Lawrence Butler earns second American League Player of the Week honor

OAKLAND — When Lawrence Butler gets hot, he gets hot. The Phillies found that out firsthand in July. The Reds made that discovery in August. When Butler catches fire, awards typically await.

Butler was named the American League’s player of the week, the second time this season that he’s earned the honor. Over six games last week, Butler hit .500 (14-for-28) with six home runs, 10 RBIs and two steals.

“Two in the same year is crazy,” Butler said. “I’m honored, blessed, very humbled...