Rich Harden gave Oakland a dominant start on Wednesday as the Athletics defeated the Red Sox 5-1 at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, according to MLB.

Coco Crisp says he has heard all the rumors that could have him sent out of Boston.

Daisuke Matsuzaka’s homecoming was saved by Manny Ramirez.

Athletics' third baseman Eric Chavez will likely begin the season on the disabled list after suffering a setback while rehabbing his back, according to MLB.

Bobby Crosby and Jack Hannahan hit back-to-back homers and Emil Brown drove in the winning run in the ninth as the Athletics beat the Yomiuri Giants 4-3 in Japan, as reported by the Associated Press.

The ‘Moneyball’ era soberly and officially ended this winter and the elephantine (Connie Mack elephant pun intended) task of rebuilding one of sports recent success stories.

One source that spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle indicated that the Yankees have expressed interest in Oakland's Rich Harden.

The Red Sox have threatened to boycott their season-opening games in Japan unless their coaches and other staff are paid for making the trip, according to an Associated Press report.

Japanese right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka will start the Red Sox's regular-season opener against the Athletics in Toyko on March 25.

Daisuke Matsuzaka’s wife has given birth to a boy, according to an Associated Press report.

Third baseman Eric Chavez had a follow-up examination on his back Wednesday and could join the A's in Japan, according to the Associated Press.

Eric Chavez may skip Oakland's trip to Japan in order to rehabilitate his back, according to the Associated Press.

The New York Mets are rumored to be interested in Oakland first baseman Dan Johnson, according to the San Francisco Gate.

A major league source tells the San Francisco Chronicle that the A's have recently expressed interest in Juan Pierre.

Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez is questionable for Opening Day because of lingering issues with his surgically-repaired back, according to MLB.