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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Homers by Schuemann, Butler, Gelof power A’s to win over Reds
By Jeff WallnerThe Associated Press CINCINNATI — Max Schuemann and Lawrence Butler each hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to propel the Oakland Athletics past the Cincinnati Reds …
Tyler Nevin, Lawrence Butler discuss returning from Triple-A Las Vegas
OAKLAND — With Oakland removing two veterans from their roster on Monday, infielder Tyler Nevin and outfielder Lawrence Butler are back with the major-league club and stand to receive their …
Why Oakland A’s Lawrence Butler will be worth watching this season
OAKLAND – At a glance, Lawrence Butler’s first full year with the A’s has been merely okay. Butler delivered his first career walk-off on April 12, launching a 445-foot home …
Athletics’ Lawrence Butler excited to wear Jackie Robinson’s 42
OAKLAND — Lawrence Butler will shed his usual jersey for No. 42 Monday night when the Athletics begin a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals. So will everyone else. …
Butler does it for A’s in 2-1, 10-inning win over Washington
OAKLAND — Athletics fans supporting a boycott of their team’s scheduled move to Sacramento and eventually Las Vegas could be facing a dilemma. What if the A’s are actually good? …