Oakland Athletics News and Rumors
The Playoff Picture: How Did the Pundits Do?Dave Seminara, nytimes.com An analysis of preseason picks from 133 baseball writers at 19 publications and sites reveals that not a single writer predicted the A's or the Orioles to make the playoffs. |
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Playoff-bound A's still have goals to meetOct 2, 2012
The A's may have clinched a playoff position, but a host of variables will dictate where, who and when they'll be playing in the postseason. |
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Bucs hope to follow the lead of A's, Nats, O'sOct 2, 2012
The Orioles, Athletics and Nationals -- all recently downtrodden franchises which among them have had 27 consecutive non-winning seasons -- are all in the postseason. |
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Rangers still seeking division-clinching victoryOct 2, 2012
Richard Durrett, ESPN.com Having lost five of their last seven games, the Texas Rangers need just one win against the Oakland Athletics to clinch their third consecutive American League West title. |
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The Playoff Picture: Rating the A.L. RotationsOct 2, 2012
Benjamin Hoffman, nytimes.com A look at the top three starting pitchers of the American League teams that qualified for the five playoff spots. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com The Juice is back for its fifth season of fun! Stop by each weekday for an ample serving of news from the action, plus great photos, stats and video highlights. Moneyballin': The Oakland Athletics still have their sights set on the Texas Rangers and fir… |
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Redemption At Last For NationalsOct 2, 2012
A long road for Ryan Zimmerman and the Nationals was vindicated with an NL East title Monday. Joe Lemire examines D.C.'s turnaround, the Tigers' crown, the A's clincher and more. |
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A's clinch playoff spot, inch closer to RangersOct 2, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Coco Crisp's latest clutch hit helped put Oakland back in the playoffs for the first time in six years, and the Athletics beat the first-place Rangers 4-3 on Monday night to remain in contention for a division crown. |
