Harden struggles in return, but A's bats pick him up vs. Rangers
Emil Brown hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat Texas 12-6, ending the Rangers' season-best five-game winning streak Sunday.

Athletics report: Inside pitch
Eric Chavez is spending three days in the Arizona desert before his scheduled rehab assignment with Class AAA Sacramento, which opens a homestand Thursday against Salt Lake

Athletics report: Notes, quotes
--2B Mark Ellis has been icing his sore left hamstring and hopes to be in the lineup when the A's open a series in Cleveland Tuesday night

Athletics report: Roster

Short Hops: Beane's juggling act has A's contending in AL West
Oakland GM Billy Beane must be a magician. After dealing away future All-Star Dan Haren for Dana Eveland and Greg Smith, the A's have no business rubbing shoulders with the Angels for the AL West, Scott Miller says.

A's activate Harden from DL to make start vs. Rangers
The Oakland Athletics reinstated right-hander Rich Harden from the 15-day disabled list to make Sunday's start against the Texas Rangers, his first since April 2.