Scott
Miller
Senior Baseball Columnist
Scott Miller is CBSSports.com's senior MLB columnist. Get the latest baseball stories from Scott Miller and CBSSports.com
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Verlander powers Tigers into second consecutive ALCS

OAKLAND -- They took the hard way. Same as they did all summer. But in the end, riding Justin Verlander, they finally arrived at their desired destination. Same as they did all summer. It's how these Tigers roll. But let me tell you this: The celebration was not any more tame, the champagne was not any less bubbly, after they finally eliminated the Oakland A's with a 6-0 Game 5 cruise. ... ...more
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Winning tonight only a part of the stress for A's, Tigers

OAKLAND -- At least two American League clubs were absolutely thrilled with Jayson Werth's game-winning home run for the Nationals on Thursday. But don't get any ideas -- the Athletics and Tigers are not necessarily anti-Cardinals. ... ...more
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Coco Crisp hero again as Athletics push Tigers to Game 5

OAKLAND -- Ah, October. That magical, mystical time of year, when the most unexpected, inspirational and Cinderella of stories ... can deflate like a horrible dream. And so it was late Wednesday when, not long after the Orioles suffered devastating loss to the Yankees, the Athletics, within three outs of signing off for the summer ... delivered another moment for the ages. ... ...more
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Athletics back home, looking to avoid early goodnight kiss

OAKLAND -- Time to kiss the Oakland A's goodbye? Flush from first-date excitement with 12 rookies on their playoff roster, it was quite clear under a warm sun and cloudy outlook Monday that the A's aren't quite sure what to make of their situation. ... ...more
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Athletics lose pitcher Anderson for the year

Brett Anderson underwent Tommy John ligament transfer surgery 14 months ago. He fought back, rehabbed, and gave the Athletics' rotation a huge boost shortly after Bartolo Colon was suspended and while Brandon McCarthy has been sidelined with a head injury. But after straining his right oblique here Wednesday night, Anderson's season is finished. ... ...more
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Verlander, Leyland stump for scorching hot Cabrera in MVP race

Tigers ace Justin Verlander, one year removed from winning both the American League MVP and Cy Young award, has been wearing a T-shirt around the clubhouse reading "Keep the MVP in the D." That it is not just an empty slogan for Verlander became crystal clear following his 15th victory of the season, a 6-2 decision over the Athletics on Wednesday. ... ...more
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Mariners phones ringing often on League

Reliever Brandon League is a popular man in these last hours before Tuesday's trade deadline, with the White Sox, Dodgers, Giants and "more than a handful of other clubs" contacting the Mariners about him, according to CBSSports.com sources. ... ...more
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