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MLB Roundup: Last Call at the Oakland Coliseum

The A’s beat the Rangers 3-2 in a game not unlike the thousands preceding it — yet one that took on a bittersweet significance. The franchise played its last game in Oakland on Thursday, where it endeared fans with four World Series titles. Thousands of heartbroken die-hards stayed after the last out to breathe in the last of an acquired, sentimental ambiance. One put it best: “Today there is crying in baseball.” Plus, historic misery on Chicago's South Side, postseason previews, and more.

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    Oakland: Where Baseball Meant More

    The A’s will play in Sacramento until a stadium is completed in their new home city, Las Vegas.

    'Today there is crying in baseball'

    'Today there is crying in baseball'

    Chicago Purgatory

    The White Sox may be the worst team in MLB history, but three straight wins have staved off a record 121st loss.

    What's At Stake On Final Weekend

    The playoff field is nearly set, and some wildcard spots could be reshuffled.

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