The Oakland A’s are back in the ALDS! They’re here because they won an actual postseason series, the new Wild Card Round. It’s the first time they’ve advanced in any way since 2006.
However, now they face an even bigger test than the young upstart Chicago White Sox. This week’s opponent is the Houston Astros, currently the biggest villain in the majors. They’re the defending American League champion, but everyone is mad at them because they cheated during the last few years and then showed no remorse when caught. They still don’t seem to understand why the public is mad at them.