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The Sacramento River Cats' latest post on Facebook: "It's Manny Time."

Giants closer Brian Wilson is likely headed for surgery on his right elbow after an MRI revealed structural damage and an issue with the ligament, and his season could be in jeopardy.

Oakland Athletics reliever Joey Devine will miss the season after having reconstructive surgery on his right elbow for the second time in three years.

Oakland Athletics right-hander Joey Devine will undergo a second surgery on his troublesome pitching elbow on Tuesday, yet another setback for the reliever who already started the season on the disabled list because of biceps tendinitis.

The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a $3.35 million, one-year contract with left-hander Dallas Braden.

The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Dallas Braden.

Reserve infielder Brandon Laird made his major league debut in the Bronx on Friday night. After watching Joey Devine's first pitch sail behind his back, Laird, pinch-hitting for Derek Jeter, worked a walk. He drew plenty of cheers from the crowd ...

Athletics 4, Orioles 2

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the streaky Oakland Athletics' bullpen, and offers his latest relief rankings.

The Athletics have placed right-handers Brandon McCarthy and Tyson Ross on the 15-day disabled list in the latest injury-related moves for their rotation.

Keith Law takes in the first spring performance of Michael Pineda and points out that while the velocity is there, the command and the secondary offerings could use some refinement. Plus notes on some other storylines.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2011

Eric Karabell checks in on the closer situations in the AL West, looking for unheralded pitchers who could emerge with save chances.

Blog | Conversation | February 25, 2011

Designated hitter Hideki Matsui and right-hander Brandon McCarthy agreed to deals with the Oakland Athletics, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Jason Grey profiles Cleveland Indians pitcher prospect Nick Hagadone and offers his first-hand take on a couple of rehabbing A's pitchers.

Blog | Conversation | September 23, 2010

Stephania Bell takes a closer look at a number of star players who opened the season on the disabled list and their potential return dates.

New Athletics center fielder Coco Crisp has a strained left hamstring and it isn't clear how long he might be sidelined.