Miguel Tejada starts his 559th consecutive game to establish a team record. The A’s shortstop, who has longest active streak in the majors, last missed a game on May 1, 2000.

On August 21, 2003 — Miguel Tejada starts his 559th consecutive game to establish a team record. The A’s shortstop, who has longest active streak in the majors, last missed a game on May 1, 2000.


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