Three weeks ago, the A’s were within a half game in the AL West. The front office looked positioned to add pitching help in an effort to break their five-year playoff drought. Late June brought a handful of injuries that have decimated the lineup and led to a plummet down the standings. The A’s have lost three straight, six of seven, and 11 of their last 14. They’re a season-worst eight games below .500 at 41-49 and would need a huge July to get…
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