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Rough second inning sinks Braden, A's

Doomed by a frustrating second inning, Dallas Braden and the A's dropped a 7-5 contest against the Mariners on Tuesday.

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Braden's quick pick keeping runners honest

Since he's been 13 years old, Dallas Braden has realized the value of an effective pickoff move, and his unique move has commanded respect around the league.

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'Scary' cramp won't change Braden's plans

Although he left Sunday's contest in New York with a right hamstring cramp, A's lefty Dallas Braden is scheduled to make his next start Tuesday against the Mariners.

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Braden makes early departure with cramps

A's lefty Dallas Braden exited Thursday's game against the Yankees in the sixth inning with what was deemed cramping from the heat.

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A’s pitcher Braden leaves with heat-related cramps

Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden has left his latest start because of heat-related cramps. Braden bent over after a pitch in the sixth inning Thursday at Yankee Stadium.

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A’s P Braden leaves game

Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden left Thursday’s start against the New York Yankees with an apparent injury.

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Mound Presence: A’s lefty Braden faces Yankees again

Oakland Athletics starter Dallas Braden won’t have to worry about Alex Rodriguez running across his pitching mound this afternoon due to the slugging third baseman currently being on the disabled list.

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MLB: Oakland 5, Texas 0

ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug.

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Braden throws 2nd career shutout, Barton homers as Athletics beat Rangers 5-0

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Oakland Athletics needed this one, and Dallas Braden delivered.

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Athletics 5, Rangers 0

Times wires Saturday, August 28, 2010 Athletics 5, Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Braden pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout, Daric Barton homered and the Athletics cut a game off the Rangers’ big AL West lead. Braden had been 4-7 since his perfect game against the Rays on May 9, but the left-hander was in command from the start.

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Braden toppled in battle of no-hit kings

Matt Garza won a highly-touted pitching matchup with Dallas Braden on Sunday afternoon as the Rays took a 3-2 win over the Athletics.

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Rays, Garza hold off A’s and Braden for 3-2 win

Matt Garza came out on top in a matchup between pitchers who threw no-hitters this season, outpitching Dallas Braden for his career-high 13th win and leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Evan Longoria hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the sixth as the Rays secured a split of the four-game series.

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No-hit duel today between Tampa Bay Rays’ Matt Garza, Oakland Athletics’ Dallas Braden

By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer Saturday, August 21, 2010 OAKLAND, Calif.

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Braden respects, excited to face Garza

When the A's Dallas Braden takes the mound against the Rays' Matt Garza on Sunday, it will mark the second time this year that pitchers who had thrown no-hitters in the same season will square off.

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Rays Could Lose Ground in AL East Race Playing Athletics in Oakland

The last time the Tampa Bay Rays walked off the field at the Oakland Coliseum, they had to watch Athletics players celebrate Dallas Braden s perfect game.

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MLB: Oakland 5, Seattle 1

SEATTLE, Aug. 11 (UPI) — Dallas Braden tossed a four-hit complete game Wednesday and the Oakland Athletics handed Seattle a 5-1 loss. Oakland Athletics – Dallas Braden – Baseball – Sports – Alex Rodriguez

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Braden earns veteran status on A's staff

It's come faster than he could have ever imagined, but 26-year-old Dallas Braden is the old man on the A's pitching staff.

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Rangers-Athletics Preview

Since the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics have excelled on the mound recently, it’s not surprising that Cliff Lee and Dallas Braden each turned in complete games in their last outings, albeit with different results. The left-handers will meet Friday night when Lee and the AL West-leading Rangers begin a three-game road series against Braden and the Athletics.

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Athletics 6, White Sox 2

Times wires Saturday, July 31, 2010 Athletics 6, White Sox 2 CHICAGO Dallas Braden pitched his third complete game of the season, Kevin Kouzmanoff homered and the Athletics ended the White Sox’s 12-game home winning streak. Braden beat Chicago on July 25 in Oakland to end a five-game skid and win for the first time since pitching a perfect game against the Rays on May 9. He won consecutive …

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Bonser ready to be A's long reliever

Since the A's promoted right-hander Boof Bonser from Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, they haven't needed a long relief man. In fact, they haven't needed a reliever at all, as Dallas Braden and Gio Gonzalez have tossed consecutive complete games.

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