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A man named after "Scarface" actor Al Pacino was charged Monday in the 2013 murder of an Oakland man, police said. (Universal Pictures)

Man named ‘Alpacino’ charged in Oakland murder

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Toronto Blue Jays' Melky Cabrera signals he is safe after being called out at home plate in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Saturday, July 5, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. A review of the play confirmed Cabrera was out. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

SNYDER: Upon further review, MLB instant replay remains beholden to human element

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 23, 2014, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. The Oakland Athletics have an agreement in place to acquire right-handers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel from the Cubs for three top-line prospects in a surprising trade for baseball's top team, two people with knowledge of the deal said Friday night, July 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

A’s make big move for Jeff Samardzija, Jason Hammel as MLB trade season begins

Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, left, speaks with first base umpire Vic Carapazza in the second inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Thursday, July 3, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Blue Jays challenge, get own runner called out

Associated Press

In this Sunday, June 8, 2014 photo, home plate umpire Adrian Johnson, left, separates Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, left, and Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt after Machado threw his bat into the infield in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Baltimore. Machado was ejected for throwing the bat and Athletics pitcher Fernando Abad was ejected for throwing at him a second time. The Athletics beat the nOrioles 11-1. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Manny Machado 5-game suspension upheld by MLB

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

In this Sunday, June 8, 2014 photo, home plate umpire Adrian Johnson, left, separates Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, left, and Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt after Machado threw his bat into the infield in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Baltimore. Machado was ejected for throwing the bat and Athletics pitcher Fernando Abad was ejected for throwing at him a second time. The Athletics beat the nOrioles 11-1. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Manny Machado suspended 5 games for throwing bat

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Chris Iannetta, center, is tagged out at home plate by Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. Iannetta was attempting to score on a single by Collin Cowgill. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Angels can’t stop Cespedes in 11-3 loss to A’s

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Josh Donaldson swings for a two run single off Los Angeles Angels' Jered Weaver in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Athletics complete sweep of Angels with 6-3 win

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

A’s call up C Vogt, send RHP Rodriguez to minors

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes swings for a two run triple off Los Angeles Angels' Joe Smith in the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Cespedes does it all in A’s 11-3 win over Angels

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards, right, talks with teammates Chris Iannetta (17), Howie Kendrick, second from left, and Erick Aybar (2) on the mound after walking the bases loaded against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Richards out in 1st inning, Angels lose to A’s 9-5

Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Brandon Moss (37) celebrates his a grand slam with teammates Josh Donaldson, left, Coco Crisp, center right, and John Jaso, against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Moss, Donaldson power A’s to 9-5 win over Angels

Associated Press

Detroit Tigers pitcher Joe Nathan (36) walks off the field past Oakland Athletics first base coach Tye Waller (46) after allowing a three-run home run to Josh Donaldson during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. The Athletics won 3-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Nathan blows it in 9th as Tigers lose 3-1 to A’s

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jesse Chavez throws to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Struggles continue for A’s reliever Jim Johnson

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, rear, scores past Oakland Athletics catcher Derek Norris on a double by Victor Martinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Porcello earns eighth win as Tigers split series

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics pitcher Scott Kazmir throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Donaldson rallies A’s to 3-1 win over Tigers

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)

Tigers nip Athletics 6-5

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics catcher John Jaso hits a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Beck Diefenbach)

Davis uses legs, smarts to help Tigers nip A’s 6-5

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Tigers' Drew Smyly wipes his face in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics Monday, May 26, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Tigers allow 5 homers in 10-0 loss to Athletics

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press