"They probably would finish third in the American League East."

Oakland is 26-13 on the road this season and 27-8 against the American League East.

The race in the American League East has likely come down to its final day.

The teams are tied for last in the American League East, at 5-8.

They play for rival teams in the American League East.

Call it the curious case of the American League East.

The first step toward a new ending is to win the American League East.

They have dropped four games out of the American League East lead with 39 left to play.

And not just in the American League East, for that matter.

They would have moved into first place in the American League East.