A.L.D.S.: Detroit's Stars Against Oakland's BargainsTyler Kepner, nytimes.com Detroit has Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder and Justin Verlander. Oakland counters with Coco Crisp. |
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49ers' coach still talking Willie MaysOct 5, 2012
49ers' coach still talking Willie Mays Jim Harbaugh was in an uncommonly expansive mood after Friday's practice - not talking football, but reflecting on Wednesday's long-awaited chance to meet Willie Mays. Harbaugh, who previously had said he longed to… |
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Reds held one-game edge vs. Giants in 2012Oct 5, 2012
Jay Lee, MLB.com The Reds finished with a 4-3 advantage in the regular-season matchups. |
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Jay Lee, MLB.com The Giants released their 25-man postseason roster Thursday, electing to go with 12 pitchers and 13 position players. |
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Bochy prefers clinching postseason trip earlierOct 5, 2012
Corey Brock, MLB.com The Giants went 5-5 in the 10 games that were played after they clinched this season. |
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Neshek joins A's for ALDS following tragedyOct 5, 2012
Jane Lee, MLB.com Just two days after the sudden and heartbreaking passing of their 1-day-old son, pitcher Pat Neshek and his wife flew from their home in Florida to Detroit to rejoin the A's as they prepare to begin the American League Division Series on Saturday. |
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Relief Pitcher Joins A's After Infant's DeathOct 5, 2012
Pat Borzi, nytimes.com Few of his teammates expected Pat Neshek to join the team for the division series, but he said that rejoining the team will help the grieving process. |
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A's rookie Parker to face Verlander in Game 1Oct 5, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com One team has the reigning MVP and another player who just won the Triple Crown. |
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Triple Crown champ Cabrera ready for A'sOct 5, 2012
Jason Beck, MLB.com As Miguel Cabrera stepped to the podium Friday afternoon at Comerica Park, he was introduced as "Triple Crown champion." |
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Michael Sykes II, dimemag.com Throughout every player’s NBA career, they’ll experience various highs and lows. Players face certain expectations based on their ability and their production from the previous year, and each time a player performs well, the public expects more. This … |
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Steve Corkran, insidebayarea.com Here’s what quarterback Carson Palmer had to say about where the Raiders stand through four games, what they got accomplished in practice this week, what lies ahead during the bye and the other issues surrounding the team: Q: Bye week, what accomplished… |
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Second-year umpire Barry picked for Tigers-A'sOct 5, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com Scott Barry, completing just his second season as a full-time major league umpire, has been selected to work the AL division series between Detroit and Oakland. |
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Scherzer slated for Game 4 in Tigers rotationOct 5, 2012
Barry Bloom, MLB.com Tigers manager Jim Leyland named his entire starting rotation for the American League Division Series against the A's on Friday with the only surprise being Max Scherzer starting Game 4, if necessary, on Wednesday in Oakland. |
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Andrew Bogut says ‘things have to change’ in Golden State, up to and including fights and scary facial hairOct 5, 2012
Kelly Dwyer, yahoo.com It appears that Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut, who we didn't see in the Olympics because of his broken ankle or the playoffs because he plays for the Warriors, has spent his offseason foraging through the woods for grub and venison and growi… |
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Tyler Kepner, nytimes.com Cincinnati had the best bullpen earned run average in the majors, while San Francisco's offense is led by the batting champion Buster Posey. |
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Five keys for A's in postseasonOct 5, 2012
Jane Lee, MLB.com The A's are back in Detroit, home to their last postseason appearance six years ago, when the Tigers claimed victory in the American League Championship Series. For this year's squad plenty will have to go right for the A's to keep rolling in the fashio… |
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The Giants are continuing to mull the final details of their 25-man roster for the National League Division Series, with manager Bruce Bochy saying Thursday that a final decision will likely be announced Friday. |
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Giants officially tab Bumgarner for Game 2 startOct 5, 2012
The Giants officially named Madison Bumgarner as their starter for Sunday's Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Reds, with the 23-year-old left-hander following up ace Matt Cain, who will pitch for the Giants in Saturday's opener. |
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Adversity overcome speaks to A's talentOct 5, 2012
Jane Lee, MLB.com Call the A's 2012 season what you want, just don't attribute the results to luck. This was a carefully constructed club built from scratch on talent, not chance. |
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