Kansas City Royals

Oakland A’s can’t use star closer Mason Miller. Would they trade him?

by
Oakland A’s can’t use star closer Mason Miller. Would they trade him?

OAKLAND — Mason Miller had to ask permission to pitch Sunday, and you can hardly blame him. Pitchers for the Athletics have faced 1,844 batters through 49 games, and one of the most explosive talents in Major League Baseball has faced 70 of them. Miller has pitched 19 1/3 innings in 15 games. At this … Read more

Athletics can’t get untracked, fall to Royals for sixth straight loss

by
Athletics can’t get untracked, fall to Royals for sixth straight loss

The Athletics may have left Houston behind, but they’ve still got a problem. Left-hander Cole Ragans kept A’s bats in silent mode Friday night, with the Kansas City Royals winning 6-2 at Kaufman Stadium. Ragans (3-3) gave up just two hits in seven innings — a single by Abraham Toro and a double to J.J. … Read more