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Houston Astros watch the seventh inning in Game 1 of a baseball American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Astros’ big bats go silent in ALCS opener loss to Tampa Bay

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson, left, walks to the dugout after striking out against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of Game 4 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. At right is Astros catcher Martin Maldonado. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

A’s take step in playoffs, fall short of World Series goal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Robert Eenhoorn, CEO of soccer club AZ Alkmaar, stands inside AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, Sept. 30, 2020. Despite a small budget, Dutch soccer club AZ Alkmaar has a knack for identifying and developing young talent and then selling them for big profits, all while competing with top teams like Ajax. (AP Photo/Ken Maguire)

Dutch double play: Soccer club, Billy Beane team up

By KEN MAGUIRE - Associated Press

Oakland land trust buys house where homeless moms evicted

By JANIE HAR - Associated Press

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea walks to the dugout after being relieved during the fifth inning of Game 2 of a baseball American League Division Series against the Houston Astros in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

On the brink: Athletics find themselves in familiar spot

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve hits a two-run single against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Correa, Springer rally Astros past A’s 10-5 in ALDS opener

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, left, hugs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly after they defeated the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Houston’s young bullpen quickly maturing during postseason

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman reacts after the Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-9 in Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series, early Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer) **FILE**

No days off puts stress on pitchers in Division Series, LCS

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Sean Murphy (12) and Tommy La Stella, second from lower right, are congratulated by teammates after both scored against the Chicago White Sox during the fifth inning of Game 3 of an American League wild-card baseball series Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Pinder delivers timely hit, A’s advance in playoffs at last

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Marcus Semien (10) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run that scored Sean Murphy (12) against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of Game 2 of an American League wild-card baseball series Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

A’s hold off Abreu, White Sox 5-3, force series to Game 3

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford slides safely home past Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Seattle. Crawford scored on a double hit by Kyle Seager. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Chadwick Tromp, right, hits a two-run home run in front of Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy during the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

After a pair of shutouts, Giants respond to rout A’s 14-2

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

CORRECTS TO $2 BILLION, NOT 1.9 BILLION AS ORIGINALLY SENT - FILE - In this July 22, 2020, file photo, the sun sets behind Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders football team, in Las Vegas. The NFL is opening in Sin City, something even the bookies in this gambling city would never have bet on happening. But on Monday night, Sept. 21, 2020, the gamble pays off when the Raiders meet the New Orleans Saints in the opening game of the glittering $2 billion stadium that Raiders owner Mark Davis dubbed the Death Star.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Raiders eager to show off new digs in Vegas debut vs. Saints

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson (28) is greeted by Marcus Semien (10) and Mark Canha (20) after hitting a three-run home run off San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

A’s clinch playoff berth with win over Giants, Mariners loss

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Mark Canha (20) is congratulated by Stephen Piscotty after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Lamb homers, A’s move closer to AL West title, beat Giants

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis (1) is greeted in the dugout after he hit a two-run home run against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Minor tosses 2-hitter, A’s manage split with Mariners

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills is swarmed by teammates after throwing a no hitter at a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Milwaukee. The Cubs won 12-0. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Baseball Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson (28) celebrates with Tommy La Stella, second from left rear, Ramon Laureano and Marcus Semien, right rear, as Mark Canha (20) looks watches after Olson hit a grand slam off Texas Rangers' Luis Garcia during the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Olson cleanup slam in 1st sends A’s to 10-6 win over Rangers

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Matt Olson hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Matt Olson’s homer backs Sean Manaea, A’s beat Astros again

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press