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A.J. Griffin is enjoying a career renaissance with the Texas Rangers in his long-awaited return to the majors. Mike Pelfrey couldn't be off to a worse start in his first season with the Detroit Tigers. Griffin looks to continue dominating opponents Saturday at Comerica Park while Pelfrey again tries for his first victory, but the Detroit right-hander has shown no signs of coming close to earning one. Continue to Article

May 07, 2016 12:24:am EST

Riding a four-game losing streak into a nine-game trip is less than ideal, but that's the position the slumping Oakland Athletics find themselves in this weekend. Handing the ball to the pitcher who's done the most consistent work for them is the best scenario for the A's as they open a day-night doubleheader Saturday against a Baltimore Orioles club that's been struggling to score. Friday's series opener between Oakland (13-16) and Baltimore (16-11) was postponed by rain, setting up a twin bill because this marks the only trip to Charm City for the A's, who have lost eight of their last 11 at Camden Yards. Continue to Article

May 06, 2016 8:43:pm EST

The Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics will play a split doubleheader Saturday after Friday night's game was postponed by rain. A rainy day in Baltimore and a threatening forecast caused officials to call off the game Friday night about a half-hour before the original starting time. ''They said it was going to rain all night and we'll play two games tomorrow,'' Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. Continue to Article

May 06, 2016 7:15:pm EST