http://www.newsvine.com/oakland-athleticsNewsvine - oakland-athleticsen-usCopyright 2013Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:47:11 +0000Sun, 26 May 2013 09:36:30 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17771350-lowrie-milone-lead-as-to-11-2-win-over-astroshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/16/17771350-lowrie-milone-lead-as-to-11-2-win-over-astrosmlbsportsastrosathleticshouston-astrosoakland-athleticsjed-lowrietommy-miloneTue, 16 Apr 2013 05:41:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Nate Freiman connects for a three-run home run off Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Members of the Houston Astros including Chris Carter, center, observe a moment of silence for the victims involved in an explosion at the Boston Marathon prior to the baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Nate Freiman, right, is congratulated after hitting a three-run home run off Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Houston Astros' Erik Bedard works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Houston Astros' Erik Bedard, left, walks off the mound after being removed from the game against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp, right, scores on a wild pitch from Houston Astros' Erik Bedard in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 15, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17728962-jacksons-4-hits-power-tigers-past-athletics-10-1http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/13/17728962-jacksons-4-hits-power-tigers-past-athletics-10-1mlbsportstigersathleticsoakland-athleticsdetroit-tigerstorii-hunteroakland-athletics'prince-fielderjustin-verlanderaustin-jacksonjosh-donaldsonSat, 13 Apr 2013 06:23:47 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick swings for an RBI single off Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer in the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie, left, slides to score past Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Lowrie scored on a single by A's Josh Reddick. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder swings for a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer throws against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick swings for an RBI single off Detroit Tigers' Max Scherzer in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick, center, poses with his mother Cheryl, left, and father Kenny after receiving the AL Golden Glove award before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder (28) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon (40) waits for Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder to run the bases, left, after Fielder hit a three-run home run off him in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, right, is congratulated by third base coach Tom Brookens after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon in the third inning of a baseball game on Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon wipes his face in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 12, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Prince Fielder, right, is congratulated by third base coach Tom Brookens after Fielder hit a home run off Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter is congratulated after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) is congratulated by Miguel Cabrera after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson in the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris hits an RBI single off Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 13, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Jhonny Peralta, left, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris in the seventh inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Peralta scored on a single by Austin Jackson. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson, center, is congratulated by Torii Hunter (48) and Alex Avila (13) after Jackson hit a two run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Austin Jackson, right, points skyward as he passes Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris, left, after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland pitcher Jarrod Parker in the second inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello, right, shakes hands with catcher Alex Avila after the 10-1 defeat of the Oakland Athletics at the end of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter connects for a triple off Oakland Athletics' Evan Scribner in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers second baseman Omar Infante, top, throws over Oakland Athletics' John Jaso in the third inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Jaso was out on the play but A's Chris Young was safe at first base. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Detroit Tigers' Torii Hunter (48) slides to score past Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Hunter scored on a single by Victor Martinez. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17680978-as-complete-sweep-of-angels-with-8-1-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/10/17680978-as-complete-sweep-of-angels-with-8-1-winmlbangelssportsathleticslos-angeles-angelsoakland-athleticsjosh-donaldsonbrandon-mossyoenis-cespedespinch-hitter-john-jasoWed, 10 Apr 2013 06:02:35 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss watches his two-run single against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris, right, celebrates with Yoenis Cespedes after both scored on a single by Brandon Moss during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos, bottom, is tagged out by Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris while trying to score on a hit by Josh Hamilton during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp celebrates his home run with Jed Lowrie during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels center fielder Peter Bourjos, right, is greeted by owner Arte Moreno before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver walks to a news conference to talk to the media about his injured left elbow before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver talks to the media about his injured left elbow during a news conference before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia watches batting practice before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp steals second under the tag by Los Angeles Angels second baseman Brendan Harris (20) during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss, right, watches his two-RBI triple as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta looks on during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss, right, celebrates his home run with Seth Smith during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' John Jaso, left, celebrates in the dugout with Coco Crisp after being walked in against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson fields a ball hit by Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Callaspo was out at first. