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Jarrod Parker Heads to Spring Training With Something to Prove

Jarrod Parker can't stop grinning. Parker, the Arizona Diamondbacks' 2007 first-round pick, will soon depart snowy Indiana for sunny Arizona and spring training. But it's neither the change of scenery nor temperature difference that makes the trip so exciting. Parker, one of Major League Baseball's top pitching...

Twelve Thoughts: Giants Among Elite, Sandy Alderson, Big Fall for Prospects

The San Francisco Giants now belong among the elite franchises in baseball. Maybe the Giants already were there, but the recent World Series trophy completes a franchise that had a lot else going for it -- a snazzy ballpark privately financed and integrated into a vibrant city, an avid fan base, a decent winning tradition...

Jarrod Parker: D'backs' Ace in the Hole

TUCSON, Ariz. -- At this time next year, Jarrod Parker is hopeful he will pack his bags and end spring training in the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting rotation. Parker's abilities and skills are that good. On Friday morning, however, Parker had packed his bags for a three-day trip home to Indiana. One of Major League...

Roto Rush, Deal Edition: Cliff Lee, Jarrod Washburn, George Sherrill and More

Poppin' out the box scores and right into your cubicle, the Roto Rush is your double espresso shot of fantasy baseball advice every weekday.Apologies for the lack of R.R. yesterday, but we're hitting you with a special extended trade edition today to make up for it. There's been a lot of activity over the past few days,...

Baseball Brunch: Hello My Name Is ... Padres Pitcher

Apparently, the reason the Padres have won all these games the first two weeks of the season is that they needed the postgame handshakes.To introduce themselves to one another. "We really don't know each other," right fielder Brian Giles told FanHouse, "and I think it's important for us to get off to a good start, have fun...

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05/29/12 Athletics try to halt slide against Twins Source: NBC - WGRZ 2 - Buffalo NY The Oakland Athletics try to put the brakes on a six-game losing streak this evening when they play the second test of a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
05/29/12 Athletics try to halt slide against Twins Source: The Sports Network The Oakland Athletics try to put the brakes on a six-game losing streak this evening when they play the second test of a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field.
05/24/12 A's batting woes continues in loss to Angels Source: Daily Democrat - Woodland CA Bob Melvin has little to explain about Oakland's losses the past two days: Four hits in two games is not going to amount to much.
05/24/12 A's struggle at plate again, fall to Angels Source: San Francisco Chronicle - San Francisco CA Before Wednesday's game, A's manager Bob Melvin said that next Wednesday's projected date for Manny Ramirez to join the team is "not locked in."
05/23/12 Callaspo's 2-run double in 11th lifts Angels Source: FOX - WSVN 7 - Miami FL Bob Melvin has little to explain about Oakland's losses the past two days: Four hits in two games is not going to amount to much.