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Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo, center, avoids the tag of Oakland Athletics third baseman Chad Pinder, left, to safely take third base during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, June 21, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-3 win over Elvis and the A's

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 22, 2021 12:50 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Mike Brosseau, right, is congratulated by teammate Joey Wendle after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Adames, Brosseau hit HRs as Rays beat A's 4-3, avoid sweep

By Janie Mccauley May. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics second baseman Vimael Machin catches a fly out hit by Minnesota Twins' Willians Astudillo during the fifth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice

By Janie Mccauley Apr. 20, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies' Brendan Rodgers, right, celebrates with C.J. Chron (25) after they both scored off of a home run hit by Rodgers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Gallo's early power surge brings hope for big 2021 season

By David Brandt Mar. 11, 2021 03:39 PM EST

Cleveland Indians' Ben Gamel races the ball thrown by catcher Drew Butera to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa at second base, on an attempted steal during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. Gamel was out on the play. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Now in Chisox 'pen, Kopech makes debut after 2020 opt-out

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario jogs in during the baseball team's game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit. The Twins declined Wednesday, Dec. 2, to offer a 2021 contract to Rosario, their regular left fielder for the last six seasons. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Schwarber, Bradley, Duvall among 59 cut in pandemic fallout

By Ronald Blum Dec. 02, 2020 10:33 PM EST

Oakland Athletics' Tommy La Stella (3) is greeted by Matt Olson (28) after scoring a run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Tex, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)
Lynn Ks season-high 10, Odor HR lifts Rangers past A's, 6-3

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 13, 2020 05:46 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate after the Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in a baseball game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Goldschmidt, Cardinals tighten NL Central race, top Cubs

Sep. 06, 2020 11:34 PM EDT

Cutouts of New York Mets players' dogs are displayed in the stands during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in New York. The likeness on the right of 1-year-old Willow, a puppy owned by the Mets' Jeff McNeil, was hit by a home run off the bat of Atlanta's Adam Duvall on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Stray souvenirs: Without fans, MLB foul balls left lonely

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 29, 2020 07:16 PM EDT

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner jumps into the arms of a teammate after his solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park, Sunday, July 26, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Hands to yourself: Complying with protocols proves difficult

By Kyle Hightower Jul. 28, 2020 06:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani reacts in the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, July 27, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Canha homers as Athletics beat Angels 3-0 for winning series

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 27, 2020 07:47 PM EDT

New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes, right, celebrates his solo home run with Robinson Cano (24) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Friday, July 24, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Baseball's return includes several comeback stories

By Noah Trister Jul. 27, 2020 02:04 AM EDT

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) tags out Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Friday, July 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend

By Jake Seiner Jul. 26, 2020 10:29 PM EDT