Athletics
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Johnson could reclaim A’s closer role
Full Story: Johnson could reclaim A’s closer roleARLINGTON, Texas — Oakland Athletics reliever Jim Johnson appears poised to reclaim the closer’s role he lost the first week of the season. One of… Full Story
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Wilson leads Rangers’ ninth-inning rally
Full Story: Wilson leads Rangers’ ninth-inning rallyOAKLAND, Calif. — When Texas Rangers infielder Josh Wilson came to the plate on Tuesday night in the top of the ninth inning with two… Full Story
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Rangers claim 4-3 victory over A’s
Full Story: Rangers claim 4-3 victory over A’sOAKLAND, Calif. — The game was deadlocked 3-3 entering the top of the seventh inning on Monday night when Texas Rangers third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff… Full Story
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A’s CF Crisp aims to start Wednesday
Full Story: A’s CF Crisp aims to start WednesdayANAHEIM, Calif. — Oakland A’s center fielder Coco Crisp was not in the lineup for the second game in a row Tuesday against the Angels… Full Story
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Athletics sweep Twins behind Straily, bats
Full Story: Athletics sweep Twins behind Straily, batsMINNEAPOLIS — The Oakland Athletics got a quality start by Dan Straily and a pair of two-run home runs in a 6-1 win over Minnesota… Full Story
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A’s activated reliever Cook from DL
Full Story: A’s activated reliever Cook from DLThe Oakland A’s activated reliever Ryan Cook from the disabled list on Monday. Cook was out with shoulder tendinitis. No corresponding move has been announced… Full Story
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Crisp’s 12th-inning homer pushes A’s past Mariners
Full Story: Crisp’s 12th-inning homer pushes A’s past MarinersOAKLAND, Calif. — Coco Crisp admits that when he goes to the plate intent upon swinging as hard as he can, he strikes out nine… Full Story
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Kazmir ready to face former Indians teammates
Full Story: Kazmir ready to face former Indians teammatesOAKLAND — Left-hander Scott Kazmir resurrected his baseball career last year, winning a job with the Cleveland Indians in spring training then going 10-9 with… Full Story
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Lindy’s 2014 American League Predictions
Full Story: Lindy’s 2014 American League PredictionsAMERICAN LEAGUE EAST Boston Red Sox: Jacoby Ellsbury high-tailed it for the Bronx, but the Red Sox retained enough talent over the winter to make… Full Story
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A’s hope bullpen will compensate for rotation holes
Full Story: A’s hope bullpen will compensate for rotation holesPHOENIX — The Oakland A’s were zipping along through the spring with few bumps and bruises and looking like a favorite in the American League… Full Story
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Full Story: A’s activate LHP Scott Alexander from IL
The Oakland Athletics activated left-hander Scott Alexander from the injured list Tuesday and optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Las Vegas. Alexander, 34, opened the… Full Story
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Full Story: Rockies, Athletics hoping bats wake up in Oakland
Two of baseball’s biggest surprises earlier this month are now streaking in the other direction as the Colorado Rockies visit the Oakland Athletics for a… Full Story
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Full Story: After button adjustment, Royals aim to sew up series sweep of A’s
Pay close attention to Vinnie Pasquantino’s jersey on Sunday afternoon when he and the Kansas City Royals go for a three-game sweep over the visiting… Full Story
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Full Story: Salvador Perez bids to power Royals past A’s in rematch
This weekend, the Kansas City Royals are commemorating the 10th anniversary of the team that propelled the franchise to its first pennant in 29 years.… Full Story
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Full Story: Royals set to celebrate glory years with A’s in town
Time will tell if the Kansas City Royals are headed to the postseason this year, but they plan to party like it’s 2014 this weekend.… Full Story
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Full Story: A’s LHP Ken Waldichuk has elbow surgery, out for season
Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk underwent surgery on his pitching elbow and will miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Thursday. Waldichuk was… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros trade RHP Brandon Bielak to A’s for cash
The Houston Astros dealt right-hander Brandon Bielak to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday for cash considerations. He was designated for assignment on Saturday to make… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros turn to Cristian Javier in bid for 4-game sweep of A’s
The objective was clear for left-hander Framber Valdez on the heels of a pair of victories that required the Houston Astros to utilize their bullpen… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros look to overcome taxed bullpen vs. A’s
The Houston Astros carved out a 2-1 victory in 10 innings over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday on the backs of five relievers after starter… Full Story
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Full Story: Astros’ Alex Bregman seeks repeat effort against A’s
Did slumping Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman finally find the key to busting out of his season-long hitting slump? For the fourth time this… Full Story