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From postseason bystander to starting the World Series opener. That's how far Barry Zito has come in two years to resurrect his career.
From postseason bystander to starting the World Series opener. That's how far Barry Zito has come in two years to resurrect his career.

A year ago this week, Sports Illustrated put the Philadelphia Phillies' five starters on its cover.
Baseball's regular season was supposed to end Wednesday, with the Oakland A's once again mired in mediocrity in the AL West. Not exactly the best time to glorify the concept of "Moneyball," but Hollywood waits for no team.
The Colorado Rockies bolstered their infield by acquiring veteran second baseman Mark Ellis from the Oakland Athletics on Thursday.

Michigan State started the week with the best hitting and pitching in the Big Ten after its first three-game sweep of archrival Michigan since 1955.
Michigan State's hitting and pitching are best in the Big Ten, and the Spartans are coming off their first three-game sweep of archrival Michigan since 1955.
SAN FRANCISCO — Baseball fans have come to learn the name Jake Peavy over the last several years, recognizing the San Diego Padres right-hander as one of the best young pitchers in the game.
SAN FRANCISCO — Baseball fans have come to learn the name Jake Peavy over the last several years, recognizing the San Diego Padres right-hander as one of the best young pitchers in the game.