Cubs sign outfielder DeJesus

2011-11-30T15:00:10Z

(Reuters) - The Chicago Cubs signed free agent outfielder David DeJesus to a two-year contract, the National League club said Wednesday in the first significant move by their new chief baseball executive

Sveum named Chicago Cubs manager

2011-11-18T08:30:15Z

(Reuters) - Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Dale Sveum has been named as the new Chicago Cubs' manager, the Cubs said on Friday.

Sveum, 47, served briefly as the Brewers' interim manager, posting a 7-5 recor...

Tigers' Verlander unanimously wins AL Cy Young

2011-11-15T12:00:20Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers won the American League Cy Young Award as the top pitcher on Tuesday, capping a br...

Mariners, A's to open 2012 season in Tokyo

2011-09-28T20:30:25Z

Ichiro Suzuki will lead the Seattle Mariners against the Oakland A's next March in Tokyo in the opening games of the 2012 North American Major League Baseball...

Mariners and Athletics to open 2012 MLB season in Tokyo

2011-09-28T13:00:28Z

(Reuters) - Major League Baseball (MLB) will open its season in Tokyo, Japan, for the first time in four years when the Seattle Mariners and

Texas clinches American League West title

2011-09-24T04:30:20Z

Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre blasted homers and Craig Gentry had an inside-the-park home run as Texas defeated Seattle 5-3 to clinch the Major League Baseball has asked the Seattle Mariners to consider opening the 2012 season in Japan with a two-game series against the Oakland A's, a club spokesman said.

Randay Adamack, the Mariners' vice president of communications, said in...

A's tame Tigers as Rays close on Red Sox

2011-09-15T23:00:07Z

OAKLAND (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics snapped Detroit's 12-game winning streak with a 6-1 win on Thursday, halting the Tigers' march toward their first division title since 1987.

The Tigers had a chance to sew up the

2011-09-10T09:00:08Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - Brad Pitt has turned to the insular world of baseball economics for his latest movie and yet the Hollywood heavyweight is a relative rookie in terms of obsessing over one of America's great pastimes.

The A-list actor is one of the top draws this week at the

Texas Rangers rout Oakland with late flurry

2011-09-09T22:00:05Z

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers scored nine late runs to demolish the Oakland Athletics 13-4 at Rangers Park in Arlington on Friday.

Josh Wil...

Golf, tennis, football, baseball hit by hurricane threat

2011-08-26T18:30:24Z

Sports officials postponed and rescheduled events along the Northeast coast of the United States on Friday as Hurricane Irene threatened to bring devastating winds and heavy rain to the region.

The US PGA Tour reduced its first season-ending playoff event,

Yankees slam Athletics in grand fashion

2011-08-25T19:00:12Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees hit a Major League record three grand slam home runs in one game to overcome a six-run deficit and rout the Oakland Athletics 22-9 at Yankee...

Crisp home runs knock Yankees off perch

2011-08-24T21:30:05Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Coco Crisp belted a three-run home run in the 10th inning to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday, a loss that dropped the Yankee...

Athletics pitcher Brett Anderson has season-ending surgery

2011-07-15T09:30:47Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson will miss the rest of the Maj...

Hall of Fame manager Williams dies at 82

2011-07-08T10:00:14Z

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Baseball Hall of Fame manager Dick Williams, who led the Oakland Athletics to a ...

Fan dies after fall at Rangers game

2011-07-08T00:00:05Z

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - A fan fell to his death at Rangers Ballpark Thursday after catching a ball tossed to him by Texas outfielder Josh H...

Rangers blank A's as Holland returns to form

2011-07-07T21:30:07Z

ARLINGTON, Texas (Reuters) - Texas starter Derek Holland banished memories of his woeful previous outing by pitching a complete game and leading the Rangers to a 6-0 win over the Oakland A's o...

Hall of Fame manager Williams dead at 82

2011-07-07T19:30:53Z

Dick Williams, a Hall of Fame baseball manager who guided back-to-back World Series champions with the Oakland A's, died Thursday at his Las Vegas home at age 82.

