http://www.newsvine.com/al-westNewsvine - al-westen-usCopyright 2013Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:07:34 +0000Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:50 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17739210-parker-allows-8-runs-as-as-lose-to-tigers-10-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17739210-parker-allows-8-runs-as-as-lose-to-tigers-10-1mlbsportsathleticsal-westbob-melvinandy-fletcherjarrod-parkerSun, 14 Apr 2013 01:01:48 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Young swings for a two run double off Detroit Tigers' Al Alburquerque in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard throws over Detroit Tigers' Matt Tuiasosopo (18) in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Tigers' Tuiasosopo was out on the play, Omar Infante was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta, left, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Peralta scored on a single by Austin Jackson. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson, right, points skyward as he passes Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris, left, after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland pitcher Jarrod Parker in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante, top, throws over Oakland Athletics' John Jaso in the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Jaso was out on the play but A's Chris Young was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17728395-trout-hamilton-hr-wilson-and-angels-beat-astroshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17728395-trout-hamilton-hr-wilson-and-angels-beat-astrosmlbangelssportsastroshouston-astroslos-angeles-angelsrick-ankiellos-angelesalbert-pujolsjosh-hamiltonal-westmike-troutjose-verasbud-norrisSat, 13 Apr 2013 05:42:57 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Houston Astros' Rick Ankiel, right, watches his RBI-double as Los Angeles Angels catcher Hank Conger looks on during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros' Rick Ankiel hits a two-RBI single against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros' Marwin Gonzalez is tagged out steals second by Los Angeles Angels second baseman Howard Kendrick during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tommy Hanson wipes his face after loading the bases in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, celebrates after scoring the winning run on a double by Albert Pujols with Luis Jimenez, right, and Josh Hamilton during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton, right, watches his home run as Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro looks on during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton is greeted at the dugout after a home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Lucas Harrell, left, and second baseman Jose Altuve talk on the mound during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Houston Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez cannot get a glove on a base hit by Los Angeles Angels' Luis Jimenez during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels left fielder Mike Trout cannot get a glove on a two-run home run by Houston Astros' Chris Carter during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, April 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout takes off on a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the third inning of an interleague baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starter C.J. Wilson pitches to the Houston Astros Los in the first inning of an interleague baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels congratulate teammate Mike Trout (27) after his home run against the Houston Astros in the third inning of an interleague baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Houston Astros pitcher Philip Humber returns to the mound after Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton, background, tripled in the third inning of an interleague baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, April 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17562384-as-get-3-hits-walk-8-in-7-1-loss-to-marinershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17562384-as-get-3-hits-walk-8-in-7-1-loss-to-marinersmlbsportsathleticsoakland-athleticsfelix-hernandezal-westTue, 2 Apr 2013 06:02:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales greets season ticket holders on the field prior to the opening day baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Alameda County firefighter Mark Garcia gestures prior to the Oakland Athletics baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, a former Seattle Mariners catcher, poses for a photo with his new Rolex watch, a thank you gift from Mariners' Felix Hernandez for catching his perfect game in August, on Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. A clubhouse employee delivered the gold watch from Seattle's side to the Oakland clubhouse for Jaso about 90 minutes before first pitch in the Mariners-Athletics season opener baseball game Monday night. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)</p><p>An Oakland Athletics fan cheers as the new Western Divisional banner is unfurled prior to the baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an opening day baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager, right, is congratulated by Michael Morse (38) after Seager scored against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored on a single by Mariners' Kendrys Morales. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates with Michael Saunders (55) after Morse hit a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker, right, turns his back after giving up a three-run home run to Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, center, in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored when Athletics pitcher Ryan Cook walked Mariners' Justin Smoak with the bases loaded. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is forced out at second base on a fielders choice by Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, left, visits pitcher Ryan Cook on the mound in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17561324-as-spoil-maurers-debut-for-mariners-with-8-2-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17561324-as-spoil-maurers-debut-for-mariners-with-8-2-winmlbsportsathleticsmarinersoakland-athleticsseattle-marinersseattle-mariners'chris-youngfelix-hernandezal-westjed-lowriejosh-reddickmichael-morsehisashi-iwakumatommy-miloneyoenis-cespedesbrandon-maurerTue, 2 Apr 2013 04:58:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales greets season ticket holders on the field prior to the opening day baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Alameda County firefighter Mark Garcia gestures prior to the Oakland Athletics baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, a former Seattle Mariners catcher, poses for a photo with his new Rolex watch, a thank you gift from Mariners' Felix Hernandez for catching his perfect game in August, on Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. A clubhouse employee delivered the gold watch from Seattle's side to the Oakland clubhouse for Jaso about 90 minutes before first pitch in the Mariners-Athletics season opener baseball game Monday night. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)</p><p>An Oakland Athletics fan cheers as the new Western Divisional banner is unfurled prior to the baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an opening day baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager, right, is congratulated by Michael Morse (38) after Seager scored against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored on a single by Mariners' Kendrys Morales. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates with Michael Saunders (55) after Morse hit a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker, right, turns his back after giving up a three-run home run to Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, center, in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored when Athletics pitcher Ryan Cook walked Mariners' Justin Smoak with the bases loaded. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is forced out at second base on a fielders choice by Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, left, visits pitcher Ryan Cook on the mound in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly that scored Coco Crisp (4) off Seattle Mariners' Joe Saunders in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie swings for a home run off Seattle Mariners' Kameron Loe in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse swings at a pitch from Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie watches his home run hit off Seattle Mariners' Kameron Loe in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes, right, dances in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run hit off Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes connects for a two-run home run off Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, is congratulated by Jeff Datz after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run off Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16507902-oakland-gives-manager-bob-melvin-2-year-extensionhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/14/16507902-oakland-gives-manager-bob-melvin-2-year-extensionmlbsportsathleticsoakland-athleticsbilly-beanemelvinal-westbob-melvinMon, 14 Jan 2013 17:50:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>FILE - In this March 17, 2012, file photo, Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin gestures during a spring training baseball game in Scottsdale, Ariz. Melvin has received a two-year contract extension through the 2016 season after leading Oakland to a surprising AL West title last year. The A's announced Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, that Melvin, the reigning AL Manager of the Year, received a new deal. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)</p><p>FILE - This Aug. 25, 2012 file photo shows Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Melvin has received a two-year contract extension through the 2016 season after leading Oakland to a surprising AL West title last year. The A's announced Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, that Melvin, the reigning AL Manager of the Year, received a new deal. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14176810-athletics-sweep-rangers-to-win-al-west-on-last-dayhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/10/02/14176810-athletics-sweep-rangers-to-win-al-west-on-last-daymlbsportsrangersathleticsoakland-athleticstexas-rangerscoco-crispal-westtravis-blackleyyoenis-cespedesnew-t-shirtTue, 2 Oct 2012 05:16:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Michael Young, right, is congratulated after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus swings for an RBI single off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick follows through on an RBI single hit off Texas Rangers' Martin Perez during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp (4) is congratulated after scoring against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Crisp scored on a single by Josh Reddick. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Napoli scored on a single by Elvis Andrus. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics players celebrate after clinching a wild card berth in the American League at the end of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin has pie residue on his face after being hit with a pie byJosh Reddick in celebration of clinching a wild card berth in the American League at the end of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick celebrates in the locker room after the team clinched a wild card berth in the American League at the end of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics players, including Coco Crisp, bottom center, do the "Bernie" dance in the locker room as they celebrate after clinching a wild card berth in the American League at the end of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Travis Blackley works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris follows through on a two-RBI single off Texas Rangers' Matt Harrison in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss scores against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Moss scored on a single by Derek Norris. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Matt Harrison, left, walks back to the mound as Oakland Athletics' Jonny Gomes runs the bases after hitting a home run off Harrison in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick, left, receives high-fives after scoring on a single from Seth Smith during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp gestures to his dugout after driving in two-runs with a double against the Texas Rangers during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, left, argues a force out call with second base umpire Lance Barksdale in the third inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. At right is Nelson Cruz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, top, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>The Oakland Athletics celebrate their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Grant Balfour, top, and catcher Derek Norris celebrate after their 12-5 win over the Texas Rangers in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 in Oakland, Calif. The A's clinch the AL West title with the win. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin celebrates after the A's clinched the AL West title after defeating the Texas Rangers 12-5 in a baseball game, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14146041-two-time-defending-al-champ-texas-done-without-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14146041-two-time-defending-al-champ-texas-done-without-winmlbsportsrangersworld-serieslos-angeles-angelstexas-rangersron-washingtonjoe-nathanal-westryan-dempsteroakland-aSat, 29 Sep 2012 05:30:07 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ryan Dempster delivers to the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre watches his two-run home run off Los Angeles Angels' Kevin Jepsen in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Angels defeated the Rangers 7-4. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Second base umpire Jim Joyce, left, watches as Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) is knocked backward by Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre, who was trying to stretch a single in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Beltre was called out on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, left, is tagged out at home by Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ernesto Frieri sits in an empty dugout because of a rain delayed start of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>A young fan stands in empty stands because of a rain delayed start of the baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Evan Browning, 13, left, Riley Boren, 12, and Michelle Wilde sit under an umbrella during a rain delayed start of the baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Fans sit in the stands as they wait out a rain delay to the start of the baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (11) of Japan throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of game one of a baseball double header Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, third from left, of Japan, is pulled by manager Ron Washington (38) as Geovany Soto, second from left, and Elvis Andrus watch during the seventh inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Angels won 5-4. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) beats the throw and safely slides into third base advancing on a single by Torii Hunter during the third inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Angels won 5-4. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus sits on his knees after being picked off at first base by the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Angels won 5-4. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton heads back to the dugout after striking out swinging against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Angels won 5-4. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Angels won 5-4. (AP Photo/LM Otero)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Michael Young, right, is congratulated after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus swings for an RBI single off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick follows through on an RBI single hit off Texas Rangers' Martin Perez during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus looks out from the dugout in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. The Athletics won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington hangs his head in the dugout in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton reacts after fouling off a pitch from Oakland Athletics' Grant Balfour in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Grant Balfour reacts as the final out is made against the Texas Rangers at the end of a baseball game Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. The A's won 3-1.(AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers relief pitcher Joe Nathan (36) watches the final moments of the American League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. Baltimore won 5-1. