A's cling to win after McCarthy stifles Yanks

There's no telling what will transpire at Yankee Stadium over the next two days, but the A's will surely enjoy Tuesday's 6-5 victory in the Bronx while they can.
Go to Source

Topping CC a tall order as Cahill eyes rebound

Trevor Cahill of the A's and CC Sabathia of the Yankees were big-time Cy Young Award candidates last year and expected to head up their respective rotations this year. Cahill has struggled in 2011, while Sabathia has lived up to his usual billing, but when the two face each other on Wednesday evening at Yankee [...]

A's cling to victory after McCarthy stifles Yanks

There's no telling what will transpire at Yankee Stadium over the next two days, but the A's will surely enjoy Tuesday's 6-5 victory in the Bronx while they can.
Go to Source

In deal with Rockies, A's part with Kouzmanoff

Infielder Kevin Kouzmanoff was traded by the A's along with cash on Tuesday to the Rockies in exchange for future considerations and is expected to report to Triple-A Colorado Springs, which just so happens to be near his offseason home in Evergreen, Colo.
Go to Source

Few faces familiar as Chavez meets A's

Though the scene wasn't Oakland, where he spent the first 12 years of his big league career, Eric Chavez's debut against his former team on Tuesday was admittedly "weird."
Go to Source

A's give Minor League vet Recker a chance

A day after optioning backup catcher Landon Powell to Triple-A Sacramento, the A's on Tuesday officially brought aboard backstop Anthony Recker, who joined a Major League roster for the first time just six days shy of his 28th birthday.
Go to Source

Willinghams working to bring help to hometown

Josh Willingham and his wife Ginger have made helping their Alabama hometown a priority.
Go to Source

Allen making the most of latest opportunity

A's first baseman Brandon Allen has played for four teams across two organizations this year, but he's starting to enjoy what's been a roller-coaster ride of a season.
Go to Source

Willingham can't explain recent power surge

A's outfielder Josh Willingham knows that he's been on a hot streak at the plate. He just can't explain why. Entering Sunday's game against Toronto, Willingham had blasted nine home runs in his previous 21 games. And he had hit 11 home runs since the All-Star break, tied for most in the American League.
Go to [...]

McCarthy, A's kick off road trip in the Bronx

The A's begin a 10-game, three-city road trip on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium with Brandon McCarthy on the mound. New York will counter with Bartolo Colon, who looks to rebound following a poor start against the Royals.
Go to Source

Moscoso falls short in classic pitchers' duel

A's right-hander Guillermo Moscoso pitched a career-high eight innings and allowed just three hits, but one of those hits was a home run off the bat of Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista, and Toronto rode that seventh-inning blast to a 1-0 victory.
Go to Source

Stellar Gio snaps five-start losing streak

After retiring the side in the second and yielding a leadoff hit in the third inning Saturday, Gio Gonzalez retired 15 straight and dominated the Blue Jays to break his five-start losing streak and guide the A's to a 5-1 win.
Go to Source

Harden shuts down Jays as A's even series

Rich Harden held the Blue Jays to two hits over seven scoreless innings and matched a career high with 11 strikeouts as the A's evened the series on Friday.
Go to Source

Wuertz won't likely return until September

A's reliever Michael Wuertz is expected to throw his first bullpen session in the next week and is likely to need a few before embarking on a Minor League rehab assignment, meaning the righty won't be back until September.
Go to Source

Melvin stumped by Cahill's struggles

One day removed from watching his No. 1 starter struggle yet again, A's manager Bob Melvin remained without any concise answers to an increasingly familiar question: How do we fix Trevor Cahill?
Go to Source

Harden looks to get A's back in gear vs. Jays

Brett Cecil will take the mound for the Blue Jays against Rich Harden of the A's in the second game of a four-game set on Friday at Oakland Coliseum.
Go to Source

Cahill struggles as A's get blanked by Romero

Trevor Cahill's consistently inconsistent ways were again on display on Thursday, this time in his increasingly familiar struggling form, in a 7-0 A's loss to the Blue Jays.
Go to Source

A's place Magnuson on DL, recall Norberto

The A's placed right-hander Trystan Magnuson on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday and recalled lefty Jordan Norberto from Triple-A Sacramento to fill out the bullpen.
Go to Source

Jackson returns to A's lineup in left field

After missing four games with neck stiffness, Conor Jackson returned to the A's starting lineup on Thursday — but not in his regular first-base role.
Go to Source

Cahill, A's welcome Blue Jays into Coliseum

Blue Jays ace Ricky Romero takes the mound against Trevor Cahill and the A's on Thursday as the two teams kick off a four-game series at The Coliseum.
Go to Source

Suzuki, A's halt late O's rally to take series

David DeJesus fired a perfect throw to Kurt Suzuki — who homered twice — to gun down Blake Davis at home plate on the final play of the game, as the A's topped the Orioles, 6-5, in the rubber game of the series at The Coliseum.
Go to Source

Suzuki goes deep twice as A's take series

Kurt Suzuki homered in the second inning and then went deep again in the sixth to back starter Brandon McCarthy, as the A's took the rubber game, 6-5, from the Orioles at The Coliseum on Wednesday.
Go to Source

Fuentes thriving in second half of season

Reliever Brian Fuentes reached the All-Star break with a 1-8 record, a 4.82 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP, along with 20 earned runs and 16 walks spanning 37 1/3 innings. Since, he has a 1.59 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP while allowing just two earned runs and two walks in 11 1/3 innings.
Go to Source

McCarthy back on hill after being hit by liner

The A's broke two losing streaks on Tuesday, beating the Orioles for the first time in four games and also winning at home after losing four straight at the Coliseum. The two teams will meet in Wednesday's rubber match, with Baltimore's Alfredo Simon battling Brandon McCarthy.
Go to Source

A's bats come alive to back Moscoso

For the A's, an 8-4 victory over the non-contending Orioles on a Tuesday night in the middle of August typically wouldn't equate to much significance.
Go to Source

Melvin focused on here and now, not callups

The youth exuding from the right side of Oakland's infield — from Brandon Allen to Jemile Weeks — could expand to other areas come September when rosters expand, but A's manager Bob Melvin is keeping his mind on the present.
Go to Source

CoJack still a few days away from return

As expected, Conor Jackson remained out of the A's lineup for a third straight game Tuesday because of neck pain, paving the way for another start for Brandon Allen at first base.
Go to Source

Moscoso looks to notch back-to-back wins

Brian Matusz returns for his first big league start since June 30 as the Orioles take on Guillermo Moscoso and the A's on Tuesday in Oakland.
Go to Source

Seventh inning spoils Gio's outing in loss

Gio Gonzalez cruised until the seventh, but exited that inning without recording an out in the A's 6-2 loss to the Orioles on Monday.
Go to Source

Allen again at first as Jackson out with tight neck

A's first baseman Conor Jackson was out for the second day in a row with neck tightness, so Brandon Allen, who got three hits on Sunday, was back at first.
Go to Source

No discomfort for McCarthy during 'pen session

A's right-hander Brandon McCarthy went through a routine bullpen session on Monday and reported no discomfort after he was hit on the right knee with a line drive on Friday night.
Go to Source

Melvin has learned plenty from Garner

A's manager Bob Melvin started learning a lot more about baseball from Phil Garner, who was hired as a special advisor to Melvin on Friday, when they played together on the Giants in 1988.
Go to Source

Gio hopes start's not abbreviated as A's duel O's

Oakland's Gio Gonzalez has lost each of his past four starts, giving up a combined 20 runs in 21 1/3 innings. Baltimore's Tommy Hunter can relate, as he is searching for his first win with his new club.
Go to Source

A's show heart before Rangers escape

A's closer Andrew Bailey gave up a two-out, ninth-inning single to David Murphy, allowing the Rangers complete a three-game sweep with a 7-6 win Sunday.
Go to Source

Crisp returns to A's lineup

Coco Crisp returned to the Athletics' lineup Sunday after missing six games with a strained right calf. A's manager Bob Melvin was ecstatic about it.
Go to Source

Pennington OK following Bell's palsy flare-up

A's shortstop Cliff Pennington was walking around the clubhouse with his right hand covered in a bandage that looked like a cast on Sunday, raising concerns of his availability.
Go to Source

Defensive miscues loom large for A's

Trevor Cahill took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before the Oakland Athletics imploded Saturday, dropping a 7-1 decision to the Texas Rangers while committing four errors.
Go to Source

Harden aims to build momentum in A's finale

Fresh off a win over the Mariners in his last outing, Harrison has had great success in his career against the A's, who counter with Rich Harden. The righty delivered his best outing of the year his last time out.
Go to Source

Cahill unravels for A's after flirting with no-no

Trevor Cahill took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before the Oakland Athletics imploded Saturday, dropping a 7-1 decision to the Texas Rangers.
Go to Source

Allen can provide pop, flexibility for A's

Brandon Allen, whom the A's acquired in a trade that sent right-handed reliever Brad Ziegler to the Arizona Diamondbacks, was recalled to the Majors before Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers and inserted into the starting lineup at first base.
Go to Source

McCarthy sore, but completes pregame routine

Brandon McCarthy went through his regular pregame routine to test the right knee after getting hit by a line drive in Friday night's game.
Go to Source

A's make room on roster for Allen, Billings

To make room for Brandon Allen and Bruce Billings on the roster, the A's sent infielder Adam Rosales and left-hander Jordan Norberto to Triple-A Sacramento.
Go to Source

Cahill, Lewis renew rivalry in Oakland

The Rangers' Colby Lewis and the A's Trevor Cahill will once again square off Saturday, a familiar occurrence a year ago, but one that hasn't happened yet this season.
Go to Source

