ANAHEIM, Calif. — It took Michael Kelly until he was 31 years old to establish himself as a big league pitcher. There were eight years in the minor leagues — five before he advanced past A-ball.

Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly throws against the Colorado Rockies in May 2024 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Kelly returned to the team Thursday after being reinstated following a one-year ...

Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly throws to a Minnesota Twins batter during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 5, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. AP “There was some excitement.

June 5 - The Athletics reinstated right-hander Michael Kelly from the suspended list on Thursday after he completed a one-year ban for betting on baseball games. On June 4, 2024, Major League ...

Right-hander Michael Kelly has been reinstated from the restricted list and left-hander T.J. McFarland has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list.

Sports betting hurt more than just the wallet for one MLB pitcher, who’s now back after a year away from the game. A’s pitcher Michael Kelly was suspended last June for one year after it was ...