Dana Eveland News

Scott Kazmir makes his final start before the postseason this evening when the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim continue their series against the Oakland Athletics at the Coliseum.

Scott Kazmir isn't greedy. He won't ask his teammates for runs, even though they've provided precious few for him while he's been on the mound in his five starts since arriving from Tampa Bay, fashioning a 2.01 ERA.

At a time when they'd like to be gathering momentum, the Angels are sputtering, spinning and sliding.

Once again, John Lackey faces the Athletics, and once again, a milestone is within reach.

The Athletics delivered a knockout punch the last time they met the Rangers, sweeping them in Texas last week and outscoring them, 19-1, in the three-game set.

Dana Eveland pitched like he wanted another chance to start this season. Eveland would have received another start no matter what happened Sunday.

Rookie pitcher Vin Mazzaro's season is over and veteran starter Brett Tomko has probably thrown his last pitch this year, as well, A's manager Bob Geren said before Thursday night's game against Cleveland.

Vin Mazzaro #54 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at the Oakland Coliseum on June 7, 2009 in Oakland, California.

Highlights from the Giants ' farm: Paul Oseguera had 15 K in a complete-game shutout; Garrett Broshuis allowed just 1 ER in 6.2 IP; Eddy Martinez-Esteve had three hits, including his 8th HR; Joe Borchard and Brad Boyer each had a couple XBH; Waldis Joaquin had K in his relief appearance; and in short-season ball Evan Crawford had a huge game with a ...

Josh Beckett looks to get the Sox back on track and pull them to 50 wins tonight against Dana Eveland and the Athletics.

Assuming Dallas Braden catches the right flight from California, he'll be Oakland's starter on Saturday against Tampa Bay.

With their AL East lead in jeopardy, the Boston Red Sox are suddenly depleted and slumping, but Tuesday's seemingly lopsided pitching matchup could be all they need to get back on track.

Rookie Brett Anderson threw Oakland's first complete game since last July 8 and the 21-year-old outpitched 21-year veteran John Smoltz to lead the Athletics to a 6-0 victory over the Red Sox last night.

Dallas Braden #51 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Detroit Tigers during a Major League Baseball game on July 1, 2009 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California.

Not a good day for highlights on the Giants ' farm. Maybe they were taking a holiday.