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Royals can't hold lead again in 4-3 loss to A's

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:03:23 -0400

OAKLAND, California - David Lough's indecision cost the Kansas City Royals.

Cespedes homer helps A's complete sweep of Royals

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:11:17 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Three straight one-run wins and a series sweep of slumping Kansas City might be just the thing to get the Oakland Athletics going again.

A's get insight from Hall of Famer Henderson

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:52:32 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rickey Henderson bounced through the Oakland clubhouse from one player to the next, one corner to the other, with a stop at the breakfast table to greet a few more guys before moving on to meet with Daric Barton by his locker.

Rangers beat A's 6-5 on 2 homers in 10th inning

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:50:29 -0400

OAKLAND, California - Rangers manager Ron Washington kept calm and stuck with his reliable closer even as Joe Nathan pitched himself into serious trouble.

Balfour fans Wells, saving A's 5-4 win over Yanks

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:30:25 -0400

NEW YORK - Grant Balfour was angry.