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) </p><p>Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington (38) watches from the dugout in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the American League wild-card playoff baseball game Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) </p><p>Texas Rangers Ian Kinsler stands on the field after the final out of the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the American League wild-card playoff baseball game Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. The Orioles won 5-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero) </p><p>Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler (5) and center fielder Josh Hamilton (32) embrace during the ninth inning of an American League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Baltimore won 5-1. (AP Photo/LM Otero) </p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, right, moves around the dugout after leaving during the seventh inning of an American League wild-card playoff baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14145906-cespedes-hits-go-ahead-homer-as-as-beat-marinershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/29/14145906-cespedes-hits-go-ahead-homer-as-as-beat-marinersmlbsportsathleticsmarinersoakland-athleticstexas-rangersseattle-marinerscoco-crispal-weststephen-drewjosh-donaldsonbrandon-mossyoenis-cespedesSat, 29 Sep 2012 05:18:36 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Stephen Drew, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run off Seattle Mariners' Blake Bevan in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy smiles after being named the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente award, prior to the Athletics' baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. McCarthy was hit in the head by line drive hit by Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin adjusts his cap in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners center fielder Trayvon Robinson catches a ball hit to the wall by Oakland Athletics' Stephen Drew in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>A security guard moves a chair from the path of Seattle Mariners center fielder Trayvon Robinson, right, who cannot make the catch on a ball hit in foul territory by Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after Crisp hit a home run off Seattle Mariners' Blake Beavan during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Blake Beavan, second from right, listens to pitching coach Carl Willis during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the against the Oakland Athletics on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson misses a throw allowing Seattle Mariners' John Jaso to score in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. At right is third base umpire Eric Cooper. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Dan Straily, right, waits for a new ball as Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders, background, runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Straily in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' John Jaso (27) steals past Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew, left, in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Dan Straily works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Jason Vargas works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Carlos Triunfel, right, slides safe at third base beneath the tag of Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Triunfel advanced to third on a sacrifice fly hit by Franklin Gutierrez. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' John Jaso, right, is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Jaso scored on a double throwing error by the Athletics. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes swings for an RBI triple off Seattle Mariners' Erasmo Ramirez in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher George Kottaras, left, waits to tag out Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak at home plate in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Smoak attempted to score on a single by Carlos Triunfel. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Erasmo Ramirez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Erasmo Ramirez adjusts his cap in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak watches his RBI single hit off Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/26/14106794-king-felix-flops-at-finish-mariners-lose-8-4http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/26/14106794-king-felix-flops-at-finish-mariners-lose-8-4mlbsportsmarinersseattle-marinerseric-wedgefelix-hernandezal-westmanager-eric-wedgeWed, 26 Sep 2012 07:26:02 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws to the plate during the second inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, scores on a single by Albert Pujols as Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo waits for a throw during the first inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter, right, celebrates his two-run home run with teammate Mike Trout as Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo looks on during the fifth inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Erasmo Ramirez throws to the plate during the second inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Seattle Mariners right fielder Eric Thames makes a diving catch on a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis during the second inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak, right, is congratulated after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners shortstop Munenori Kawasaki of Japan attempts to throw out Los Angeles Angels' Andrew Romine at second on a single by Alberto Callaspo during the eighth inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak, center, is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson follows through on a delivery to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar watches his two-run double during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo tries to grab the ball as Los Angeles Angels' Mark Trumbo, background, watches during the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Chone Figgins, left, scores a run past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta, right, and starting pitcher C.J. Wilson during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo argues after he was called out on a steal attempt during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter pumps his fist after hitting a RBI-single to win the game against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Angels won 4-3. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, top, and Alberto Callaspo, right, celebrate a walk-off single by Torii Hunter, center, after a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Angels won 4-3. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter, center, and teammates celebrate Hunter's RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. The Angels won 4-3. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Stephen Drew, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run off Seattle Mariners' Blake Bevan in the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy smiles after being named the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente award, prior to the Athletics' baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. McCarthy was hit in the head by line drive hit by Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin adjusts his cap in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners center fielder Trayvon Robinson catches a ball hit to the wall by Oakland Athletics' Stephen Drew in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>A security guard moves a chair from the path of Seattle Mariners center fielder Trayvon Robinson, right, who cannot make the catch on a ball hit in foul territory by Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after Crisp hit a home run off Seattle Mariners' Blake Beavan during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Blake Beavan, second from right, listens to pitching coach Carl Willis during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the against the Oakland Athletics on Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson misses a throw allowing Seattle Mariners' John Jaso to score in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. At right is third base umpire Eric Cooper. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Dan Straily, right, waits for a new ball as Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders, background, runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Straily in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' John Jaso (27) steals past Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew, left, in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Dan Straily works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Jason Vargas works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Carlos Triunfel, right, slides safe at third base beneath the tag of Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Triunfel advanced to third on a sacrifice fly hit by Franklin Gutierrez. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' John Jaso, right, is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Jaso scored on a double throwing error by the Athletics. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Tom Wilhelmsen, right, turns his back as Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson runs the bases after Donaldson hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning three-run walk off home in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson celebrates after hitting a two-run home run off Seattle Mariners' Tom Wilhelmsen in the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. The Athletics won 7-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson watches his two-run home run off Seattle Mariners' Tom Wilhelmsen in the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. The Athletics won 7-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting the game-winning three-run home run in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss swings for a double off Seattle Mariners' Tom Wilhelmsen in the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 7-4 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes swings for an RBI triple off Seattle Mariners' Erasmo Ramirez in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher George Kottaras, left, waits to tag out Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak at home plate in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. Smoak attempted to score on a single by Carlos Triunfel. