Andrus, Beltre power Rangers past Athletics
Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre each hit three-run homers in support of Colby Lewis' six strong and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 Wednesday night to take a three-game lead in the AL West Division.
Elvis Andrus and Adrian Beltre each hit three-run homers in support of Colby Lewis' six strong and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 Wednesday night to take a three-game lead in the AL West Division.
Rangers rally to beat A's 8-6
Delino DeShields hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the sixth inning four batters after Mitch Moreland connected for a tying two-run homer, and the Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 on Tuesday night to increase their lead in the AL West.
Delino DeShields hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the sixth inning four batters after Mitch Moreland connected for a tying two-run homer, and the Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 8-6 on Tuesday night to increase their lead in the AL West.
Giants beat Padres 4-2 to gain a game on Dodgers in NL West
The San Francisco Giants got a two-run home run from a guy who doesn't hit many and an RBI double for a rookie's first hit, struck out 16 times, had three runners thrown out at second base and still won.
The San Francisco Giants got a two-run home run from a guy who doesn't hit many and an RBI double for a rookie's first hit, struck out 16 times, had three runners thrown out at second base and still won.
A's pitching stumbles in 10-6 loss to Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Fernando Rodriguez saw Evan Gattis swing in the seventh inning Saturday night and thought it was a popup.
HOUSTON (AP) — Fernando Rodriguez saw Evan Gattis swing in the seventh inning Saturday night and thought it was a popup.
Giants get back Cain, but shut out again by Diamondbacks 6-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants manager Bruce Bochy has no explanation.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants manager Bruce Bochy has no explanation.
De La Rosa, Diamonbacks blank Giants 2-0
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rubby De La Rosa pitched into the sixth inning to outduel Madison Bumgarner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Friday night.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rubby De La Rosa pitched into the sixth inning to outduel Madison Bumgarner, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 2-0 on Friday night.
Valencia's 2 homers lead A's over fading Astros 4-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Danny Valencia homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning, to help the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory Friday night that sent the scuffling Houston Astros to their fifth straight loss.
HOUSTON (AP) — Danny Valencia homered twice, including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning, to help the Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 victory Friday night that sent the scuffling Houston Astros to their fifth straight loss.
Butler homers in ninth to give A's 4-2 win over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) -- Billy Butler hit a three-run homer in the ninth off David Robertson, and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Billy Butler hit a three-run homer in the ninth off David Robertson, and the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Peavy hits 1st HR in 9 years, pitches Giants past Reds 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sure, Jake Peavy can remember his last home run — and the pitcher who gave it up.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sure, Jake Peavy can remember his last home run — and the pitcher who gave it up.
Olt, Cabrera key 6-run 4th inning as White Sox beat A's 9-4
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Olt homered and Melky Cabrera had a two-run double as part of a six-run fourth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Wednesday night.
CHICAGO (AP) — Mike Olt homered and Melky Cabrera had a two-run double as part of a six-run fourth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 9-4 on Wednesday night.
Zito rejoins the A's for 'storybook ending'
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Although he made no official announcement, Barry Zito believed his playing career had concluded with the end of the minor league season earlier this month.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Although he made no official announcement, Barry Zito believed his playing career had concluded with the end of the minor league season earlier this month.
Todd Frazier homers in 10th as Reds hold off Giants 9-8
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Todd Frazier hit his 34th home run leading off the 10th to make up for a costly throwing error an inning earlier, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a wild 9-8 victory against the Giants on Tuesday night that snapped San Francisco's four-game winning streak.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Todd Frazier hit his 34th home run leading off the 10th to make up for a costly throwing error an inning earlier, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a wild 9-8 victory against the Giants on Tuesday night that snapped San Francisco's four-game winning streak.
A's have 10-run fourth in 17-6 rout of White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Reddick homered and drove in four runs during a 10-run fourth inning to power the Oakland Athletics to a 17-6 rout of the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night.
CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Reddick homered and drove in four runs during a 10-run fourth inning to power the Oakland Athletics to a 17-6 rout of the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night.
Gray struggles early as Athletics lose 8-7 loss to White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Sonny Gray couldn't throw enough strikes early.
CHICAGO (AP) — Sonny Gray couldn't throw enough strikes early.
Giants beat Reds 5-3 for fourth straight win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Duffy doubled twice and drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Monday night.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Duffy doubled twice and drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Monday night.
Oakland A's clinch losing record with 12-4 loss to Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The only American League chase the Oakland Athletics will win this season is the one to clinch a losing record.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The only American League chase the Oakland Athletics will win this season is the one to clinch a losing record.
Leake pitches, hits Giants to 10-3 victory over Padres
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It took a little longer than he would have liked, but Mike Leake finally won a game for the Giants.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It took a little longer than he would have liked, but Mike Leake finally won a game for the Giants.
Peavy gives up 2 hits over 7 innings in Giants' 9-1 win
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jake Peavy was surprised to learn he beat his former team for the first time.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jake Peavy was surprised to learn he beat his former team for the first time.
Lewis perfect into 8th, gets 2-hitter as Rangers top A's 4-0
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Colby Lewis took a perfect game into the eighth inning before settling for a two-hitter, leading the Texas Rangers past the Oakland Athletics 4-0 Friday night.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Colby Lewis took a perfect game into the eighth inning before settling for a two-hitter, leading the Texas Rangers past the Oakland Athletics 4-0 Friday night.
Astros hit 4 homers, McHugh wins 16th in 11-5 win over A's
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Collin McHugh earned his 16th win of the season and the Houston Astros hit four home runs to beat the Oakland Athletics 11-5 Wednesday night and avoid a series sweep.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Collin McHugh earned his 16th win of the season and the Houston Astros hit four home runs to beat the Oakland Athletics 11-5 Wednesday night and avoid a series sweep.