What Happened to the Oakland A’s?

Sitting atop the division at the trade deadline, the Oakland A’s are just 17-28 since trading away Yoenis Cespedes.
MLB Rumors: Cubs, Orioles Have Mutual Interest In Jeff Samardzija Deal

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly the favorite to land Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija is they are willing to part with one of their top pitching prospects.