How the new dead ball is faking out players, fans and even cameramen
On the field and in the stands, how players and others react to MLB's newly juiceless baseballs off the bat tells a story.
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97-65, 2nd in AL West
'The sound of fear': Thirty years ago, the Loma Prieta earthquake shook the World Series -- and the world
Game 3 of the 1989 World Series was minutes away when tragedy struck the Bay Area. For the players, writers and fans at Candlestick Park that day -- particularly A's ace Dave Stewart -- it was a life-altering event.
A's rookie catcher Murphy undergoes knee surgery
Athletics rookie catcher Sean Murphy has undergone surgery on his left knee and is expected to be fully recovered for the start of spring training in February.
Alipour: Manfred is trolling us by bringing up Las Vegas (1:19)
Manfred confirms A's-Vegas warning, but no plan
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told Oakland officials that Las Vegas could be a possible relocation site for the A's if the city didn't drop its lawsuit blocking the sale of the Coliseum to the team.
Wish you were (still) here! Non-playoff teams with the most ex-players making noise this October
Look away, Pirates and D-backs fans! We identify which eliminated teams have the most former players starring in new homes this postseason.
BBTN: Rays Win, A's Lose, Numbers Game
Can the Rays go to Houston and take down the Astros? Buster and Keith Law discuss that after reacting to the triumphant return of Yandy Diaz, Charlie Morton's strong start and Oakland's stumble in another winner-take-all game (14:57). Plus, Sarah Langs and "The Numbers Game" (41:13).
Diaz, Rays power past A's into matchup with mighty Astros
In the year of the long ball, Tampa Bay hit four home runs -- two by Yandy Diaz -- for a wild-card win and a date with Houston in the American League Division Series.
How the Rays erupted for 4 homers vs. A's (1:00)
Diaz hits 2 homers, Rays beat A’s 5-1 in AL wild-card game
Yandy Diaz slugged baseball's lowest spender into a matchup with mighty Houston, Charlie Morton silenced the powerful Athletics on the mound, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Oakland at its own game 5-1 in the AL wild-card round Wednesday night.
Small markets rise up! How A's, Rays are able to hang with the big boys
Wild-card foes Oakland and Tampa Bay are showing that you don't have to spend huge money to be successful. Here's how they've done it.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Can Rays-A's match NL wild-card craziness?
The NL wild-card game had drama, memorable moments and (of course) home runs. Will the AL game be able to deliver the same?
BBTN: Sean Manaea, Crazy Crowd
Buster speaks to Susan Slusser ahead of tonight's winner-take all AL Wild Card game to discuss Oakland's decision to start Sean Manaea, the crazy crowd expected and how the A's have learned from last year's mistakes.
BBTN: Nats Win, AL Wild Card, Hembo Knows
A top reliever melts down, a young star emerges and one team moves on. With that, Buster welcomes Dave Schoenfield to break down the wild NL Wild Card game that was (11:05). Then, ESPN's Matt Vasgersian talks about the crazy atmosphere expected for tonight's AL Wild Card (27:11) and Susan Sussman of the San Fransisco Chronicle (34:53) and Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times (39:20) preview tonight's A's/Rays showdown. Plus, "Hembo Knows" (43:50).
A's to start Manaea vs. Rays in wild-card game
Manager Bob Melvin announced that Sean Manaea will take the mound for the A's to start the wild-card game against the Rays and Charlie Morton.
MLB playoff preview: Everything you need to know to get October ready
As teams start the quest for World Series glory, we've got inside intel, odds for every series and names to know to get you set for the postseason.
A's vs. Rays is a wild-card matchup for baseball nerds (2:21)
Expert picks for the 2019 MLB playoffs
Can the Dodgers win their first title since 1988? Or will the Astros, Yankees or Twins finish off 100-plus-win seasons with a World Series trophy? Our experts make their postseason picks.
Power Rankings: Which teams lived up to expectations -- and which didn't
The Astros, Yankees and Dodgers clearly were up to the task all season, but which teams were pleasant surprises and which ones disappointed?
How the Year of the Home Run will create a new level of October chaos
Balls have been leaving the yard at record rates all season long. Here's what that means for the postseason.
Seager homers as Mariners close out with 3-1 win over A's
Kyle Seager hit a two-run homer in the first inning, promising prospect Kyle Lewis added an RBI single and the Seattle Mariners closed out the season with a 3-1 win over the playoff-bound Oakland Athletics on Sunday.
Can anyone stop the Astros? Which wild card is worth fearing? Answering October's biggest questions
Sorting through the playoff field, we asked our experts to predict how this October will unfold and which postseason heroes will emerge.
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2019 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 107 | 55 | .660 | - | W3 |
| Oakland | 97 | 65 | .599 | 10 | L1 |
| Texas | 78 | 84 | .481 | 29 | W2 |
| Los Angeles | 72 | 90 | .444 | 35 | L3 |
| Seattle | 68 | 94 | .420 | 39 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8458th
Batting Average.24916th
On Base Percentage.32711th
Slugging Percentage.44810th
Earned Run Average3.976th
Quality Starts786th
WHIP1.247th
BAA.2427th