Game Thread: Maybe stepping away from the AL East will make things easier

SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 12: Drew Rasmussen #57 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jacob Soriano/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

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