This will be a fantastic case study for years to come but a painful one for the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Beane is eyeing a new role within Fenway Sports Group, which could signal the long-time executive's departure from Oakland

The Athletics will head home after another underwhelming postseason appearance

Oakland begins a five-game series against the rival Houston Astros on Monday afternoon at Dodger Stadium

Oakland will advance to the American League Division Series to face the villainous Houston Astros

Oakland will face Chicago ace Lucas Giolito in Game 1 on Tuesday afternoon

Oakland will host the first-round of the 2020 postseason at the Coliseum next week

The Athletics will be without their Platinum Glove Award winner for the rest of the season