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Darren Oliver, P, Free Agent
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MLB | Oliver will not retire
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:13 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels) plans to pitch in 2010 and maybe even longer, according to his agent, Mike McCann. Oliver will be a Type A free agent, which means he will bring back two compensation draft picks if he is offered arbitration and is signed by another team.
Angels | Oliver interested
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:05:16 -0800
The Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said RP Darren Oliver told him he was interested in re-signing for next season. Reagins said Oliver wasn't 100 percent sure he would play next season, though.
Angels | Three file for free agency
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:34:13 -0800
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, RP Darren Oliver and 3B Robb Quinlan filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
Angels | Oliver considering retirement
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:38:55 -0700
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver is considering retirement.
Angels | ALDS pitching roster set
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:26:06 -0700
The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, as expected, will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox in Angel Stadium and will be followed by SP Jered Weaver in Game 2. SP Scott Kazmir and SP Joe Saunders are scheduled to pitch Games 3 and 4, respectively, in Fenway Park, with SP Ervin Santana going to the bullpen for the first round. Relievers Brian Fuentes, Kevin Jepsen, Darren Oliver, Matt Palmer and Jason Bulger are tentatively set for the bullpen.
Angels | Oliver leaning toward returning
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:06:50 -0700
Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver is leaning toward playing another year in the majors.
Angels | Trio of relievers unlikely to be used in second game
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:07:15 -0700
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RPs Brian Fuentes, Darren Oliver and Kevin Jepsen are all unlikely to be used in the second game of a doubleheader Tuesday, July 21, after pitching in the first game.
Angels | Many options for eighth-inning role
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:24:46 -0700
Ben Bolch, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RPs Justin Speier, Darren Oliver, Kevin Jepsen and Jason Bulger are all candidates to take over the eighth-inning relief role with SP Scot Shields (knee) out for the season.
Angels | Oliver records win Friday
Sat, 23 May 2009 11:02:21 -0700
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver tossed 1 1/3 shutout innings Friday, May 22, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. He allowed one hit, walked one and struck out one, to pick up his first win of the season.
Angels | Oliver reaches milestone Friday
Sat, 09 May 2009 10:38:00 -0700
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver recorded his 1,000th career strikeout Friday, May 8, against Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus, according to The Associated Press.
Angels | Oliver activated
Mon, 04 May 2009 13:42:29 -0700
Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated RP Darren Oliver (triceps) from the 15-day disabled list Monday, May 4.
Angels | Oliver throws bullpen Wednesday
Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:14:36 -0700
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver (triceps) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, April 29, and said he is feeling better. He is expected to be ready to come off the disabled list Monday, May 4.
Angels | Oliver to DL
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:12:36 -0700
Angels.MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver (triceps) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left triceps.
Angels | Oliver experiencing arm stiffness
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:08:59 -0700
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver (arm) is experiencing arm stiffness and is listed as day-to-day.
Angels | Oliver to remain in rotation
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:49:47 -0700
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver will remain in the rotation and could receive one or two more starts. He is expected to start against the Detroit Tigers Thursday, April 23.
Angels | Oliver won't throw a lot of pitches
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:17:06 -0700
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver won't throw much more than the 40 pitches he threw Tuesday, April 14, in his start Saturday.
Angels | Oliver to start Saturday
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:58:34 -0700
Updating a previous item, Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver will make the start Saturday, April 18, against the Minnesota Twins.
Angels | Oliver likely to start Saturday
Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:04:13 -0700
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver, who allowed just one hit and struck out four in three innings of work Tuesday, April 14, will likely start for the Angels Saturday, April 18, against the Minnesota Twins.
Angels | Oliver claims list of fraud victims is extensive
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 08:58:05 -0800
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver is one of several major leaguers ensnared in an investment scheme perpetrated by Robert Allen Stanford, who is under investigation by federal regulators for an alleged $8 billion fraud, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com. Oliver has had some credit cards and bank accounts frozen while the government investigates, but has enough money to cover family expenses until he begins receiving his paycheck in mid-April. He said the number of athletes victimized by Stanford is greater than the public believes. "There are a lot more guys that people don't even know about," Oliver said. "A lot of them are retired. I feel bad for the people who are 70 years old and have to get money every month and can't even get any money out. What about them?"
