TheOakland Athleticshave released designated hitter/first baseman Billy Butler with one year left on his contract. He was hitting .276 with four homers and 31 RBIs in 85 games. "It was time to move on ...

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Billy Butler apologized for his role in the clubhouse scuffle with teammate Danny Valencia that landed Butler on the seven-day concussion DL, calling the incident ...

William Owen Bill’ Butler December 10, 1963 – August 22, 2019 Carlsbad, CA Bill is remembered for his intelligence, wit, charm and drive traits that brought him to the top of his class at Bangor High ...

The Kansas City batters did not give Wei-Yin Chen the Royal treatment in the first inning tonight. Maybe it was the rude treatment. Alex Gordon led off the game with a solo homer and, three batters ...

EXCLUSIVE: Industry Entertainment veterans Bill Butler and Michelle Kittrell have left after 14 years to join upstart management/production company Amplified, launched earlier this year by fellow ...

Free agent designated hitterBilly Butler has agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Oakland Athletics. The team announced the deal Wednesday.Butler provides the A's a right-handed bat with ...