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Kirk Saarloos

Pitcher for Oakland Athletics

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Athletics | Saarloos to relieve
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:15:35 -0700

Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports Oakland Athletics P Kirk Saarloos will work out of the bullpen the rest of the year.

Athletics | Saarloos to start Saturday
Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:09:52 -0700

Oakland Athletics SP Kirk Saarloos (1-0, 4.30 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 20, against the Seattle Mariners, according to The Associated Press. He is 3-2 with a 5.40 ERA in nine career appearances (five starts) versus the Mariners.

Athletics | Outman, Saarloos could start Saturday
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:53:13 -0700

Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports Oakland Athletics P Josh Outman or P Kirk Saarloos could start the second game of the doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 6, if SP Justin Duchscherer (hip) is unable to go.

Athletics | Saarloos gives up 12 hits in relief appearance Friday
Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:29:14 -0700

Oakland Athletics RP Kirk Saarloos allowed five runs on 12 hits over five innings Friday, Aug. 29, against the Minnesota Twins, with no walks and four strikeouts, according to The Associated Press. The 12 hits allowed matched the most ever surrendered by an Oakland reliever; Paul Lindblad also allowed 12 hits April 19, 1973, against the Kansas City Royals, over four innings.

Athletics | Saarloos could receive start
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:38:15 -0700

Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics P Kirk Saarloos could receive a spot start Saturday, Aug. 23, or Sunday, Aug. 24.

Athletics | Saarloos may be tapped for starts
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:06:20 -0700

The Oakland Tribune reports Oakland Athletics RP Kirk Saarloos may be tapped for more starts in the rotation, based on the status of SP Sean Gallagher (arm) and SP Justin Duchscherer (hip).

Athletics | Saarloos earns win Monday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:32:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics P Kirk Saarloos earned the win Monday, Aug. 18, by pitching 3 2/3 shutout innings.

Athletics | Duchscherer leaves game early
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:55:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (hip) left the game early Monday, Aug. 18, with right hip pain. He was replaced by P Kirk Saarloos.

Athletics | Saarloos' contract purchased
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:44:03 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Oakland Athletics purchased the contract of P Kirk Saarloos from Triple-A Sacramento Monday, Aug. 18.

Athletics | Saarloos outrighted to Sacramento
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:57:14 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Oakland Athletics have outrighted P Kirk Saarloos to Triple-A Sacramento.

Athletics | Saarloos designated for assignment
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:00:40 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Oakland Athletics have designated P Kirk Saarloos for assignment.

Athletics | Team purchases Saarloos' contract
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:09:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Oakland Athletics have purchased the contract of P Kirk Saarloos from Triple-A Sacramento.

Athletics | Saarloos sent to minor league camp
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:13:22 -0700

Oakland Athletics P Kirk Saarloos has been assigned to minor league camp, according to USAToday.com.

Athletics | Saarloos pitches two innings Thursday
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:38:13 -0800

Adam McCalvy, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics P Kirk Saarloos pitched two scoreless innings in the team's spring training game Thursday, Feb. 28.

Athletics | Saarloos a candidate for final rotation spot
Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:09:25 -0800

Mychael Urban, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics P Kirk Saarloos is a candidate for the fifth spot in the team's starting rotation.

Athletics | Saarloos signed to minor league deal
Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:00:40 -0800

The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics signed free-agent P Kirk Saarloos (Reds) to a minor league contract Tuesday, Jan. 15, and invited him to attend spring training.

Reds | Saarloos opts for free agency
Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:57:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos has refused an assignment to the minor leagues and will become a free agent.

Reds | Bailey to pitch simulated game Saturday
Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:29:35 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey will throw a simulated game Saturday, Sept. 15. Bailey could rejoin the Reds if they decide to replace P Kirk Saarloos in the rotation.

