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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics fields ground ball to out Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros at first during the fourth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s hoping to keep Marcus Semien in the fold

Oakland A’s: Stop the Fire Bob Melvin nonsense

Bob Melvin left in impossible situation with Frankie Montas

Frankie Montas has chance to make up for inconsistent season

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Marcus Semien #10 and Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after Semien hit a two-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Winning in the playoffs can’t be dependent on high run totals

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts to striking out Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros to end the eighth inning in Game Three of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 07, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Liam Hendriks: Winning the battle to potentially lose the war

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits a single against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Khris Davis heating up when needed

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Two of the American League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 06, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: October is following a painfully familiar path

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on September 10, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Sean Manaea has a chance at redemption

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics waits for a video review during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: ALDS Game 2 vs. Astros feels like a must-win

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics tracks a foul pop-up off the bat of Kyle Seager #15 of the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 27, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Sean Murphy’s quietly solid rookie year

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Chris Bassitt #40 of the Oakland Athletics is taken out of their game against the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning of Game Two of the American League wild card series at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s give Chris Bassitt start for Game One

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tommy La Stella #3 and Ramon Laureano #22 of the Oakland Athletics celebrate after they both scored against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s have almost every fanbase cheering them on

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Manager Dusty Baker #12 of the Houston Astros talks to Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics before their game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 07, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Dusty Baker providing bulletin board material

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Liam Hendriks #16 and hitting coach Mark Kotsay #7 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates defeating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 in Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Three storylines for series against Astros

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of Game Three of the American League wild card series at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Mike Fiers has chance to get his revenge

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics reacts after he strikes out Nomar Mazara #30 of the Chicago White Sox to end the game and win Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 6-4. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Liam Hendriks makes history with Game Three save

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 01: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics walks back to the dugout after he was taken out of the game against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of Game Three of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on October 01, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Mike Fiers was the right choice despite the results

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Liam Hendriks #16 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning of Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Liam Hendriks is somehow available in Game Three

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 18: Chris Bassitt #40 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the San Francisco Giants at RingCentral Coliseum on September 18, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Giants 6-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: It all comes down to Chris Bassitt

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Tommy La Stella #3 of the Oakland Athletics turns two during the game against the San Francisco Giants at RingCentral Coliseum on September 19, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Giants 6-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Tommy La Stella could be a long term option

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics waits for a video review during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s bats silent in Game 1, lose 4-1 to White Sox

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 19, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s showing confidence in Jesus Luzardo

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Manager Bob Melvin #6 of the Oakland Athletics waits for a video review during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Social media down on the Oakland A’s playoff chances

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Chad Pinder #18 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on September 10, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Chad Pinder could have important role in first round

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 27, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland Athletics starter Frankie Montas strikes out 13 Seattle Mariners

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 8: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics fields during the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on September 8, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Astros 4-2. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Marcus Semien is not worth the Qualifying Offer

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on September 19, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s postseason rotation may already be set