A’s and Hideki Matsui finalize $4.25M deal

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 14: Hideki Matsui(notes) waves during a press conference where he was introduced as the newest member of the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 14, 2010 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics signed designated hitter Hideki Matsui to a one-year deal worth $4.25 million plus possible incentives for the 2011 season. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)


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Texas’ Josh Hamilton easily wins AL MVP award

NEW YORK (AP)—Josh Hamilton(notes) thought back to the days when his career was derailed by drugs and alcohol.

“I would say a 99 percent chance that this would never happen,” he said. “I mean, honestly, I think a lot of people would agree with that.”

In one of baseball’s most inspirational turnarounds, the Texas Rangers outfielder was a runaway winner of the American League’s Most Valuable Player award Tuesday. Hamilton received 22 first-place votes and 358 points from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Former Cincinnati Reds teammate Joey Votto(notes)was voted the NL MVP a day earlier.

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Yankees 1, Rangers 6 (ALCS 2-4)

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 22: Vladimir Guerrero(notes) #27 of the Texas Rangers dives on the pile as he celebrates with his teammates after the Rangers won 6-1 against the New York Yankees in Game Six of the ALCS during the 2010 MLB Playoffs at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 22, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


WP: C. Lewis (2-0)
LP: P. Hughes (0-2)


HR - N Cruz (2, 5th inning off D Robertson 1 on, 2 Out).


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Rangers 5, Rays 1 (ALDS 3-2)

ST PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 12: : Pitcher Cliff Lee #33 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game 5 of the ALDS at Tropicana Field on October 12, 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

WP: C. Lee (2-0)
LP: D. Price (0-2)

HR - I Kinsler (3, 9th inning off R Soriano 1 on, 0 Out).

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Twins 1, Yankees 6 (ALDS 3-0)

New York Yankees Marcus Thames hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning in Game 3 of the American League Division Series baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 in New York. Minnesota Twins catcher is Joe Mauer.

WP: P. Hughes (1-0)
LP: B. Duensing (0-1)

HR - N Swisher (1, 7th inning off S Baker 0 on, 0 Out), M Thames (1, 4th inning off B Duensing 1 on, 0 Out).

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Athletics 4, Mariners 3 (81-81)

Oakland Athletics' Kurt Suzuki (8) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, in Seattle.

WP: D. Braden (11-14) S: C. Breslow (5)
LP: A. Varvaro (0-1)

HR - K Suzuki (13, 4th inning off R Rowland-Smith 0 on, 0 Out), K Kouzmanoff (16, 8th inning off G Olson 0 on, 1 Out).

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Athletics 5, Mariners 3 (80-81)

Oakland Athletics' Jack Cust hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning during a baseball game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Seattle.

WP: B. Anderson (7-6) S: C. Breslow (4)
LP: D. Pauley (4-9)

HR - M Ellis (5, 4th inning off D Pauley 0 on, 2 Out), J Cust (13, 4th inning off D Pauley 0 on, 2 Out), C Carter (3, 5th inning off D Pauley 1 on, 1 Out).
HR - M Saunders (10, 9th inning off C Breslow 0 on, 1 Out).

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Athletics 9, Mariners 0 (79-81)

Oakland Athletics' Daric Barton hits a grand slam in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game, Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in Seattle.

WP: T. Cahill (18-8)
LP: L. French (5-7)

HR - D Barton 2 (10, 1st inning off L French 0 on, 1 Out, 2nd inning off L French 3 on, 1 Out).

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Athletics 8, Mariners 1 (78-81)

Oakland Athletics' Chris Carter (22) is met at home by Kevin Kouzmanoff(notes) on Carter's two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning during a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, in Seattle.

WP: G. Gonzalez (15-9)
LP: D. Fister (6-14)

HR - C Carter (2, 6th inning off D Fister 1 on, 1 Out), C Pennington (6, 8th inning off A Varvaro 0 on, 2 Out).

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Athletics 2, Angels 4 (77-80)

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Dallas Braden throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010.

