Chad Pinder crushes a solo home run to right-center field, giving the A's a 2-1 lead vs. the Astros in the top of the 4th inning

'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi was inducted into the Hinsdale Central HS hall of fame as Lucas Films turns her series into a movie.

Josh Harrison puts the A's on the board with an RBI single to right field that plates Tony Kemp to tie the game at 1 in the 3rd inning

A's outfielder Ramn Laureano also felt the disappointment of the season ending early despite his absence.

Infielder and longtime farmhand Pete Kozma will get some big league playing time under his belt this year. With three meaningless games left to play against the Houston Astros, who clinched the American League West division title on Thursday, the Oakland A’s called up the 33-year-old infielder to replace an ill Vimael Machin on the active roster. Machin was placed on the injured list with a non-COVID related illness.

Infielder and longtime farmhand Pete Kozma will get some big league playing time under his belt this year. With three meaningless games left to play against the Houston Astros, who clinched the American League West division title on Thursday, the Oakland A’s called up the 33-year-old infielder to replace an ill Vimael Machin on the active roster. Machin was placed on the injured list with a non-COVID related illness.

Infielder and longtime farmhand Pete Kozma will get some big league playing time under his belt this year. With three meaningless games left to play against the Houston Astros, who clinched the American League West division title on Thursday, the Oakland A’s called up the 33-year-old infielder to replace an ill Vimael Machin on the active roster. Machin was placed on the injured list with a non-COVID related illness.

Suspended Oakland A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano underwent core surgery on Thursday in Philadelphia, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers at the Vincera Institute. Dr.

Suspended Oakland A’s outfielder Ramón Laureano underwent core surgery on Thursday in Philadelphia, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. William Meyers at the Vincera Institute. Dr.

Photos: Nebraska Athletics inducts 2020, 2021 hall of fame classes

The Oakland Athletics (85-74) and Houston Astros (93-66) open a three-game series Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET at Minute Maid Park. Let's analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. Astrosodds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Oakland Athletics (85-74) and Houston Astros (93-66) open a three-game series Friday at 8:10 p.m. ET at Minute Maid Park. Let's analyze the lines around the Athletics vs. Astrosodds with MLB picks and predictions.

Oakland Athletics (85-74, third in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (93-66, first in the AL West) Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Sean Manaea (10-10, 3.94 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 188 strikeouts) Astros: Framber Valdez (11-5, 2.99 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 118 strikeouts) LINE: Astros -120, Athletics +100; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics travel to take on the Houston Astros on Friday. The Astros are 49-29 in home games in 2020.

Oakland Athletics (85-74, third in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (93-66, first in the AL West) Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Sean Manaea (10-10, 3.94 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 188 strikeouts) Astros: Framber Valdez (11-5, 2.99 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 118 strikeouts) LINE: Astros -120, Athletics +100; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics travel to take on the Houston Astros on Friday. The Astros are 49-29 in home games in 2020.

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Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus had successful surgery on his season-ending fractured left fibula, with the team saying the 13-year veteran is expected to be healthy by the time spring training starts in February. Andrus was injured rounding third base Saturday and collapsed on the plate to seal a 2-1, walk-off victory over the Houston Astros. He had to be helped off the field by the Oakland training staff and was taken for X-rays afterward.

Sep. 30—MANKATO — Carlson-Tillisch Eye Clinic will be inducted into the Greater Mankato Growth Hall of Fame. GMG, Visit Mankato, City Center Partnership and GreenSeam announced the winners for businesses, professionals and organizations. The GMG Business Awards and Hall of Fame celebration will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato and online. Go to ...

Matt Olson: The first baseman earned $5 million in his first year of arbitration this year. After posting MVP-caliber numbers in a breakout season, the 27-year-old could demand nearly double that contract in his second year. Matt Chapman: The platinum glove third baseman had a disappointing season at the plate, himself admitting that he struggled to find his rhythm at the plate after hip surgery.

Matt Olson: The first baseman earned $5 million in his first year of arbitration this year. After posting MVP-caliber numbers in a breakout season, the 27-year-old could demand nearly double that contract in his second year. Matt Chapman: The platinum glove third baseman had a disappointing season at the plate, himself admitting that he struggled to find his rhythm at the plate after hip surgery.

William Wang, Dan Kerins, Lisa Guerrero, Kelly Gallagher, Erin Tomblin Appleman and brothers Roger and Scott Wojahn were all inducted in a ceremony Wednesday night in the Edison cafeteria. Tomblin Appleman and Roger Wojahn couldn’t be in attendance, but their prerecorded speeches were shown. The event, emceed by former Edison athletic director Bruce Belcher, was livestreamed by Edison.