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Loperfido hits first MLB homer, Javier solid as Astros beat A's 8-1 to complete sweep
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie Joey Loperfido hit his first major league home run and Cristian Javier pitched six scoreless innings Thursday night to help the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 and complete a four-game sweep. The victory extended Houston’s winning streak to a...
A's acquire right-hander Brandon Bielak from Astros for cash
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics acquired right-hander Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros on Thursday for cash. Oakland designated left-hander Easton Lucas for assignment to create 40-man roster room for Bielak, who had been designated himself on Saturday to created...
Valdez strikes out eight in seven innings, Astros limit A's to two hits in 3-0 victory
HOUSTON (AP) — Framber Valdez struck out eight in seven strong innings and combined with Seth Martinez for a two-hitter, and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Wednesday for their season-high fourth straight victory. Valdez (3-1) allowed both hits and walked two....
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco suspended 10 games by MLB for foreign substance found in glove
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco received a 10-game suspension Wednesday for violating Major League Baseball rules prohibiting foreign substances. Blanco was ejected from Tuesday night's start against the Oakland Athletics. His penalty, which also included an undisclosed...
Oakland Ballers make request to purchase old Coliseum bleacher seats used by NFL's Raiders
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The new Oakland Ballers independent baseball team is hoping to incorporate a bit of Oakland sports history in its renovated ballpark as the club prepares for its opener next month. An expansion team in the independent Pioneer League, the “B's” are...
Astros get 2-1 win over A's in 10 innings after Blanco ejected early for foreign substance
HOUSTON (AP) — Victor Caratini hit an RBI single in the 10th inning to lift Houston to a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night after the Astros lost their starting pitcher when Ronel Blanco was ejected following a foreign substance check. The game was tied at 1 when...
Astros starter Ronel Blanco ejected in the fourth inning after a foreign substance check
HOUSTON (AP) — Astros starter Ronel Blanco was ejected at the start of the fourth inning of a 2-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night after umpires found a foreign substance that first base umpire Erich Bacchus said was “the stickiest stuff I've felt on a glove.” ...
Alex Bregman homers twice, drives in 4 runs as Astros pound Athletics 9-2
HOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman homered twice and had a season-high four RBIs to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Monday night. Bregman homered off Oakland starter Ross Stripling (1-7) in the fourth inning, reminiscent of the homer he hit off Stripling...
Julio Rodriguez finally gets to celebrate 1st home run of the season at home for Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — It took 22 games, but Julio Rodríguez finally left the yard at home. The Seattle Mariners slugger hit his first home run at home this season in Sunday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. Rodríguez clubbed a 2-2 pitch from Oakland starter Alex Wood out to...
Mariners use homers from Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver to top A's 8-4
SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez and Mitch Garver both hit two-run home runs, Luis Castillo allowed two runs over six strong innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 8-4 on Sunday. Seattle rebounded to take two of three games from the A’s after the Mariners...
