Jose Canseco was preparing to take his hacks against Baltimore’s Mike Mussina, standing in the on-deck circle at the Coliseum, when he was called back by Oakland Athletics manager Tony La Russa.

Slugger Pete Alonso and the Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $54 million contract, sources said, ending a lengthy free ...

Bay Area teams have a rich history of big-time trades that have included the likes of Joe Montana, Willie Mays, Rickey ...

Bay Area teams have a rich history of big-time trades that have included the likes of Joe Montana, Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson and Joe Thornton.

When Ken Griffey Jr.’s own baseball-star father struggled to get through to the talented teen, Rickey Henderson somehow could ...

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OAKLAND — The life of Rickey Henderson was saluted Saturday at the Oakland Arena. It was part celebration of life, part ...

Rickey Henderson was known as the 'Man of Steal' for his prowess swiping bags during his incredible 25-year career. For the people of Oakland, he was much more ...

From Dusty Baker, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre to ex-teammates Jose Canseco, Carney Lansford, Dennis Eckersley, Dave Stewart ...

When Ken Griffey Jr.'s father struggled to get through to the talented teen with a bright baseball future, Rickey Henderson ...

As baseball comes together at the Oakland Arena to celebrate the life of a legend, those who knew him best share tales of his ...