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A's Finally Pop The Champagne

Sep 27, 2006 4:37 AM EST

Oakland's Nick Swisher and Milton Bradley each homered in a four-run second to back Rich Harden's five shutout innings, helping the A's clinch the AL West title Tuesday night with a 12-3 victory over Seattle.

The win, combined with the Angels' 5-2 loss against the Rangers, gave Oakland its first division title since 2003 and the 14th in franchise history. The small-budget A's are back in the playoffs after a two-year absence thanks to a sensational second half, a hallmark for this club in recent years.

Via Yahoo.com

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Tigers Clinch First Playoff Appearance Since 1987; A's Have To Wait

Sep 25, 2006 2:48 AM EST

The Tigers took a first step Sunday. The Athletics failed to take that step for a second straight day.

The Tigers clinched their first postseason berth in 19 years with their 11-4 victory over the Royals, while the Athletics failed to clinch the American League West title after suffering a 7-1 setback to the Angels.

Detroit held a subdued celebration at the mound after Andrew Miller struck out fellow rookie Angel Sanchez to ensure the Tigers' first playoff appearance since the 1987 team won the AL East crown with a 98-64 record.

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Zito Compares Free Agent Situation To Fantasy Football

Sep 24, 2006 1:49 PM EST

Barry Zito is discounting a recent report that neither the Mets nor Yankees was interested in signing him.

"It's like in fantasy football," Zito said. "I picked up Brett Favre and another owner is dying to get him but he's not coming up to me and saying, 'I want Brett Favre.' He's saying, 'I don't want Brett Favre, whatever.' So I'm making some offers elsewhere."

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Athletics Sep 2006 Archive

  • Chavez Sidelined With Sore Left Hamstring

    MLB | Sep 21, 2006

    Eric Chavez has been bothered with the same problem throughout the season.

  • A's Harden Scheduled To Start Thursday

    AP | Sep 16, 2006

    Oakland righty Rich Harden is scheduled to pitch for the first time in more than three months with a start Thursday against the Indians.

  • A's Break Off Negotiations For Coliseum Lease Extension

    AP | Sep 16, 2006

    The Oakland Athletics broke off negotiations Friday with a local government organization on a three-year extension of their lease at the Coliseum.

  • Liriano Out For The Rest Of The Season

    Yahoo.com | Sep 13, 2006

    Liriano's highly anticipated return to the Twins' rotation came to a sudden halt on Wednesday because of elbow problems.

  • A's Thomas Sets Team HR Record

    Associated Press | Sep 12, 2006

    Frank Thomas homered in his sixth straight game Monday night, setting an Athletics record.

  • A's Kotsay Returns To Bay Area With Back Injury

    AP | Sep 10, 2006

    Oakland center fielder Mark Kotsay will return to the Bay Area to get treatment for his injured back and is not expected to play until Friday.

  • A's Activate Huston Street

    Yahoo.com | Sep 9, 2006

    The Athletics bolstered their bullpen on Friday, activating closer Huston Street from the 15-day disabled list.

  • A's Claim Jerome Williams On Waivers From Cubs

    Oakland A's Press Release | Sep 6, 2006

    The A's today selected infielder D'Angelo Jimenez from Triple-A Sacramento and claimed right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams on waivers from the Cubs.

  • Big Hurt Wants Two Years

    ESPN.com Insider | Sep 6, 2006

    Frank Thomas hopes to return to Oakland next season, but the 38-year-old slugger wants a multiyear contract, not another incentive-laden deal, The San Francisco Chronicle reports.