Oft-injured Rich Harden looked comfortable on the mound Wednesday in his first simulated game since going on the disabled list in spring training.
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Trevor Cahill backed up his worst outing of the year with his most career walks in a start -- seven against the Royals, who scored seven runs. A's Insider Paul Gutierrez explores the Oakland ace's funk.
A's right-hander Rich Harden is scheduled to throw simulated game Wednesday with an eye toward a possible rehab outing next week in Sacramento with the Triple-A Rivercats.
Brett Anderson received a Platelet Rich Plasma injection in his left elbow after visiting with Dr. James Andrews, the team announced Monday, confirming a report that the big lefty will not undergo Tommy John surgery.
Who knows whether it would mean the difference between a win and a loss, but an umpire in Chicago cost the A's a shot at a late rally. The silver lining: Bob Melvin took notice.



















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