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Los Angeles Angels' Kole Calhoun, center, celebrates his game-winning hit with teammates during the 11th inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 25, 2017. The Angels won 2-1. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Calhoun single in 11th leads Angels past A’s, 2-1

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Yu Darvish of Japan throws in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, April 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Darvish, Rangers finish 4-game sweep, beat Royals 5-2

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Ryon Healy connects for a two-run home run off Seattle Mariners pitcher Ariel Miranda in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Rosales, Healy homer; A’s beat Seattle for fifth straight

By GIDEON RUBIN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cesar Valdez throws to a Seattle Mariners batter during the second inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 20, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Valdez makes first start in nearly seven years, Oakland wins

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) blocks a shot attempt by Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Warriors won 121-109. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Gary Payton: Draymond, not Kawhi, should get defensive award

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Raiders want resolution on Marshawn Lynch before draft

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Texas Rangers pitcher A.J. Griffin works against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 17, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Griffin sharp in return to Oakland as Rangers top A’s 7-0

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

In this March 25, 2017 photo, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf gestures during a rally at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. Schaaf announced a run for reelection Monday, April 17, 2017, and that she plans to seek a second term as mayor. Schaaf became Oakland's 50th mayor in January 2015 after serving one term as a city council member. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Oakland mayor, facing sharp criticism, to seek second term

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Oakland Athletics pitcher Kendall Graveman works against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

RHP Graveman goes on DL, SS Semien headed for wrist surgery

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Oakland Athletics prepare for the baseball game against the Houston Astros as a groundskeeper walks on a tarp covering the infield on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

A’s rained out at home for first time in 3 years

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Houston Astros Norichika Aoki (3) celebrates with Jose Altuve, left, after hitting a home run off Oakland Athletics' Kendall Graveman during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Aoki homers, drives in 2 runs as Astros beat A’s 7-2

By RICK EYMER - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jason Vargasp throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Thursday, April 13, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Vargas dazzles as Royals win 3-1 to snap 8-game skid vs A’s

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis, right, and teammate Ryon Healy, left, prepare to celebrate with teammates after a two-run home by Davis during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Monday, April 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Cotton dazzles as A’s spoil Royals’ home opener with 2-0 win

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Texas Rangers' Joey Gallo, left, is congratulated by third base coach Tony Beasley, right, after hitting a three-run home run against the Oakland Athletics in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 9, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mike Stone)

Gallo’s career-high 5 RBIs back Perez as Rangers top A’s 8-1

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Storm capsizes barge in San Francisco Bay

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Oakland Athletics' Ryon Healy, right, is greeted by teammate Jed Lowrie, left, after hitting a two-run home run off Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Triggs gets win as A’s top Angels 5-1 for 4-game split

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, retired Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, left, chats on the sidelines players on the bench in the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Seattle. Lynch has visited the Oakland Raiders as he decides whether to come back to the NFL and the team decides whether it wants to acquire the hometown favorite. A person familiar with the visit says Lynch came to the facility on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, to meet with Raiders officials. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the visit wasn't announced by the team. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) **FILE**

Marshawn Lynch visits Raiders amid talk of comeback

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ricky Nolasco works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 3, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Khris Davis homers twice as Athletics open by beating Angels

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, March 27, 2017 file photo, firefighters battle an early morning apartment fire in Oakland, Calif. Oakland officials say that a burning candle started a deadly building fire that killed four people. The announcement Thursday, March 30, 2017, rules out arson as the cause of a Monday blaze that also displaced dozens of residents in a building for recovering addicts and people who had been homeless. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

The Latest: Mayor ‘disturbed’ by newly disclosed emails

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FILE - In this Monday, March 27, 2017 file photo, firefighters battle an early morning apartment fire in Oakland, Calif. Oakland officials say that a burning candle started a deadly building fire that killed four people. The announcement Thursday, March 30, 2017, rules out arson as the cause of a Monday blaze that also displaced dozens of residents in a building for recovering addicts and people who had been homeless. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Oakland fire captain warned of dangerous building in January

By JANIE HAR and PAUL ELIAS - Associated Press