Sources: Padres Get Bradley From Oakland
The Padres agreed to acquire temperamental outfielder Milton Bradley from the Athletics on Thursday night, the second time in just more than a week that the team decided to add a player with a history of blowups.
Harden Reports Shoulder Soreness
Athletics righthander Rich Harden struck out two batters in a scoreless seventh inning Monday against the Indians.
Bradley Deal Rejected Due To Injury
The A's thought they had a deal made to trade outfielder Milton Bradley, who had been designated for assignment one day before, to the Kansas City Royals for right-handed pitcher Leo Nunez.
Glavine Picks Up 296th Victory
Tom Glavine picked up his 296th victory, ending a five-start winless streak and leading the Mets over the Athletics 9-1 on Friday night.
A's Activate Harden
The Athletics on Thursday activated righthander Rich Harden from the disabled list.
A's Cut Ties With Bradley
The Athletics designated Milton Bradley for assignment Thursday, cutting ties with a player who was expected to play an important role on the team this season.
Griffey Jr. Hits 582nd Home Run
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A's Sign Their First-Round Pick RHP James Simmons
The Athletics on Tuesday signed righthanded pitcher James Simmons, their first-round pick in this year's draft.
A's Reward GM Beane
A's GM Billy Beane, the architect behind Oakland's four division titles since 2000, was rewarded with a seven-year contract extension Wednesday.
A's Catcher Of The Future To See Time Now
Kurt Suzuki, the heir apparent to Jason Kendall, is back in the big leagues in order to pick up as much as he can from Kendall.
A's Trade Melhuse To Rangers For Cash, Call Up Suzuki From Triple-A
The A's traded backup catcher Adam Melhuse to Texas on Saturday for cash considerations, reuniting him with former A's coach and first-year Rangers manager Ron Washington.
A's Place Bradley On 15-Day DL
The A's placed Milton Bradley on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a strained right calf.
Harden Could Become A Reliever
Rich Harden has not pitched in a game since April 15 because of a strained right shoulder, but he landed squarely in the news Monday.
A's Chavez Hits Walk-Off Homer To Beat Red Sox, Ellis Hits For Cycle
Eric Chavez hit a two-out homer in the 11th inning, and Mark Ellis hit for the cycle as the Athletics recovered from Boston's dramatic ninth-inning rally for a tumultuous 5-4 victory over the Red Sox on Monday night.
A's Designate Witasick For Assignment
The Athletics on Sunday designated righthander Jay Witasick for assignment.
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