The Athletics haven't been this close to the Rangers since April.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
A's Pull Within Two Games In West, Orioles Fall Out Of First
Nova Improves To 5-1 Against Rays
The Yankees defeated the Rays 5-3 on Saturday night, improving their playoff chances behind a strong effort from Ivan Nova.
Reyes Commits 500,000th Error In MLB History
The error was the 2,677th in the major leagues this year and the 16th of the season for Jose Reyes.
Bowa Met With Astros About Managerial Job
Larry Bowa has confirmed that he met with the Astros about their managerial job this week.
Angels Aren't Ready To Call 2012 A Disappointment
The Angels are behind three teams in the race for a Wild Card berth despite spending $320 million on one day in December and acquiring Zack Greinke in a July trade.
Pirates Ownership Will Do What's Needed To Avoid Another Collapse
Bob Nutting has called the team's second-half collapse "incredibly, intensely frustrating" and vowed to do what's necessary to prevent another.
Competing Dodgers Lose Kershaw Indefinitely
Clayton Kershaw has been dealing with inflammation in his left hip.
Report: Dodgers Give Colletti Extension
The Dodgers have given Ned Colletti a long-term contract extension, according to a CBS Sports report.
With Phillies In Race, Utley Won't Play Third
The Phillies would like to see how Chase Utley would handle third base, but they are unlikely to experiment with a playoff berth suddenly in sight.
Astros Interview Martinez For Managerial Job
The Rays may soon lose a valuable member of their coaching staff.
Struggling Pirates Flirting With Losing Record
The Pirates lost their seventh-straight on Friday night, dropping them to just one game over .500 as the season winds down.
Epstein Doesn't Expect Things To Get Much Better For Cubs In 2013
Theo Epstein didn't make fans of the Cubs happy when he suggested that things might not be much better next season when it comes to playoff expectations.
White Sox Averaged .12 Fewer Runs Without Dunn
Adam Dunn returned to the lineup for the White Sox on Saturday afternoon after missing seven games with a strained muscle on his right side.
RealGM Staff Report
With Free Agency Looming, B.J. Upton Surging
After eight seasons in Tampa Bay, B.J. Upton's future with the franchise is not certain as he approaches free agency.
Mets Unlikely To Change Staff Under Collins
It was reported earlier in the week that Terry Collins would remain on as the team's manager despite a horrible second half.
Dodgers Will Honor Mattingly's Contract Even If They Miss Playoffs
The Dodgers have confirmed that Don Mattingly will return to the team next season in the final year of his contract.
Cabrera Could Be Eligible In Postseason, But Giants May Not Want Him
Melky Cabrera was leading the major leagues in hits and runs scored when the league suspended him.
Rangers May Not Bid Enough To Keep Hamilton
Josh Hamilton's time with the Rangers may be winding down.
Rookie Darvish Reaches 15 Wins, 200 Ks
Yu Darvish helped the Rangers defeat the Mariners 9-3 on Friday night, earning his 15th win and getting his 200th strikeout in the process.
Jeter Gets Hit No. 3,284, Passes Mays On All-Time List
Next up for Derek Jeter is Eddie Collins, who had 3,313 hits in his career.
Valentine Calls September Roster 'Weakest' In Red Sox History
When asked if there was a certain area that the last-place Red Sox would like to improve in as the season winds down, Bobby Valentine didn't mince words.
Padres Scoring 4.75 Runs In Second Half
The Padres have enjoyed winning months in July, August and September after beginning the season 29-50.
Royals Striving For Highest Finish Since 2003
The Royals sat dead last in the American League Central on Aug. 6, but after a stretch of 20 wins in 35 games, they look much more promising.
Rivals: Martin Shouldn't Have Turned Down New York's Three-Year Offer
Russell Martin's time with New York may be nearing an end as the team has several catching prospects.
Blue Jays Aren't Sure Villanueva Can Be Full-Time Starter
Carlos Villanueva will be a free agent this winter.
King Felix On First Three-Game Skid Since 2011
Felix Hernandez is 2-3 since throwing a perfect game on Aug. 15.
Orioles Have Won 13 Straight Extra-Inning Games
Baltimore is also 27-7 in one-run games this season.
Wright's Agents Investigated To See If They Helped Players Get PEDs
David Wright is sticking with his representatives despite an investigation into whether Seth and Sam Levinson helped procure performance-enhancing drugs for players.
Braves, Nationals Have Won More At Citi Field Than Mets Since Break
The Mets are just 4-21 at Citi Field since the All-Star Game.
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