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Erasmo Ramirez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Erasmo Ramirez adjusts his cap in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak watches his RBI single hit off Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez heads off the field after being relieved against the Los Angeles Angels in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Seattle. The start was Hernandez's last of the year. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders turns away from the plate after striking out to end the baseball game as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta heads to the mound Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Seattle. The Angels won 8-4. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Dustin Ackley grounds out with the bases loaded against the Los Angeles Angels to end the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Brendan Ryan splinters his bat as he grounds out against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Umpire Bob Davidson, right, watches as Seattle Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan puts a tag on Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout (27) at second base in the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Seattle. Trout singled and tried to advance to second, but was thrown out on the play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels shortstop Maicer Izturis, right, and Seattle Mariners' Dustin Ackley both look toward first on Izturis' throw there after forcing out Ackley at second base in the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Seattle. Kyle Seager was also out at first on the double play. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/24/14079893-rangers-win-9-7-over-as-for-split-4-game-leadhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/24/14079893-rangers-win-9-7-over-as-for-split-4-game-leadmlbsportsrangersathleticsoakland-athleticstexas-rangersian-kinsleral-westadrian-beltrematt-harrisonal-west-leading-rangersgeorge-kottarasyoenis-cespedesTue, 25 Sep 2012 03:34:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Dan Straily (67) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton looks up as he stands on deck against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Derek Holland delivers to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics first baseman Chris Carter is unable to field a ball off the bat of Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Moreland advanced to second on the error by Carter. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' David Murphy, right, advances to third as Oakland Athletics left fielder Brandon Moss fields a single by Rangers' Mitch Moreland during the second inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Rangers' Michael Young scored on the single. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics shortstop Cliff Pennington attempts to recover a ball that he bobbled off the bat of Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Kinsler was safe at first with a single. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' George Kottaras (14) connects for a solo home run off of Texas Rangers' Mark Lowe in the 10th inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Athletics won 3-2. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) and Cliff Pennington, right, congratulate right fielder Brandon Moss, center, on his catch against the wall on a bases-loaded fly ball from Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Athletics won 3-2 in the 10th inning. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tommy Milone delivers to the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers catcher Geovany Soto (8) watches as manager Ron Washington, right, takes the ball from starter Scott Feldman in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson chases down a ground out by Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Scott Feldman (39) delivers to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker (11) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Carter (22) and Brandon Moss are congratulated by Brandon Moss (37) and manager Bob Melvin, right, in the dugout after the two scored on Josh Donaldson's single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton (32) leaps but is unable to reach a triple by Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris in the first inning of a baseball game as the Athletics bullpen watches, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>An Oakland Athletics staff member and manager Bob Melvin, center, check on Yoenis Cespedes (52) after Cespedes reached third on a run scoring triple off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Martin Perez in the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Cespedes remained in the game. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales scores at under the attempted tag by Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Rosales reached home safely on a Jonny Gomes double. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus, right, makes the throw to first for the double play after forcing out Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Athletics' Chris Carter was out at first. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, left, is congratulated by Michael Young (10) after Napoli's two-run home run that scored Young off a pitch from Oakland Athletics' Travis Blackley in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Travis Blackley delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus points to the dugout after doubling to right as Oakland Athletics shortstop Stephen Drew (5) watches in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/22/14024116-napoli-soto-hrs-lift-texas-to-3-2-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/22/14024116-napoli-soto-hrs-lift-texas-to-3-2-winmlbsportsrangersmarinerstexas-rangersseattle-marinersmiguel-olivoal-westryan-dempstermike-napolioakland-amichael-saundersgeovany-sotoblake-beavancarlos-triunfelSat, 22 Sep 2012 05:20:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throwsin the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' David Murphy hits a two-run single against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Franklin Gutierrez hits into a play that allowed him to reach first base on an error by Texas Rangers third baseman Michael Young that also allowed Carlos Triunfel to score, in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' David Murphy watches his solo home run take flight in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers pitcher Alexi Ogando, right, stands near the mound as Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo, left, 'rounds the bases after Olivo hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. The Mariners beat the Rangers, 6-3. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 21, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders, left, heads to third base past Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre after Saunders hit a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero moves to tag out Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz as Cruz tries to score in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, in Seattle. Beltre re-joined the team after being away Friday with a medical issue. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Ryan Dempster throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto is greeted in the dugout after he hit a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13872266-harrison-wins-17th-as-rangers-beat-mariners-2-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/09/14/13872266-harrison-wins-17th-as-rangers-beat-mariners-2-1mlbsportsrangersmarinerstexas-rangersseattle-marinersjosh-hamiltonal-westmatt-harrisonyu-darvishal-west-leading-texas-rangersjustin-smoakSat, 15 Sep 2012 03:39:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish of Japan delivers to the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler follows through on a single to left off of Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma in the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>A pair of fans lean over the fence beneath the foul poll and watch as Seattle Mariners right fielder Carlos Peguero makes a play on a fly out by Texas Rangers' Geovany Soto in the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Hisashi Iwakuma, center, of Japan is greeted back at the dugout after being pulled in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma of Japan delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley (13) tags out Nelson Cruz (17) who was trying to get back to second after David Murphy flied out to short for a double play in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Second base umpire Mike Everitt responds to an inquiry from Texas Rangers manger Ron Washington, right, on a Ian Kinsler hit that put him on second in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. After officials reviewed the hit on video it was ruled a home run. