Homer-happy Sacramento advances

6 September 2008, 10:46 pm

Homer-happy Sacramento advances... read more

A's get key off-day before Tigers

6 September 2008, 10:17 pm

The A's have played a rain-caused doubleheader at Kansas City and had half of a scheduled doubleheader rained out on their current road trip. After a needed off-day Sunday, they hope to leave the weather questions behind as they take on the Tigers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.... read more

Smith, Cust highlight A's win over O's

6 September 2008, 8:37 pm

Left-hander Greg Smith allowed just three hits in seven shutout innings, and Jack Cust hit two solo homers and drove in three, as the A's beat the Orioles, 5-1, on Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader. Game 1 was rained out.... read more

Gallagher ready to go against Tigers

6 September 2008, 4:34 pm

A's right-hander Sean Gallagher was in the clubhouse Saturday after a rehab stint with Triple-A Sacramento and said he was ready to start Wednesday in the series finale against the Tigers. Gallagher has been out since Aug. 19 with shoulder fatigue.... read more

Duchscherer may be able to return in '08

6 September 2008, 3:06 pm

Though he is currently shut down for evaluation, Justin Duchscherer may pitch again this season for the A's if his strained right hip allows it. Manager Bob Geren hopes that this is the case.... read more

A's hope to play nightcap vs. Orioles

6 September 2008, 8:02 am

Game 1 of today's split twin bill between the A's and Orioles has been rained out, however Game 2, slated for 4:05 p.m. PT will be played if weather permits.... read more