A's Finally Pop The Champagne
Oakland's Nick Swisher and Milton Bradley each homered in a four-run second to back Rich Harden's five shutout innings, helping the A's clinch the AL West title Tuesday night with a 12-3 victory over Seattle.
Tigers Clinch First Playoff Appearance Since 1987; A's Have To Wait
The Tigers took a first step Sunday.
Zito Compares Free Agent Situation To Fantasy Football
Barry Zito is discounting a recent report that neither the Mets nor Yankees was interested in signing him.
Chavez Sidelined With Sore Left Hamstring
Eric Chavez has been sidelined again with a sore left hamstring.
A's Harden Scheduled To Start Thursday
Oakland righty Rich Harden is scheduled to pitch for the first time in more than three months with a start Thursday against the Indians.
A's Break Off Negotiations For Coliseum Lease Extension
The Oakland Athletics broke off negotiations Friday with a local government organization on a three-year extension of their lease at the Coliseum.
Liriano Out For The Rest Of The Season
Francisco Liriano has heard plenty about Cy Young during a spectacular rookie season.
A's Thomas Sets Team HR Record
Frank Thomas homered in his sixth straight game Monday night, setting an Athletics record.
A's Kotsay Returns To Bay Area With Back Injury
Oakland center fielder Mark Kotsay will return to the Bay Area to get treatment for his injured back and is not expected to play until Friday.
A's Activate Huston Street
The Athletics bolstered their bullpen on Friday, activating closer Huston Street from the 15-day disabled list.
A's Claim Jerome Williams On Waivers From Cubs
The A's today selected infielder D'Angelo Jimenez from Triple-A Sacramento and claimed right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams on waivers from the Cubs.
Big Hurt Wants Two Years
Frank Thomas hopes to return to Oakland next season, but the 38-year-old slugger wants a multiyear contract, not another incentive-laden deal, The San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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