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak follows through on a single off of Texas Rangers' Scott Feldman, scoring Michael Saunders, in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli follows through on a single to left in the fourth inning of a baseball game off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Jason Vargas Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The game was Napoli's first since returning from the disabled list. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers relief pitcher Martin Perez delivers to the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning during a baseball game on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton (32) hits a double in front of Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo (30) in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Jesus Montero looks on from the dugout as rain falls during a weather delay before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers on Sunday, Sep. 16, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)</p><p>Texas Rangers starter Matt Harrison (54) throws to the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sep. 16, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/21/12867101-haren-returns-to-lead-angels-over-rangers-7-4http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/07/21/12867101-haren-returns-to-lead-angels-over-rangers-7-4mlbangelssportsrangerslos-angeles-angelslos-angelesalbert-pujolstexas-rangersjered-weaveral-westervin-santanamike-napolibobby-wilsonyu-darvishmike-troutmark-trumboSat, 21 Jul 2012 04:48:59 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland, right, works against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Texas Rangers third base coach Dave Anderson (16) congratulates Elvis Andrus, right, who rounds third after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starter Jered Weaver delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) completes a double play over Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus, left, during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Mark Trumbo (44) slides into second after being forced, as Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler throws to first, but not in time to get Howard Kendrick, during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 2012. Albert Pujols scored on the play. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo (6) slides into home ahead of the throw to Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli to score during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, sits in the dugout during between innings of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ervin Santana looks toward the dugout as Texas Rangers' Yorvit Torrealba circles the bases on a home run in the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli celebrates with teammates after his second home run in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, in the third inning Saturday, July 21, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia takes starting pitcher Ervin Santana out of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in the second inning in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish, of Japan, pitches to the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning of an American League baseball game in Ahnaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia checks his lineup during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, July 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunte (48) and Albert Pujols celebrate after scoring on Pujols' home run against the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo scores on a passed ball by pitcher Matt Harrison, right, to catcher Yorvit Torrealba in the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz, left, and Michael Young celebrate after scoring on Cruz's home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/24/10848064-angels-santana-shuts-down-rangers-in-3-2-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2012/03/24/10848064-angels-santana-shuts-down-rangers-in-3-2-winmlbangelssportsrangerslos-angeles-angelsal-westervin-santanamatt-harrisonSat, 24 Mar 2012 23:58:20 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/17/8860077-mlb-approves-astros-sale-price-cut-65-millionhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/11/17/8860077-mlb-approves-astros-sale-price-cut-65-millionmlbsportshouston-astrosownersnl-centralal-westdrayton-mclanejim-craneThu, 17 Nov 2011 17:45:32 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Jim Crane waits to speak during a news conference after the baseball owner's meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Milwaukee. Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Houston Astros from Drayton McLane to Crane. The Astros will move from the NL Central to the AL West beginning in the 2013 season, giving each league 15 teams. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)</p><p>Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig, right, talks to Drayton McLane after the owner's meeting, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Milwaukee. Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Houston Astros from McLane to Jim Crane. The Astros will move from the NL Central to the AL West beginning in the 2013 season, giving each league 15 teams. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)</p><p>Jim Crane addresses the media during a news conference after the baseball owner's meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Milwaukee. Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Houston Astros from Drayton McLane to Crane. The Astros will move from the NL Central to the AL West beginning in the 2013 season, giving each league 15 teams. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)</p><p>Jim Crane addresses the media during a news conference after the baseball owner's meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Milwaukee. Baseball owners unanimously approved the sale of the Houston Astros from Drayton McLane to Crane. The Astros will move from the NL Central to the AL West beginning in the 2013 season, giving each league 15 teams. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/20/8422424-mailbag-dont-overstate-youngs-impact-on-rangershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/10/20/8422424-mailbag-dont-overstate-youngs-impact-on-rangersrangersbaseballlcsworld-seriesseriestony-la-russabut-ial-westmike-napolifielderonly-on-msnbc-comalexi-ogandoFri, 21 Oct 2011 02:09:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Texas Rangers' Michael Young celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning of Game 6 of MLB's ALCS baseball playoffs in Arlington, Texas, October 15, 2011. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/24/7931284-angels-blow-3-run-lead-in-9th-lose-6-5-to-ashttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/24/7931284-angels-blow-3-run-lead-in-9th-lose-6-5-to-asmlbangelssportsathleticslos-angeles-angelsoakland-athleticstorii-hunterjered-weaverlos-angeles-angels'gio-gonzalezlos-angeles'al-westjerome-williamsjordan-waldenSat, 24 Sep 2011 04:44:56 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks, left, points to the sky as Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis looks on after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of their baseball game, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter, left, is congratulated by teammate Mark Trumbo after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of their baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of their baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Oakland Athletics third baseman Scott Sizemore attempts to throw out Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar at first during the sixth inning of their baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Aybar was safe at first. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Oakland Athletics shortstop Eric Sogard, top, gets ready to tag out Los Angeles Angels' Erick Aybar as he tries to steal second during the eighth inning of their baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jerome Williams throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Guillermo Moscoso throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels left fielder Vernon Wells hits home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Vernon Wells, right, steals second after Oakland Athletics shortstop Eric Sogard fails to hold on to the throw during the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Bobby Abreu is greeted at the dugout after a home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joel Pineiro throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Harden throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jordan Walden reacts after giving up the tying run against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jordan Walden reacts after giving up the tying run against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales, right, scores the winning run past Los Angeles Angels catcher Jeff Mathis on a sacrifice fly by Coco Crisp during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics second baseman Jemile Weeks, from left, relief pitcher Andrew Bailey and catcher Kurt Suzuki celebrates their win against the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/23/7930009-rangers-hit-4-hrs-in-12-5-win-over-marinershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/23/7930009-rangers-hit-4-hrs-in-12-5-win-over-marinersmlbsportsrangersmarinerstexas-rangersjosh-hamiltontexas-rangers'felix-hernandezal-westyorvit-torrealbaadrian-beltrederek-hollandal-west-leading-texascraig-gentrySat, 24 Sep 2011 02:55:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners left fielder Trayvon Robinson reaches up to grab a fly-out by Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Anthony Vasquez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley (13) makes the throw to first after getting the force on Texas Rangers' Craig Gentry, right, in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Rangers' Ian Kinsler was out at first on the double play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison (54) delivers to the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo, bottom, stands by the plate as Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) celebrates his two-run home run that scored Michael Young, left, in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The shot came off a pitch from Mariners starter Anthony Vasquez. