Bobby Crosby finally got a little something to smile about on Friday night. 

Baseball REPORTER 

Baseball REPORTER 

Oakland's biggest question mark coming into the season was the young rotation, but the A's rookie pitchers weren't the problem as the team dropped four of its first six games. 

After the first homestand of the season, Oakland heads off on a two-city trip that's really more like a five-city trip. 

--OF Travis Buck has appeared in 122 games and never has made an error. 

Behind an impressive offense, the Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for their best start in eight years. 

Behind an impressive offense, the Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for their best start in eight years. 

OAKLAND, Calif. 

OAKLAND, Calif. 

REDSOX 8, Athletics 2 

Boston right-hander Josh Beckett was stunned yesterday after receiving a six-game suspension from Major League Baseball, which determined he intentionally threw a pitch near the head of the Los Angeles Angels' Bobby Abreu last week. 

REDSOX 

Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. 

When Tim Wakefield stopped by Terry Francona's office Wednesday morning, he already realized the Boston Red Sox were staggering.