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Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (elbow) said his left elbow felt great the day after his first side session. The rest of his body is sore, but it's normal first-day soreness. What do you think? We want to hear from you! Please, enter the number that

Todd Vinger, Washoe County Undersheriff, has announced he will be a candidate for the Washoe County...- 10:18 pm When a president introduces a budget, there are always phantoms flitting around the room.- 8:00 am MILWAUKEE - When the malnourished 15-year-

In a trade that was finalized on Sunday, the Yankees sent A.J. Burnett, eating almost 20 million dollars of the 31.1 million dollars left on his contract (leaving the Pirates paying 13 million for 2 years of Burnett), to the Pirates for two minor leaguer

Braden's return anywhere from mid-April to early-May, meaning there's a good chance the A's need to find a substitute starter for the first couple of turns through the rotation. Melvin was very impressed with left-hander Pedro Figueroa, another pitcher o

PHOENIX -- From afar, it appeared to be just another ordinary spring scene in the desert -- a pair of pitchers throwing off the mound with a handful of coaches and a couple of fans and media members watching on. And it would have been, had the pitchers n

Phoenix -- - Brett Anderson gave himself an "A-plus" on Monday after throwing his first bullpen session since his July 14 Tommy John surgery. Anderson, who could be back in the rotation in the second half of the season, threw 25 fastballs, 10 from the fr

Anderson, who has dropped 25-30 pounds during his recovery, is ahead of schedule and could

Latest Player Update Click to add the player to your watchlist Click to add the player to your watchlist Anderson (elbow) will throw off a mound Monday, the first time he has done so since Tommy John surgery, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports. Anderson played

A's left-hander Brett Anderson threw off the mound Monday morning for the first time since last summer's reconstructive elbow surgery and said it went "excellent." The lefty isn't expected to be pitching in games until July or August, but manager Bob Mel

Oakland Athletics SPs Brett Anderson (elbow) and Dallas Braden (shoulder) both gave glowing reviews of their bullpen sessions Monday, Feb. 20. Anderson tossed 25 pitches and said the session was an "A-plus." What do you think? We want to hear from you! P

"When you can converse on a personal level it makes them feel more comfortable," Melvin said. "It's to let guys know they will get some personal attention." Brandon McCarthy is the only returning starter from a rotation that ended last season under Melvi

PHOENIX Bob Melvin spent most of his Sunday morning introducing himself to all the new faces gathering in the A's spring training facility. Next up, he'll be reading through some of their bios. "When you can converse on a personal level, it makes them f

PHOENIX (AP) - Bob Melvin spent most of his Sunday morning introducing himself to all the new faces gathering in the Oakland Athletics' spring training facility. Next up, he'll be reading through some of their bios. "When you can converse on a personal l

PHOENIX (AP) — Bob Melvin spent most of his Sunday morning introducing himself to all the new faces gathering in the Oakland Athletics' spring training facility. Next up, he'll be reading through some of their bios. "When you can converse on a personal l

Phoenix -- Brett Anderson downplayed it Saturday, but he takes a big step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Monday, when he will throw his first bullpen session since the July 14 procedure. Initial estimates pointed to a late July return for And

Oakland Athletics SP Brett Anderson (elbow) will throw off a mound for the first time Monday, Feb. 20. He has lost 25 pounds and has reached his target weight of 225 pounds. What do you think? We want to hear from you! Please, enter the number that you s

Mr. B's Bistro's Gumbo Ya Ya with chicken and smoked andouille sausage Gumbo recipes have always been at the center of Mardi Gras festivities. Here, our favorite gumbo dishes. Day 1: Des Allemands to Breaux Bridge (134 miles) As a food writer with a soft

Even before the theatrical release of Moneyball, Billy Beane‘s actions as Athletics general manager were beginning to come under the microscope more often. This is just what happens to a general manager when his team doesn’t win, and Beane’s hasn’t reach