

Cody Ross says he has agreed to sign with the Boston Red Sox, giving them an experienced bat to help replace J.D. Drew in right field. Foxsports.com and ESPN.com reported the contract is for one year and $3 million....
Via SFgate  |  19 days ago

Giants get nod as shocker, but 49ers are closing

Over the last 20 years in Bay Area sports, who is more shocking and surprising than this season's 49ers ? No-o-o-o-body! Right? Wrong! I hereby induct the 49ers into my imaginary Bay Area Phenom Team Hall of Fame. But...
Via SFgate  |  21 days ago
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