Racing PositionsA's reliever Casilla to DL with shoulder strain8YNationals find relief in A's deal, but not a true closer9YEddie MatzAthletics fire longtime pitching coach Young9YRumor Central: How will the A's replace Sean Doolittle?9YESPN.comWhy wait for the deadline? These teams should deal now9YJim BowdenRumor Central: Closer-by-committee approach in Oakland?9YESPN.comWhat makes Buster Posey baseball's best defensive catcher?9YMark SimonA's hopeful Casilla to arrive in coming days9YMLB Rumor Central: Athletics won't have a set closer?9YESPN.comRelief Efforts: Axford, Bell out; Casilla close2YTristan H. Cockcroft