Williams went 1,571-1,421 in a total of 21 seasons as a <...

Brewers spoil Tony La Russa's 5,000th game party

2011-06-12T09:01:52Z

MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - The St Louis Cardinals were unable to deliver a celebratory victory for manager Tony La Russa in his 5,000th game, falling to a disappointing 8-0 loss to the Milwaukee Bre...

MLB's A's lose 10th straight on day of bits and Bobs

2011-06-09T23:30:14Z

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox eased to a 9-4 victory over Oakland on Thursday, condemning the Athletics to a 10th consecutive loss just hours after Bob Melvin replaced fired mana...

A's dump manager after nine-game skid

2011-06-09T16:30:33Z

Bob Geren was fired as manager of the Oakland A's on Thursday after the Major League Baseball club's losing streak extended to nine games with a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Baltimore.

Bob Melvin, a former manager for the

Oakland A's fire Geren and appoint Melvin as manager

2011-06-09T10:30:34Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Bob Geren was fired as manager of the Oakland Athletics on Thursday and replaced by Bob Melvin.

The A's are currently in the midst of a nine-game losing streak and sit at the bott...

Boston closer Papelbon appeals three-game suspension

2011-06-07T20:30:09Z

BOSTON (Reuters) - Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon will appeal a three-game suspension handed down by Major League Baseball on Tuesday after the fiery pitcher was eje...

White Sox first to beat Cahill in 4-3 win

2011-05-15T17:00:06Z

OAKLAND (Reuters) - The Chicago White Sox handed pitcher Trevor Cahill his first defeat of the season as they held on for a nail-biting 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics Sunday.

Oakland pitcher Braden set for shoulder surgery

2011-05-11T14:00:10Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Oakland Athletics pitcher Dallas Braden, who tossed a perfect game last year, will have shoulder surgery next week, the DALLAS (Reuters) - Trevor Cahill out-pitched opposing ace C.J. Wilson again for his American League-best sixth victory as the Oakland Athletics beat the...

Oakland Athletics' Cahill improves to 6-0 in win over Rangers

2011-05-09T21:00:14Z

DALLAS (Reuters) - Trevor Cahill out-pitched opposing ace C.J. Wilson yet again for his American League-best sixth win as the Oakland Athletics beat the...

Oakland outfielder Willingham appeals against ban

2011-05-09T15:31:14Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oakland Athletics outfielder Josh Willingham has appealed after being fined and suspended for one game for making contact with an umpire, Major League Baseball

DeJesus homers twice as A's snap Indians' streak

2011-05-05T00:30:09Z

OAKLAND (Reuters) - Oakland's David DeJesus picked the perfect time to get his first home runs of the season, smacking two off Cleveland's previously unbeaten Josh Tomlin to lead the Athletics to a 3-1 victory over the American League-leading Indians...

Indians' Choo faces drunk driving charge

2011-05-03T20:30:39Z

Choo Shin-Soo, the Cleveland Indians' talented South Korean outfielder, is facing a drunk driving charge after he was arrested on Monday and failed a breathalyzer test.

Choo, who helped South Korea win the Asian Games baseball gold last year, was stopped...

Blue Jays and Athletics swap pitchers

2011-04-18T13:01:15Z

TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland Athletics swapped pitchers, with the A's sending Daniel Farquhar north for former first-round pick David Purcey, the tw...

Athletics sign pitcher Cahill to long-term extension

2011-04-11T16:00:06Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics and All-Star right-hander Trevor Cahill agreed to a five-year contract extension, the TORONTO (Reuters) - Trevor Cahill came out on top in a pitching duel with Ricky Romero, tossing eight brilliant innings to pick up his first win of the season as the Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday when closing pitcher Andrew Bailey was cleared of serious injury, although he may still miss the start of the SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics continued to revamp their bullpen by agreeing Wednesday to a two-year contract with free agent reliever Brian Fuentes.

