Manager Mark Kotsay News Today

Spence hopes to silence the Rays bats

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Ronel Blanco held Oakland in check for seven innings in his return from a suspension and Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Sunday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Brady Singer stuck out nine, Vinnie Pasquantino hit a three-run triple and the Kansas City Royals completed a sweep of the Oakland Athletics with an 8-4 victory Sunday.

A’s go for series sweep at the Coliseum

Rooker’s 3-run bomb not enough

CLEVELAND -- Heads bobbed in unison around Clevelands clubhouse late Sunday afternoon as techno music thumped from a floor speaker that also projected colored lights around the room.

NEW YORK -- Zack Gelof hit a two-run homer off Victor Gonzalez in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics stopped an eight-game losing streak in the Bronx by beating the Yankees 2-0 Monday following the ejection of New York Manager Aaron Boone just five pitches in.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- JP Sears navigated through trouble and carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning Thursday in the Oakland Athletics game against the World Series champion Texas Rangers.

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday.

Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday.