--DH Mike Sweeney was en route from Class AAA Sacramento to Kansas City to join the A's on Monday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: DH Frank Thomas (strained right quadriceps) was injured on Aug. 

Huston Street would like to regain his closer role, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, but that does not appear likely to happen in the immediate future. 

--DH Mike Sweeney was en route from Class AAA Sacramento to Kansas City to join the A's on Monday. 

For the second straight year, the Oakland Athletics enter the final month of the season with virtually no shot at making the playoffs. 

MEDICAL WATCH: DH Frank Thomas (strained right quadriceps) was injured on Aug. 

Frank Thomas might have played his final game in an Oakland uniform. 

--RHP Keith Foulke (shoulder) was activated on Saturday after missing two months with shoulder soreness. 

Justin Morneau feels a lot better this year than he did in 2007 even though he heads into September about as sore as he was at this point last season. 

Athletics designated hitter Frank Thomas was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday after aggravating a strained right quadriceps while taking batting practice. 

A disappointing loss in their most recent game prevented the Minnesota Twins from taking over first place in the AL Central. 

When Minnesota closer Joe Nathan threw wildly to third base, Bobby Crosby's first reaction was to score. 

When Minnesota closer Joe Nathan threw wildly to third base, Bobby Crosby's first reaction was to score. 

When Minnesota closer Joe Nathan threw wildly to third base, Bobby Crosby's first reaction was to score. 

When Minnesota closer Joe Nathan threw wildly to third base, Bobby Crosby's first reaction was to score.