WP: D. Haren (4-4) S: F. Rodney (14)
LP: D. Braden (10-14)

HR - K Kouzmanoff (15, 4th inning off D Haren 0 on, 1 Out).
HR - T Hunter (22, 2nd inning off D Braden 0 on, 0 Out).

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Athletics 5, Angels 6 (77-79)

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.

WP: M. Kohn (2-0) S: F. Rodney (13)
LP: B. Ziegler (3-6)

HR - J Hermida (6, 2nd inning off E Santana 0 on, 0 Out).

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Rangers 16, Athletics 9 (77-78)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Rajai Davis #11 of the Oakland Athletics can't reach a home run hit by David Murphy of the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning during a Major League Baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 26, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

WP: C. Lewis (12-13)
LP: T. Cahill (17-8)

HR - D Murphy (12, 6th inning off V Mazzaro 1 on, 0 Out), J Francoeur (2, 4th inning off T Cahill 0 on, 0 Out), M Moreland 2 (7, 3rd inning off T Cahill 1 on, 1 Out, 9th inning off R Wolf 2 on, 2 Out).
HR - M Carson (4, 9th inning off C Rapada 0 on, 2 Out), S Tolleson (1, 8th inning off M Harrison 2 on, 2 Out).

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Rangers 4, Athletics 3 (77-77)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: Ian Kinsler #5 of the Texas Rangers safely slides under the tag of Mark Ellis #14 of the Oakland Athletics to steal second base at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 25, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

WP: D. O'Day (5-2) S: N. Feliz (38)
LP: M. Wuertz (2-3)

HR - M Young (21, 3rd inning off G Gonzalez 0 on, 0 Out), J Cantu (1, 8th inning off M Wuertz 0 on, 2 Out).
HR - C Pennington (5, 7th inning off C Rapada 1 on, 2 Out).

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Rangers 10, Athletics 3 (77-76)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Matt Carson #25 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single against the Texas Rangers during a Major League Baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 24, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

WP: T. Hunter (13-4)
LP: B. Cramer (2-1)

HR - V Guerrero (28, 2nd inning off B Cramer 0 on, 0 Out), J Francoeur (1, 7th inning off B Cramer 0 on, 0 Out).

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Rangers 0, Athletics 5 (77-75, 47-31 home)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Chirs Carter #22 of the Oakland Athletics hits a RBI sacrafice fly against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning during a Major League Baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 23, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

W: D. Braden (10-13)
L: C. Lee (12-9)

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White Sox 4, Athletics 3 (76-75, 46-31 home)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox slides past Kurt Suzuki #8 of the Oakland Athletics to score in the eighth inning at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 22, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

W: M. Thornton (4-4)
L: B. Ziegler (3-5)
S: C. Sale

HR: C Carter (1, 3rd inning off E Jackson 0 on, 0 Out)

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White Sox 2, Athletics 7 (76-74, 46-30 home)

Oakland Athletics' Cliff Pennington hits a two-run triple off Chicago White Sox's pitcher Mark Buehrle during the fourth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

W: T. Cahill (17-7)
L: M. Buehrle (12-12)

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White Sox 0, Athletics 3 (75-74, 45-30 home)

Oakland Athletics Rajai Davis (11) beats the tag of Chicago White Sox third baseman Brent Morel as he steals third base during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

W: B. Bonser (1-0)
L: S. Linebrink (3-2)
S: C. Breslow (3)

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Athletics 6, Twins 2 (74-74, 30-44 away)

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bobby Cramer delivers to the Minnesota Twins in first-inning bseball game action on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at Target Field in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jack Rendulich)

W: B. Cramer (2-0)
L: F. Liriano (14-8)

HR: M Ellis (4, 5th inning off F Liriano 1 on, 2 Out)
HR: M Cuddyer (13, 6th inning off B Cramer 0 on, 1 Out); J Thome (24, 6th inning off B Cramer 0 on, 2 Out)

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Athletics 2, Twins 4 (73-74, 29-44 away)

Oakland Athletics third baseman Akinori Iwamura, left, tags out Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer as he attempted to steal third in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

