Brett Anderson hadn’t had a day like this since high school. The Oakland left-hander’s curve ball was flat and his fastball didn’t move much.
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The Texas Rangers had plenty of chances against Trevor Cahill, even drawing three walks in the first inning. They couldn't capitalize. And, back in his old stomping grounds, Ron Washington still couldn't win on his birthday — dropping his fourth such chance as a manager. Cahill pitched seven scoreless innings to outduel C.J.
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Pitching coach Roger McDowell was placed on administrative leave by the Atlanta Braves on Friday, six days after he was accused of directing anti-gay slurs and obscene gestures toward fans at San Francisco's AT&T Park. McDowell issued an apology Wednesday for his actions, which…
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EDITORS: The Athletics and Angels are tied 1-1 after nine innings. AP Sports
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In case you have forgotten Mother's Day is just around the corner. There are very few days remaining between now and May 8. If you are still looking for something to do for your mother or wife look no further than the Kansas City Royals.
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The Los Angeles Angels are basically playing with three center fielders at the same time, and they all respond to every flyball with a take-charge mentality. This time, it cost them dearly. Left fielder Vernon Wells nearly collided with Peter Bourjos in the alley while they were chasing a slicing, leadoff drive in the 10th inning by switch-hitter Cliff Pennington.
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Cliff Pennington opened the 10th inning with a triple off the glove of left fielder Vernon Wells and the Oakland Athletics went on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 Wednesday, avoiding a three-game sweep. Former Angels closer Brian Fuentes returned to Anaheim and gave up the tying run in the bottom of the ninth after an error by third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff.
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Josh Willingham already was out of the Oakland Athletics' lineup Tuesday because of back stiffness, and then the A's lost another outfielder to an injury. Coco Crisp, who'd recorded 10 hits in his previous 16 at-bats, left in the third inning after sprinting to first…
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We can probably count Jered Weaver among those glad that the baseball season started a week earlier this year. Thanks to a dominating 5-0 complete-game win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels ace became only the … Continue reading →
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The way Jered Weaver has been pitching this season for the Los Angeles Angels, his mound opponents have had to pitch shutouts to win. Gio Gonzalez wasn't even close. Gonzalez was charged with five runs — four earned — and eight hits over five innings on Monday night in a 5-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
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