A's Ziegler Breaks 101-Year-Old Record
A's reliever Brad Ziegler recorded six outs Sunday to set an MLB record with 27 scoreless innings to begin his career.
Boston Still Interested In Fuentes, Mahay And Street
The Red Sox are still in on Colorado's Brian Fuentes, Kansas City's Ron Mahay, and Oakland's Huston Street.
A's Talk Jason Bay Trade With Pirates
The A's continue to talk with the Pirates about left fielder Jason Bay, but a trade remains unlikely — the Pirates want more than the A's are willing to give.
Reds And Mets Also Interested In Street
The Reds apparently have some interest in Huston Street, according to sources, and the Mets also might make a run at trying to get him.
Dodgers Scouting Street?
The Dodgers, who reportedly have interest in reliever Huston Street with closer Takashi Saito out for six weeks, have a scout at this series against Tampa Bay.
Four Teams Interested In Street
The Mets, White Sox, Dodgers and Brewers have all expressed varying degrees of interest in A's reliever Huston Street.
Oakland's Barton On DL After Pool Accident
Oakland first baseman Daric Barton smacked his head on the bottom of a pool during the All-Star break and has been placed on the disabled list with a strained neck, according to The Mercury-Register.
Beane: I Wanna Be Great For A Long Time
Billy Beane has traded three key members of his pitching staff in the last ten days for heralded young talent in an effort to "be great for a long time", according to The New York Times.
Oakland Sends Blanton To Phillies
The A's traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing right-hander Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday, as reported by the Associated Press.
Harden 'Very Excited' About Trade To Cubs
Pitcher Rich Harden is 'very excited' about landing with a legitimate World Series contender in the Cubs, according to The Associated Press.
Jemile Weeks Signs With A's
Jemile Weeks, a first-round pick of the A's in June's draft, agreed to terms on a $1.
Cubs Acquire Harden From A's
The Cubs have acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Athletics in a six-player trade, as reported by the Associated Press on Tuesday.
Will The Cubs Pry Away Harden From Oakland?
The Cubs have spent a lot of time on the phone recently with A's GM Billy Beane trying to pry away right-hander Rich Harden, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report on Monday.
A's Place Crosby On 15-Day DL
Oakland shortstop Bobby Crosby went on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained left hamstring, giving the A's seven players on the DL, according to an Asscoiated Press report.
A's Place Chavez On Disabled List
The Athletics have placed third baseman Eric Chavez on the disabled list with a sore right shoulder, according to The Associated Press.
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