The Oakland Athletics announced today that it will distribute 10,000 La Potencia T-shirts, sponsored by NetSuite, at Saturday's 1:05 p.m. game against Kansas City as originally planned. La Potencia means "The Power" in Spanish and recognizes Yoenis Cespedes for his contributions to back-to-back American League West titles.

The Oakland A's optioned outfielder Billy Burns to Triple-A Sacramento and designated infielder Jake Elmore for assignment, the club announced today. The Burns move clears a spot on the 25-man roster and the Elmore move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for today's trades.

The Oakland Athletics have acquired three-time All-Star starting pitcher Jon Lester and outfielder/designated hitter Jonny Gomes and received cash considerations from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for All-Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes and the A's 2015 Competitive Balance Draft Pick, the team announced today.

The Oakland A's acquired outfielder Sam Fuld from the Minnesota Twins for left-handed pitcher Tommy Milone, the club announced today.

The Oakland A's, still owners of the best record in Major League Baseball at 66-40 (.623), return home Friday evening for a 10-game homestand against the Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins.

The Oakland A's placed outfielder Craig Gentry on the 15-day disabled list with a broken right hand, the club announced today. To take his spot on the roster, the A's have selected outfielder Billy Burns from Double-A Midland. A 40-man roster move will be announced later today.

The Oakland Athletics have reinstated infielder Alberto Callaspo from the 15-day disabled list and optioned first baseman Nate Freiman to Triple-A Sacramento.

The Oakland Athletics have acquired right-handed pitcher Deck McGuire from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations, the team announced today.

The Oakland A's recalled right-handed pitcher Evan Scribner from Triple-A Sacramento and designated right-handed pitcher Jim Johnson for assignment, the club announced today.