Q&A With Kane County Mgr. Steve Scarsone, P1

In 2009, the Kane County Cougars welcomed a new manager, former major league infielder Steve Scarsone. Scarsone, who was also in his first season as part of the Oakland A’s organization, led the Cougars into the Midwest League playoffs. He then served as the manager of the A’s Instructional League squad. We spoke to Scarsone last week for an extended Q&A.   Full Story

The Oakland A's 2009 Instructional League camp is in its final week. We recently caught-up with A's Director of Player Development Keith Lieppman to find out how it was going...   Full Story

The Colts soundly defeated a Titans team that is much tougher than the score or their record indicates. What is more impressive is that Indianapolis did so in Nashville, with Tennessee playing to keep its season alive.   Full Story

He's one of the most physically gifted JUCO defensive linemen in the country and this past weekend College of San Mateo's Matangi Tonga was in Seattle to check out the Washington football program. Dawgman.com got the scoop on his visit as well as what he plans to do next...   Full Story

Eli Manning returning to practice on Friday was hardly the only important injury news to come out as the Giants prepare to face off against the Raiders this Sunday.   Full Story

Sophomore Cougar outside linebacker Jordan Pendleton keeps in touch with his brother-in-law, former Cougar and current Indianapolis Colt Austin Collie. On Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, Collie made a 21-yard diving catch to score his first NFL touchdown. Pendleton gives TBS fans the inside story on Collie’s success in this edition of Cougar Conversations.   Full Story

With the 2009 minor league season finally in the books, it is time for us to bestow our awards on the best individual performances for 2009. In the third of our series, we hand out the awards for the top players and pitchers for the Oakland A's short-season affiliates.   Full Story

Indianapolis returns home to host the 1-2 Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon. The Seahawks will be without starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who fractured a rib in week two against the 49ers. Seneca Wallace will make his second straight start and Seattle will likely focus on the ground and short passing games.   Full Story

We continue our review of the 2009 season for the Oakland A's organization by concluding our look at the 2009 draft. In Part Two of our draft review, we check the performances of the A's picks in rounds 16 through 50.   Full Story

As part of our continuing review of the 2009 season for the Oakland A's organization, we take a look at this year's draft. In Part One, we review the A's picks in rounds one through 15.   Full Story

In part two of our three-part conversation with Oakland A's Director of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi, we discuss the Matt Holliday trade, the development of Chris Carter and Adrian Cardenas, the definition of a "one-level-a-year" player, negotiating with Scott Boras draftees and more...   Full Story

The Arizona Cardinals is now armed with their 53-man roster. The team has released 21 players in order to reach the roster limit that was due by Saturday at 3 p.m.    Full Story

With three preseason games in the books, the Arizona Cardinals prepare for their final regular season tune-up against the Denver Broncos. The Cardinals have struggled to a 0-3 record but will attempt to salvage a win in Denver. The even bigger storyline heading into Thursday’s matchup with the Broncos entails which players will remain in Arizona and who’ll be cut. Brad Wilbricht explains.   Full Story

With the Oakland A's first-round pick Grant Green and fourth-round pick Max Stassi signing late, and third-round pick Justin Marks battling a groin injury, fifth-round pick Stephen Parker has been the highest A's 2009 draft pick to get significant playing time this season. David Malamut caught-up with Parker over the weekend.   Full Story

Steelers place Stapleton on IR, release four others to get to 75 players.   Full Story

Brady Poppinga, practically an afterthought behind Aaron Kampman at the start of camp, figures to be a Week 1 starter. Poppinga’s passion for the game and his physical style are a welcome sight for position coach Kevin Greene.   Full Story

If the Bills thought last week’s 27-20 victory over the Chicago Bears was any indication of the success it might enjoy against Chicago’s NFC North rival, the Green Bay packers put that theory to rest—and fast—with a 31-21 victory.   Full Story

With the 2009 Northwest League season winding down, Jeremy Knight returns with an evaluation of the hitters on the Vancouver Canadians.   Full Story

The Kane County Cougars struggled through another tough week. They went 3-4 and are now four games under .500 for the second half after winning the first-half division title. David Malamut has the report.   Full Story

VANCOUVER - The Boys of Summer are back at Nat Bailey Stadium, after 40+ games to open the Northwest League season. It took seven series, 32 games, and 20 losses for the Vancouver Canadians to get on a winning track, but after going 9-4 over two and a half series, the C's are back in the hunt for the Northwest League playoffs.   Full Story

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA - After an impressive three-year run through the Mountain West Conference as a standout third baseman from Brigham Young, Stephen Parker didn’t have much left to prove at the collegiate level. That’s why it was such an easy decision for him to sign quickly when Oakland made him its fifth-round selection.   Full Story

There are lots of new faces in new places in the Oakland A's organization right now. Some are from different organizations, while others are with new teams after promotions. A number of those new faces made big contributions on Monday. We have the details of the day's action, as well as other news and notes, inside...   Full Story

For as set and loaded as the defensive line position is for the Giants, the linebackers are certainly not so much.   Full Story

With training camp approaching quickly, Scout.com dishes out up-to-date information about each of the Cardinals positions. Will Brian St. Pierre pounce on the No. 2 quarterback role? Will Beanie Wells take over at running back? What will happen to the cursed tight end position?   Full Story

Thanks to a superb effort by the pitching staff, the Kane County Cougars had an outstanding week, going 6-1. David Malamut has a report on the Cougars inside...   Full Story