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Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026 Bucs Dugout20:21
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Bob Fontaine Jr., a legendary scout who drafted the Angels’ 2002 championship core, dies at 73 Los Angeles Times12:09
Seattle Mariners' Raleigh, Naylor have offseason surgeries FOX13 Seattle10:48
2 trades Astros must make this offseason after early postseason exit ClutchPoints10:00
2 radical changes Astros must make this offseason after ugly playoff loss ClutchPoints10:00
Seth Johnson Undergoes Knee Surgery MLB Trade Rumors09:49
1983 Texas cold case murder victim identified through advanced DNA testing FOX 7 Austin09:22
Raleigh (left shoulder), Naylor (right wrist) undergo surgeries Seattle Mariners - Official Site09:16
What could life look like after Jeremy Pena for the Astros? Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)09:07
Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor undergo offseason surgeries Lookout Landing08:23
Twins trade idea with Mariners for All-Star starter would make no sense Sporting News07:48
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor get injury updates after difficult offensive seasons ClutchPoints07:28
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor undergo procedures Field Level Media06:47
Former Al MVP José Abreu Still a Free Agent 843 Days After Astros Release Heavy.com05:50
Mariners reveal offseason surgery updates for Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor Sporting News05:35
Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor Injury News Amid MLB Playoffs Heavy.com05:30
Rangers Predicted to Land Star Catcher to Bolster Offense Heavy.com05:20
Should the Houston Astros trade Yainer Diaz? The catcher decision isn’t that simple Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)05:14
Bobby Fontaine Jr., scout of several Hall of Famers, dies at 73 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site04:53
A's Athletic Club Sells Out 17 Months Ahead of 2028 Ballpark Opening Oakland Athletics - Official Site04:12
VOTE NOW: Arozarena named a finalist for 2026 Hank Aaron Award Seattle Mariners - Official Site03:30
3 Angels players who should survive the offseason but enter 2027 with everything to prove Halo Hangout (Weblog)03:02
Cardinals Named Possible Trade Fit for Mariners All-Star Pitcher Heavy.com02:57
Mariners Candidate to Replace Randy Arozarena Emerges Heavy.com02:37
Why .670 OPS outfielder 'won't be back' with Mariners Sporting News02:32
How Jo Adell can help Guardians in Alds vs. White Sox and in the future Sporting News02:22
Looking for new skipper, here are the key questions facing the Mariners this offseason Seattle Mariners - Official Site02:09
The Dodgers must lose for labor peace Lone Star Ball02:06
Why Jose Altuve's final 3 years with Astros could be 'ugly' Sporting News01:51
Elephant Rumblings: AFL Begins; Still Waiting For A GM Athletics Nation01:49
Rangers trade idea lands All-Star catcher from Rockies for 3 prospects Sporting News01:31
Mariners News: Jackson Chourio, Cam Schlittler, and Brayan Rocchio Lookout Landing01:16
DSL Astros 2026 Season Review The Crawfish Boxes01:11
How did 2026 season predictions for Rangers play out? Texas Rangers - Official Site01:10
A’s exclusive Athletic Club sells out 17 months before Las Vegas ballpark opening Fox 5 Vegas00:58
Mariners’ Offseason Spending Room Has a $54 Million Catch Heavy.com00:15
Yesterday
Dodgers’ 23-HR Hitter Emerges as Potential Rangers Trade Option Heavy.com20:31 5-Oct-26
Did Tracker Quietly Set Up New Season-Spanning Mystery In Los Angeles-Set Premiere? TVLine13:34 5-Oct-26
How to rebuild the Astros pitching staff: who stays, who goes, new targets Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)10:03 5-Oct-26
Watch Astros prospects in Fall League action Houston Astros - Official Site06:32 5-Oct-26
One White Sox player could become an October household name Da Windy City (Weblog)06:16 5-Oct-26
