Bob Melvin
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

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez watches his home run as he heads to first base, next to Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Astros remain hot in home opener with 6-2 win over Athletics

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 08, 2021 11:27 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez (57) works against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays play home opener in new Florida nest

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2021 10:20 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

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper walks to batting practice during spring training baseball practice in Clearwater, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Fungo golf for Giants pitchers; fans for MLB spring games

By Janie Mccauley And Stephen Hawkins Feb. 25, 2021 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020, file photo, Oakland Athletics' Sean Murphy follows through on a swing during the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Murphy suffered a collapsed lung that required surgery, and he will be sidelined several weeks but is expected to be fine and fully recovered by opening day. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
A's C Sean Murphy sidelined after surgery for collapsed lung

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 17, 2021 06:52 PM EST

FILE - Arizona Diamondbacks Madison Bumgarner throws against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday, July 29, 2020, file photo. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo enters his fifth year with the Diamondbacks — and the final year of his current contract — under a substantial amount of scrutiny. The Diamondbacks are hoping left-hander Madison Bumgarner can turn into the top-of-the-rotation starter they wanted him to be when he signed an $85 million, five-year deal before last season. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Players return to COVID protocols as spring training opens

By Steve Megargee Feb. 17, 2021 05:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado warms up before a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Denver. Team owner Dick Monfort and general manager Jeff Bridich will hold a zoom press conference Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, to discuss the trade of the team's star third baseman, Nolan Arenado, to the St. Louis Cardinals. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Spring training '21: New year, but COVID-19 protocols remain

By Jake Seiner Feb. 14, 2021 03:38 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 July 24, 2020, file photo, empty seats are viewed in Busch Stadium as St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws in the first inning baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in St. Louis. Major League Baseball players rejected a proposal to delay the start of spring training and the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, vowing Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, to report under the original schedule. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
MLB renews 7-inning doubleheaders, runners on 2nd in extras

By Ronald Blum Feb. 08, 2021 11:25 PM EST

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria fields Oakland Athletics' Mark Canha's groundout during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
After a pair of shutouts, Giants respond to rout A's 14-2

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 20, 2020 07:56 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo, center, is taken out by manager Bob Melvin (6) during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in Oakland, Calif., Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Fernando Tatís Jr. and slugging Padres pound Athletics 7-0

By Janie Mccauley Sep. 05, 2020 12:30 AM EDT

Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers scuffle after Athletics' Ramon Laureano charged the dugout after being hit by a pitch thrown by Astros' Humberto Castellanos during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays debut in Buffalo; Clevinger out

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2020 02:06 AM EDT

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
LEADING OFF: Blue Jays debut in Buffalo; Clevinger out

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2020 11:59 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Ramon Laureano (22) charges the Houston Astros' dugout after being hit by a pitch thrown by Humberto Castellanos during the seventh inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Laureano says Astros coach insulted mother, sparking fracas

By Joe Reedy Aug. 10, 2020 09:15 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