W: K. Slowey (13-6)
L: D. Braden (9-13)
S: M. Capps (14)

HR: L Powell (2, 2nd inning off K Slowey 0 on, 1 Out)
HR: D Valencia (4, 6th inning off D Braden 2 on, 1 Out)

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Athletics 3, Twins 1 (73-73, 29-43 away)

Oakland Athletics' Jack Cust, right, beats the tag by Minnesota Twins catcher Drew Butera, left, to score on a sacrifice fly by Rajai Davis in the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

W: B. Anderson (6-6)
L: N. Blackburn (9-10)
S: A. Bailey (25)

HR: J Cust (12, 6th inning off N Blackburn 0 on, 0 Out)
HR: D Valencia (3, 5th inning off B Anderson 0 on, 0 Out)

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Athletics 3, Royals 6 (72-73, 28-43 away)

Oakland Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp catches a fly ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Jarrod Dyson during the fifth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

W: B. Chen (10-7)
L: T. Cahill (16-7)
S: J. Soria (38)

HR: M Carson (3, 2nd inning off B Chen 0 on, 1 Out)
HR: W Betemit (12, 3rd inning off T Cahill 3 on, 2 Out); B Butler (13, 5th inning off T Cahill 1 on, 1 Out)

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Athletics 3, Royals 11 (72-72, 28-42 away)

Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard catches a fly ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Yuniesky Betancourt during the sixth inning of a basball game Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

W: Z. Greinke (9-12)
L: G. Gonzalez (14-9)

HR: K Ka'Aihue (4, 1st inning off G Gonzalez 1 on, 2 Out); M Aviles (4, 3rd inning off B Bonser 2 on, 2 Out); W Betemit (11, 3rd inning off B Bonser 1 on, 2 Out)

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Red Sox 5, Athletics 3 (71-71, 44-30 home)

Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell, bottom, slides to score beneath Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki (8) during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. Lowell scored on a double by teammate Ryan Kalish. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

W: J. Beckett (5-4)
L: D. Braden (9-12)
S: J. Papelbon (36)

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Red Sox 3, Athletics 4 (71-70, 44-29 home)

Oakland Athletics' Rajai Davis hits a tie-breaking RBI triple against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning of their baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Oakland won the game 4-3. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

W: B. Anderson (5-6)
L: J. Lackey (12-10)
S: A. Bailey (23)

HR: M Scutaro (11, 3rd inning off B Anderson 0 on, 0 Out)

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Mariners 3, Athletics 4 (69-70)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 08: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners during a Major League Baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 8, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

WP: G. Gonzalez (14-8) S: A. Bailey (22)
LP: L. French (4-5)

HR - R Branyan (24, 1st inning off G Gonzalez 1 on, 1 Out), M Tuiasosopo (4, 2nd inning off G Gonzalez 0 on, 1 Out).
HR - C Crisp (8, 3rd inning off L French 1 on, 1 Out).

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Mariners 7, Athletics 5 (68-70, 41-29 home)

Oakland Athletics' Dallas Braden works against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

W: D. Fister (5-11)
L: D. Braden (9-11)
S: D. Aardsma (29)

HR: A Moore (4, 3rd inning off D Braden 0 on, 1 Out)

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Mariners 2, Athletics 6 (68-69)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Matt Carson #25 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Steve Tolleson #30 after Carson hit a home run against the Seattle Mariners at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 6, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

WP: B. Anderson (4-6)
LP: J. Vargas (9-9)

HR - F Gutierrez (11, 7th inning off B Anderson 0 on, 0 Out).
HR - C Crisp (7, 1st inning off J Vargas 0 on, 0 Out), M Carson (2, 4th inning off J Vargas 0 on, 0 Out).

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Angels 7, Athletics 4 (67-69, 40-28 home)

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo, left, tags out Oakland Athletics' Rajai Davis, right, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. Davis was trying to advance on a single by teammate Cliff Pennington. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

W: E. Santana (15-9)
L: V. Mazzaro (6-8)

HR: B Abreu (17, 3rd inning off V Mazzaro 1 on, 1 Out); M Napoli (22, 3rd inning off V Mazzaro 1 on, 2 Out)

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Angels 1, Athletics 3 (67-68, 40-27 home)

A's starter Trevor Cahill works against the Angels in Oakland on Saturday.