The deal includes a...

Harden returns to Athletics with one-year deal

2010-12-21T12:30:15Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Pitcher Rich Harden has returned to the Oakland Athletics after signing a one-year contract, M...

RHP Rich Harden rejoins A's on $1.5M, 1-yr deal

2010-12-21T11:00:15Z

Right-hander Rich Harden finalizes $1.5 million, 1-year deal to return to Oakland Athletics

Rich Harden is rejoining his first major league team.

The right-hander and the Oakland Athletics finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract Tuesday after he passed a physical.

Harden went 5-5 with a 5.58 ERA in 20 appearances and 18 starts las...

AP Sources: A's close to acquiring OF Willingham

2010-12-16T12:00:36Z

People with knowledge of the deal say A's finalizing trade with Nats for Josh Willingham

Two people with knowledge of the deal say the Athletics are close to finalizing a trade with the Washington Nationals to bring outfielder Josh Willingham...

AP source: A's, Harden agree to terms on 1-yr deal

2010-12-15T11:00:17Z

Person with knowledge of deal says A's, Rich Harden reach agreement on one-year deal

A person with knowledge of the deal says right-hander Rich Harden has agreed to terms on a one-year contract to rejoin the Oakland Athletics.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity to OAKLAND, California (Reuters) - The Oakland A's have agreed to terms with free agent slugger Hideki Matsui on a one-year contract, the American League team said Tuesday.

The 36-ye...

Matusi nears deal with A's: report

2010-12-13T20:30:46Z

Japanese free agent designated hitter Hideki Matsui and the Oakland A's are reportedly near a one-year Major League Baseball deal, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Monday.

The newspaper, citing unnamed sour...

A's and slugger Hideki Matsui nearing deal

2010-12-13T09:30:34Z

Slugger Hideki Matsui nearing deal with Oakland Athletics to become designated hitter

A person with knowledge of the deal says free agent slugger Hideki Matsui and the Oakland Athletics are working to finalize a contract.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity to Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics showed a lack of respect for Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma during recent failed talks, his agent said on Wednesday.

The highly rated 29-year-old has returned to Japan's

Athletics fail to reach deal with Japan's Hisashi Iwakuma

2010-12-07T07:00:21Z

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hisashi Iwakuma will remain with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles after the Japanese pitcher was unable to reach a contract agreement with t...

A's fail to reach agreement with Iwakuma

2010-12-06T20:30:18Z

A's fail to work out contract with Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma during 30-day period

The Oakland Athletics failed to reach agreement on a contract with pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma during the allotted 30-day negotiating period that ended Monday, sending him back to his Japanese club.

It became apparent late last month the sides were ...

Athletics agree with Sweeney on $1.4M, 1-year deal

2010-12-03T13:26:06Z

Athletics agree with OF Ryan Sweeney on $1.4 million, 1-year deal

The Oakland Athletics agreed Friday to a $1.4 million, one-year contract with outfielder Ryan Sweeney.

Sweeney hit .294 with one homer and 36 RBIs in 82 games last season before being sidelined in July by a right knee injury.

Sweeney is expected to be a s...

A's set to meet with free agent Lance Berkman

2010-11-30T00:02:57Z

Oakland Athletics, looking for big bat in lineup, set to meet with Lance Berkman

The Oakland Athletics, searching this winter for a big bat for the middle of their order, are set to meet with free agent Lance Berkman on Tuesday.

The A's certainly could use the 34-year-old switch-hitter, who batted .248 with 14 home runs and...

Baseball's Charlie Finley Was Almost Too Complex to Write About

2010-11-30T12:39:48Z

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Pitcher Iwakuma victim of transfer rules: media

2010-11-23T12:31:14Z

Japanese star pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma's dream of playing in the United States next season has effectively ended, his agent and local media said Tuesday, fueling criticism of the rules for player transfer.

