Scoreboard Roundup – 5/19/13
Christopher Trotman/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NBA Playoffs – Western Conference Finals: San Antonio Spurs 105 – Memphis Grizzlies 83 (Spurs Lead Series, 1-0)
NHL Playoffs – Eastern Conference Semi-Finals: Boston Bruins 5 – New York Rangers 2 (Bruins Le…
Brett Anderson Hurt Again
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(OAKLAND, Calif.) — The Oakland Athletics announced starting pitcher Brett Anderson has a stress fracture in his right foot and will be reavaluted in four weeks when his walking boot is taken off.
Anderson, who…
Scoreboard Roundup – 5/17/13
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NHL Playoffs: Pittsburgh Penguins 4 – Ottawa Senators 3 (Penguins lead series, 2-0)
MLB: New York Mets 3 (16-23) – Chicago Cubs 2 (17-24)
New York Yankees 5 (26-16) – Toronto Blue Jays 0 (17-25)
Arizona Diamon…
A’s Outfielder Josh Reddick Placed On 15-Day Disabled List
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(CLEVELAND) — The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Josh Reddick on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a sprained right wrist.The 26-year-old Reddick suffered the wrist injury during a game against Houst…
Athletics Stun Angels 10-8 In 19 Inning Marathon
Rob Carr/Getty Images(OAKLAND, Calif.) – After 19 innings of baseball, Brandon Moss decided enough was enough.
He crushed a walkoff two-run home run in the bottom of the 19th inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 10-8 win over the Los Angele…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/19/13
Hemera/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: Philadelphia Phillies 8 (7-10) – St. Louis Cardinals 2 (9-7) – 7 Innings
New York Yankees 9 (9-6) – Toronto Blue Jays 4 (7-10)
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 (8-8) – Atlanta Braves 0 (13-3)
New York Mets 7 (8-7) – Wash…
Bartolo Colon Returns to Athletics
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon regrets taking testosterone, a banned substance, last year that slapped him with a 50-game suspension.
Colon appeared on Tuesday at Athletics camp and spoke a…
Athletics Closer Grant Balfour has Knee Surgery
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Oakland Athletics closer Grant Balfour had successful right knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus Thursday.The rehabilitation is expected to last four to six weeks leaving Balfour hopeful he can …
A’s Acquire SS Lowrie From Astros in Five-Player Deal
Major League Baseball (OAKLAND, Calif) — The Oakland Athletics have acquired shortstop Jed Lowrie and right-handed pitcher Fernando Rodriguez from the Houston Astros in exchange for infielder Chris Carter and two minor leaguers.
The minor league playe…
Mariners Acquire Slugger Michael Morse From Nationals
Mitchell Layton/Getty Image(SEATTLE) – The Seattle Mariners have acquired slugger Michael Morse from the Washington Nationals in a three-team trade that also moved catcher John Jaso from Seattle to the Oakland Athletics.
In exchange for Morse, t…
Athletics Reward Manager Bob Melvin with Contract Extension
Christian Petersen/Getty Images(OAKLAND, Calif) — After a surprise run to the postseason in 2012, the Oakland Athletics have rewarded manager Bob Melvin with a two-year extension.The deal will keep him in Oakland until the 2016 season. Melvin won the …
Chris Resop Signs One-Year Deal With Athletics
Major League Baseball(OAKLAND, Calif.) — The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a one-year $1.35 million contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Resop, the team announced Thursday.The A’s avoided salary arbitration by reaching the deal. Oakland acqui…
MLB Season To Kick Off March 31
Mike McGinnis/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – Major League Baseball announced that the 2013 season will kickoff on Sunday March 31 when the Houston Astros play host to the Texas Rangers.
The game will serve as the Astros’ debut in the American League a…
Hideki Matsui Retires
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Hideki Matsui announced his retirement Thursday after 20 seasons in Japan and the MLB.
Matsui made his debut with the Yomiuri Giants back in 1993 and led the team to three titles, including in 2002, when he was…
Red Sox Welcome Drew to Boston
Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Boston Red Sox introduced shortstop Stephen Drew to the media on Thursday. The former first-round draft pick signed a one-year deal with the Bosox Wednesday, worth $9.5 million according to ESPN. Drew will ha…
Athletics Finalize Contract with Japanese Shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima
Ezra Shaw/Getty Images(OAKLAND, Calif.) — The Oakland Athletics finalized a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima.
Through 11 seasons playing for the Pacific League’s Seibu Lions, the 30-year-old Nakajima hit .3…
D-Backs Finalized Deal With 3B Eric Chavez
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(PHOENIX) — Free agent third baseman Eric Chavez finalized a one-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Last season with the New York Yankees, th…
Diamondbacks Sign Pitcher Brandon McCarthy
J. Meric/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After suffering a devastating injury the last time he took the mound, starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy is hoping to continue his recovery as he has signed a two-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $15.5 mil…
Atheltics Re-Sign Pitcher Bartolo Colon
Robert Binder/MLB Photos via Getty Images(OAKLAND, Calif.) — Bartolo Colon is getting a second chance with the Oakland Athletics. The team has singed Colon to a one-year contract despite being suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball last seaso…
Diamondbacks, Athletics, and Marlins Involved In Three-Team Trade
Major League Baseball(Phoenix) — A three-team trade between the Miami Marlins, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Oakland Athletics has been agreed upon. Closer Heath Bell will be sent to Arizona as well as outfielder Cliff Pennington, and Oakland gets outfiel…