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5/19/2013 |
A's to face Rangers in Lindblom's starting debut
On Monday, Josh Lindblom, 25, will toe the rubber in a big league game for the first time as a starter, when he and the Rangers take on Bartolo Colon and the A's at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Top-rated prospect Jurickson Profar is also expected to start for the Rangers.
5/19/2013 |
A's complete sweep with third straight comeback
Yoenis Cespedes hit a home run to lead off the eighth inning, and the Oakland Athletics held form in their series with Kansas City, rallying to a 4-3 victory over the Royals on Sunday and a series sweep.
5/19/2013 |
Norris on injuries: Someone will always step up
The A's have already used the disabled list nine times this year, after needing it 21 times all of last year, but catcher Derek Norris and Oakland manager Bob Melvin expressed confidence with the team's depth.
5/19/2013 |
A's prepare to face reliever-turned-starter
The Rangers' Josh Lindblom, who has appeared in 101 Major League games as a reliever, was scheduled to start Monday against the A's in place of an injured Alexi Ogando. Jed Lowrie is one of the few A's to have faced Lindblom before.
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/18/2013 |
A's, Royals battle to regain consistency
As Kansas City and Oakland wrap up a three-game series Sunday, neither team has been working with a successful formula lately. The Royals' Luis Mendoza faces the A's A.J. Griffin as both teams try to end the series on a high note.
5/18/2013 |
Milone solid as A's come back to top Royals
Jed Lowrie hit a sacrifice fly, Brandon Moss tripled in a run and the Oakland Athletics followed a familiar script to beat the Kansas City Royals, 2-1, on Saturday night.
5/18/2013 |
Cespedes has power but little to show for it
Yoenis Cespedes has been hitting the ball hard but has maintained a recent skid. He ended a career-worst 0-for-16 skid last Sunday but was 2-for-15 entering Saturday's game.
5/18/2013 |
With Young back, Barton designated for assignment
Daric Barton was the odd man out when the A's activated Chris Young on Saturday. For the second time in his seven years with the Oakland A's, Barton was designated for assignment.
5/18/2013 |
A's activate Young from disabled list
The A's reinstated outfielder Chris Young from the 15-day disabled list Saturday. He had made one rehab start before playing in Saturday's game against the Royals.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
A's crack Shields behind pair of late jacks
Adam Rosales and Josh Donaldson each hit solo home runs as the Oakland Athletics surged late for a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.
5/17/2013 |
A's look to Milone in matchup with Royals' Santana
Both the Royals and A's are looking to turn the corner after losing eight of their last 11. On Saturday night, Royals right-hander Ervin Santana matches up with A's lefty Tommy Milone.
5/17/2013 |
A's add lefty Okajima to bullpen in place of Resop
Left-hander Hideki Okajima, who compiled a 3.11 ERA with the Red Sox from 2007-11, was called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.
5/17/2013 |
Young likely to return from DL on Saturday
Outfielder Chris Young, who strained a left quad muscle during the A's 19-inning game on April 29, expects to be activated soon.
5/17/2013 |
A's Anderson to be sidelined another month
Friday was originally circled as the day Brett Anderson that might be able to return from the 15-day disabled list. Instead, the A's announced he has been diagnosed with a navicular stress fracture in his right foot that will keep Anderson sidelined for at least another month.
5/17/2013 |
Healthy Lowrie proving to be among elite shortstops
If you're filling out your American League All-Star ballot, you should take a good, long look at Jed Lowrie for starting shortstop.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Is it time to shake up A's roster?
Beat reporter Jane Lee fields fan questions on topics ranging from potential roster moves in Oakland to the future of recovering southpaw Dallas Braden in the latest edition of the A's Inbox.
5/15/2013 |
A's look to end slide against Shields, Royals
The reeling Athletics look to get back on track in Friday's series opener against the Royals, though it won't be an easy task against Royals ace James Shields. Jarrod Parker takes the mound for Oakland.
5/15/2013 |
Anderson not ready to leave DL, rejoin rotation
The A's hoped their ace would be back from the disabled list as soon as Friday, but Brett Anderson won't pitch then, "and maybe not in the foreseeable future here," manager Bob Melvin said.
5/15/2013 |
Crisp back in lineup to be A's 'impact guy'
The A's got their leadoff man back for Wednesday's series finale with the Rangers, activating speedster Coco Crisp from the disabled list.
5/15/2013 |
Melvin praises Donaldson's consistency after slow start
Josh Donaldson had just three hits in his first 25 at-bats this season, a slow start that has quickly been trumped by a consistent offensive effort. The third baseman notched his second four-hit game of the season on Tuesday night, and he entered Wednesday's matinee with the Rangers batting .315.
5/15/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 15
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/15/2013 |
Straily looks to give A's series win against Rangers
If Dan Straily needs an example of an inexperienced starter establishing some consistency on the mound, the A's right-hander is in luck. He can just watch Rangers righty Alexi Ogando attempt to stymie his Oakland teammates on Wednesday. More Results > |