"Iwakuma becomes victim; Loophole in posting system," the Nikkan Sports said in major headlines, as the Hisashi Iwakuma and Major League Baseball's Oakland A's have been halted, the San Francisco Chronicle reported on Sunday.

Citing unnamed sources, the news...

Hisashi Iwakuma's cash demands quash A's interest

2010-11-21T19:30:26Z

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma's move to Major League Baseball is on ice after talks with the Oakland Athletics broke down,...

A's and Japanese pitcher Iwakuma at a standstill

2010-11-21T14:30:25Z

Negotiations between A's and Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma reach a standstill

A person with knowledge of the situation says negotiations between the Oakland Athletics and Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma aren't getting anywhere.

The person, who wouldn't say talks had ended entirely, spoke on condition of anonymity to

Activities in Oakland, California

2010-11-29T14:37:37Z

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Blue Jays acquire OF Davis from A's for pair

2010-11-18T14:15:18Z

Blue Jays acquire OF Rajai Davis from A's for minor leaguers Magnuson and Farquhar

Speedy outfielder Rajai Davis has been acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Oakland Athletics for a pair of minor le...

The Five Worst Major League Ballparks

2010-11-29T14:52:02Z

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A's trade for DeJesus could precede Japanese signing

2010-11-12T10:30:28Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics dealt young starting pitcher Vin Mazzaro to the Kansas City Royals for outfielder D...

The Commissioners Role

2010-11-29T14:52:02Z

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A's send 2 pitchers to Royals for OF DeJesus

2010-11-10T18:00:50Z

Oakland upgrades offense with acquisition of OF David DeJesus from Royals for 2 pitchers

The Athletics boosted their offense and added a reliable outfielder Wednesday, acquiring David DeJesus from the Kansas City Royals for right-hander

2010-11-29T15:52:44Z

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2010-11-29T15:52:42Z

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2010-11-29T15:52:55Z

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2010-11-30T13:31:25Z

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MLB previews: AL West 2010 season

2010-11-29T15:52:52Z

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2010-11-30T13:38:28Z

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Opening Day in Japan

2010-11-30T13:36:29Z

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2010-11-29T15:41:58Z

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2010-11-30T13:29:36Z

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Red Sox Japan Boycott

2010-11-30T13:37:03Z

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2010-11-30T13:37:05Z

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Chicago Cubs acquire Rich Harden

2010-11-29T15:42:00Z

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2010-11-29T15:41:59Z

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MLB: What it's like to be a Oakland Athletics fan

2010-11-29T15:42:02Z

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2010-11-29T15:52:39Z

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2010-11-30T13:29:51Z

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2010-11-30T13:59:36Z

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DEC 06 MLB: No Zito under the tree for Mets fans

2010-11-29T15:42:19Z

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2010-11-30T13:35:26Z

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Nationals Athletics Trade Baseball

2010-12-16T17:32:22Z

FILE - In this May 28, 2010, file photo, Washington Nationals' Josh Willingham hits a three-run home run against the San Diego Padres during a baseball game in San Diego. Willingham is heading to the Oakland Athletics, who sent two pros...

Athletics Matsui Baseball

2010-12-14T16:31:45Z

Oakland Athletics' general manager Billy Beane, right, assists Hideki Matsui of Japan with his new A's uniform during a media conference Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, in Oakland, Calif. Matsui has agreed to terms with the Oakland Athletics on a one year contract. (AP Photo)

Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez in action against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, in Oakland, Calif. Hernandez has been chosen the AL Cy Young Award winner, Thursday, No...

GM Meetings Baseball

2010-11-16T17:32:37Z

Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane, center, talks to reporters during a media availability session during baseball's general managers meeting in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Red Sox Ortiz Baseball

2010-11-04T13:31:45Z

FILE - This Sept. 12, 2010, file photo shows Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz celebrating after scoring against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game, in Oakland, Calif. The Red Sox are exercising their $12.5 million option on designated hitter ...

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