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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

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman reacts after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-9 in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No days off puts stress on pitchers in Division Series, LCS

By Ronald Blum Oct. 04, 2020 07:19 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