The Athletics got some relief for their injury-depleted outfield Sunday, acquiring Ryan Langerhans in a trade with the Braves for a player to be named or cash.

The Reds today acquired from the Oakland Athletics 2 players to be named later and cash considerations in exchange for OF Chris Denorfia.

The Athletics on Wednesday reinstated first baseman Dan Johnson from the 15-day disabled list in time for their game against Seattle.

Rich Harden won't make his next start, but he's successfully avoided the disabled list, and the plan is that he will go back into the rotation later in the week, according to manager Bob Geren.

After receiving results of an MRI exam, which showed no structural damage, the A's plan to move forward as if Rich Harden will remain in the rotation.

Rich Harden tossed six scoreless innings against the Yankees before leaving with tightness in his right shoulder in the seventh inning of the the Athletics' 5-4 victory over New York on Sunday.

Mike Piazza wouldn't rule out the possibility of suiting up in Yankee pinstripes before his career is over.

Yankees right-hander Carl Pavano was scratched Friday from his scheduled start Saturday because of tightness in his forearm.

John Lackey earned his second victory with the help of some shoddy Oakland baserunning, and the Angels beat the Athletics 2-1 on Saturday night for their fifth win in six games.

Mike Piazza hit his first home run as a full-time designated hitter, connecting against Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Athletics over the Angels 4-3 Thursday night.

Felix Hernandez went on a mission in Spring Training to be the Mariners' Opening Day starting pitcher.

Erubiel Durazo is no longer in the A's plans.