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Athletics eliminated from AL playoff contention with loss to
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Oakland A's are punting the 2022 season in way unknown to many
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Oakland A's lead AL West standings since 2010 - Athletics Nation
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Schultz: The Braves' two playoff flops can't be coincidence. This
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The MLB's Postseason Teams Were (Mostly) Obvious From The Start
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Oakland Athletics are already officially eliminated from MLB
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Oakland A's become first team eliminated from MLB playoff
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How do the Oakland A's find purpose in a losing season?
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Joe Boyle gets his first win, Esteury Ruiz homers as Athletics top
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Washington Nationals Mathematically Eliminated From Postseason
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For the first time in 30 years, the MLB postseason will not
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Oakland Athletics first team Officially Eliminated from the 2022
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Kansas City Royals Become 2nd Team to Get Eliminated From Playoff
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The second-half offensive explosion of the Oakland A's - Beyond