Reds | Saarloos to make a spot-start Saturday
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:46:15 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos will make a spot-start Saturday, Sept. 15, against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Reds | Saarloos called up
Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:36:34 -0700

C. Trent Rosecrans, of the Cincinnati Post, reports the Cincinnati Reds have called up P Kirk Saarloos.

Reds | Saarloos a candidate to be called up
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:12:20 -0700

John Fay, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos is a candidate to be called up when rosters expand Saturday, Sept. 1.

Reds | Saarloos sent to AAA
Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:54:55 -0700

Cincinnati Reds RP Kirk Saarloos has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville, according to USAToday.com.

Reds | Saarloos called up
Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:33:53 -0700

C. Trent Rosecrans, of the Cincinnati Post, reports the Cincinnati Reds have called up RP Kirk Saarloos from Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | Saarloos outrighted to Triple-A
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:48:03 -0700

USAToday.com reports the Cincinnati Reds have outrighted P Kirk Saarloos to Triple-A Louisville.

Reds | Saarloos recalled from AAA
Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:51:49 -0700

The Cincinnati Reds have recalled P Kirk Saarloos from Triple-A Louisville, according to USAToday.com.

Reds | Saarloos optioned to Triple-A
Mon, 28 May 2007 11:45:37 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Cincinnati Reds optioned P Kirk Saarloos to Triple-A Louisville Monday, May 28. He will work out of Louisville's bullpen.

Reds | Saarloos knocked out of game in first inning
Sun, 27 May 2007 15:59:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds SP Kirk Saarloos failed to retire any of the seven batters he faced in his start Sunday, May 27. His ERA swelled by almost two runs, from 5.09 to 7.04, after he gave up five runs on five hits and two walks. He planned on making himself available for use out of the bullpen for the team's next game Monday, May 28, since the team had to use the bullpen to record all 27 outs Sunday.

Reds | Bullpen down to one long reliever
Thu, 24 May 2007 14:18:39 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds RP Victor Santos is the only long reliever in the Reds' bullpen since P Kirk Saarloos moved to the rotation.

Reds | Saarloos pitches despite effects from virus
Tue, 22 May 2007 22:33:39 -0700

The Associated Press' Joe Kay reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos (virus) was able to last for 78 pitches Tuesday night, May 22, despite feeling the effects from a virus that caused him to stay home from the ballpark the previous day to rest. Saarloos gave up three earned runs on six hits in 5 1-3 innings. "I was kind of lightheaded," said Saarloos. "I think that benefited me. I didn't try to do too much, just throw strikes."

Reds | Saarloos to fill empty spot in the rotation
Sat, 19 May 2007 08:51:13 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Cincinnati.Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos will fill the vacant fifth spot in the rotation and start Tuesday, May 22. There is a possibility Saarloos would start Sunday, May 20, if SP Aaron Harang (personal) is not able to come off the bereavement list.

Reds | Saarloos not discouraged
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:53:11 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos, who has a 5.59 ERA in a team-high 13 appearances, is not discouraged by his rocky start to the season. "It's fine," Saarloos said. "Not any one game - good or bad - defines the way I feel out there. I'm going to be the same guy. I leave everything on the field."

Reds | Narron prefers Saarloos in relief
Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:04:31 -0700

John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds manager Jerry Narron prefers P Kirk Saarloos pitching setup instead of pitching in the rotation in place of injured SP Eric Milton. "I like Saarloos right where he is," Narron said. "That doesn't mean he won't start for us. Saarloos at the back end of the bullpen would be a huge help for us."

Reds | Saarloos a ninth-inning option
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:38:22 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos could potentially be used to close games this year in certain situations.

Reds | Belisle or Saarloos to get open rotation spot
Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:07:11 -0700

Updating previous reports, The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds P Matt Belisle or P Kirk Saarloos will get the final spot in the rotation.

Reds | Saarloos assured roster spot
Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:54:36 -0700

Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos is guaranteed a spot on the Opening Day roster because of his versatility as a starter or in relief. Saarloos is currently battling for the Reds' fifth spot in the starting pitching rotation.

