The Oakland Athletics appear to be coming out of their season-long offensive slump. 

The Oakland Athletics appear to be coming out of their season-long offensive slump. 

--3B/1B Nomar Garciaparra remains a possibility to return to the active roster Friday at Detroit, the first day he is eligible to come off the disabled list. 

--SS Orlando Cabrera did the majority of the talking during a players-only meeting on the field before Tuesday's game. 

Just when Eric Chavez was getting close to returning from his most recent injury, nerve inflammation in his right forearm and elbow, another problem popped up. 

The last time the Kansas City Royals won a game, Brian Bannister had a big hand in the outcome. 

The last time the Kansas City Royals won a game, Brian Bannister had a big hand in the outcome. 

The last time the Kansas City Royals won a game, Brian Bannister had a big hand in the outcome. 

Oakland's Orlando Cabrera called a hitters' only meeting as soon as he arrived at the ballpark Tuesday to get the attention of some of the team's younger players. 

Jack Cust hit a three-run homer in a seven-run second inning, Orlando Cabrera had three hits and four RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3 on Tuesday night. 

Jack Cust hit a three-run homer in a seven-run second inning, Orlando Cabrera had three hits and four RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Kansas City Royals 12-3 on Tuesday night. 

The San Jose City Council has approved a set of principles to guide any negotiations to bring a baseball team to the city. 

OAKLAND The evidence may not be found in the box scores, but Jim Skaalen sees progress with his hitters. 

May 12, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) -- 

--LHP Brett Anderson (blister) will start Saturday at Detroit if Dallas Braden is able to take his regular turn on Friday.