Angels | Avoid arbitration with Oliver
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:24:57 -0800
Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim avoided arbitration with RP Darren Oliver Friday, Jan. 16, agreeing on a one-year, $3.655 million deal, according to his agent, Mike McCann.
Angels | Agent: Oliver accepts arbitration
Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:12:27 -0800
Updating previous items, the LA Times' Mike DiGiovanna confirms free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels) has decided to accept salary arbitration with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to his agent, Mike McCann.
Angels | Oliver to accept arbitration
Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:39:18 -0800
Updating previous items, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels) plans on accepting salary arbitration prior to the deadline Sunday, Dec. 7, and remaining with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to a major-league source.
Reds | Will not pursue Oliver
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:49:53 -0800
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will not pursue free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels) after he was offered arbitration by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Angels | Four offered arbitration
Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:22:28 -0800
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim offered arbitration to 1B Mark Teixeira, CL Francisco Rodriguez, SP Jon Garland and RP Darren Oliver.
Angels | Will not re-sign Oliver before Dec. 1
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:29:29 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have until Dec. 1 to offer arbitration to Type A free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels). The Angels are not expected to re-sign him before the deadline.
MLB | Oliver not expected to make decision soon
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:22:21 -0800
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Angels) is not expected to make a decision soon, according to his agent, Mike McCann. Oliver has had varying degrees of interest in 10 different teams. Oliver will likely receive a multi-year deal.
Angels | Oliver opts for free agency
Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:26:37 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver has filed for free agency.
Angels | Oliver eligible to file for free agency
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:06:29 -0700
MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver is eligible for free agency. He had a 7-1 record with a 2.88 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 54 relief outings in 2008.
Angels | Oliver collects win Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:46:09 -0700
Los Angeles Angels RP Darren Oliver hurled 2 2/3 shutout innings Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Minnesota Twins, according to The Associated Press. He allowed one hit, walked none and struck out one, improving to 5-1 on the season.
Angels | Oliver could pitch in save opportunities
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:16:44 -0700
ESPN.com reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver is one of three relievers who could pitch during save opportunities until CL Francisco Rodriguez (ankle) is able to return to game action.
Angels | Projected bullpen for 2008 season
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:31:10 -0800
Lyle Spencer, of Angels.MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's projected bullpen for the 2008 season is: CL Francisco Rodriguez, with RP Scot Shields as the right-handed setup pitcher and RP Darren Oliver as the left-handed setup pitcher.
Angels | Oliver shutting down the opposition
Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:49:20 -0700
Tim Brown, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver has a 1.42 ERA and a .145 batting average over the second half of the season. In 16 appearances since Aug. 2, Oliver has only allowed runs in one.
Angels | Oliver a candidate to start Friday
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:10:25 -0700
Mark Thoma, of The Press-Enterprise, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim P Darren Oliver is a candidate to start Friday, Aug. 17.
Angels | Team to work with Oliver
Fri, 25 May 2007 00:18:59 -0700
The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver has a vote of confidence from the Angels' coaching staff, which is vowing to work on his overall game to improve it. "There's nothing wrong with his stuff," pitching coach Mike Butcher said. "He's got to get his breaking ball in a better location. It's something he's aware of. We'll work on it and get it right. He's done it his whole career. I'm confident he'll be fine getting lefties out."
Angels | Oliver to fill lefty role in bullpen
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:08:28 -0700
The Long Beach Press-Telegram's Vincent Bonsignore reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim RP Darren Oliver is expected to serve as the team's primary left-handed specialist out of the bullpen. He isn't expected to log as many innings as he had in 2006, when he worked 81 innings. He was 4-1 with a 3.44 ERA last year with the New York Mets.
