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Athletics slugger Brent Rooker undergoes surgery on right forearm for elbow issue
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this season. Rooker's arthoscopic procedure was performed Tuesday by Dr. Michael...
The final day for the Oakland Athletics arrives ahead of next season's move away from the Bay
SEATTLE (AP) — When manager Mark Kotsay removed his Oakland jersey for the final time Sunday, it was bound for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Brent Rooker? His final jersey with the name Oakland across the front will be preserved in a frame and displayed on his wall at home. ...
Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay treated this moment, this daunting day, like the World Series he has never had as a player or manager. Kotsay fought tears, just like so many others Thursday, as the Oakland Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they've...
A's send Coliseum out in style in final home game, beat Rangers 3-2
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — JJ Bleday hit an RBI single and made a magnificent catch in center field, Shea Langeliers had a sacrifice fly, and the Oakland Athletics went out in their final scheduled game at the Coliseum with a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Thursday for a series victory. ...
Langford and García homer as the Rangers beat the A's 5-1 in final scheduled night game at Coliseum
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Wyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday. An animated crowd of 35,270 came out on a chilly late September evening,...
Wilson gets winning hit in 9th as A's open final series at Coliseum with 5-4 victory over Rangers
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Jacob Wilson's single with one out in the ninth inning gave the Oakland Athletics a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in the opener of their final series at the Coliseum. Zack Gelof stole second after leading the inning off with a single,...
Soderstrom and Gelof lead A's past Cubs 5-3, clinching NL Central crown for Brewers
CHICAGO (AP) — Tyler Soderstrom homered and Zack Gelof hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning as the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday, putting the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs. Chicago’s loss clinched the NL Central title for the Brewers, their...
Rookie Brady Basso sharp again, leads A's past White Sox 2-0 for first major league win
CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Brady Basso pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning in his first major league win, and the Oakland Athletics handed the Chicago White Sox their 16th consecutive home loss with a 2-0 victory on Friday night. Chicago was shut out for the 18th time, finishing...
Oakland Athletics score 2 runs in 12th to outlast Houston Astros 4-3
HOUSTON (AP) — Zack Gelof homered early, Max Schuemann and Nick Allen drove in runs with 12th-inning bunts and the Oakland Athletics beat the Houston Astros 4-3 on Tuesday night. With the score 2-2, Daz Cameron’s bunt single to start the 12th sent Gelof, the automatic runner, to...
Brant Hurter helps the Tigers move back over .500 with a 2-1 victory over the Athletics
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brant Hurter pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Saturday. Detroit moved back over .500 after losing three of its previous four games. The Tigers (72-71) haven't had a winning season since they went...