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tommy Milone throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels' Dane De La Rosa (65) kisses his wife Katie before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, April 10, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss hits a broken-bat single against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson reacts to his two run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Young watches his two-RBI double against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Andy Parrino, right, scores past Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta on a single by Jed Lowrie during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p><p>Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jason Vargas throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17623528-anderson-fans-10-3-hrs-propel-as-over-astros-9-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/06/17623528-anderson-fans-10-3-hrs-propel-as-over-astros-9-3mlbsportsastrosathleticshouston-astrosoakland-athleticsbartolo-coloncoco-crispbrett-andersonseth-smithjed-lowrieSat, 6 Apr 2013 04:11:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp is welcomed back to the dugout after hitting a solo home run to start the baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, April 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher Dan Straily works against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros' Brad Peacock delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros starting pitcher Bud Norris adjusts his cap after giving up a solo home run to Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Coco Crisp watches his solo home run against the Houston Astros in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros' Matt Dominguez (30) welcomes Jason Castro (15), who hit a three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Houston Astros' Lucas Harrell delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday April 7, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics third base coach Mike Gallego (2) low-fives Coco Crisp (4) who hit a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17562384-as-get-3-hits-walk-8-in-7-1-loss-to-marinershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17562384-as-get-3-hits-walk-8-in-7-1-loss-to-marinersmlbsportsathleticsoakland-athleticsfelix-hernandezal-westTue, 2 Apr 2013 06:02:22 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales greets season ticket holders on the field prior to the opening day baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Alameda County firefighter Mark Garcia gestures prior to the Oakland Athletics baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, a former Seattle Mariners catcher, poses for a photo with his new Rolex watch, a thank you gift from Mariners' Felix Hernandez for catching his perfect game in August, on Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. A clubhouse employee delivered the gold watch from Seattle's side to the Oakland clubhouse for Jaso about 90 minutes before first pitch in the Mariners-Athletics season opener baseball game Monday night. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)</p><p>An Oakland Athletics fan cheers as the new Western Divisional banner is unfurled prior to the baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an opening day baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager, right, is congratulated by Michael Morse (38) after Seager scored against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored on a single by Mariners' Kendrys Morales. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates with Michael Saunders (55) after Morse hit a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker, right, turns his back after giving up a three-run home run to Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, center, in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored when Athletics pitcher Ryan Cook walked Mariners' Justin Smoak with the bases loaded. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is forced out at second base on a fielders choice by Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, left, visits pitcher Ryan Cook on the mound in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17561324-as-spoil-maurers-debut-for-mariners-with-8-2-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/02/17561324-as-spoil-maurers-debut-for-mariners-with-8-2-winmlbsportsathleticsmarinersoakland-athleticsseattle-marinersseattle-mariners'chris-youngfelix-hernandezal-westjed-lowriejosh-reddickmichael-morsehisashi-iwakumatommy-miloneyoenis-cespedesbrandon-maurerTue, 2 Apr 2013 04:58:38 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales greets season ticket holders on the field prior to the opening day baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Brett Anderson works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Alameda County firefighter Mark Garcia gestures prior to the Oakland Athletics baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, a former Seattle Mariners catcher, poses for a photo with his new Rolex watch, a thank you gift from Mariners' Felix Hernandez for catching his perfect game in August, on Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. A clubhouse employee delivered the gold watch from Seattle's side to the Oakland clubhouse for Jaso about 90 minutes before first pitch in the Mariners-Athletics season opener baseball game Monday night. (AP Photo/Janie McCauley)</p><p>An Oakland Athletics fan cheers as the new Western Divisional banner is unfurled prior to the baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Felix Hernandez works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an opening day baseball game Monday, April 1, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager, right, is congratulated by Michael Morse (38) after Seager scored against the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored on a single by Mariners' Kendrys Morales. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates with Michael Saunders (55) after Morse hit a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker, right, turns his back after giving up a three-run home run to Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, center, in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is congratulated after scoring against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. Seager scored when Athletics pitcher Ryan Cook walked Mariners' Justin Smoak with the bases loaded. