The Colorado Rockies bolstered their infield by acquiring veteran second baseman Mark Ellis from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday. The Rockies sent minor league right-hander Bruce Billings and a player to be named to Oakland for the 34-year-old Ellis and cash. Colorado has searched for stability at second base all season, trying out Jose Lopez — before he was designated for assignment last month…

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Bob Melvin thinks his club is on the verge of coming out of its offensive slumber. Just the same, Oakland’s manager plans to shake things up a little. After the Athletics were shut out for the second time in four games, losing to Florida’s Ricky Nolasco 3-0 on Wednesday night, Melvin announced a few changes in his team’s lineup.

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Gio Gonzalez, a Marlins fan all his life, knew he had plenty of friends back home in Florida watching Tuesday night’s game. That was all the motivation he needed. Gonzalez allowed one hit over eight innings, pitching the Oakland Athletics to a rain-delayed 1-0 victory over the Marlins. “This is for all the people in Hialeah,” Gonzalez said.

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Gaby Sanchez struck out on a checked swing, then angrily tossed his bat toward Florida's dugout before getting ejected for the first time in his career. He wasn't the only member of the Marlins left grumbling following a dominant outing by Oakland lefty Gio Gonzalez. Florida managed only one hit and wasted a stellar outing by starter Javier Vazquez, who allowed just an unearned run in a 1-0…

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EDITORS: The start of the game between the Florida Marlins and Oakland Athletics is being delayed by rain. AP Sports

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Jimmy Rollins ended a 0-for-15 slump with a leadoff single that sparked a two-run first-inning in the Phillies' 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. Rollins went 4-for-4 with two runs scored, collecting his first four-hit game since May 21, 2009.

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Jimmy Rollins is arguably the best shortstop in Philadelphia Phillies history. Beyond his outstanding defensive play, he has produced offensive numbers that no one who has played that position in the modern Phillies era can match.

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Nine innings, nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Pewaukee Push: Was this the weekend when the Milwaukee Brewers made their big move in the NL Central? Time … Continue reading →

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With two first-inning runs, the Philadelphia Phillies gave Roy Halladay an almost insurmountable lead. At least, that's how he makes it seem. Halladay pitched his NL-leading fifth complete game and Jimmy Rollins went 4 for 4, leading Philadelphia to a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Halladay (10-3) improved to 30-3 in a Philadelphia uniform in the 35 starts in which the Phillies…

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Nine innings, nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Pirates pride: Who are these Pittsburgh Pirates? The Bucs have won four in a row, including two straight over … Continue reading →

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