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Athletics bring back coaching staff for 2010

The Oakland Athletics will bring back their entire coaching staff in the same positions for the 2010 season.

Mortensen arrested Saturday night

Athletics pitcher Clay Mortensen rejoined the team Sunday after spending the night in jail following his arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Saunders, Napoli lead Angels to win

Mike Napoli homered, Joe Saunders pitched five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels closed out an impressive regular season with a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.

Sweeney's two-run single keys Mariners' 4-2 win

Mike Sweeney followed a two-out error with a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Thursday night.

Morales' 3 RBIs lead Angels to skid-snapping win

Kendry Morales homered and drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their first four-game losing streak of the season with a 7-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.

A's win 12-3 to split series with Rangers

Jack Cust homered to help rookie Brett Anderson win his fourth straight start, Cliff Pennington hit a two-run triple and the Oakland Athletics salvaged a split of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers with a 12-3 rout Thursday.

A's hand Indians eighth straight loss

Adam Kennedy had three hits and drove in three runs to help the Oakland Athletics match their season high seven-game win streak, defeating the Cleveland Indians 11-4 on Sunday.

A's shut out slumping Rangers 4-0

Unable to score, the Texas Rangers are fading out of the AL playoff picture.

Mauer's HR, 3 hits lead Twins to 8-0 win over A's

Joe Mauer had three hits, including his 27th home run, and rookie Brian Duensing pitched the Minnesota Twins to an 8-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.

Pierzynski leads White Sox past Athletics

A.J. Pierzynski hit a game-ending RBI double in the 13th inning, Scott Podsednik had four hits and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night.

Hairston leads A's past Mariners

Scott Hairston took advantage of a second chance. Ichiro took advantage of the second pitch.

A's jump on Royals early, cruise to win

Landon Powell hit his first career grand slam to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 10-4 Wednesday.

Lackey gets 100th W in Angels' victory over A's

John Lackey pitched eight innings of five-hit ball for his 100th victory, Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels salvaged a split of their series with the last-place Oakland Athletics in a 9-1 victory Sunday.

Langerhans' HR sends M's over A's in 10

Defensive-replacement Ryan Langerhans homered off Craig Breslow with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.

Cust leads Athletics to win

The Detroit Tigers have managed to hold onto first place in the AL Central despite winning just eight of their last 23 road games. Manager Jim Leyland is hoping his offense wakes up before their road woes cost them.

Duchscherer being treated for clinical depression

Justin Duchscherer's agent says the Oakland Athletics right-hander won't pitch this season so he can concentrate on his treatment for depression.

Teixeira drives in all three New York runs

Mark Teixeira hit a two-run homer, Alfredo Aceves earned his majors-leading eighth win as a reliever and the New York Yankees wrapped up a stretch of 33 games in 34 days with a 3-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.

Ellis homer lifts A's

Mark Ellis lined a home run just over the left-field wall with two outs in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics avoided a three-game sweep with a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Powell homers, helps Athletics beat Orioles 6-3

Landon Powell homered in Oakland's four-run fourth inning, and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Wednesday to win a third straight series for the first time since April 2008.

Greinke picks up 11th victory

Zack Greinke earned his first win over an American League club since May 26, Mike Jacobs and Billy Butler each drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 12-6 Saturday night.

A's release Jason Giambi; slugger was hitting .193

Jason Giambi's second stint with the Oakland Athletics didn't pan out as either side had hoped.

Young leads Rangers past A's, 6-4

Michael Young hit his 18th homer of the season, Tommy Hunter pitched seven solid innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 6-4 on Thursday.

Hill helps Blue Jays beat A's 7-2

Aaron Hill hit a two-run homer and the Toronto Blue Jays roughed up Vin Mazzaro in a 7-2 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.

Twins beat deadline, acquire SS Cabrera from A's

The Minnesota Twins made a rare move at the trade deadline, upgrading their middle infield by acquiring shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics for the stretch run in the crowded AL Central race.

Ortiz, after drug report, hits go-ahead homer

With a flair for the dramatic and a litany of game-winning hits that propelled the Boston Red Sox to two World Series championships, David Ortiz earned his reputation as one of baseball's best sluggers and a player who comes through in the clutch.

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Immigration treats church sanctuary delicately
Source: msnbc.com

Everyone knows where Flor Crisostomo lives, even the federal immigration officials who have ordered her deported to Mexico.

Breakdown of Haren, Valverde & Edmonds trades
Source: Sports Review Magazine

How the D'Backs, A's, Astros, Cardinals and Padres fared in the deals completed on Friday, 12/14

Who is Bob Geren?
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

He's the new manager for the Oakland A's. Seemed like it came from out of left field. Ray Ratto talks about how it may be perceived

Feeble opening argument / A-Rod slams Zito, Yankees overpower A's
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

"Much is expected of this 2006 A's team, which has the highest expectations of the Billy Beane era, but the season began with a thud Monday night."

For A's, opening with Yanks is the ultimate
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

"Tonight, Oakland welcomes New York to the Coliseum again, seven years later, with Barry Zito starting against Randy Johnson, a matchup of premier left-handers. "

Big Frank had another exit in mind
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

Frank Thomas takes some parting shots at the White Sox organization during his press conference announcing his signing with the Oakland A's

Flurry of signings as teams avoid arbitration deadline

With the deadline for submitting arbitration proposals looming on the horizon tomorrow (January 17th), Major League Baseball saw a flurry of signings late tonight.

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