The Oakland Athletics will return to the AL Wild Card Game for the second consecutive year this season after clinching a playoff berth this past Friday by way of a Cleveland Indians loss. And when it comes to selecting a starter for Wednesday’s game, the clear pick is Sean Manaea.
What the Athletics have been able to accomplish over the past two years is something that should not and cannot be ignored. After being odds-on favorites to finish dead last in the AL West last season, the A’s surprised the MLB world and finished with 97 wins.