Athletics
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Astros 3, Athletics 2 (12 innings)
Full Story: Astros 3, Athletics 2 (12 innings)OAKLAND, Calif. — Left fielder L.J. Hoes lined a tie-breaking solo home run with one out in the top of the 12th inning, and the… Full Story
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Cespedes wins Home Run Derby again
Full Story: Cespedes wins Home Run Derby againMINNEAPOLIS — Yoenis Cespedes successfully defended his All-Star Home Run Derby title Monday night at Target Field. Cespedes, representing the American League, beat Cincinnati Reds… Full Story
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MLB first-half MVPs
Full Story: MLB first-half MVPsThe list of players who were the most valuable on their team through the first half of the 2014 baseball season includes usual suspects such… Full Story
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A’s midseason report: Setting up for run
Full Story: A’s midseason report: Setting up for runThey would never admit it publicly, but you have to know Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane and manager Bob Melvin aren’t bothered at all… Full Story
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Yankees acquire LHP Francis from A’s
Full Story: Yankees acquire LHP Francis from A’sThe New York Yankees acquired veteran left-hander Jeff Francis and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics for a player to be named later. Francis, 33,… Full Story
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A’s Cespedes to defend derby crown
Full Story: A’s Cespedes to defend derby crownOAKLAND, Calif. — It’s official. Oakland Athletics left fielder Yonenis Cespedes will defend his title at the Home Run Derby on Monday night at Target… Full Story
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A’s finalize 10-year stadium lease extension
Full Story: A’s finalize 10-year stadium lease extensionThe Oakland Athletics finalized a 10-year lease extension for O.co Coliseum on Wednesday. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig issued the following statement: “I commend the Oakland… Full Story
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Oakland’s Doolittle grows into closer role
Full Story: Oakland’s Doolittle grows into closer roleOAKLAND, Calif. — Sean Doolittle said he tries to focus on his pregame work and mental approach while letting others worry about the dazzling numbers… Full Story
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All-out style takes toll on A’s Crisp
Full Story: All-out style takes toll on A’s CrispOAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin learned to live with the good and bad that comes with center fielder Coco Crisp’s fearless, all-out-all-the-time… Full Story
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Dropped in order, A’s Donaldson ends skid
Full Story: Dropped in order, A’s Donaldson ends skidOAKLAND, Calif. — Slumping third baseman Josh Donaldson was dropped from third to sixth in the Oakland Athletics’ batting order for Sunday’s game against the… Full Story
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Full Story: Mariners’ Bryan Woo out to extend scoreless streak vs. A’s
Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo, an Oakland native, will put his spotless record against the host Athletics at risk when he chases a little piece… Full Story
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Full Story: A’s Joey Estes will try for second season win vs. Mariners
Right-hander Joey Estes will look to add another mark to the win column against the Seattle Mariners as the Oakland Athletics continue a three-game home… Full Story
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Full Story: Athletics aim to show further improvement vs. Mariners
The Oakland Athletics hope improved play of late results in more wins when they open a six-game homestand Tuesday night against the red-hot Seattle Mariners.… Full Story
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Full Story: A’s right-hander Luis Medina to make season debut vs. Braves
Oakland right-hander Luis Medina will come off the injured list to make his first start of the season on Sunday when the visiting A’s play… Full Story
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Full Story: Chris Sale seeks eighth straight win as Braves face A’s
Braves left-hander Chris Sale will go for his eighth straight win on Saturday afternoon when Atlanta hosts the Oakland A’s in the middle game of… Full Story
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Full Story: Athletics place RHP Lucas Erceg (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander Lucas Erceg on the 15-day injured list on Friday due to a strained right forearm. The move is retroactive to… Full Story
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Full Story: Braves bid to wake up bats in opener vs. Athletics
The Atlanta Braves will try to solve their recent offensive woes when they open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Friday night.… Full Story
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Full Story: A’s place LHP Kyle Muller (shoulder) on injured list
The Oakland A’s placed Kyle Muller on the 15-day injured list and recalled fellow left-hander Hogan Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday. Muller, 26,… Full Story
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Full Story: With bats heating up, Rays take on Athletics
The Tampa Bay Rays’ slumbering offense woke up with a flurry of extra-base hits Wednesday. Tampa Bay will look to keep it up Thursday afternoon… Full Story
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Full Story: A’s look to make Rays’ homestand difficult again
Though they sit in fourth place in the American League West and sport a minus-60 run differential, the Oakland Athletics showed Tuesday night why they… Full Story