AL West

Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he hit a sacrifice fly that scored Coco Crisp #4 of the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning of their game against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum on October 1, 2012 in Oakland. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A’s Pushing For Larger AL West Advantage In Texas

The Oakland Athletics can take comfort in knowing they’ll leave Texas still leading the AL West. They can pad their lead by extending the struggles of the second-place Rangers on Wednesday night.

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Josh Donaldson (R) #20 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Derek Norris (L) #36 after hitting a two-run home run, as catcher Chris Iannetta #17 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim looks on in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 11, 2013 in Anaheim. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

A’s Looking To Defend Home Turf In Matchup With Angels

There hasn’t been much of a home-field advantage in recent meetings between the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels.

2013/04/29

A’s Given Little Chance To Repeat As AL West Champs

The Oakland Athletics know that few will give them a chance to repeat in a division featuring sluggers Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton and Mike Trout making up a loaded lineup for the Los Angeles Angels.

2013/03/27

Josh Donaldson #20 and Brandon Moss #37 of the Oakland Athletics congratulate one another after they both scored on a hit by Derek Norris #36 in the fifth inning of their game against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum on October 2, 2012. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

A’s Tickets Suddenly A Hot Item In Oakland

Fans were lining up in droves for tickets after the A’s clinched the AL West on Wednesday.

2012/10/04

A’s Sweep Rangers To Claim AL West Crown

The Oakland Athletics captured the AL West with another improbable rally in a season full of them, coming back from four runs down and a 13-game division deficit to stun the two-time defending league champion Texas Rangers 12-5 on Wednesday.

2012/10/03

[ READ MORE: A's Return To Playoffs For 1st Time In Six Years ]

Daily Madden: A’s Finale Offers Playoff Appetizer

If the A’s win their last game of the season against the Texas Rangers at the Coliseum Wednesday afternoon, they’ll be the champions of the AL West.

KCBS–2012/10/03

AL West Title To Be Decided In A’s-Rangers Showdown

While they’ve already locked up a playoff spot, the Oakland Athletics suddenly find themselves on the verge of overtaking the Texas Rangers.

2012/10/03

Josh Reddick #16 and Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the Oakland Athletics celebrate after Reddick hit a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at O.co Coliseum on August 7, 2012 in Oakland, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

A’s Now A Win Away From Return To Playoffs

A victory for the Oakland Athletics would secure their return to the postseason, but they’re still looking to catch the Rangers.

2012/10/01

KCBS Sports Fans: The Winning A’s – Who Are These Guys?

The A’s are the hottest team in baseball since the All-Star break and are currently holding an AL wild card slot. And yes, this is the same team I wrote about three months ago when they were threatening an all-time record for offensive futility.

2012/08/29