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Kyle Seager (15) is forced out at second base on a fielders choice by Oakland Athletics second baseman Eric Sogard in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso, left, visits pitcher Ryan Cook on the mound in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jarrod Parker works against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 2, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated after hitting an RBI sacrifice fly that scored Coco Crisp (4) off Seattle Mariners' Joe Saunders in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie swings for a home run off Seattle Mariners' Kameron Loe in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse swings at a pitch from Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone in the sixth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Jed Lowrie watches his home run hit off Seattle Mariners' Kameron Loe in the seventh inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 3, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes, right, dances in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run hit off Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes connects for a two-run home run off Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Morse, right, is congratulated by Jeff Datz after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin in the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick, right, is congratulated by third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run off Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Brandon Maurer works against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17532382-cespedes-homers-in-as-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/30/17532382-cespedes-homers-in-as-winmlbsportsgiantsathleticsoakland-athleticssan-francisco-giantsyoenis-cespedesyoenis-cespedes'now-oaklandSat, 30 Mar 2013 22:37:10 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17491374-chacin-struggles-against-athleticshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/27/17491374-chacin-struggles-against-athleticsmlbsportsathleticsrockiesoakland-athleticscolorado-rockiesopening-daywalt-weissjhoulys-chacinWed, 27 Mar 2013 23:30:06 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17477887-cespedes-hits-hr-in-athletics-win-over-indianshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/26/17477887-cespedes-hits-hr-in-athletics-win-over-indiansmlbsportsindiansathleticsoakland-athleticscleveland-indiansbrett-andersondaric-bartonyoenis-cespedesWed, 27 Mar 2013 00:18:52 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Grant Green slides under the leg of Cleveland Indians catcher Brian Jeroloman to score on a single by Daric Barton in the 10th inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Evan Scribner delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Cleveland Indians' Ryan Raburn rounds the bases on a solo home run off Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Brett Anderson in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick slides into third with a triple in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima throws over Cleveland Indians' Ryan Raburn (9) but can't complete a double play on Indians' Jordan Henry in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Chris Perez delivers against the Oakland Athletics in the seventh inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in Goodyear, Ariz. The Indians closer was appearing in his first game of the spring, after suffering an injury early in camp. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17461470-young-hits-slam-colon-goes-5-as-as-beat-brewershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/25/17461470-young-hits-slam-colon-goes-5-as-as-beat-brewersmlbsportsathleticsbrewersoakland-athleticsmilwaukee-brewersbartolo-colonchris-youngkyle-lohsejosh-donaldsonTue, 26 Mar 2013 00:23:23 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Young, center, celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Monday, March 25, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws to the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics left fielder Chris Young makes an over-the-back catch on a pop fly from Milwaukee Brewers' Chris Narveson during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson drives in a run with a double against the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Young follows through on his grand slam home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Chris Narveson throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris, bottom, scores next to Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy on a single from Josh Donaldson during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Young, center, celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game on Monday, March 25, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17445181-crawford-hits-1st-hr-for-dodgers-in-loss-to-ashttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/24/17445181-crawford-hits-1st-hr-for-dodgers-in-loss-to-asmlbsportsdodgersathleticsoakland-athleticslos-angelesdon-mattinglycarl-crawfordSun, 24 Mar 2013 23:49:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett throws to the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes scores on a single from Seth Smith during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics center fielder Chris Young (25) makes an over the shoulder catch on a pop fly from Los Angeles Dodgers' Jerry Hairston Jr. during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Sunday March 24, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Carl Crawford is high-fived in the dugout after being driven in with a two-run home run from Andre Ethier against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 24, 2013 in P,hoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Carl Crawford hits a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17432852-sandoval-returns-to-lineup-for-giants-against-ashttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/23/17432852-sandoval-returns-to-lineup-for-giants-against-asmlbsportsgiantsathleticsoakland-athleticssan-francisco-giantstim-lincecumpablo-sandovalyoenis-cespedesSat, 23 Mar 2013 23:47:01 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>San Francisco Giants starting Tim Lincecum throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes hits