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A's Acquire Adam Kennedy

The A's, whose infield has been ravaged by injuries, have acquired former ALCS MVP Adam Kennedy from the Rays for a player to be named. Kennedy, 33, was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento as a paper move because he wasn't expected to arrive in time for Friday's game. He will be with the big league club on Saturday, and he's...

Starting Five: Cleveland Rocks Boston

Starting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action, with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...That the Indians offense apparently busts out every 10 days, just like clockwork.Cleveland scored 22 runs at Yankee Stadium on April 18 – and then scored 23 total in the next eight games.The offense...

A's Lineup Puts the 'O' in Oakland

NEW YORK -- You pretty much have to hate your offense to bring your infield in with the score tied 0-0 in the bottom of the second inning and the other team's No. 9 hitter at the plate. But while Bob Geren obviously wouldn't admit to such dramatic motivation, that is what he did Tuesday night against the Yankees. And he...

Timeless Wakefield Gives Sox Lift

OAKLAND -- Terry Francona was having one of those mornings.Not only was his team reeling from its worst eight-game start in 13 years, but he had just hours earlier milked 11 innings out of his bullpen and had to put Daisuke Matsuzaka on the disabled list. The pitcher who was coming from Triple-A to take Matsuzaka's spot...

Fantasy Baseball Preview: Oakland A's

Fantasy baseball draft season is coming, so you best be prepared by delving through every major player on each team. Fantasy FanHouse is here to help with a quick once-over. Meet the... Most average team in the league. It's weird, because there don't seem to be many real weaknesses on team -- but can you really find a...

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05/31/12 Herrera has first two-RBI game Source: CBSSports.com Carlos Gomez tied a career high with four hits, including a a go-ahead two-run single against Clayton Kershaw, and the Milwaukee Brewers handed the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner his third loss in five starts with a 6-3 victory on Wednesday night.
05/23/12 Saddlers' Jarvis gets Gulls offer Source: BBC Birmingham - Birmingham - UK Torquay United manager Martin Ling has offered on-loan striker Ryan Jarvis and defender Mark Ellis new deals.
05/23/12 Mattingly waiting to set Kemp's return date Source: MLB Matt Kemp is running nearly full speed and doing almost all baseball activities, but Dodgers manager Don Mattingly wouldn't commit to the injured outfielder returning by May 29, the day he's eligible to be activated.
05/22/12 Jarvis and Ellis get Gulls offers Source: BBC Devon - Devon - UK Torquay United manager Martin Ling has offered on-loan striker Ryan Jarvis and defender Mark Ellis new deals.
05/20/12 Red-hot Dodgers rally past Cardinals Source: MSNBC Pinch-hitter Scott Van Slyke connected for his first major league homer, a go-ahead, three-run shot in the seventh inning against his father's former team, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.