Espada isn't Dusty, but the numbers say he deserves to be Astros manager Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)02:35 5-Oct-26
The Pirates Nailed The Brandon Lowe Trade MLBTradeRumours.com02:18 5-Oct-26
Sunday Photo Caption Contest (10/4/26) Lookout Landing02:13 5-Oct-26
What Guardians must do to bounce back in Alds Game 2 vs. White Sox ClutchPoints01:59 5-Oct-26
Mariners News: Munetaka Murakami, Drew Rasmussen, and Tarik Skubal Lookout Landing01:12 5-Oct-26
Angels should dream impossibly big with Bryce Harper trade if Phillies create offseason chaos Halo Hangout (Weblog)00:24 5-Oct-26
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Baseball Is Better with a Little Risk The New Yorker21:06 4-Oct-26
Houston Astros Released 33-Year-Old After MLB Season Heavy.com13:27 4-Oct-26
Postseason no-hitters and close calls Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site12:37 4-Oct-26
Joe Espada Hopes To Remain Astros’ Manager In 2027 MLB Trade Rumors08:35 4-Oct-26
Ex-Houston Astros Star Retires From MLB With Over $400 Million In Career Earnings Heavy.com04:16 4-Oct-26
Myles Straw Makes Personal Admission on George Springer Amid Retirement Rumors Heavy.com03:15 4-Oct-26
12 former Blue Jays still alive in the MLB playoffs after the Wild Card round Jays Journal (Weblog)03:13 4-Oct-26
1 free agent Astros must re-sign after losing in postseason to White Sox ClutchPoints01:34 4-Oct-26
Mariners News: Michael Toglia, Shohei Ohtani, and Cade Smith Lookout Landing00:19 4-Oct-26
3 manager candidates Mariners must pivot to after Torey Lovullo’s Diamondbacks return ClutchPoints00:03 4-Oct-26
Mariners rumors: Insider mentions Joe Espada as potential fit for Seattle manager opening ClutchPoints00:03 4-Oct-26
Astros arbitration eligible players: who should stay and who should go Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)23:18 3-Oct-26
3 free agents Angels should be dreaming about adding as they usher in a new era Halo Hangout (Weblog)23:18 3-Oct-26
Mariners claim 1B/OF Michael Toglia off waivers in first offseason addition Lookout Landing16:01 3-Oct-26
Will Venable Spent Six Months Taking Notes. Houston Saw the Homework. Sports Mockery14:53 3-Oct-26
Zack Of All Trades Tries To Get One More Win: In Court Athletics Nation12:28 3-Oct-26
Seattle Mariners claim Gig Harbor native Michael Toglia FOX13 Seattle10:51 3-Oct-26
Hagen Smith vs Cleveland Guardians: From MLB Debut to Alds Stage Last Word On Sports09:57 3-Oct-26
Four personnel decisions the Astros have to make this offseason Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)09:23 3-Oct-26
Seattle Mariners Claim Former Local Top Prospect Off Waivers Heavy.com06:35 3-Oct-26
Seattle Mariners acquire Michael Toglia from the Reds Redleg Nation (Weblog)06:15 3-Oct-26
Mariners Named ‘Attractive Situation’ For Yankees 2-Time All-Star in Free Agency Heavy.com06:15 3-Oct-26
Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin Goalie Goal Comes With Depressing Truth Heavy.com06:15 3-Oct-26
With apologies to Jimmy Buffett, Ajm laments the 2026 season Lone Star Ball05:56 3-Oct-26
3 individual Angels storylines worth celebrating from an otherwise lost 2026 season Halo Hangout (Weblog)05:40 3-Oct-26
Mariners add former Rockies 1B who hit 25 home runs two years ago Sporting News05:38 3-Oct-26
Seattle Mariners claim Michael Toglia off waivers from Cincinnati Reds Red Reporter05:23 3-Oct-26
Mariners are 'counting' on a bounce back season from Cal Raleigh Sporting News05:08 3-Oct-26
Mets Player Performance Meter: Pitchers, September 14-27 Amazin' Avenue05:04 3-Oct-26
Astros’ Hunter Brown Admits Blunt Truth After Playoff Elimination Heavy.com04:53 3-Oct-26
Astros’ Jose Altuve sends promise to fans ahead of next season after getting swept against White Sox Sporting News03:16 3-Oct-26
Arizona Fall League play starts Saturday Lone Star Ball02:53 3-Oct-26
12 REALISTIC Houston Astros Offseason Targets to Dominate the AL West in 2027, Including Randy… Sportsnaut02:48 3-Oct-26
