Dana Eveland altered his delivery and might have changed his future with the Oakland Athletics. 

Dana Eveland altered his delivery and might have changed his future with the Oakland Athletics. 

No team is probably looking forward to the end of the season more than the Seattle Mariners. 

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Jack Cust struck out for the 186th and 187th time this season Friday night to break the American League record. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF/OF Eric Patterson (strained right hamstring) left the Sept. 

--RHP Justin Duchscherer did not complete his scheduled throwing session to A's hitters because he experienced soreness in his right hip when throwing from the stretch. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF/OF Eric Patterson (strained right hamstring) left the Sept. 

--RHP Justin Duchscherer did not complete his scheduled throwing session to A's hitters because he experienced soreness in his right hip when throwing from the stretch. 

Brad Ziegler has had almost no bumps in his rookie season, but he suffered his first blown save Wednesday against the Angels when he gave up a two-run homer to Mark Teixeira in the ninth. 

Brad Ziegler has had almost no bumps in his rookie season, but he suffered his first blown save Wednesday against the Angels when he gave up a two-run homer to Mark Teixeira in the ninth. 

If K-Rod's memory serves him right, this might have been the first time he didn't point to the sky in salute of his grandfather following a save. 

If K-Rod's memory serves him right, this might have been the first time he didn't point to the sky in salute of his grandfather following a save. 

If K-Rod's memory serves him right, this might have been the first time he didn't point to the sky in salute of his grandfather following a save. 

The Oakland Athletics weren't able to keep their winning streak alive their last time out, but they might be able to start another successful run against the worst team in the majors. 

Duchscherer threw 10 pitches in a simulated game Thursday before spiking the ball to the ground in frustration after feeling pain in his strained right hip.