Angels fourth. Tommy La Stella grounds out to first base, Matt Olson to Frankie Montas. Albert Pujols walks. Jason Castro walks. Albert Pujols to second. Andrelton Simmons flies out to deep center field to Ramon Laureano. Brian Goodwin singles to deep right field. Jason Castro out at home. Albert Pujols scores.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Angels 1, Athletics 0.Athletics fourth. Marcus Semien strikes out swinging. Ramon Laureano homers to left field. Matt Chapman lines out to deep left field to Justin Upton. Khris Davis strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 1, Athletics 1.Angels seventh. Andrelton Simmons reaches on error to shallow left field, advances to 2nd. Throwing error by Matt Chapman. Brian Goodwin flies out to deep right center field to Stephen Piscotty. Andrelton Simmons to third. David Fletcher out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Ramon Laureano. Andrelton Simmons scores. Mike Trout grounds out to shallow infield, Joakim Soria to Matt Olson.1... [More]

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — With hit-robbing catches and 19 assists in less than a season-and-a-half, the defense of Oakland center fielder Ramon Laureano has gained attention.Laureano led the Oakland Athletics with a .288 batting average last year, although a shin injury that sidelined him for more than a month left him short of becoming a qualifier. He had 24 homers., 67 RBIs, 29 double and 10 outfield assists — along with an AL-high seven errors and 123 strikeouts in 434 at-bats.“I learned quickly and I made early adjustments on defense and hitting,” Laureano said, speaking in Spanish. “But there is still room to continue getting better. There was good and some bad in 2019 and what happened happened, and now I’m focused on a new season and helping the team get to the World Series.”The 25-year-old's defense gained his most attention. He had three assists in one four-game series against the Boston Red Sox. Laureano said the opportunity he’s been given to play regularly is a result of hard work... [More]

Angels second. Jared Walsh called out on strikes. Taylor Ward homers to center field. Kaleb Cowart flies out to left field to Chad Pinder. Anthony Bemboom pops out to shallow left field to Matt Chapman.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Angels 1, Athletics 0.Athletics fifth. Marcus Semien grounds out to shortstop, David Fletcher to Jared Walsh. Ramon Laureano homers to center field. Matt Chapman grounds out to shortstop, Andrelton Simmons to Jared Walsh. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Athletics 1, Angels 1.Angels seventh. Jared Walsh doubles to deep center field. Taylor Ward flies out to center field to Chad Pinder. Michael Hermosillo to third. Kaleb Cowart doubles to deep right field. Michael Hermosillo scores. Kevan Smith pinch-hitting for Anthony Bemboom. Kevan Smith called out on strikes. David Fletcher is intentionally walked. Brian Goodwin flies out to left field to Seth Brown.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Angels 2, Athletics 1.Athletics ninth. Marcus Semien singles to center field. Ramon Laureano out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Hansel Robles to Matt Thaiss. Marcus Semien to second. Matt Chapman homers to center field. Marcus Semien scores. Matt Olson strikes out swinging. Franklin Barreto doubles to deep left field. Chad Pinder called out on strikes.2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Athletics 3, Angels 2.

Athletics first. Marcus Semien singles to left field. Matt Chapman singles to right center field. Marcus Semien to third. Matt Olson singles to right field. Matt Chapman to second. Marcus Semien scores. Mark Canha reaches on a fielder's choice to third base, advances to 2nd. Matt Olson scores. Matt Chapman out at third. Throwing error by Nick Solak. Ramon Laureano doubles to deep right field. Mark Canha scores. Khris Davis walks. Chad Pinder walks. Khris Davis to second. Ramon Laureano to third. Sheldon Neuse out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Shin-Soo Choo. Khris Davis to third. Ramon Laureano scores. Josh Phegley singles to left field. Chad Pinder to second. Khris Davis scores. Marcus Semien walks. Josh Phegley to second. Chad Pinder to third. Matt Chapman singles to center field. Marcus Semien to third. Josh Phegley scores. Chad Pinder scores. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.7 runs, 6 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. Athletics 7, Rangers 0.Athletics second. Mark Canha singles to shallow... [More]