W: T. Cahill (15-6)
L: J. Weaver (11-11)
S: A. Bailey (21)

HR: T Hunter (19, 8th inning off C Breslow 0 on, 1 Out)

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Angels 0, Athletics 8 (66-68)

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during a Major League Baseball game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 3, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

WP: G. Gonzalez (13-8)
LP: S. Kazmir (8-13)

HR - K Kouzmanoff (14, 7th inning off J Bulger 1 on, 0 Out), C Pennington (4, 7th inning off B Stokes 1 on, 1 Out).

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Athletics 3, Yankees 4 (65-67, 27-40 away)

Oakland Athletics' Mark Ellis, left, is out at second as New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter relays the ball to first to complete the double play on Jeff Larish during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

W: A. Burnett (10-12)
L: B. Anderson (3-6)
S: M. Rivera (28)

HR: K Kouzmanoff (13, 4th inning off A Burnett 1 on, 1 Out)

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Athletics 3, Yankees 9 (65-66, 27-39 away)

New York Yankees' Jorge Posada is safe at third with a triple as Oakland Athletics third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff, left, cannot handle the throw during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, at Yankee Stadium in New York.

W: P. Hughes (16-6)
L: V. Mazzaro (6-7)

HR: D Barton (8, 7th inning off C Gaudin 0 on, 2 Out)
HR: N Swisher (25, 3rd inning off V Mazzaro 1 on, 2 Out); C Granderson (15, 4th inning off V Mazzaro 0 on, 1 Out); M Teixeira (30, 4th inning off V Mazzaro 2 on, 2 Out)

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Athletics 5, Yankees 11 (65-65, 27-38 away)

Oakland Athletics' Jeff Larish runs to first as he watches his home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

W: J. Vazquez (10-9)
L: T. Cahill (14-6)

HR: J Larish (2, 4th inning off D Moseley 0 on, 1 Out)
HR: M Teixeira (29, 3rd inning off T Cahill 0 on, 2 Out); R Cano (26, 3rd inning off T Cahill 0 on, 2 Out); M Thames (10, 5th inning off H Rodriguez 2 on, 0 Out)

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Athletics 8, Rangers 2 (65-64, 27-37 away)

Oakland Athletics' Mark Ellis (14) rounds third on his way home on his solo home run off of Texas Rangers' Colby Lewis (48) in the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

W: G. Gonzalez (12-8)
L: C. Lewis (9-11)

HR: M Ellis (3, 4th inning off C Lewis 0 on, 1 Out); K Kouzmanoff (12, 6th inning off C Lewis 0 on, 0 Out)
HR: J Hamilton (31, 6th inning off G Gonzalez 0 on, 1 Out)

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Athletics 5, Rangers 0 (64-64, 26-37 away)

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Dallas Braden delivers to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday Aug. 28, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

W: D. Braden (9-9)
L: R. Harden (5-5)

HR: D Barton (7, 3rd inning off R Harden 1 on, 1 Out)

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Athletics 3, Rangers 7 (63-64, 25-37 away)

Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki (8) and Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton, bottom, look toward home plate umpire Mike DiMuro for the call on a close play at home in the first inning of a baseball game Friday Aug. 27, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. Hamilton was safe at home on the single by Vladimir Guerrero. The Rangers Jorge Cantu, rear, joins fans in making the call. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

W: T. Hunter (11-2)
L: B. Anderson (3-5)

HR: K Kouzmanoff (11, 6th inning off T Hunter 1 on, 2 Out); D Barton (6, 8th inning off T Hunter 0 on, 1 Out)

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Rays 3, Athletics 2 (61-62)

Tampa Bay Rays' Carl Crawford, right, comes in to score while Oakland Athletics catcher Landon Powell waits for the ball after a double by Rays' Evan Longoria in the sixth inning of their baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010.

