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No surgery for Athletics’ Braden

Dallas BradenOakland Athletics starting pitcher Dallas Braden(notes) went onto the 15-day disabled list Monday with a stiff shoulder, a 1-1 record, and 3.00 ERA in three starts.

The fact that Braden visited with famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles Wednesday morning was worrisome, but MLB.com reports that the 27-year-old Braden has no structural damage in the shoulder and doesn’t need surgery. Rest and rehab are the cure.

“General manager Billy Beane called the results “positive” and noted that Braden, normally loquacious but recently gloomy since his injury, was in better spirits following the doctor’s visit,” the site reports.

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No surgery for Athletics’ Braden

Dallas BradenOakland Athletics starting pitcher Dallas Braden(notes) went onto the 15-day disabled list Monday with a stiff shoulder, a 1-1 record, and 3.00 ERA in three starts.

The fact that Braden visited with famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles Wednesday morning was worrisome, but MLB.com reports that the 27-year-old Braden has no structural damage in the shoulder and doesn’t need surgery. Rest and rehab are the cure.

“General manager Billy Beane called the results “positive” and noted that Braden, normally loquacious but recently gloomy since his injury, was in better spirits following the doctor’s visit,” the site reports.

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Source: MLB.com

Related: Oakland Athletics

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Braden, Chavez to join MLB Network crew

Dallas Braden will take his notoriously offbeat and unique personality to television next week, joining teammate Eric Chavez as guest analysts on "MLB Tonight" for MLB Network's postseason coverage.

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Braden's gem keeps A's hope alive

Dallas Braden held the Rangers to one hit over eight innings in a 5-0 victory on Thursday night that brought the A's within seven games of the AL West lead with 10 to play.

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Braden bests Lee, dominates first-place Rangers

Dallas Braden allowed one hit in eight innings and the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 5-0 on Thursday night, stalling the Rangers’ pursuit of their first AL West title since 1999.

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A's sweep bid slips away against Sox

Dallas Braden was charged with four two-out runs after taking a three-run lead into the sixth inning on Sunday as the A's missed out on a sweep of the Red Sox.

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