Oakland A’s release reliever John Axford
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have released reliever John Axford. The A’s announced the move on Tuesday, less than a week after he was designated for assignment by the struggling club. The right-handed Axford pitched in 22 games for Oakland this season, going 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA. The 34-year-old Axford led the National