15-day DL with a left shoulder strain since late June, hasnt thrown

ARCADIA, Calif. -- Thoroughbred racings richest horse was ready to relax. Having just come off the track from a morning gallop in preparation for the Breeders Cup Classic, California Chrome rolled around in the large pit of sand Art Sherman created for his superstar behind the barn at Santa Anita.As you can see, he loves to play, the 79-year-old trainer said Wednesday. He loves to just roll and scratch his back.In the morning sunshine, California Chromes chestnut-colored coat shined like a copper penny.The 5-year-old with the flashy white markings will try to cap an undefeated year with a victory in Saturdays $6 million race. California Chrome is the early even-money favorite for the 1 \\-mile race, further confirmation of his status as racings rock star. His devoted fan base is known as Chromies.I feel some pressure from the Chromies because I dont want to disappoint them, said jockey Victor Espinoza, whose successful association with the horse helped land him on Dancing With the Stars.The durable horse that has taken Sherman on the ride of his life is 6-0 this year, having won his last two races by a combined 7 \\ lengths. California Chromes earnings of $13,432,650 make him the richest horse in North American history.I cant tell you what a thrill its been for me, especially the last two races, Sherman said. Sometimes I get spooky and think, `Wow, what happens if he lets him run? Victor said he wrapped up on him the last two races. Now were a fresh horse coming into the Breeders Cup, which is what I wanted.Under Shermans patient guidance, California Chrome has overcome volatile ownership and injuries since first making a name for himself by winning the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness.Those victories set up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont. California Chrome finished in a dead-heat for fourth. Co-owner Steve Coburn created controversy after the race, saying the system allowed fresh horses that hadnt run in the series earlier two legs to take the cowards way out.As a 4-year-old, California Chrome traveled thousands of miles to Dubai for the World Cup, where he finished second. Afterward, he was sent to England to run at Royal Ascot against Shermans wishes. But a bruised hoof kept him out of the race. He returned to the U.S. and X-rays revealed further bruising that ended his season early.Coburn sold his 30 percent interest in California Chrome last year to Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky, where the horse will eventually begin his stallion career.I have a lot of respect for Chrome, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert said. Art has done a tremendous job of keeping him going.This year, California Chrome has returned to his winning ways. He again made the long journey to Dubai and won the $10 million World Cup along with another race there.Hes bigger, hes stronger. Hes an unbelievable athlete, Sherman said. Hes such a cool horse to be around, hes got such a personality.In a year in which all three winners of the Triple Crown races are already retired, California Chrome has met every challenge and continued to delight his fans and boost a beleaguered industry.Its amazing what Chrome does for the sport. He is the star, Espinoza said. He is as good now as hes ever been. He is on his toes. Hes ready to go.Sherman went by to check out Chromes biggest competition, 3-year-old Arrogate, the lightly raced 5-2 second choice trained by Baffert.I said, `Get tied on, you havent seen Chrome yet, he said. Here we go. The match race is on. Stitched Brewers Jerseys . Francis told several hundred members of the European Olympic Committees that when sport "is considered only in economic terms and consequently for victory at every cost . Custom Milwaukee Brewers Jerseys . Batiste, who briefly signed with the Eskimos in 2006, has spent time with several NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins. https://www.cheapbrewers.com/1029y-rollie-fingers-jersey-brewers.html . -- Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offence out of their three-game losing streak last week. Bj Surhoff Brewers Jersey . Varlamov made 33 saves and Ryan OReilly had a goal and scored in the shootout as the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday night. Jay Jackson Jersey .C. -- Calgarys Kevin Koe did it the hard way again. HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros keep finding ways to win games late.Jake Marisnick scored the winning run on an errant throw in the 10th inning as the Astros rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.The walk-off win was the Astros eighth of the season, third against the As and second of the series, including Fridays 10-9 victory.We seem to be full of those lately, Marisnick said. Its a nod to this team and how we dont give up.Marisnick led off the 10th with a single off Liam Hendricks (0-2) and stole second on George Springers strikeout before reaching third on a groundout by Marwin Gonzalez.After Jose Altuve was intentionally walked, Marisnick scored on Carlos Correas chopper to third that Danny Valencia threw up the line to first as Yonder Alonsos attempted tag missed Correa.We know we have a good team, and we can score runs at any time, so we have to put good at-bats together and the runs will come, Correa said.The error was the As season-high fourth of the game. The As had not made an error in a franchise-record 15 straight games entering Sunday.Hell tell you that its a play he expects to make, Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. You dont win many games with four errors, yet we got one pitch away from winning the game. The first ones didnt cost us, but the last one did.Will Harris (1-1) pitched a perfect 10th for the win.I like the fact that we stay resilient and we compete the whole game, Houston manager A.J. Hinch said. We took advantage of a couple mistakes to walk out of here with a win at the break.Evan Gattis hit an RBI double with two outs in the ninth off Ryan Madson to tie it at 1.These guys have battled me for years, Madson said. A lot of times they find a way.Marcus Semien gave the As a 1-0 lead on an RBI single in the sixth. Matt McBride started the inning with a single and moved to second on Coco Crisps sacrifice bunt before Semiens single.Sean Manaea scattered five hits with six strikeouts in seven shutout inninggs.ddddddddddddManaea had struggled away from Oakland, going 0-3 with an 11.66 ERA in three starts entering Sunday.Dallas Keuchel allowed one run on four hits with five strikeouts in seven innings. The left-hander continued his recent string of good outings and has allowed three runs or less in four of his last five starts.Im feeling better, Keuchel said. Its good to get the break like that. Im just trying to follow in the footsteps of the other starters, and thats a good thing to see when we are getting starts out of the starters and getting timely offense.TRAINING ROOMAthletics: 2B Eric Sogard (left knee surgery) will start to do more baseball activity after the All Star break, Melvin said. LHP Sean Doolittle, who has been on the 15-day DL with a left shoulder strain since late June, hasnt thrown yet, but is feeling better, Melvin said.Astros: OF Colby Rasmus was out of the lineup for a third straight day with an ear infection. ... RHP Scott Feldman was day-to-day after leaving Saturdays game in the ninth due to back stiffness. Hinch said Feldman would not have been available for Sundays game anyways due to throwing 52 pitches Saturday.SHOWING OFF THE SPEEDGattis had his first career steal in the second. Gattis took off for second and went in without a throw as Danny Worth was called out on strikes. Gattis had only one other stolen base attempt in his career, a caught stealing on July 23, 2015, against Boston.UP NEXTAthletics: LHP Rich Hill (9-3, 2.25 ERA) is scheduled to start the first game back from the All-Star break Friday against Toronto. Hill has a six-game winning streak and has allowed three runs or less in each of his last 12 starts.Astros: RHP Doug Fister (8-6, 3.55) is scheduled to start the first game back from the All-Star break Friday in Seattle. Fister will be looking to end a three-game losing streak. ' ' '