The Athletics are out of the playoff race
Eliminated
Eliminated
The Athletics (64-98) have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Playoff berth
The Athletics have been eliminated from playoff contention.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the Athletics eliminated from playoff contention?
Yes — the Athletics have been mathematically eliminated from the MLB playoffs.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the MLB games that bear on the race tonight is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.