At The Ringer, Michael Baumann analyzes the key individual in Seattle and Oakland's playoff chances: James Paxton and Sean Manaea. His point really lays bare just how horrifically bad the A's rotation is that someone like Manaea can be the ace of the squad; on the other hand, the horror of the rotation also lays bare just how good the rest of the team has been that they're right there for a playoff spot despite a Baltimore-ass rotation.