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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

Fans watch during the third inning of a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Latest: Yankee Stadium to resume 100% capacity on Friday

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus, left, celebrates with center fielder Ramon Laureano after the Athletics defeated the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
The Latest: Oakland Athletics going to full capacity June 29

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 02:58 PM 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

Fans leave Angel Stadium when a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels was postponed Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. MLB said the game was postponed to allow for continued COVID-19 testing and contact tracing involving members of the Twins organization. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Virus-postponed Twins-Angels games get May 20 doubleheader

Apr. 27, 2021 02:45 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

Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco, right, races home to scores the winning run on a single by Max Kepler as Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez waits for the throw in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Twins right fielder Max Kepler sidelined by the coronavirus

By Janie Mccauley Apr. 20, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins players wear masks during batting practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic, before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, April 16, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Twins cleared to travel, set for Tuesday DH at Oakland

Apr. 19, 2021 10:45 PM EDT

A security guard moves a barrier to allow fans to leave Angel Stadium when a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels was postponed Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. MLB said the game was postponed to allow for continued COVID-19 testing and contact tracing involving members of the Twins organization. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Twins-A's postponed Monday for Minnesota's virus problems

Apr. 18, 2021 02:54 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

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

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)
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2021 08:13 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

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 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

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

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

FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 file photo, Oakland Athletics pitcher Liam Hendriks throws against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles. Liam Hendriks is taking nothing for granted. The Chicago White Sox's new closer insisted he has to earn the job this spring and he's just another reliever until he does. Except, of course, he's not just another reliever.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
White Sox newcomer Hendriks eager to lock down closer role

By Andrew Seligman Feb. 19, 2021 05:46 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

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