With that, the race begins in what just might be the sport's most competitive division ... the Astros were still able to chase down the Seattle Mariners to take the AL West crown for the seventh ...

For nearly a decade, the Houston Astros have dominated the AL West. They've won the division seven times in the last eight years.

They still likely lack the depth needed to compete for a playoff spot after having MLB ... West, joining second-year Astros skipper Joe Espada and fourth-year A's leader Mark Kotsay. The division ...

That would be huge for the Rangers, who are the favorite in the division ... during the first inning of the MLB game at Peoria Stadium Getty Images Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena rounds ...

Wilson is the third first-time manager in the AL West, joining second-year Astros skipper Joe Espada and fourth-year A's leader Mark Kotsay. The division's other managers are the oldest in ...