a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Fans reach for a home run ball hit by Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes in the left field lawn during first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum reacts after walking Oakland Athletics' Daric Barton during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum throws to the Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone throws to the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes swings for a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum in the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Tommy Milone works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics fans wait for the exhibition spring training baseball game to start against the San Francisco Giants Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Reddick celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Jeremy Affeldt in the fifth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson slides to score against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning of an exhibition baseball game Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. Donaldson scored on a bunt by Eric Sogard. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes, right, is congratulated by Josh Donaldson (20) after Cespedes hit a two-run home run off San Francisco Giants' Tim Lincecum in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 28, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco is greeted by teammates at the dugout after scoring against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey hits a single against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Barry Zito pitches to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning during an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics pitcher A.J. Griffin pitches to the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Chris Young is greeted in the dugout after scoring during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson steals second San Francisco Giants' Marco Scutaro reaches for the ball during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco is tagged out by Oakland Athletics' Scott Sizemore during the third inning of an exhibition baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt strikes out against the Oakland Athletics during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris reacts after striking out with two on during the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, March 29, 2013 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17405734-cueto-roughed-up-athletics-top-redshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/21/17405734-cueto-roughed-up-athletics-top-redsmlbsportsathleticsredsoakland-athleticscincinnati-redsjohnny-cuetoderek-norrisThu, 21 Mar 2013 23:51:19 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17376707-puig-has-4-hits-for-dodgers-in-winhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/19/17376707-puig-has-4-hits-for-dodgers-in-winmlbsportsdodgersathleticsoakland-athleticslos-angeles-dodgersyasiel-puigWed, 20 Mar 2013 00:54:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig singles against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes watches his solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, right, steals second base under the legs of Oakland Athletics second baseman Adam Rosales during the third inning of a spring training baseball game on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chris Capuano throws to the Oakland Athletics during the third inning of a spring training baseball game on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig, right, is met at the plate by Andre Ethier after Puig's two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Tim Federowicz chases a foul ball from Oakland Athletics' Chris Young during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Dan Straily throws to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of a spring training baseball game on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17362241-morses-6th-homer-helps-as-beat-mariners-6-5http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/18/17362241-morses-6th-homer-helps-as-beat-mariners-6-5mlbsportsathleticsmarinersoakland-athleticsseattle-marinersmichael-morseMon, 18 Mar 2013 23:35:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics second baseman Scott Sizemore dives for a line drive by Seattle Mariners' Justin Smoak during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. Smoak got a single on the play. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin throws to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Brad Miller drives in two runs with a double against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma throws to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin throws to the Seattle Mariners during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Derek Norris (36) is met at the plate by teammates Jed Lowrie, center, and Jemile Weeks, right, after Norris' two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Michael Saunders, left, is chased by Oakland Athletics shortstop Adam Rosales during a rundown between second and first base following a single by Saunders during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p><p>Seattle Mariners' Brad Miller, right, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris on a single by Michael Saunders during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Monday, March 18, 2013 in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17349743-rosales-hits-pair-of-2-run-hrs-as-beat-cubs-12-6http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/17/17349743-rosales-hits-pair-of-2-run-hrs-as-beat-cubs-12-6mlbsportsathleticscubsoakland-athleticschicago-cubs'scott-bakeradam-rosalesSun, 17 Mar 2013 23:41:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17342002-reddick-hits-3-run-homer-off-weaverhttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17342002-reddick-hits-3-run-homer-off-weavermlbangelssportsathleticsoakland-athleticslos-angelesjered-weavertravis-blackleyjosh-reddickyoenis-cespedesluke-montzSun, 17 Mar 2013 00:54:53 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341752-sale-hit-hard-in-white-soxs-11-5-loss-to-ashttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/16/17341752-sale-hit-hard-in-white-soxs-11-5-loss-to-asmlbsportssoxwhite-soxathleticschicago-white-soxoakland-athleticsjarrod-parkerchris-saleconor-gillaspieSat, 16 Mar 2013 23:59:08 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker delivers against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson, left, reaches out to first base coach Tye Waller (46) while