Royals first. Whit Merrifield singles to left field. Adalberto Mondesi triples to deep right center field. Whit Merrifield scores. Jorge Soler flies out to right field to Ramon Laureano. Hunter Dozier flies out to right field to Ramon Laureano. Alex Gordon strikes out swinging.1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Royals 1, Athletics 0.Athletics first. Marcus Semien singles to center field. Ramon Laureano walks. Matt Chapman pops out to shallow infield to Whit Merrifield. Matt Olson doubles to deep left field. Ramon Laureano scores. Marcus Semien scores. Mark Canha walks. Seth Brown pops out to shallow left field to Adalberto Mondesi. Khris Davis flies out to deep right field to Bubba Starling.2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 2, Royals 1.Athletics second. Jurickson Profar flies out to deep left field to Alex Gordon. Sean Murphy doubles to deep left field. Marcus Semien homers to center field. Sean Murphy scores. Ramon Laureano singles to second base. Matt Chapman grounds out... [More]

Athletics first. Marcus Semien singles to right center field. Matt Chapman lines out to center field to George Springer. Matt Olson walks. Marcus Semien to second. Mark Canha singles to right center field. Matt Olson to second. Marcus Semien scores. Chad Pinder singles to center field. Mark Canha to third. Matt Olson scores. Khris Davis singles to center field. Chad Pinder to second. Mark Canha scores. Jurickson Profar singles to right field. Khris Davis to second. Chad Pinder to third. Sean Murphy singles to left field. Jurickson Profar to second. Khris Davis to third. Chad Pinder scores. Robbie Grossman singles to right center field. Sean Murphy to second. Jurickson Profar scores. Khris Davis scores. Marcus Semien flies out to center field to George Springer. Matt Chapman singles to right field. Robbie Grossman to second. Sean Murphy scores. Matt Olson strikes out swinging.7 runs, 8 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Athletics 7, Astros 0.Astros first. George Springer homers to center field.... [More]

Astros first. George Springer pops out to shallow infield to Matt Chapman. Jose Altuve singles to left center field. Michael Brantley singles to right center field. Jose Altuve to third. Alex Bregman homers to center field. Michael Brantley scores. Jose Altuve scores. Yordan Alvarez homers to center field. Aledmys Diaz singles to center field. Abraham Toro grounds out to second base, Jurickson Profar to Matt Olson. Aledmys Diaz to second. Robinson Chirinos homers to center field. Aledmys Diaz scores. Josh Reddick called out on strikes.6 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 6, Athletics 0.Astros second. George Springer singles to third base. Jose Altuve homers to center field. George Springer scores. Michael Brantley homers to center field. Alex Bregman grounds out to shortstop, Marcus Semien to Matt Olson. Yordan Alvarez homers to right field. Aledmys Diaz grounds out to third base, Matt Chapman to Matt Olson. Abraham Toro triples to deep left field. Robinson Chirinos singles to center... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have activated outfielder Stephen Piscotty from the injured list and claimed catcher Dustin Garneau off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels.Piscotty had been out since June 30 with a sprained right knee. He played five games in the minors while rehabbing and batted .304 with one home run and three RBIs.To make room on the roster, the A's optioned second baseman Franklin Barreto to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. Additionally, right-hander Ryan Dull was designated for assignment and pitcher Andrew Triggs was released.Garneau batted .232 with two home runs and seven RBIs in 28 games this season with the Angels.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Back home from an 0-2 trip to Japan, the slugging Oakland Athletics got "comfy."Reigning homer run champion Khris Davis went deep for the second time this season , Marcus Semien added a solo shot and the A's beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Thursday for their first win after a pair of losses to Seattle last week in Japan."It was important to us to get that first win out of the way and it feels good that we showed up today and got the job done," Davis said. "I think guys are over the jet lag. I'm glad we could bounce back. ... Just a better rhythm. We're just kind of back in tune to what's going on over here. It was kind of a circus. I like the way we responded today. A little more comfy at home."Before the game, Davis stood behind the cage with Make-A-Wish Foundation friend Anthony Slocumb , who was wearing a Davis jersey signed by the boy that the slugger wore Aug. 20 against Texas when he hit homer No. 37 of his 48 last year.Mike Trout singled and walked going... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Reigning homer run champion Khris Davis went deep for the second time this season, Marcus Semien added a solo shot and the Oakland Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Thursday for their first win after a pair of losses to Seattle last week in Japan.Mike Trout singled and walked going 1 for 3 in his first game since signing a $426.5 million, 12-year contract, and manager Brad Ausmus lost his Angels debut after taking over for Mike Scioscia.Stephen Piscotty added an RBI double as the A's backed Mike Fiers (1-1), who lost in Japan last week in his first opening-day start.Fiers allowed one hit, struck out two and walked three in six innings. Three relievers completed the three-hit shutout that breezed by in 2 hours, 18 minutes.Trout drew the trainer and Ausmus out in the eighth after he made a hard slide into second and jarred his right leg.Albert Pujols went 0 for 3 with a strikeout as he began his 19th season. Pujols has 633 career homers and is back at 39... [More]

