10 Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the Oakland Athletics. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/oak http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ekb73t6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/yankees-athletics-preview-212055363--mlb.html While the New York Yankees saw their bats break out in their last performance, the Oakland Athletics are searching for any semblance of offense. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:20:55 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,176f9c89-c932-3056-8be6-0896c09b0301-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=13bdggmdp/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/toronto-blue-jays-texas-rangers-highlight-mlb-schedule-185000812--mlb.html The 2012 MLB regular season is well underway with nearly two months of baseball already in the books. It is still a long road to October, but paths are already starting to take shape and many surprises have already occurred along the way. The beginning of the year brings promise but at this point in the season anything can still happen. Thu, 24 May 2012 11:50:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,d956738f-c4a4-3c9d-9e79-4efb2db057a5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12l5q5btt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/rodriguezs-2-homers-lead-yankees-033009248--mlb.html NEW YORK -- Instead of offering a terse promise, Alex Rodriguez instead enjoyed a laugh. Wed, 23 May 2012 20:30:09 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a15a27ac-afc2-3e42-b3c8-d66ec846c583-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12g7ac6a9/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/callaspos-2-run-double-11th-003759847--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Bob Melvin has little to explain about Oakland's losses the past two days: Four hits in two games is not going to amount to much. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:37:59 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,2e0de822-dcae-3245-ab7e-f13dbdc69ccc-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12lo3qspr/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/callaspo-provides-big-hit-angels-003116369--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. -- With the acquisition of Albert Pujols in the offseason, many thought the Los Angeles Angels would be an instant contender for the American League West. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:31:16 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,8dfe486d-4ad1-3693-85da-c368abdfec4d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12iln5c9j/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/callaspos-two-run-double-11th-225442813--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The back end of the Angels' bullpen is coming together nicely of late. Now, manager Mike Scioscia would love to see some of the same from his hitters. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:29:14 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,a4277eb0-6619-3901-9bd9-904ca27b0dd6-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=122j62que/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/angels-3-1-11-231010346--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. -- Alberto Callaspo's two-out, two-run double in the 11th inning lifted the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday afternoon. Wed, 23 May 2012 16:10:10 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e7e2c7ea-66ca-370c-85f9-9500ccebd85e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ho3apur/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/ramirez-might-not-ready-play-204049507--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Manny Ramirez might not be ready to play for the Oakland Athletics by May 30 when his suspension ends. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:24:25 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,63b8be5b-52b8-36c5-ab60-9cb122881a24-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ke5cjil/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/hunter-not-likely-rejoin-angels-194056864--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Torii Hunter is expected to rejoin the Los Angeles Angels at some point next week after they return from their current trip. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:17:03 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,1fb4bb77-700d-343c-9f29-efd784c48671-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12jgvj4pu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/japan-loves-yu-mlb-wants-china-140302684--mlb.html Yu Darvish's smooth start with the Texas Rangers has rekindled Japan's love for Major League Baseball (MLB), but the sport is casting longing glances at the biggest potential market of all -- China. Wed, 23 May 2012 07:03:02 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6de0ead4-5f9f-3de6-b553-ef8ce7fbe1e0-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=13phoj7gu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/juice-bryce-harper-triple-against-halladay-keys-nats-121843964.html Wed, 23 May 2012 05:18:43 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6a32e3d1-3171-3c9d-af43-312f4bd13202-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12q7k24u4/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/defensive-gems-cant-overcome-oaklands-070121357--mlb.html Oakland made two errors on Tuesday night, but defense was the best part of the A's game. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:01:21 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,452d1d8d-bc51-3d5a-94db-41590c911c84-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12dvmn88q/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/angels-athletics-preview-063255089--mlb.html The Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver is widely considered one of baseball's top pitchers and the Oakland Athletics are one of the majors' weakest-hitting teams. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:32:55 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9a9a2055-4f38-3957-9d94-ca7a5d6e37c4-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12jlvk81q/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/wilson-frieri-combine-1-hitter-060845365--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols is finding his power stroke at the plate again, and C.J. Wilson is feeling very comfortable on the mound - even at the Oakland Coliseum. Tue, 22 May 2012 23:08:45 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,df784dde-4200-379f-b440-61ca66c2f34b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12plruvpv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/american-league-notebook-tuesday-may-001021711--mlb.html Baltimore: LF Nolan Reimold (herniated neck disk) likely will have a second epidural injection Friday, he told MASNsports.com. Reimold is dealing with pain as well as numbness, and he's been told the injection will only help to dull the pain. ... 2B Brian Roberts, out since May 2011 due to concussion-related issues, will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Class AA Bowie (Md.). Roberts could return to the Orioles in mid-June after spending the maximum 20 days in the minors, according to manager Buck Showalter. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:10:21 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,65016cc6-8027-362f-a0a3-ea5c10ef6a2e-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12joeldc7/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/call-rhp-godfrey-start-against-235306531--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics have called up pitcher Graham Godfrey from Triple-A Sacramento to start Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels. Tue, 22 May 2012 16:53:06 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,41473b2d-dbf9-30bb-bf8e-e10c931368c5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12g1fmsrd/*http%3A//www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201205/manny-ramirez-sweet-new-nickname He was was one of the greatest sluggers of the past 20 years, and Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Oakland Athletics on his 40th birthday, May ... Tue, 22 May 2012 04:43:11 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,6c33c074-4c84-31a5-8c29-ca5bd6b52808-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12fijjnpt/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/milone-leads-past-angels-2-050239189--mlb.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Albert Pujols and the Los Angeles Angels will outspend the Oakland Athletics any day. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:57:21 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4eea51bc-e667-3764-b6ac-6f5e330c08a5-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=1247bb9lc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/accuscore--bashing-the-beltway.html Early season surprises Baltimore and Washington could be due for a reality check if they don't turn things around. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:37:11 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,09736756-ecc0-3fae-b317-6efddd0c4478-l:1 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:20:55 PDT