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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

Amelia Schimmel, the new public address announcer for the Oakland Athletics, sits in the press box before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Thursday, April 1, 2021, on opening day in Oakland, Calif. Schimmel succeeds the late Dick Callahan, who passed away in January after serving as the team's PA announcer for 15 seasons. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Greinke, Astros shut down rival A's to win opener 8-1

By Janie Mccauley Apr. 02, 2021 01:48 AM 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

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, right, hits a ball during a spring training baseball practice, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chapman's return at third base a big boost for new-looks A's

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 17, 2021 12:10 PM EDT

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman heads to third with a triple during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Astros magic number 1 for AL playoff spot after win at Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 24, 2020 11:26 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon watches his three-run double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
LEADING OFF: A's try for 10th win in row, wait for MLB word

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2020 02:30 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 7, 2020, file photo, Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo throws against the Seattle Mariners during a spring training baseball game in Peoria, Ariz. Luzardo broke into the majors in September, striking out 16 in 12 innings and recording two saves in six relief appearances. But the A’s think his future is in their rotation. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Two weeks later, A's prospect Jesus Luzardo finally on field

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 17, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during a baseball training camp workout at Nationals Park, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Giants return, so do some players, but Padres INF Mateo out

By David Ginsburg Jul. 08, 2020 05:48 PM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole looks into the stands, empty except for a handful of media, during a baseball summer training camp workout Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
MLB '20 schedule: Yanks-Nats, Giants-Dodgers open on July 23

Jul. 06, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

St. Louis Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt, right, talks with manager Mike Shildt during baseball practice at Busch Stadium Sunday, July 5, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
King Félix opts out of MLB season, Doolittle on fence

By Bernie Wilson Jul. 05, 2020 06:56 PM EDT