Hill shines in return, but A’s fall
Craig TaylorDavid Freese and Gregory Polanco knocked in runs in the 10th inning and closer Mark Melancon closed out the A’s in the bottom of the inning as the Pirates topped Oakland. OAK Homepage News
American League West
Inability to finish off hitters plaguing Gray
It’s been a struggle this season for A’s pitcher Sonny Gray, who on Friday against the Pirates, allowed seven earned runs in a start for already the third time this season. OAK Homepage News
Doolittle lands on DL with strained shoulder
The A’s will be without left-hander Sean Doolittle until after the All-Star break. They placed the reliever on the disabled list Thursday with a strained shoulder. OAK Homepage News
Homer-happy A’s cruise past Giants
A surging A’s offense kept pace behind left-hander Sean Manaea, who tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings in his return from the disabled list in Oakland’s third straight win against the Giants, a commanding 7-1 decision at the Coliseum on Wednesday evening. OAK Homepage News
Reddick off disabled list, back in A’s lineup
The A’s activated Josh Reddick from the disabled list Tuesday and slotted him in his familiar three-hole in Tuesday’s lineup against the Giants, ending his five-week absence after fracturing his left thumb sliding into second base against the Yankees on May 19. OAK Homepage News