Hamilton reaches 100 RBI on 23rd HR; Texas overcomes five-run deficit
Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer to reach 100 RBI for the season and the Texas Rangers overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Oakland Athletics 14-6 on Friday.

Santana continues mastery of A's as Angels - The Orange County Register, Calif.

OAKLAND, Calif. - They have yet to play their best baseball.

Athletics report: Inside pitch
A's third baseman Eric Chavez had three offseason surgeries in the hopes that taking care of injuries to his right and left shoulders and his lower back would allow him to play most or all of this season without interruption

Athletics report: Roster

Athletics report: Notes, quotes
--DH Frank Thomas (right quadriceps) reported no setbacks after running for the first time since heading to the DL on May 28

Weekend Buzz: Add White Sox to growing arms race
The trade deadline is on the horizon and the White Sox, among many others, will be looking for pitching. Their staff has been solid all season, but with Jose Contreras hurt, Chicago wants some arms, Danny Knobler says in the Weekend Buzz.

Report: A's pitching prospect has bookie ties; GM says 'it's not an issue'
The Oakland Athletics' 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic has ties to a sports bookie in his native country, according to a report.