PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Ryan Howard drove in Philadelphia's first run of the game and added a three-run homer Thursday, helping power the Phillies past Arizona 12-3.
PHILADELPHIA, July 18 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies have strengthened their starting rotation by acquiring right-hander Joe Blanton in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.
OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Joe Blanton outdueled Kelvim Escobar and Travis Buck singled in the winning run in the seventh inning as the Oakland Athletics beat the LA Angels, 2-1. Oakland had just two hits, but managed to win for the fourth time in five games.
OAKLAND, Calif., July 8 (UPI) -- Raul Ibanez Sunday hit a three-run double in the top of the seventh to help the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland, 7-3.
OAKLAND, Calif., June 18 (UPI) -- Mark Ellis' three-run homer and Joe Blanton's one-run pitching performance were all Oakland needed Monday to grab a 6-1 victory from Cincinnati.
OAKLAND, Calif., June 2 (UPI) -- Oakland's Joe Blanton out-dueled Minnesota starter Carlos Silva for his second career shutout Saturday night, a three-hitter, as the A's beat the Twins, 1-0.
OAKLAND, Calif., June 19 (UPI) -- Joe Blanton won for the third time in his last four starts Sunday as the Oakland Athletics beat Philadelphia, 5-2.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Tom Cruise will be a presenter during the 76th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producer Joe Roth announced Wednesday.