Reds | Saarloos to throw in minor league game
Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:07:28 -0700

Justice B. Hill, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos is scheduled to throw in a minor league game Tuesday, March 20.

Reds | Saarloos to get first start
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:51:16 -0700

C. Trent Rosecrans, of the Cincinnati Post, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos will pitch his first Grapefruit League start this spring Thursday, March 14, against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Reds | Update on fifth starting spot
Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:04:55 -0700

The Cincinnati Post's C. Trent Rosecrans reports Cincinnati Reds P Paul Wilson, P Kirk Saarloos, P Bobby Livingston, P Matt Belisle and P Elizardo Ramirez are the five candidates still battling for the fifth rotation spot.

Reds | Saarloos still battling for fifth starting spot
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:37:35 -0800

C. Trent Rosecrans, of The Cincinnati Post, reports Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos is one of seven pitchers still battling for the final spot in the Reds starting rotation.

Reds | Saarloos' role to be determined
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:35:30 -0800

The Associated Press' Joe Kay reports recently acquired Cincinnati Reds P Kirk Saarloos could find himself in either the rotation or the bullpen this season, according to Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky. "That will be something that gets decided in spring training," said Krivsky. "He's done both. He gives you that kind of versatility to be used either way. We'll let him compete with the other people there." Last year, with the Oakland Athletics, Saarloos started 16 games and appeared in relief in 19 other games, going a combined 7-7 with two saves and a 4.75 ERA. Saarloos' game seems well suited for Great American Ball Park, as he features a sinker and gives up twice as many ground balls as fly balls.

Athletics | Shafer acquired
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:34:25 -0800

The Associated Press' Joe Kay reports the Oakland Athletics acquired minor league RP David Shafer and a player to be named in a trade from the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, Jan. 23, in exchange for P Kirk Saarloos and a player to be named.

Reds | Saarloos acquired
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:22:24 -0800

The Associated Press' Joe Kay reports the Cincinnati Reds acquired P Kirk Saarloos and a player to be named in a trade from the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, Jan. 23, in exchange for minor league RP David Shafer and a player to be named.

Athletics | Saarloos agrees to terms
Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:40:04 -0800

The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with SP Kirk Saarloos on a one-year contract, according to USAToday.com.

Athletics | Saarloos, club exchange financials
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 08:20:36 -0800

Mychael Urban, of Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Kirk Saarloos is looking for a salary of $1.475 million in 2007, while the Athletics countered with an offer of $925,000.

Athletics | Saarloos files for arbitration
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:22:42 -0800

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Kirk Saarloos has filed for salary arbitration. Players and teams will have to exchange proposed salaries Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Athletics | Saarloos is arbitration eligible
Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:02:13 -0800

The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Kirk Saarloos is eligible for salary arbitration.

Athletics | Competition open for spot in 2007 rotation
Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:37:22 -0700

Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics have many options available to them to replace SP Barry Zito, who is expected to leave via free agency, in the 2007 starting rotation. Pitchers Brad Halsey and Kirk Saarloos are two options, as they have bounced back and forth between the bullpen and rotation this season, while SP Jason Windsor, who went 13-1 with Triple-A Sacramento this season, is another option. Also being considered are RP Joe Kennedy, who has started 123 big-league games in his career, and SP Dan Meyer.

Athletics | Saarloos starting Tuesday
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:40:17 -0700

Ryan Quinn, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Kirk Saarloos (6-6, 4.66 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 29, against the Boston Red Sox.

Athletics | Team uncertain on next fifth starter
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:53:57 -0700

The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics will use either SP Brad Halsey or SP Kirk Saarloos on Aug. 29, which is the next time the team needs a fifth starter.

Athletics | Saarloos starting Tuesday
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 11:03:06 -0700

Mychael Urban, of Oakland.Athletics.MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Kirk Saarloos (4-6, 4.89 ERA) will start Tuesday, Aug. 15, against the Seattle Mariners.