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D-backs to host Los Angeles Dodgers at home opener April 8

09/20/2007, PHOENIX -- The released their 2008 home schedule today, which will be a season-long celebration honoring the franchise's 10th anniversary in Major League Baseball.    » read more »

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Texas Rangers' Vicente Padilla, Oakland Athletics' Nick Swisher Disciplined by MLB

09/18/2007 -- Vicente Padilla of the Texas Rangers and Nick Swisher of the Oakland Athletics have been disciplined for the on-field incident that occurred in the top of the first inning of Sunday's game at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland. Bob Watson, Vice President of On-Field Operations for Major League Baseball, made the announcement.    » read more »

17 September 2007-- The Detroit Tigers gained ground in the American League Central division race with a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in Sunday night Major League Baseball action. The Detroit Tigers are now within four-and-a-half games of first place Cleveland in the division. The Tigers and Indians begin a crucial three-game series Monday.

Texas Rangers shortstop Michael Young drove in a career-high seven runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Rangers to a 11-9 victory over the Oakland Athletics.    » read more »

Right-hander has been on the DL since June 9 with a right forearm strain

09/12/2007, SEATTLE -- Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President & General Manager of Baseball Operations Bill Bavasi announced today that the Mariners have activated right-handed pitcher Jon Huber from the 15-day disabled list.    » read more »

Magic number to clinch postseason spot is 13

09/11/2007, CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians, currently leading the American League's Central Division, have just 9 regular season home games remaining in the 2007 Major League Baseball season. MAGIC NUMBER IS 13 to guarantee a post-season playoff spot.    » read more »

Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society and Northern California Cancer Center

09/11/2007, OAKLAND -- The Oakland Athletics will host the Ninth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday, Sept. 15 as the A's take on the Texas Rangers at McAfee Coliseum.

A's Breast Cancer Awareness Day, presented by John Muir Health, is a day long celebration of survivorship honoring those who have courageously battled breast cancer and raises funds to support research, education, advocacy and free services for cancer patients and their families throughout the Bay Area.    » read more »

02 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Rookie Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter in just his second major league start, giving Boston a 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Hours after being called up from the minor leagues Saturday, the 23-year-old Clay Buchholz baffled the Baltimore Oriole batters.

He becomes the 21st rookie ever to toss a no-hitter, and just the third since 1900 to accomplish the feat in his first or second career start.    » read more »

Oakland A's sign Adam Melhuse as a free agent

09/01/2007, OAKLAND, Calif. - The Oakland A's today recalled left-handed pitcher Dallas Braden from Triple-A Sacramento and signed free agent catcher Adam Melhuse. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Melhuse, the A's transferred Eric Chavez to the 60-day disabled list.    » read more »

08/31/2007, ARLINGTON, Texas -- Following a quick trip to California for three games, the Texas Rangers return to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for games against the Kansas City Royals (Sept. 3-5) and Oakland Athletics (Sept. 7-9)    » read more »

08/31/2007 -- Friday, August 31 - vs. Rangers, 7:05 pm
Television: FSN West
Radio: ESPN 710 & AM 830 (Español)

Donated Tickets
Each home game Vladimir Guerrero provides the opportunity for local charities and youth groups to attend an Angels game by donating tickets in Vlad's Pad (Section 238, Rows B-E; Section 239, Rows S (1-14) &T (1-13). The following charities received tickets for Monday, August 31:
• Orangewood Children's Home, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Full of Faith Christian Center, La Casita

Angels Baseball Foundation Field Renovation    » read more »

Oakland A's select Colby Lewis from Sacramento

08/29/2007, OAKLAND -- The Oakland A's today announced that right-handed pitcher Esteban Loaiza has been claimed on waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers. To take his spot on the roster, the Oakland A's have selected right-handed pitcher Colby Lewis from Triple-A Sacramento.    » read more »

08/29/2007, LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have claimed two-time All-Star right-handed pitcher Esteban Loaiza off waivers from the Oakland Athletics, according to Dodger General Manager Ned Colletti. To make room for Esteban Loaiza on the 40-man roster, outfielder Jason Repko was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.    » read more »

Oakland A's return home to face Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers

08/27/2007: Monday, August 27 Toronto Blue Jays 7:05 pm NO TV
• Stockton Ports' autograph session behind Plaza Bleachers (7:00-7:45 pm)
• Green Stampede Homework Club, sponsored by the Oakland A's Community Fund
• Community Days

Tuesday, August 28 Toronto Blue Jays 7:05 pm KICU
• A's giveaway - Mark Ellis bobblehead, sponsored by Pepsi (15,000 fans)
• Green Stampede Homework Club, sponsored by the Oakland A's Community Fund    » read more »

26 August 2007 -- New York Yankees pitcher Chien-ming Wang continued his dominance of Major League Baseball's defending American League champion Detroit Tigers with a 7-2 victory Saturday.

Wang has five wins and no losses against the Detroit Tigers this season, along with a no decision.

The pitcher from Taiwan improved his overall record to 15-6 this year with Saturday's victory.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jeremy Bonderman suffered his sixth straight loss after posting a 10-1 record to start the season.    » read more »

Oakland A's place Donnie Murphy on DL

08/22/2007, OAKLAND -- The Oakland A's reinstated right-handed pitcher Esteban Loaiza from the 15-day disabled list today and placed Donnie Murphy on the 15-day DL retroactive to August 19 with a strained rib cage muscle. To clear a spot for Loaiza on the 40-man roster, the A's transferred Rich Harden to the 60-day DL.    » read more »