Oakland A’s can’t sweep Astros as bullpen falls apart late
By KRISTIE RIEKEN Associated Press HOUSTON — The A’s bullpen allowed four runs in the eighth inning as Oakland fell short of sweeping the Astros on the road, losing 6-3 …
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A’s defeat Royals to win back-to-back games for first time since May
OAKLAND —The A’s have, at long last, once again won back-to-back ballgames. With a 5-1 victory over the Royals on a chilly Tuesday night at the Coliseum, Oakland has responded …
Athletics can’t hold lead, fall to Toronto in 10 innings
OAKLAND — A blast and a bloop gave the A’s a lead in the seventh inning, but it wasn’t enough as the Toronto Blue Jays broke loose for three runs …
Oakland A’s can’t use star closer Mason Miller. Would they trade him?
OAKLAND — Mason Miller had to ask permission to pitch Sunday, and you can hardly blame him. Pitchers for the Athletics have faced 1,844 batters through 49 games, and one …
Athletics fall behind early, see win streak snapped against Marlins
OAKLAND — The Athletics’ six-game win streak is history. Control issues and a sore back limited starting pitcher Joe Boyle to just an inning Sunday as the Athletics fell 12-3 …