WP: M. Garza (13-7) S: R. Soriano (37)
LP: D. Braden (8-9)

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Rays 5, Athletics 4 (61-61)

WP: R. Choate (3-3) S: R. Soriano (36)
LP: C. Breslow (4-4)

HR - E Longoria (18, 2nd inning off B Anderson 0 on, 0 Out), S Rodriguez (8, 8th inning off C Breslow 1 on, 2 Out).

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Rays 4, Athletics 5 (61-60)

Oakland Athletics' Vin Mazzaro works against the Tampa Bay Rays during the inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, in Oakland, Calif.

WP: H. Rodriguez (1-0) S: C. Breslow (2)
LP: J. Benoit (0-2)

HR - B Zobrist (7, 7th inning off J Blevins 0 on, 2 Out).
HR - J Cust (9, 6th inning off J Hellickson 0 on, 0 Out).

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Rays 3, Athletics 4 (60-60)

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 19: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics catches a ball hit by Matt Joyce of the Tampa Bay Rays in the sixth inning during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

WP: T. Cahill (13-5) S: J. Blevins (1)
LP: D. Wheeler (2-1)

HR - E Longoria (17, 6th inning off T Cahill 0 on, 1 Out), C Pena (24, 4th inning off T Cahill 1 on, 1 Out).

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Blue Jays 4, Athletics 5 (59-60, 36-25 home)

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 18: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics rounds the bases after he hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 18, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

W: B. Ziegler (3-4)
L: C. Janssen (4-1)

HR: C Crisp (5, 7th inning off S Downs 0 on, 2 Out)

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Blue Jays 2, Athletics 6 (58-60, 35-25 home)

Oakland Athletics' Dallas Braden works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

W: D. Braden (8-8)
L: B. Tallet (2-5)
S: M. Wuertz (6)

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Athletics 2, Twins 4 (57-59, 23-35 away)

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Jim Thome hits a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics pitcher Jerry Blevins in the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 in Minneapolis. At right are Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki and umpire Mike Everitt. The Twins won 4-2. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

W: K. Slowey (11-5)
L: V. Mazzaro (6-5)
S: M. Capps (4)

HR: J Thome (16, 7th inning off J Blevins 2 on, 2 Out)

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Athletics 0, Mariners 2 (56-56, 22-32 away)

Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Seattle Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

W: F. Hernandez (8-9)
L: B. Anderson (3-3)
S: D. Aardsma (22)

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Athletics 1, Mariners 3 (56-55, 22-31 away)

Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single with Oakland Athletics catcher Kurt Suzuki right, during the first inning of a baseball game in Seattle Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

W: D. Fister (4-8)
L: V. Mazzaro (6-4)
S: D. Aardsma (21)

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Rangers 2, Athletics 3 (56-54)

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 08: Kurt Suzuki(notes) #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI sacrafice fly in seventh inning against the Texas Rangers during an MLB game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 8, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

WP: T. Cahill (12-4) S: M. Wuertz (5)
LP: D. Oliver (0-1)

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Rangers 2, Athletics 6 (55-54, 33-24 home)

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 07: Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics hits a home run in the second inning to give the Athletics a 3-0 lead over the Texas Rangers at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 7, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

W: G. Gonzalez (10-7)
L: R. Harden (4-4)

HR: C Crisp (4, 2nd inning off R Harden 0 on, 2 Out)

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Rangers 5, Athletics 1 (54-54, 32-24 home)

Oakland Athletics' Kurt Suzuki hits an RBI-double off of Texas Rangers' Cliff Lee in the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. At left is Rangers catcher Taylor Teagarden. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

W: C. Lee (10-5)
L: D. Braden (6-8)

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Royals 3, Athletics 4 (54-53, 32-23 home)

Oakland Athletics' Kevin Kouzmanoff hits a two-run double off Kansas City Royals' Sean O'Sullivan during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

W: B. Anderson (3-2)
L: S. O'Sullivan (1-2)
S: M. Wuertz (4)

HR: Y Betancourt (8, 8th inning off C Breslow 0 on, 1 Out)

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