rounding first after a solo home run off Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Matt Thornton delivers against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Oakland Athletics shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, left, tags out Chicago White Sox's Jordan Danks (20) who was attempting to steal second in the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p><p>Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale, right, hands the ball to manager Robin Ventura (23) while leaving an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330218-mccarthy-colon-match-efforts-in-2-2-tiehttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/15/17330218-mccarthy-colon-match-efforts-in-2-2-tiediamondbacksmlbsportsathleticsoakland-athleticsbartolo-colonarizona-brandon-mccarthyFri, 15 Mar 2013 23:20:50 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Oakland Athletics' Bartolo Colon throws to first base on a pickoff move in the first inning during an MLB spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Friday, March 15, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves, left, tags out Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales who was trying to score in the eighth inning during an MLB spring training baseball game on Friday, March 15, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)</p><p>Arizona Diamondbacks' Wil Nieves, left, slaps Conrad Flynn with his glove in celebration after Nieves tagged out Oakland Athletics' Adam Rosales at home plate in the eighth inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p><p>Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, right, argues a call at home plate with umpire Jonathan Saphire in the eighth inning during a spring training baseball game on Friday, March 15, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) </p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17316546-kinsler-helps-rangers-beat-as-6-2http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/14/17316546-kinsler-helps-rangers-beat-as-6-2mlbsportsrangersathleticsoakland-athleticstexas-rangersian-kinslerelvis-andrusrandy-wellsFri, 15 Mar 2013 00:26:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17251636-snyder-homers-as-as-top-rangers-split-squad-4-3http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/09/17251636-snyder-homers-as-as-top-rangers-split-squad-4-3mlbsportsrangersathleticsoakland-athleticstexas-rangersbrad-snyderleonys-martinnick-tepeschSat, 9 Mar 2013 23:34:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17240855-donaldson-breaks-out-of-slump-with-2-homershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/08/17240855-donaldson-breaks-out-of-slump-with-2-homersmlbsportsathleticsmarinersoakland-athleticsseattle-marinersoakland-athletics'josh-donaldsonFri, 8 Mar 2013 23:47:29 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Baseball fans pass by large baseball sculptures after the exhibition spring training baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics was postponed due to rain Friday, March 8, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez blows a bubble with gum as he watches the team play the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning in an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. The game was later postponed due to rain. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Griffin looks on as Seattle Mariners' Casper Wells bats in the second inning in an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. The game was later postponed due to rain. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>Seattle Mariners left fielder Julio Morban hits during practice before playing the Oakland Athletics in an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Hector Noesi, foreground, looks on as Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson, top right, is greeted by third base coach Mike Gallego after hitting a home run in the second inning in an exhibition spring training baseball game on Friday, March 8, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson, right, is greeted at the plate by teammates Seth Smith (15) and Daric Barton, left, after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Seattle Mariners in an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. The game was later postponed due to rain in the fourth inning. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p><p>Seattle Mariners catcher Jesus Montero walks off a practice field as clouds roll in before playing the Oakland Athletics in an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 8, 2013, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17227537-young-debuts-in-left-for-as-in-win-over-marinershttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/07/17227537-young-debuts-in-left-for-as-in-win-over-marinersmlbsportsathleticsmarinersoakland-athleticsseattle-marinerschris-youngjed-lowrieThu, 7 Mar 2013 22:43:33 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17199333-chen-and-hochevar-pitch-royals-past-athleticshttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17199333-chen-and-hochevar-pitch-royals-past-athleticsmlbsportsathleticsroyalsoakland-athleticskansas-city-royalsbruce-chenluke-hochevarWed, 6 Mar 2013 00:09:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Kansas City Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar throws to first in a pick-off attempt during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Bruce Chen throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Bartolo Colon throws during the first inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Oakland Athletics shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima, from Japan, throws to first for the double play hit into by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer after forcing Alcides Escobar (2) out at second during the second inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler, left, is tagged by Oakland Athletics third baseman Josh Donaldson after getting getting caught in a run-down on a fielder's choice hit into by Lorenzo Cain during the third inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p><p>Kansas City Royals' Johnny Giavotella hands a bat to a fan as he leaves the field during the fifth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)</p> http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17199137-azzurri-baseball-not-soccer-seek-fast-starthttp://www.newsvine.com/_news/2013/03/05/17199137-azzurri-baseball-not-soccer-seek-fast-startmlbsportsitalyathleticsoakland-athleticsworld-baseball-classicjed-lowrieanthony-rizzoyoenis-cespedesTue, 5 Mar 2013 23:38:26 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post