Sean Manaea
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

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 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

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

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

Oakland Athletics' Chris Bassitt pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Reliable third baseman Matt Chapman earns big raise from A's

By Janie Mccauley Jan. 15, 2021 03:07 PM EST

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