For nearly a decade, the Houston Astros have dominated the AL West ... ranking 21st in MLB in scoring last year. "The Texas Rangers' ceiling is the highest (in the division).

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 ...

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 ...

The Houston Astros enter the ... past eight American League West division titles and made the playoffs in eight consecutive seasons, the fourth-longest streak in MLB history.

Even as fortunes sagged, one thing remained constant—the team that won the division. The Houston Astros’ stranglehold on the AL West held firm, with the streak at seven full seasons.

Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey breaks down the offseason moves and postseason chances for teams in the American League West ... Astros, who have been the class of 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 ...

Six days and counting until league-wide Opening Day on March 27. With that, the race begins in what just might be the sport's most competitive division in 2025. We've already previewed the teams ...