Q's with A's: Andrew Bailey

In this week's "Q's with A's," rookie reliever Andrew Bailey talks about his move from starting to relieving, life in the Major Leagues, who his closest teammates are and more.

A's sign three Venezuelan prospects

The A's announced Thursday that they had agreed to terms with three 16-year-old prospects from Venezuela: shortstop Wilfredo Jesus Solano, third baseman Wilman Jose "Junior" Martinez and outfielder Alfredo Alejandro Sosa.

A's ink three Venezuelan prospects

The Athletics agreed to terms with three 16-year-old prospects from Venezuela on Thursday.

Ellis absence to open up options at third

Sarah Ellis, Mark Ellis' wife, is pregnant with the couple's second child and Ellis will therefore miss the Cleveland opener, meaning Adam Kennedy will shift to second and third base is a question mark.

Power surge backs Braden in finale

Slumping sluggers Jason Giambi and Jack Cust each tagged a two-run homer on Wednesday to help the A's to a 5-1 victory over the visiting Tigers

Inbox: Any trade discussions in the works?

In his latest Inbox, beat reporter Mychael Urban answers fans' questions on whether the A's are involved in any trade discussions and if Gio Gonzalez is a good fantasy pickup.

A's come up short vs. Galarraga, Tigers

Placido Polanco's two-run homer on the seventh pitch of the game held up as the game-winner Tuesday for the Tigers, who picked up a 5-3 victory over the A's in the second game of a three-game series.

Cust, Buck equal crowded outfield

The A's appeared to rush Travis Buck back to the big leagues, but they certainly haven't been in a rush to get him on the field with Jack Cust in the mix.

Outman officially done for the year

Rookie left-hander Josh Outman went in for left elbow surgery with noted specialist James Andrews, and the result was the dreaded ligament-replacement procedure, also known as Tommy John surgery.

Duchscherer to begin throwing program

Oakland manager Bob Geren said that Justin Duchscherer has been cleared to resume his throwing program and is scheduled to make his 2009 competitive debut with two innings of work on July 26.

Late votes hold importance for A's

It would take an unprecedented avalanche of online votes to send any A's, particularly Matt Holliday, to the All-Star, game but that doesn't mean whatever votes pour in hold no meaning.

A's tame Tigers to end five-game skid

Rookie left-hander Brett Anderson turned in 5 1/3 solid innings and and second baseman Mark Ellis homered as the A's snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory over the Tigers on Monday.

Nomar sinks teeth into new role

Nomar Garciaparra didn't start Monday in the opener of a three-game series against the Tigers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, but he might be back at DH on Tuesday.

Outman to have elbow surgery Tuesday

A's left-hander Josh Outman is scheduled for left elbow surgery Tuesday in Birmingham, Ala., likely spelling the end of his breakout 2009 season.

Environmentalist is A's' 'All-Star Among Us'

After thousands of nominees from across the United States and Canada were narrowed to 90 finalists, Major League Baseball and PEOPLE have announced the 30 winners of the "All-Stars Among Us" campaign, which spotlights people who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities.

Buck to be called up from Sacramento

MLB.com has learned that outfielder Travis Buck will called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday and be in uniform at some point during the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Tigers.

Silverstein honored as All-Star Among Us

Offense absent as A's drop fifth straight

Aaron Cook threw eight-plus brilliant innings and Troy Tulowitzki scored twice to lead the Rockies to a series sweep of the A's, 3-1, on Sunday.

Anderson hopes extra rest proves beneficial

Brett Anderson's start was pushed back three days with arm fatigue, and he will make the start Monday when the A's host the Tigers in a return to American League action.

Offense absent as A's drop fifth straight

Aaron Cook threw eight-plus brilliant innings and Troy Tulowitzki scored twice to lead the Rockies to a series sweep of the A's, 3-1, on Sunday.

Kennedy expects regular time at third

With Mark Ellis coming off the disabled list and returning to second base, Adam Kennedy is expected to see regular playing time as the starting third baseman.

Ellis to come off disabled list Sunday

Mark Ellis will come off the disabled list and return to the lineup Sunday for Oakland's series finale against Colorado. The A's hope having their second baseman back will give them a boost.

A's can't complete rally from early deficit

Trevor Cahill put the A's in an early hole Saturday, but they mounted a ninth-inning rally that saw the tying run come up. The comeback fell short, and the A's lost, 11-9, to the Rockies.

A's shift rotation, rest Anderson

Earlier this week, the A's didn't have any plans to shuffle their starting rotation in the wake of Thursday's day off. The plan has changed.

A's quiet at plate in loss to Rockies

Jason Hammel threw 7 1/3 innings of four-hit ball to lead the Rockies to a 4-1 win over the A's in Friday's series opener.