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The biggest play from the Phillies' spring training game Thursday: great communication behind the home dugout.Philadelphia fans with an eye on their smartphones cried out when reports emerged that Bryce Harper had agreed to a deal with the Phillies, breaking the news to manager Gabe Kapler and his players during a 5-5 split-squad tie with the Orioles. Harper agreed to a $330 million, 13-year deal with the club, the largest contract in baseball history. Harper's agent, Scott Boras, said the deal was agreed to shortly before noon, subject to a successful physical."If the reports are true, it's a huge moment for our baseball team," Kapler said. "Certainly I think that the city of Philadelphia would embrace Bryce Harper. I think he would be very happy in this city because our fans care deeply about winning."A 26-year-old All-Star who had spent his entire big league career with the Washington Nationals, Harper topped the $325 million, 13-year agreement outfielder Giancarlo... [More]

CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — The biggest play from the Phillies' spring training game Thursday: great communication behind the home dugout.Philadelphia fans with an eye on their smartphones cried out when reports emerged that Bryce Harper had agreed to a deal with the Phillies, breaking the news to manager Gabe Kapler and his players during a 5-5 split-squad tie with the Orioles. Harper agreed to a $330 million, 13-year deal with the club, the largest contract in baseball history. Harper's agent, Scott Boras, said the deal was agreed to shortly before noon, subject to a successful physical."If the reports are true, it's a huge moment for our baseball team," Kapler said. "Certainly I think that the city of Philadelphia would embrace Bryce Harper. I think he would be very happy in this city because our fans care deeply about winning."A 26-year-old All-Star who had spent his entire big league career with the Washington Nationals, Harper topped the $325 million, 13-year agreement outfielder Giancarlo... [More]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Athletics plan to discuss a contract extension with manager Bob Melvin this offseason as well as possible new deals with home run leader Khris Davis and All-Star second baseman Jed Lowrie.Two days after the A's lost to the New York Yankees in a wild-card game, team officials began mapping out the framework for 2019 with hopes of capitalizing on the team's first playoff appearance in four years.Signing Melvin, Oakland's manager since 2011, to an extension is high on the list of things to do. He's currently signed through the 2019 season."Bob's one of the best in the game and he's perfect for us," said Executive Vice President Billy Beane, who appeared before reporters Friday along with Melvin and general manager David Forst. "The idea is that he's here for a long time and the rest of his career. Our feeling is that Bob's the right guy for this club and should be going forward. (That's) another question that we hope to have answered in the offseason."The... [More]

Mike Fiers may end up with another chance to pitch in the postseason.The Oakland Athletics acquired the right-hander from the Detroit Tigers on Monday for two players to be named or cash. The 33-year-old Fiers is 7-6 with a 3.48 ERA this season.Fiers was with the World Series champion Astros last year, but he was not included on any of Houston's postseason rosters. He did make one relief appearance for the Astros in the 2015 Division Series.The rebuilding Tigers picked Fiers up before the season on a $6 million, one-year contract , and he pitched well enough that he became a candidate to be traded to a contender.Detroit traded outfielder Leonys Martin to Cleveland, and general manager Al Avila said last week that Oakland and Milwaukee had shown interest in Fiers. But the Tigers weren't able to work out a deal before the non-waiver trade deadline.Now the Tigers have sent Fiers to an Oakland team that, if the season ended now, would be the American League's second wild card."There's always... [More]