Astros Face Hard Winter With GM Search, Roster Issues, Espada Decision The Crawfish Boxes02:33 3-Oct-26
Rangers Predicted to Land Phillies Star in Blockbuster Offseason Move Heavy.com02:31 3-Oct-26
Ex-Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Still Owed $46 Million By Current MLB Team Heavy.com02:10 3-Oct-26
Every MLB team’s most recent playoff win: Which franchise has the longest drought? The Big Lead02:07 3-Oct-26
Yordan Alvarez stayed healthy and put together an MVP season for the Astros Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)02:04 3-Oct-26
Why Astros lost 'brutal' three-team trade with Rays, Pirates Sporting News01:54 3-Oct-26
Important Dates For The Athletics This Offseason Athletics Nation01:47 3-Oct-26
Mariners News: Ray Kerr, Torey Lovullo, and Joe Espada Lookout Landing00:16 3-Oct-26
Elephant Rumblings: A’s Face Plenty of Decisions This Offseason Athletics Nation00:16 3-Oct-26
2026-27 Wrestling Schedule Released West Virginia Mountaineers - Official Site23:15 2-Oct-26
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Wilmer Valderrama Los Angeles Times20:07 2-Oct-26
Celebrity Traitors star Jerry Hall claims her Texas Ranger uncle captured Bonnie and Clyde in… MailOnline17:42 2-Oct-26
Key Takeaways from the 2026 Wild Card Series Last Word On Sports16:59 2-Oct-26
Wild Card roundup: White Sox sweep while Cubs sleep South Side Sox13:45 2-Oct-26
What Went Wrong for the Astros in Wild Card Loss Last Word On Sports12:44 2-Oct-26
White Sox fever grows on South Side after Astros sweep CBS Chicago11:31 2-Oct-26
White Sox advances to Alds with wild card series sweep over Astros CBS Chicago11:31 2-Oct-26
John Mozeliak's job could be saved because of his history working through the sale of a club Halo Hangout (Weblog)10:21 2-Oct-26
Astros face another shake-up as Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep TSN10:10 2-Oct-26
White Sox Win Over Houston Reveals Will Venable Tactical Blueprint For Cleveland Alds Series Last Word On Sports08:59 2-Oct-26
Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada’s contract expires after wild-card sweep Connecticut Post08:53 2-Oct-26
Astros Post Mortem: Four Offseason Decisions That Must Be Made The Crawfish Boxes08:42 2-Oct-26
Astros face another shake-up as Joe Espada´s contract expires after wild-card sweep MailOnline08:32 2-Oct-26
Ex-White Sox star roasts Astros after lopsided AL Wild Card Series ClutchPoints07:10 2-Oct-26
The fatal flaw of the 2026 Mariners Lookout Landing06:57 2-Oct-26
Astros' Tatsuya Imai's $18M decision: money or happiness? Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)06:56 2-Oct-26
Why Mariners couldn’t even discuss managerial opening with Torey Lovullo ClutchPoints06:19 2-Oct-26
Athletics To Dismiss Two Coaches MLB Trade Rumors04:59 2-Oct-26
Mariners Notes: Dipoto, Managerial Search, Arozarena MLB Trade Rumors04:18 2-Oct-26
Red Sox Garrett Crochet trade just backfired in worst way possible as White Sox GM gets to ‘take a bow’ ClutchPoints04:17 2-Oct-26
From dynasty to rebuild: the Houston Astros must finally face their new reality Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)03:22 2-Oct-26
A's part ways with assistant hitting, quality control coaches Oakland Athletics - Official Site03:15 2-Oct-26
Barack Obama joins White Sox playoff celebrations with hype message ClutchPoints02:46 2-Oct-26
Bennett Sousa shot at Astros fans proved he's still a White Sox at heart Southside Showdown (Weblog)02:27 2-Oct-26
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The division has witnessed significant recent changes, including the Athletics' relocation from Oakland to West Sacramento in 2025, playing at Sutter Health Park while awaiting their planned 2028 move to Las Vegas. The Texas Rangers captured their first World Series title in 2023 after 52 years of franchise history, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. Meanwhile, the Seattle Mariners ended Houston's seven-year divisional reign by claiming the 2025 AL West title.

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