http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Oakland Athletics News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270700&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270700&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's troubles continue in loss to Jays The A's jumped out to an early lead but could not hold it and were defeated by the Blue Jays, 6-4, at Rogers Centre on Thursday. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270753&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270753&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Gonzalez performing well for offense Though Oakland's offense has gone through a rough stretch of late, a few hitters have shined, one of which is Carlos Gonzalez, who hit .400 (6-for-15) over the four-game series against Toronto. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270789&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:04:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270789&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Hot-hitting Crosby leading A's offense When it comes to offensive production, the A's have not had much to smile about lately. One of the few bright spots, though, has been the recent play of Bobby Crosby. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264862&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264862&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Gonzalez sharp in losing cause Gio Gonzalez allowed a three-run shot in his first Major League inning, then settled down, but it wasn't enough as the A's suffered their ninth straight defeat, 5-1. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264927&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264927&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's ace the best shot to end skid Justin Duchscherer got an extra day of rest, thanks to Gio Gonzalez's Wednesday start. The former reliever is welcoming the move: "Any time I can get an extra day, it's going to be beneficial towards the end of the season." David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264787&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:08:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3264787&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Gallagher's MRI shows good signs An MRI on Sean Gallagher's right shoulder revealed that the irritation is minor, and he will not need to head to the DL. The A's pitcher will rejoin the team Friday, and start vs. the Rays next week. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257276&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257276&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's unable to hold lead vs. Jays The A's blew a one-run lead in the ninth inning and were defeated, 4-3, by the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257291&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257291&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Ziegler continuing to impress A's The way Brad Ziegler has pitched this season has left his teammates expecting nothing but perfection when the right-hander enters the game. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257926&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257926&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's set to call up lefty Gonzalez The reshaping of Oakland's pitching staff will take on another phase, as the A's are set to call up highly touted pitching prospect Gio Gonzalez to start Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252150&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252150&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's bats handcuffed up north The A's bats were held silent by a dominant performance from Toronto ace Roy Halladay on Monday, as they dropped a 6-1 affair to the Blue Jays. Bobby Crosby homered in the loss. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252516&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252516&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Big Hurt hardly hurt in Toronto Frank Thomas returned to Rogers Centre for the first time since being released by the Blue Jays, but he is focusing more on jumpstarting Oakland's offense than he is on hard feelings. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252164&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3252164&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Chavez to undergo surgery Having played just 23 games, Eric Chavez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder next Wednesday in Oakland. This will be his fourth surgery since the end of the 2007 season. David Singh http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3256370&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3256370&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Player Journal: Sean Doolittle Sean Doolittle http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3251177&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3251177&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Mailbag: What's the plan for the future? What are the team's plans heading into the future? Will Jack Cust remain in the starting lineup all season? Will the A's re-sign Frank Thomas? A's beat reporter Mychael Urban answers these questions and more in the latest edition of the mailbag. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246560&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246560&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Woes continue as A's fall to Red Sox Dallas Braden gave up four runs on six hits in 3 1/3 innings as the A's couldn't salvage a win at Fenway on Sunday, in a 5-2 defeat. Daric Barton hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, one of the A's five hits. Maureen Mullen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246555&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:48:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246555&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's head to Toronto with grab bag 'pen True to his word, manager Bob Geren didn't hesitate to use struggling closer Huston Street in the seventh inning on Sunday, instead of at the end of the game. Rookie sensation Brad Ziegler, Jerry Blevins or another reliever might be experimented as the closer as the A's head to Toronto, as well. Maureen Mullen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246503&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sun, 03 Aug 2008 14:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3246503&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Ailing Braden makes a start Sunday starter Dallas Braden, recovering from an illness, wasn't even sure if he'd take the hill for the A's today until moments before game time. Additionally, left-hander Dana Eveland, who was knocked around on Saturday, was sent to Triple-A, and lefty Dan Meyer was called up to replace him. Maureen Mullen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241482&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241482&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Night to forget for Eveland, A's Dana Eveland had a night he'd like to forget. The first five batters the lefty faced all had hits, including two home runs, and the Red Sox routed the A's, 12-2, on Saturday night at Fenway Park. Mike Petraglia http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241490&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241490&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Cust trying to spark A's offense Saturday's loss dropped Oakland to 2-12 since the unofficial start to the second half of the season. And the offense has been a big culprit, scoring three runs or fewer in 10 of the 12 losses. Jack Cust, the team leader in homers, can read a stat sheet like anyone else can. Mike Petraglia http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241618&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:31:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3241618&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Geren opens up the closer role Huston Street is no longer the only ninth-inning option for A's manager Bob Geren. Prior to Saturday's game in Boston, Geren announced that he would not hesitate using the red-hot Brad Ziegler or lefty Jerry Blevins in a save situation. Mike Petraglia http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235362&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235362&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's not able to top Red Sox in extras Oakland's three-game skid hit four games on Friday after the Athletics fell to the Red Sox, 2-1, in the 12th inning on Jed Lowrie's infield single. Maureen Mullen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235397&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Sat, 02 Aug 2008 02:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235397&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's hoping Eveland can end skid The A's, now 4-4 against the Red Sox this season, will try to end their four-game slide at Fenway Park on Saturday night, as they continue their 10-game road trip. Maureen Mullen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235432&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:32:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235432&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Big man is back in A's campus While Thursday's Trade Deadline saw a swirl of activity for many teams -- with several potential future Hall of Famers changing teams -- the A's were able to add a Hall of Fame-caliber player to their roster without making a deal. Frank Thomas returned to the lineup on Friday in the series opener against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Maureen Mullen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235425&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080801&content_id=3235425&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Ellis goes about his business quietly Mark Ellis cares very little for records, which is probably just as well for the Oakland second baseman. Ellis carried a 56-game errorless streak into Friday night's game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, leading Major League second baseman with a .996 fielding percentage. Maureen Mullen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080731&content_id=3230926&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080731&content_id=3230926&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's stand pat at Trading Deadline There were plenty of rumors surrounding the A's as Thursday's non-waiver Trade Deadline approached, but in the end, none came to fruition. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080731&content_id=3231758&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080731&content_id=3231758&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Big Hurt comes off disabled list The A's may have kept quiet on the trade front Thursday, but they sure received a welcome addition to their 25-man roster thanks to Frank Thomas coming off the disabled list. Jane Lee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3224503&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:26:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3224503&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Athletics fall below .500 mark Closer Huston Street allowed a run in the 10th inning, as the A's dropped a 4-3 decision to the Royals on Wednesday afternoon. Bobby Crosby had two RBI singles for the A's, who mustered 13 hits but couldn't put them to good use. Jane Lee http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3224507&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:27:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3224507&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's to have Thomas back soon The A's have struggled recently, but a bright spot could be on the horizon. Designated hitter Frank Thomas, out since late May with a right quadriceps injury, could be back in the lineup when Oakland visits Boston on Friday. Mychael Urban http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3226128&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080730&content_id=3226128&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak&partnerId=rss_oak A's option Patterson, Bankston The A's optioned first baseman Wes Bankston and outfielder Eric Patterson to Triple-A Sacramento after Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Royals. The move opens a roster spot for designated hitter Frank Thomas, who is expected to be activated Friday. Jane Lee