...two-run homer. Cleveland lost for just the third time in 12 games, while Oakland won for the second time in nine games. Kevin Appier (11-9) won for the third time in four starts, allowing one run and eight hits in six-plus innings. Jason Bere...

...Kazuhiro Sasaki pitched the ninth for his 24th save in 26 opportunities. He's been successful in his last 14 chances. Kevin Appier (8-8) tied a career high with his fifth loss in a row. He allowed five runs on nine hits and six walks in six innings...

...agent. Guardado, 34, was limited to 41 appearances last season because of injuries. Also Monday, right-hander Kevin Appier asked to be reinistated from the voluntary retired list by the Kansas City Royals and filed for free agency. Forty-three...