Mike Fiers may end up with another chance to pitch in the postseason.The Oakland Athletics acquired the right-hander from the Detroit Tigers on Monday for two players to be named or cash. The 33-year-old Fiers is 7-6 with a 3.48 ERA this season.Fiers was with the World Series champion Astros last year, but he was not included on any of Houston's postseason rosters. He did make one relief appearance for the Astros in the 2015 Division Series.The rebuilding Tigers picked Fiers up before the season on a $6 million, one-year contract , and he pitched well enough that he became a candidate to be traded to a contender.Detroit traded outfielder Leonys Martin to Cleveland, and general manager Al Avila said last week that Oakland and Milwaukee had shown interest in Fiers. But the Tigers weren't able to work out a deal before the non-waiver trade deadline.Now the Tigers have sent Fiers to an Oakland team that, if the season ended now, would be the American League's second wild card."There's always... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Gray was chased in the third inning by the team with worst record in the majors, big league-loss leader Alex Cobb ended a nine-start winless streak and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 7-5 on Wednesday.Despite what appeared to be a midgame lecture in the dugout by third base coach Phil Nevin during a rain delay, New York (68-38) dropped 5 1/2 games behind Boston (75-34) heading into a four-game series at Fenway Park starting Thursday.Gray (8-8) allowed seven runs, eight hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings, raising his ERA to 5.56. He was booed as he walked off the mound and was replaced by Lance Lynn.Cobb (3-14) had been 0-7 since winning at the New York Mets on June 5, losing his last five outings. He breezed against the Yankees with an early 7-1 lead, allowing one run and seven hits in six innings and stopping Baltimore's streak of 11 consecutive road losses.Gleyber Torres homered twice for New York, a solo drive in the second and a three-run shot... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Gray was chased in the third inning by the team with worst record in the majors, big league-loss leader Alex Cobb ended a nine-start winless streak and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 7-5 on Wednesday.Despite what appeared to be a midgame lecture in the dugout by third base coach Phil Nevin during a rain delay, New York (68-38) dropped 5 1/2 games behind Boston (75-34) heading into a four-game series at Fenway Park starting Thursday.Gray (8-8) allowed seven runs, eight hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings, raising his ERA to 5.56. He was booed as he walked off the mound and was replaced by Lance Lynn.Cobb (3-14) had been 0-7 since winning at the New York Mets on June 5, losing his last five outings. He breezed against the Yankees with an early 7-1 lead, allowing one run and seven hits in six innings and stopping Baltimore's streak of 11 consecutive road losses.Gleyber Torres homered twice for New York, a solo drive in the second and a three-run shot... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Sonny Gray was chased in the third inning by the team with worst record in the majors, big league-loss leader Alex Cobb ended a nine-start winless streak and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 7-5 on Wednesday.Despite what appeared to be a midgame lecture in the dugout by third base coach Phil Nevin during a rain delay, New York (68-38) dropped 5 1/2 games behind Boston (75-34) heading into a four-game series at Fenway Park starting Thursday.Gray (8-8) allowed seven runs, eight hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings, raising his ERA to 5.56. He was booed as he walked off the mound and was replaced by Lance Lynn.Cobb (3-14) had been 0-7 since winning at the New York Mets on June 5, losing his last five outings. He breezed against the Yankees with an early 7-1 lead, allowing one run and seven hits in six innings and stopping Baltimore's streak of 11 consecutive road losses.Gleyber Torres homered twice for New York, a solo drive in the second and a three-run shot... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Sale pitched his latest Bronx gem, Rafael Devers went 5 for 5 with a first-inning grand slam and the Boston Red Sox held the New York Yankees to two hits during an 11-0 rout Saturday night to take back baseball's best record.Sale (8-4) allowed only Giancarlo Stanton's clean single over seven innings, striking out 11. He has a 1.73 career ERA against the Yankees, best among pitchers with at least 10 starts against them since 1920. His ERA at Yankee Stadium is 1.86, second only to Seattle's Felix Hernandez among pitchers with five starts.Boston is a major league-leading 56-28, just ahead of the Yankees at 53-27. New York held the majors' best mark by percentage points after winning Friday's series opener 8-1.Yankee Stadium hosted a season-high sellout of 47,125, and the crowd gave starter Sonny Gray (5-6) an earful after he gave up six runs in 2 1/3 innings. The right-hander dropped to 0-4 with a 9.35 ERA against Boston since being acquired by New York from Oakland last... [More]

NEW YORK (AP) — Chris Sale pitched his latest Bronx gem, Rafael Devers went 5 for 5 with a first-inning grand slam and the Boston Red Sox held the New York Yankees to two hits during an 11-0 rout Saturday night to take back baseball's best record.Sale (8-4) allowed only Giancarlo Stanton's clean single over seven innings, striking out 11. He has a 1.73 career ERA against the Yankees, best among pitchers with at least 10 starts against them since 1920. His ERA at Yankee Stadium is 1.86, second only to Seattle's Felix Hernandez among pitchers with five starts.Boston is a major league-leading 56-28, just ahead of the Yankees at 53-27. New York held the majors' best mark by percentage points after winning Friday's series opener 8-1.Yankee Stadium hosted a season-high sellout of 47,125, and the crowd gave starter Sonny Gray (5-6) an earful after he gave up six runs in 2 1/3 innings. The right-hander dropped to 0-4 with a 9.35 ERA against Boston since being acquired by New York from Oakland last... [More]