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre runs from teammates Esteban German, left, and Josh Hamilton, rear, in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run off of Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Anthony Vasquez in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.  The shot scored Michael Young. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre connects on a two-run home run over the left field wall off a pitch by Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Anthony Vasquez during the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.  Michael Young scored on the shot. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton connects for a solo home run off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Anthony Vasquez in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, left, congratulates Josh Hamilton (32) on his solo home run off a pitch from Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Anthony Vasquez in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' left fielder David Murphy, right, reaches up between a fan and glove to grab a foul ball fly-out in the stands by Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers teammates, including Ian Kinsler, from left front, Michael Young, Derek Holland, and Adrian Beltre, right, spray ginger ale on each other as they celebrated clinching the 2011 American League West Championship, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3 in a baseball game. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Colby Lewis, left, and Koji Uehara, rear, of Japan slap hands while celebrating with fans after the team clinched the 2011 American League West Championship baseball title, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-3. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus, right, celebrates with fans after clinching the AL West division title following a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Mariners 5-3. Fans stayed in the ballpark to watch the remainder of the Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics game on the stadium's big screen monitors. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Michael Young, front, and Elvis Andrus, rear, celebrate with fans after clinching the AL West following their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, left, and Adrian Beltre, right, celebrate with teammates in the clubhouse after clinching the AL West division following a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Michael Young, left, and Ian Kinsler, center, celebrate with teammates after clinching the AL West division following a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Leonys Martin connects for a single to right off of Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners pitching coach Carl Willis, from left, a member of the staff, and head coach Eric Wedge, right, help starting pitcher Felix Hernandez, second from right, off the field in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Hernandez, who suffered an injury to the right arm on a line drive back to the mound off the bat of the Rangers' Michael Young, left the game following the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Alex Liddi is hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers relief pitcher Scott Feldman, right, as catcher Matt Treanor, left, and home plate umpire Kerwin Danley, left rear, look on in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>A member of the Seattle Mariners staff and manager Eric Wedge, right, help starting pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, off the field in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Hernandez, who suffered an injury to the right arm on a line drive back to the mound off the bat of the Rangers' Michael Young, left the game following the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland (45) delivers to the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus, right center, and the the dugout congratulate Ian Kinsler (5) on his two-run home run that scored Craig Gentry in the third inning of a baseball game off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Charlie Furbush Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Charlie Furbush follows through on his delivery to the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak reaches down for the throw as Texas Rangers' Craig Gentry reaches first for a single to third in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) looks on at his solo home run off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Charlie Furbush in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan hits a single to short off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Derek Holland in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/22/7906309-mariners-close-season-with-another-shutout-2-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/22/7906309-mariners-close-season-with-another-shutout-2-0mlbsportsmarinerstexas-rangersseattle-marinersichiro-suzukifelix-hernandezal-westblake-beavananthony-vasquezas-blake-beavanThu, 22 Sep 2011 22:10:46 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners center fielder Michael Saunders makes a futile dive on a double by Minnesota Twins' Rene Tosoni in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins center fielder Ben Revere, center, flies over shortstop Trevor Plouffe, right, as second baseman Brian Dinkelman prepares to throw after the three converged unsuccessfully on a shallow pop fly for an RBI single by Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Minnesota Twins pitcher Anthony Swarzak throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Seattle Mariners pitcher Blake Beavan throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)</p><p>Seattle Mariners left fielder Trayvon Robinson reaches up to grab a fly-out by Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Anthony Vasquez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.  (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>Seattle Mariners second baseman Dustin Ackley (13) makes the throw to first after getting the force on Texas Rangers' Craig Gentry, right, in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Rangers' Ian Kinsler was out at first on the double play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Miguel Olivo, bottom, stands by the plate as Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) celebrates his two-run home run that scored Michael Young, left, in the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The shot came off a pitch from Mariners starter Anthony Vasquez. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre connects on a two-run home run over the left field wall off a pitch by Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Anthony Vasquez during the second inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.  Michael Young scored on the shot. (AP Photo/John F. Rhodes)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton connects for a solo home run off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Anthony Vasquez in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Leonys Martin connects for a single to right off of Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners pitching coach Carl Willis, from left, a member of the staff, and head coach Eric Wedge, right, help starting pitcher Felix Hernandez, second from right, off the field in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Hernandez, who suffered an injury to the right arm on a line drive back to the mound off the bat of the Rangers' Michael Young, left the game following the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Alex Liddi is hit by a pitch from Texas Rangers relief pitcher Scott Feldman, right, as catcher Matt Treanor, left, and home plate umpire Kerwin Danley, left rear, look on in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>A member of the Seattle Mariners staff and manager Eric Wedge, right, help starting pitcher Felix Hernandez, center, off the field in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Hernandez, who suffered an injury to the right arm on a line drive back to the mound off the bat of the Rangers' Michael Young, left the game following the play. