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Mariners avoid getting swept with 9-5 comeback win over A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. — With his star center fielder in the training room having been with an aching lower back and his starting pitcher, who is one of the best in baseball at throwing strikes, unable to find the strike zone and allowing the Oakland A’s to turn Seattle’s three-run lead…

Tribune News Service · Sep 22, 2022

A box of 200 mosquitoes did the vaccinating in this malaria trial. That's not a joke!

Volunteers for the trial put an arm over a box with hundreds of mosquitoes carrying a genetically modified malaria parasite. Here's why they did it that way — and why the trial holds promise.

WEKU · Sep 21, 2022

A’s win first ever game at Nationals Park, now await phenom’s debut

The A’s thoroughly enjoyed their first game ever at Nationals Park on Tuesday night, thanks to a 10-6 victory. But the debut in Washington creating the most buzz around the team is still to come.

Tribune News Service · Aug 31, 2022

'I visited Islay with its unspoilt beaches and whisky galore and here's why it's the perfect island when the sun shines'

There is plenty to see and do on Scotland's 'whisky island' - as I found out first-hand - writes Sean Murphy.

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Judge’s Home Run Chase Isn’t Enough to Keep Yankees From Falling

Here’s where all 30 teams stand as we near the trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

Athletics beat Blue Jays to clinch 1st home series since April

Adrián Martínez picked up his second win of the season in his home debut as the A’s beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3 on Tuesday night at the Oakland Coliseum.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022

Abraham Toro rewards Mariners with walk-off win after George Kirby rebounds admirably vs. A’s

SEATTLE — Fighting through the pain in his left shoulder and the worst slump of his career, Abraham Toro has found a little optimism for him and the Mariners.

Tribune News Service · Jul 2, 2022

Yankee bats come alive in seventh inning to catch A’s, 9-5

NEW YORK — There may not have been the crowds chanting heatedly at the opponents. It was a Monday night and the Yankees got off to a slow start against the team with the worst record in baseball, but there was no let down at the Stadium.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2022

Athletics hang on for 9-7 win over Royals

The Athletics don’t do things the easy way.

Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2022

Bay Area native picks up first MLB win as A’s avoid sweep by Royals

OAKLAND, Calif. – A’s left-hander Jared Koenig got the kind of run support Sunday that some of his fellow starting pitchers have only sparingly enjoyed.

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022