Angels | Oliver to bolster bullpen
Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:45:03 -0800
Angels.MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim veteran left-handed RP Darren Oliver is expected to bolster the bullpen and provide the team an option as a spot starter. He held left-handed batters to just a .208 average in 2006.
Angels | Team signs D. Oliver
Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:05:51 -0800
Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have reached a preliminary agreement with free-agent RP Darren Oliver (Mets) on a one-year contract with a club option for 2008. The deal is believed to be worth $3.5 million including the option. It is also contingent on Oliver passing a physical exam later this week.
Mets | Oliver not offered salary arbitration
Sun, 03 Dec 2006 00:01:09 -0800
New York Mets RP Darren Oliver was not offered salary arbitration, according to the Associated Press.
Mets | Trachsel still feels thigh stiffness
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:25:45 -0700
The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Mets SP Steve Trachsel (thigh) reported to Busch Stadium on Oct. 15 with thigh stiffness in the area where he had been hit by a pitch the previous night. Trachsel is slated to start Game 7 of the National League Championship Series if need be, but manager Willie Randolph indicated RP Darren Oliver might start that game if it is needed and Trachsel cannot go.
Mets | Oliver to start Monday
Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:33:23 -0700
Mets.MLB.com reports New York Mets P Darren Oliver (3-0, 2.45) will start Monday, July 3, versus the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Mets | Martinez to miss Monday start
Sun, 02 Jul 2006 21:52:03 -0700
Updating previous items, Sports Network reports New York Mets SP Pedro Martinez (hip) will miss his scheduled start Monday, July 3. He'll be replaced by veteran left-handed P Darren Oliver.
Mets | Oliver's contract purchased
Sun, 02 Apr 2006 14:42:33 -0700
The New York Mets have purchased the contract of P Darren Oliver, according to Bryan Hoch of Mets.MLB.com.
Mets | Oliver Signs
Mon, 19 Dec 2005 13:46:08 -0800
The Sports Network reports the New York Mets signed P Darren Oliver to a minor league contract.
Mets | Oliver to Report to Spring Training
Sat, 17 Dec 2005 15:34:09 -0800
Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports retired P Darren Oliver intends to report to Spring Training with the New York Mets. He will try to earn a spot in the team's bullpen.
Cubs | Oliver Leaves, May Retire
Sun, 22 May 2005 23:46:49 -0700
According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Cubs RP Darren Oliver left the Triple-A Iowa team after a loss Friday, May 20 lowered his record to 0-3 with a 13.50 ERA. He is believed to be retiring.
Cubs | Oliver Signed to Minor Deal
Sun, 08 May 2005 14:23:48 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Chicago Cubs signed free agent SP Darren Oliver (Diamondbacks) to a minor league deal Friday, May 6. Oliver had been pitching for Triple-A Tucson in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, but had an out clause in his deal that permitted him to leave if Arizona didn't call him up. Oliver left Tucson May 2. Oliver could provide the Cubs another starting pitcher due to ongoing injuries with the current staff, as well as potential plans to move SP Ryan Dempster into the closer's role.
Diamondbacks | Oliver Signs Minor Deal
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 16:34:31 -0700
Updating a previous item, Sports Network reports the Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent SP Darren Oliver (Rockies) to a minor league contract Sunday, April 10. Financial terms were undisclosed. Oliver will serve as a starter with Triple-A Tucson.
Diamondbacks | Oliver May Sign
Fri, 08 Apr 2005 09:29:46 -0700
Troy E. Renck, of the Denver Post, reports free agent SP Darren Oliver, recently released by the Colorado Rockies, is in talks to possibly sign with either the Arizona Diamondbacks or any one of several Japanese professional teams.
Rockies | Oliver Released
Fri, 01 Apr 2005 14:51:16 -0800
Rockies.MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports the Colorado Rockies released P Darren Oliver.
Rockies | Oliver Wants to be Traded
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 10:28:35 -0800
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports Colorado Rockies P Darren Oliver wanted a spot in the rotation or wanted to be traded. It looks like the Rockies will release him instead as early as today.
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