TONIGHT 

--OF Scott Hairston said he would be surprised not to be available Friday after missing his second consecutive game with a sore left quadriceps Thursday. 

--RHP Vin Mazzaro will not make his scheduled start Friday against the Mariners. 

Andrew Bailey's strong work in August earned him American League Rookie of the Month honors, just in time to raise his profile when it comes to the end-of-the-year award. 

Rays prospect goes 7-for-7 at Triple A 

The Seattle Mariners found an easy way to end their struggles at the plate - facing the woeful Oakland Athletics. 

Four of the five Oakland A's affiliates in action on Thursday night came out winners. 

Manager Don Wakamatsu stuck with Ian Snell even though the Seattle pitcher struggled to throw a strike or find a groove as his pitch count climbed. 

Manager Don Wakamatsu stuck with Ian Snell even though the Seattle pitcher struggled to throw a strike or find a groove as his pitch count climbed. 

--RHP Michael Wuertz had a string of 19 consecutive batters retired come to an end on Saturday when the first man he faced, Adam Everett, singled and later scored on a double by Miguel Cabrera. 

Jason Giambi, slow to get going, was shuffled down the order to fifth on Saturday and Jack Cust moved into the third spot. 

--OF Jack Cust was moved from fifth to third in the lineup on Saturday, swapping places with 1B Jason Giambi. 

The dish . 

A lineup card mishap forced the Tampa Bay Rays to play their last game without a designated hitter, but the club still managed to deliver another strong day at the plate for its third straight win. 

Zach Miner knew he would eventually get a chance to make up for two bad performances last week.