The Latest Breaking News from Tony Kemp

Walks, a balk, injuries and hit batters all part of Oakland A’s ugly and bizarre loss to Yankees

OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland A’s starting pitcher James Kaprielian didn’t the call he was looking for with one out in the second inning, as a fastball that appeared to catch the bottom of the strike zone on a 2-2 count against Isiah Kiner-Falefa was instead called ball three.

Tribune News Service · Aug 26, 2022

Edward Cabrera tosses a gem as Miami Marlins shut out Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND, Calif. — Edward Cabrera’s strong showing in August hit a new high point on Monday.

Miami Herald · Aug 23, 2022

Athletics take two of three from Seattle with help from rookies

OAKLAND, Calif. — Youth was served Sunday as the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 and take two of three games against their A.L. West tormentors.

Tribune News Service · Aug 21, 2022

Kemp leads A’s to series-opening win over Astros

OAKLAND –– Tony Kemp found a jolt of energy to break out of a slump and help the A’s beat his former team, the Houston Astros, 7-5 Monday night.

Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 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

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

Athletics snap 10-game losing streak as Brown hits grand slam in Cleveland

Seth Brown hit a seventh-inning grand slam Saturday to help assuage two weeks of misery Saturday, igniting a late offensive explosion in a 10-5 road win against the Cleveland Guardians.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

Jed Lowrie’s single in the ninth gives A’s walk-off win over Texas

OAKLAND, Calif. — Jed Lowrie singled home Cristian Pache with two out in the ninth inning Sunday as the Athletics avoided a four-game sweep with a 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers before a crowd of 8,342 at the Coliseum.

Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022

Patrick Sandoval delivers another commanding performance in Angels’ victory

LOS ANGELES — Patrick Sandoval wasn’t quite as dominant Sunday as he was last July 24 in Minnesota, when the Angels left-hander came within two outs of a no-hitter and struck out a career-high 13.

Los Angeles Times · May 22, 2022