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus, right center, and the the dugout congratulate Ian Kinsler (5) on his two-run home run that scored Craig Gentry in the third inning of a baseball game off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Charlie Furbush Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Charlie Furbush follows through on his delivery to the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners first baseman Justin Smoak reaches down for the throw as Texas Rangers' Craig Gentry reaches first for a single to third in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) looks on at his solo home run off a pitch from Seattle Mariners' Charlie Furbush in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki of Japan hits a single to short off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Derek Holland in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Miguel Olivo (30) stands waiting at the top of the dugout to congratulate Chris Gimenez, rear, on his solo home run off of Texas Rangers' Derek Holland in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Trevor Cahill throws to the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki heads to second base on a single by Luis Rodriguez against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners shorststop Luis Rodriguez throws to first on a grounder from Oakland Athletics' Hideki Matsui in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. Matsui was out. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Scott Sizemore hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Hideki Matsui singles against the Seattle Mariners in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Hideki Matsui looks up at his bat during his at-bat against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. Matsui singled on the at-bat. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws to the Oakland Athletics in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp, right, slides safely into second base on a stolen base as Seattle Mariners shortstop Luis Rodriguez turns to tag in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham watches his three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Willingham, right, is followed back to the dugout by Hideki Matsui, center, and Coco Crisp after Willingham's three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Trayvon Robinson walks ot of the dugout afterlosing to the Oakland Athletics 2-0 in a baseball game in Seattle, on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki looks out onto the field after losing the last game of the season to the Oakland Athletics in Seattle, on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' catcher Chris Gimenez, left, pitcher Anthony Vasquez, and pitching coach, Carl Willis confer at the mound after Vasquez gave up a two-run home run in the second inning against the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game in Seattle on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' manager Eric Wedge looks in the second inning against the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game in Seattle, on Wednesday Sept. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Gio Gonzalez smiles after catching a line drive hit hard by Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seagar in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Seattle on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/21/7868763-as-beat-first-place-rangers-to-avoid-3-game-sweephttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/21/7868763-as-beat-first-place-rangers-to-avoid-3-game-sweepmlbsportsrangersathleticsamerican-leagueoakland-athleticstexas-rangersian-kinslerjosh-hamiltoncoco-crispmichael-youngal-westadrian-beltreal-west-leading-texas-rangersWed, 21 Sep 2011 04:47:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre runs the bases, left, after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Rich Harden, right, in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre swings for a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Rich Harden in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin is seen prior to the baseball game against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre, center, celebrates with teammates Josh Hamilton, left, and Michael Young (10) after Beltre hit a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Rich Harden in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz celebrates after scoring against the Oakland Athletics on a wild pitch from Rich Harden in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Rich Harden works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler, right, celebrates after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Grant Balfour in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton celebrates after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Grant Balfour in the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Koji Uehara works against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics Brandon Allen, left, slides to score past Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli (25) in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Allen scored on a single by Jemile Weeks. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' C.J. Wilson works against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Colby Lewis works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre, left, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki in the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. Beltre scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Nelson Cruz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp, left, can't make the catch on an RBI double hit by Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre in the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp, right, adjusts his helmet after stealing third base against Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre (29) in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Adams adjusts his cap in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp swings for an RBI single off Texas Rangers' Mike Adams in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jemile Weeks, right, celebrates with third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Kurt Suzuki, left, and Andrew Bailey celebrate their defeat of the Texas Rangers at the end of a baseball game on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/17/7805299-harrison-beltre-lead-texas-past-seattle-3-0http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/17/7805299-harrison-beltre-lead-texas-past-seattle-3-0mlbsportsrangersmarinerslos-angeles-angelstexas-rangersseattle-marinersian-kinslerjosh-hamiltonal-westadrian-beltreformer-texasblake-beavanSat, 17 Sep 2011 04:53:25 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Blake Beavan throws against the Texas Rangers in the second inning during a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus, right, puts an arm around starting pitcher C.J. Wilson as he walks Wilson back to the mound after he gave up a hit to the Seattle Mariners in the third inning during a MLB baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Casper Wells races in to score from third on a throwing error by Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler in the third inning during an MLB baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler throws wide to first for an error on a ground ball from Seattle Mariners' Dustin Ackley in the third inning during an MLB baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Seattle. One run scored on the error. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher C.J. Wilson throws against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning during a MLB baseball game on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, left, is greeted by Adrian Beltre after Hamilton's home run against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. Beltre followed-up with a home run of his own later in the inning. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, from Japan, right, takes off toward second base as Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler looks on in the first inning during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners left fielder Trayvon Robinson reaches into the stands for a foul fly ball from Texas Rangers' David Murphy in the seventh inning pf a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. Robinson made the catch for the out. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners left fielder Trayvon Robinson tumbles into the stands after chasing and catching a foul fly ball from Texas Rangers' David Murphy in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. Robinson held onto the ball for the out. