Oakland manager Bill Geren is still having fun, even though there is no way the young Athletics can have a winning record. 

The Orioles-Athletics game postponed because of rain this month will not be made up. 

--2B Mark Ellis was placed on the 60-day disabled list Sunday after having season-ending shoulder surgery Friday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Jack Hannahan (strained ribcage muscle) was hurt Sept. 

Jack Cust added onto his American League strikeout record with another on Sunday, giving him 188 this season. 

The Oakland Athletics have been winning with consistency lately, and they'll be trying to extend that success into their final road trip of the season. 

Jack Cust took good-natured ribbing after the Oakland Athletics' slugger had quite a typical day. 

Jack Cust took good-natured ribbing after the Oakland Athletics' slugger had quite a typical day. 

The resurgent Oakland Athletics want to finish 2008 in strong fashion. 

Playing third base for the first time in his major league career, Daric Barton let his instincts take over. 

Playing third base for the first time in his major league career, Daric Barton let his instincts take over. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF/OF Eric Patterson (strained right hamstring) left the Sept. 

Jack Cust has never apologized for his high strikeout totals. 

--2B Mark Ellis had surgery on his right shoulder on Friday in order to clean up damaged cartilage. 

Dana Eveland altered his delivery and might have changed his future with the Oakland Athletics.