Crisp likely to avoid disabled list

A's center fielder Coco Crisp was out of the lineup for the fifth straight game Friday night against Texas with a strained right calf, but it looks as if he'll avoid a trip to the disabled list.
Go to Source

Braden puts message in Wilson's locker

A's left-hander Dallas Braden may be on the disabled list, but he was healthy enough to fire back at Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson on Friday.
Go to Source

Garner rejoins Oakland as special advisor

Phil Garner, who spent 16 seasons in the big leagues as a player and 15 more as a manager, has joined the A's as a special advisor.
Go to Source

A's stumble out of gate against Rangers

The A's kicked off their 10-game homestand Friday night with a nightmarish 9-1 loss to Texas, their sixth straight loss to the Rangers.
Go to Source

McCarthy exits after liner to leg

A's right-hander Brandon McCarthy took a line drive from Rangers center fielder Endy Chavez off his right shin with one out in the fourth inning Friday and left the game.
Go to Source

Ex-skipper Garner joins A's as special advisor

Phil Garner, who spent 16 seasons in the big leagues as a player and 15 more as a manager, has joined the A's as a special advisor.
Go to Source

A's agree to terms with third-round pick

Three days shy of the Draft signing deadline, the A's announced on Friday they'd agreed to terms with their highest outstanding pick: third-rounder and third baseman B.A. Vollmuth, out of the University of Southern Mississippi.
Go to Source

« Previous Page — Next Page »

SNB LATEST NEWS UPDATES

• Chargers’ Turner: TE Antonio Gates is ‘back’ physically
• Jets, Quinton Coples agree to four-year deal
• Claiborne gunning for mid-June return in Dallas
• Appeals in Saints’ ‘bounty’ case to be heard
• Saints’ Vilma: What will haters say when I win appeal?
• Will the Saints embrace ‘Us against them’ mentality?
• Cowboys, Raiders, Tebow fans rated ‘most delusional’
• Jonathan Vilma sues Roger Goodell for ‘false’ statements
• Ed Reed quickly backs off initial hint at retirement
• Wes Welker says contract talks are getting worse
• No charges for Brandon Marshall in New York nightclub incident
• Ahman Green plots NFL return at age 35
• Saints’ Vilma files defamation suit vs. Goodell
• Bucks forward Jon Brockman loves wearing adult onesies (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Cavaliers’ Irving named NBA’s rookie of the year (Reuters)
• Kevin Durant rallies Thunder by Lakers with defense and a clutch shot (Yahoo! Sports)
• Paul Pierce says there is ‘nothing wrong’ with his knee, but it sure doesn’t look that way (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Coaches, owners have new voice in suggesting changes (AFP)
• Can the Chicago Bears Stay Healthy? Fan’s Look (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• Paul Pierce dunks early, attacks often to set pace in Celtics’ Game 3 win (VIDEOS) (Ball Don’t Lie)
• The New York Knicks? Gone till November (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Colangelo thankful for more time to pick US Olympians (AFP)
• AP Source: Bobcats interviewing Ewing Thursday (The Associated Press)
• Report: Bobcats to interview Ewing (The SportsXchange)
• Harrington undergoes surgery on right knee (The Associated Press)
• NBA players set to lead Brazil’s Olympic team (The Associated Press)
• Mavericks Keep Title Hopes Alive with Rick Carlisle Signing: Fan’s Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• NBA appoints new Competition Committee (The Associated Press)
• Kobe Bryant’s late mistakes doom Lakers in their Game 2 loss to Thunder (Yahoo! Sports)
• The Spurs’ 15-game winning streak: A look inside the numbers (Ball Don’t Lie)
• James Harden elbows Metta World Peace in the face on the sneak tip (VIDEO) (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Andrew Bynum after 9-0 Thunder run beats Lakers: ‘We’re better than Santa Claus’ (Ball Don’t Lie)
• Lakers Blow Golden Opportunity: Fan Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• Did Panthers find their Superman on defense?
• Kuchar suggests shot clock to curb slow play
• Jays’ Lawrie banned 4 games; plans to appeal
• Devils rebound, edge Rangers to tie series at 1
• Boston Celtics Finally Come Together on Offense and Take Series Lead Against 76ers: A Fan’s Reaction (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
• Titans’ Kenny Britt to undergo knee surgery
• With weight off, Josh Freeman still carries heavy expectations
• Fullback Owen Schmitt signs with Oakland Raiders
• Fullback Ovie Mughelli to visit with Miami Dolphins
• Matthew Stafford says Lions better in 2012
• Stephon Gilmore signs with Bills
• Injured McClure to miss second race
• Coach Rick Carlisle agrees to new deal with Mavs (The Associated Press)
• Pressure is on Matt Cassel to lead Chiefs back to playoffs
• Elway: Hillman brings Sproles-like threat to Broncos
• Report: Browns think Phil Taylor will return in 2012
• Thunder rally late to edge Lakers, lead 2-0