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Anthony Vasquez throws against the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis throws against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli runs home to score on a single by Craig Gentry in the second inning during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Mike Carp, right, is greeted at home by Kyle Seager after his home run against the Texas Rangers in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Josh Bard catches a foul pop from Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, from Japan, singles in a pair of runs as Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli watches in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus is congratulated on his home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton follows through for a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning during a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the third inning during a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus, left, and Adrian Beltre, right, celebrate at the plate in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners after Beltre hit a two-run home run that scored Andrus, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws in the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison throws against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p><p>Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton hits a single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/10/7696476-yankees-snap-4-game-skid-edge-angels-6-5http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/10/7696476-yankees-snap-4-game-skid-edge-angels-6-5mlbangelssportsnew-yorkyankeesnew-york-yankeeslos-angeles-angelsmariano-riveradan-harenrobinson-canoal-westcurtis-grandersoncc-sabathiapeter-bourjospinch-hitter-maicer-izturisjeremy-moorealthough-jered-weaverSat, 10 Sep 2011 04:52:05 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>New York Yankees' Jesus Montero hits a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver, right, stands on the mound as New York Yankees' Jesus Montero, second from left in background, high-fives third base coach Rob Thomson after hitting a home run in the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, left, fields the throw from teammate Alex Rodriguez as Los Angeles Angels' Howard Kendrick tries to get to first base in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Kendrick was out at first. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira, left, fields the throw from teammate Alex Rodriguez as Los Angeles Angels' Howard Kendrick tries to get to first base in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. Kendrick was out at first. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Bartolo Colon tosses the ball as he throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez pours water over his head before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre, left, talks with Yankees' Derek Jeter in the dugout before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Sept. 9, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dan Haren throws against the New York Yankees in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)</p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia, center, manager Joe Girardi, left, and catcher Jorge Posada watch as umpires confer in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)</p><p>New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, is out at first as Los Angeles Angels first baseman Mark Trumbo fields the throw in the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. (AP Photo/Jae Hong)</p><p>Yankee fans looks on as a United States flag commemorates the victims of the 9/11 attacks prior to the New York Yankees baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Members of the New York Yankees, from left, Robinson Cano, Jorge Posada, Derek Jeter, manager Joe Girardi and former manager Joe Torre stand during a ceremony to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 anniversary prior to the Yankees baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Members of the New York Yankees stand during a ceremony to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 anniversary prior to the Yankees baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>New York Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher wears a FDNY hat prior to a ceremony to commemorate the 9/11 anniversary prior to the Yankees baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Members of the New York Yankees stand during a ceremony to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks prior to the Yankees baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter waves as he walks into the dugout prior to a ceremony to commemorate the 9/11 anniversary prior to the Yankees baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar can't reach a ball hit by New York Yankees' Eric Chavez for an RBI single during the second inning of their baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>New York Yankees starting pitcher Freddy Garcia throws to the plate during the third inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Howard Kendrick hits a two-run home run during the first inning of their baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/05/7623505-williams-stars-as-angels-rally-past-ms-in-8thhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/05/7623505-williams-stars-as-angels-rally-past-ms-in-8thmlbangelssportsmarinerslos-angeles-angelsangel-stadiumtexas-rangersseattle-marinerslos-angeles-angels'felix-hernandezdan-harenvernon-wellsal-westfelix-rodriguezmaicer-izturisjerome-williamsmark-trumbolancaster-barnstormersTue, 6 Sep 2011 03:36:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels Mark Trumbo is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dan Haren delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif. on Sept. 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki, of Japan, grounds out in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, Sept. 5, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Christine Cotter)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Charlie Furbush throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Charlie Furbush throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jerome Williams throws to the plate during the first inning of their baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners' Alex Liddi of Italy connects with the ball during the third inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. Liddi was thrown out at first on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners' Alex Liddi of Italy tosses his bat after connecting with the ball during the third inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. Liddi was thrown out at first on the play. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners' Trayvon Robinson, right, is congratulated by Alex Liddi of Italy after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Seattle Mariners' Trayvon Robinson hits a solo home run in the sixth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jerome Williams reacts after giving up a solo home run to Seattle Mariners' Trayvon Robinson in the sixth inning of their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, in Anaheim. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/01/7560749-rangers-active-beltre-from-dl-make-other-moveshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/09/01/7560749-rangers-active-beltre-from-dl-make-other-movesmlbsportsrangersmovestexas-rangersal-westadrian-beltreThu, 1 Sep 2011 21:52:41 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington, left, talks with Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre , right, in the dugout before the start of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Beltre, who has been out with an injury, is expected to rejoin the team this week. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/20/7421944-angels-williams-beats-orioles-7-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2011/08/20/7421944-angels-williams-beats-orioles-7-1mlbangelssportsoriolesbaltimore-orioleslos-angeles-angelstexas-rangerstorii-hunterhowie-kendrickbobby-abreual-westjerome-williamsmike-troutpeter-bourjosSat, 20 Aug 2011 04:49:54 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter, right, hits a two-run home run as Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters looks on in the seventh inning of their baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. It was Hunter's second home run of the game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Fans cheer for Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter after he hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. It was Hunter's second home run of the game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Torii Hunter, right, is congratulated by Alberto Callaspo after he hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. It was Hunter's second home run of the baseball game. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Dan Haren throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of their baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Hisanori Takahashi of Japan throws to the plate during the 11th inning of their baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) </p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis, right, steals third after Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blake Davis misses the tag during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz, right, kicks the mound as Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos rounds the bases after a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles left fielder Felix Pie, left, drops a fly ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Vernon Wells as center fielder Adam Jones looks on during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jerome Williams throws to the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blake Davis makes a fielding error on a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p>