Oakland Athletics

Late Go-ahead Homers Are A Specialty In Oakland

From Elias: Chris Young hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the 9th inning of the Athletics' 6-5 victory over the Astros. Young is the 10th different Oakland player with a go-ahead home run in the 9th inning or later since the start of the 2012 season, most in the majors over that span. Including tonight, Young has four go-ahead homers in the ninth inning or later since the start of the 2012 season, tied with Adam Jones for most in the majors over the span.

Young's 3-run homer sends A's past Astros

Chris Young connected on a three-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.

Young's 3-run homer gives A's 6-5 win over Astros

A's Come Back To Beat Astros

Chris Young's home run in the ninth inning lifts the A's past the Astros.

Could the Sox seek third base help?

The Boston Red Sox have been linked to the potential trade market for relief help, but with the latest news that Will Middlebrooks is day-to-day with a minor back injury -- one minor injury among several for Middlebrooks -- coupled with the 24-year-old's lack of production at the plate his month, one has to wonder if the club isn't open to upgrading with a veteran if the trend continues.

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A's activate Nakajima, option him to Triple-A

AL West: Team targets for '13 draft

A comprehensive look at what every AL West team needs and wants heading into the 2013 MLB draft.

Rangers 3, Athletics 1

Rangers 3, Athletics 1