AL West

DENVER, CO - JULY 29: Brent Rooker #25 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after hitting a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 29, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

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Apr 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) and catcher Jonah Heim (28) celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports

Astros, Mariners, and more: Bold predictions for every AL West team in May

Apr 16, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) is out as Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) throws to first base during the second inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Astros, Mariners, Angels, and more: A look around the AL West as May begins

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels lays down at first base on a throw from Chris Bassitt #40 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2023 home opener at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 07, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Astros, Rangers, and Angels: 2 truths and 1 lie about the AL West

SURPRISE, AZ - FEBRUARY 19: Jacob deGrom #48 of the Texas Rangers smiles during a Texas Rangers spring training team workout at Surprise Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Ben Ludeman/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)

1 bold prediction for each American League West team in 2023

Jul 29, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) comes out for the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

What will these American League teams do this offseason?

Apr 15, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto talks during an interview before a game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

2022 MLB front office ratings: The AL West

May 25, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Texas Rangers General Manager Chris Young on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

The AL West: An interim report on front office work

Oct 25, 2021; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers (6) during team workouts at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. The Houston Astros will be playing the Atlanta Braves in the World Series. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB 2022 Preview: X-Factor for each AL West team

Feb 19, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto answers questions from the media during spring training media day at the Glendale Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Rating MLB general managers for 2021: AL West

Jun 30, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley (23) celebrates with shortstop Carlos Correa (1) after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Assessing the AL West GMs at the midway point

MESA, AZ - MARCH 8: Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Jr. of the Oakland Athletics works from the pressbox during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Hohokam Stadium on March 8, 2015 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

Rating the TV booths: The AL West

MESA, ARIZONA - MARCH 01: Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics speaks with Matt Chapman #26 during a preseason game against the Cincinnati Reds at Hohokam Stadium on March 01, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

2021 MLB predictions: Predicting the AL West

ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 15: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 15, 2020 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

MLB Win Totals 2021: Predicting AL West Over Unders

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 23: (L-R) Seattle Mariners President Kevin Mather, majority owner John Stanton, Marco Gonzales #7 and general manager Jerry Dipoto of the Seattle Mariners pose for a photo with Kyle Lewis' Most Valuable Pitcher award for the Seattle chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards before their game against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on September 23, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

MLB: Rating front offices of the AL West

MESA, AZ - OCTOBER 14: Jo Adell #25 of the Mesa Solar Sox (Los Angeles Angels) looks on during an Arizona Fall League game against the Glendale Desert Dogs at Sloan Park on October 14, 2019 in Mesa, Arizona. Glendale defeated Mesa 9-5. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

MLB: 5 American League West prospects to watch in 2020

SYRESHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 28: Tanel Karjus, the master brewer stirs the mix as the grain is mixed with hot water in the mash tun at Silverstone Brewery on May 28, 2020 in Syresham, United Kingdom. The brewery, which produces five different ales, is operating both a delivery service and a collection service for its customers. Since the beginning of the lockdown, there has been an increased interest in beer delivery services, whilst pubs remain closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Astros: beer company says lets get drunk and mock the scandal

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 17: Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) looks on during a MLB game between the Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on August 17, 2019 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

MLB win totals: AL West over or under according to Vegas

HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 22: General manager Jeff Luhnow of the Houston Astros attends batting practice before the game against the Detroit Tigers at Minute Maid Park on August 22, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Among AL West GMs, Houston Astros Jeff Luhnow rules

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: Michael Brantley #23 of the Houston Astros in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 20, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Astros 10-6. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

2019 MLB Season: Rating the AL West GMs

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 07: Tyler White #13 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Josh Reddick #22 after White hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the eighth inning at AT&T Park on August 7, 2018 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Will anyone challenge the Astros in the American League West?

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - MARCH 09: Dee Gordon

The unexpectedly competitive AL West

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 22: Chris Carter

Chris Carter likely headed back to AL West

Apr 2, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A general view of a Major League Baseball on Opening Day prior to the game between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

American League West Division Preview 2017

Mar 18, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Alex Burg (98) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two run home run during a spring exhibition baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

MLB X-factors for 2017, Part III: AL West