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Jun 16, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Ramon Laureano (22) returns to the dugout after making a catch to end the top of the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s desperately miss Ramon Laureano

Matt Olson reaches personal milestone on Wednesday

Starling Marte: The hidden MLB leader

Oakland A’s cut bait on disappointing part of relief corps

Sep 4, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (26) hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Matt Chapman has not been that bad in 2021

Sep 2, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sergio Romo (54) celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s wasted prime opportunity in Texas

Sep 12, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (28) celebrates with center fielder Starling Marte (2) after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s tightening Wild Card race with recent success

Oct 3, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; Oakland Athletics vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane walks onto the field before the game against the New York Yankees in the 2018 American League wild card playoff baseball game at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Expect Billy Beane to New York Mets rumors to start up

Aug 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt getting ready to throw bullpen session

Jun 27, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers (50) stands in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Fiers reminds Oakland A’s fans that he is still on the roster

Sep 1, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher A.J. Puk (33) throws during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Can A.J. Puk ever become what the Oakland A’s need?

Aug 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Mark Canha (20) celebrates his two run home run with first baseman Matt Olson (28) during the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s could be forced into record payroll for 2022

June 28, 2019; Milwaukee, WI, USA; FILE PHOTO; Jose Canseco makes an appearance onstage as The Lonely Island performs at the Miller Lite Oasis on June 28, 2019. Mandatory Credit: Colin Boyle-USA TODAY NETWORK

Jose Canseco creates limited edition coffee line

Sep 5, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Robbie Grossman (8) slides stealing second during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Robbie Grossman showing how Oakland A’s bombed previous offseason

Sep 4, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) gives up a home run to Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Breyvic Valera (74) during the fourth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s bullpen woes start with rotation

Aug 13, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Mitch Moreland (18) reacts after scoring during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Do not expect to see Mitch Moreland again in 2021

Sep 4, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) is relieved during the eighth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

Time for Lou Trivino to head to the Injured List

Sep 3, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Marcus Semien (10) celebrates with the team after hitting a walkoff home run during the ninth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Marcus Semien reminds Oakland A’s of what they lost

Sep 1, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin (6) looks on in the dugout during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Bob Melvin not to blame for Oakland A’s struggles

Aug 1, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (66) pitches in the second inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Daulton Jefferies needs to show something in September

Jul 29, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino (62) pitches a scoreless ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

A possible explanation for Lou Trivino’s recent struggles

Sep 27, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (2) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Khris Davis hoping to play way into role on 2022 Oakland A’s

Aug 23, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) catches the ball during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Blackburn has been what the Oakland A’s needed

Jul 11, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Josh Reddick (22) during the Diamondbacks loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Reddick back in free agency after being released again

Aug 28, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Frankie Montas can help keep the A’s playoff hopes alive

Sep 8, 2020; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics designated hitter Khris Davis (2) celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning against the Houston Astros at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

The positives and negatives for Khris Davis on Saturday night

Aug 6, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Bassitt hopes to return to mound in 2021

Aug 17, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s slide shows Chris Bassitt’s importance