Shea Langeliers blasted his second career grand slam and Colby Thomas followed with a solo home run during a five-run seventh inning, powering the Oakland Athletics to an 8-3 comeback victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.

Nick Kurtz of the Oakland Athletics put on a historic display Friday night, becoming the first rookie in Major League Baseball (MLB) history to hit four home runs in a single game. The 22-year-old went 6-for-6 with 19 total bases in the Athletics' 15-3 win over the Houston Astros, tying an all-time MLB record.

Nick Kurtz launched a grand slam and Lawrence Butler added two home runs as the Oakland Athletics cruised to a 10-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

Outfielder Lawrence Butler and the Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement on a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension, which includes a club option, according to sources.