American League West

Rangers need wins over visiting Nationals to boost wild-card chances Deadspin23:02Texas Rangers MLB LA Angels

Rangers' deGrom could start against Nats a week after exiting early with triceps fatigue Connecticut Post18:34Texas Rangers MLB LA Angels

Rookie George Klassen dazzles with 7 scoreless innings as Angels beat AL West-leading Astros 3-1 MailOnline23:18LA Angels Houston Astros MLB

George Klassen dominates for 7 innings as Angels beat Astros The Press-Enterprise, California23:05LA Angels Houston Astros MLB

MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game Deadspin01:19Kansas City Royals LA Angels MLB

Royals ride Noah Cameron's 1-hitter to series win over Angels Deadspin19:14Kansas City Royals LA Angels MLB

Milwaukee Brewers crush Mariners 22-0 in historic record-tying rout FOX6 News Milwaukee06:44Seattle Mariners Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Mariners, Brewers moving on from historic evening Deadspin09:58Seattle Mariners Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Seattle Mariners call out Colt Emerson for hiding injury from team Heavy.com13:17Seattle Mariners MLB Detroit Tigers

Why Mariners sent $95 million former top prospect Colt Emerson to Triple-A Sporting News12:02Seattle Mariners MLB Detroit Tigers

Brewers' blowout of the Mariners headlined by Julio Rodríguez gaffe CBSSports.com09:32Seattle Mariners Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Where Brewers' 22-0 rout of Mariners ranks among biggest blowouts in MLB history Sporting News09:07Seattle Mariners Milwaukee Brewers MLB

Trey Mancini, who beat colon cancer, announces retirement Deadspin22:56LA Angels MLB American League East

Trey Mancini retires after a 5-game Angels comeback, ending a cancer survivor’s MLB run Connecticut Post15:00LA Angels MLB American League East

Tyler Soderstrom to undergo hip surgery MLB Trade Rumors20:18Oakland Athletics MLB Tyler Soderstrom

A’s place Tyler Soderstrom on 10-day IL due to hip impingement MLB Trade Rumors17:44Oakland Athletics MLB Tyler Soderstrom

Seattle Mariners to celebrate Rick Rizzs Farewell Weekend for final series against Angels FOX13 Seattle00:07Seattle Mariners MLB Rick Rizzs

Mariners celebrating longtime broadcaster Rick Rizzs during final home series Sept. 25-27 Seattle Mariners - Official Site13:59Seattle Mariners MLB Rick Rizzs

Angels face Astros, tinkering with rotation as Yusei Kikuchi nears return Deadspin09:58LA Angels MLB Houston Astros

Royals score three in the ninth inning to walk off the Athletics Royals Review23:14LA Angels MLB Houston Astros

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Cal Quantrill's strong start, Justn Foscue's HR lead Rangers past Nats Deadspin04:02

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Klassen dazzles with 7 scoreless innings as Angels beat Astros 3-1 CBS Los Angeles00:01

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The Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill’s 7 innings, Foscue's homer Connecticut Post23:50 18-Aug-26

Eternal sunshine of the Mariners mind: Mariners lose big to Brewers, 22-0 Lookout Landing23:49 18-Aug-26

Brewers tie club mark with 22 runs while blanking Mariners La Crosse Tribune, Wisconsin23:43 18-Aug-26

Astros Offense Non-Existent in 3-1 Defeat to Angels The Crawfish Boxes23:30 18-Aug-26

Seattle Mariners suffer franchise-record defeat in 22-0 loss to Brewers FOX13 Seattle23:26 18-Aug-26

Witt caps Royals' rally in the ninth with the winning hit in a 4-3 victory over the Athletics Connecticut Post23:20 18-Aug-26

The Rangers beat the Nationals 5-0 behind Cal Quantrill´s 7 innings, Foscue's homer MailOnline23:18 18-Aug-26

Rookie George Klassen dazzles with 7 scoreless innings as Angels beat AL West-leading Astros 3-1 MailOnline23:18 18-Aug-26

Royals score three in the ninth inning to walk off the Athletics Royals Review23:14 18-Aug-26

Brewers match baseball's modern-era record for biggest shutout, beating Mariners 22-0 MailOnline23:08 18-Aug-26

Halos rookie Klassen holds Astros to 1 hit in dominant 7-inning gem Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site23:08 18-Aug-26

George Klassen dominates for 7 innings as Angels beat Astros The Press-Enterprise, California23:05 18-Aug-26

62-64 – Rangers find tools to victory in The Shed, top Nats 5-0 Lone Star Ball23:00 18-Aug-26

Quantrill continues strong run in rotation with 7 scoreless innings Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Official Site23:00 18-Aug-26

22-0! Brewers tie franchise record run tally in rout of Mariners Milwaukee Brewers - Official Site22:59 18-Aug-26

Trey Mancini, who beat colon cancer, announces retirement Deadspin22:56 18-Aug-26

Troy Mancini, who beat colon cancer, announces retirement Deadspin22:56 18-Aug-26

59-67: Chart Lookout Landing22:48 18-Aug-26

A’s Blow Late Lead, Fall To Royals 4-3 Athletics Nation22:40 18-Aug-26

SB Nation Reacts Survey: Which Astros SP Do You Trust the Most? The Crawfish Boxes22:39 18-Aug-26

WA grandmother builds community around baseball FOX13 Seattle21:24 18-Aug-26

Olympia, WA grandma builds community with one extra Mariners ticket FOX13 Seattle21:21 18-Aug-26

Tyler Soderstrom To Undergo Hip Surgery MLB Trade Rumors20:18 18-Aug-26

Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation celebrates opening of Mansfield Miracle League Field Texas Rangers - Official Site20:04 18-Aug-26

Astros Hall of Fame ceremony a reminder of Lance Berkman and what might have been Climbing Tal's Hill (Weblog)20:02 18-Aug-26

Mariners Game #126 Preview and Discussion: 8/18/26, Mariners at Brewers Lookout Landing19:36 18-Aug-26

Soderstrom to have season-ending hip surgery Oakland Athletics - Official Site19:19 18-Aug-26

Angels could cash in after Reid Detmers' trade deadline gamble Halo Hangout (Weblog)19:16 18-Aug-26

Rangers’ deGrom could start vs. Nationals a week after exiting early with triceps fatigue TSN19:06 18-Aug-26

Yusei Kikuchi is set to rejoin Angels’ rotation Daily News, L.A.18:54 18-Aug-26

Former Rangers prospect detained by ICE FOX 4, Dallas-Fort Worth18:49 18-Aug-26

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 8/18/2026 The Crawfish Boxes18:44 18-Aug-26

Mariners’ 25-year-old prospect suddenly retires from baseball The Big Lead18:43 18-Aug-26

Rangers' deGrom could start against Nats a week after exiting early with triceps fatigue Connecticut Post18:34 18-Aug-26

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (77-48) vs. Seattle Mariners (59-66) Brew Crew Ball18:18 18-Aug-26

Rangers activate C Danny Jansen, designate C Austin Wynns for assignment Deadspin17:51 18-Aug-26

Texas Rangers lineup for August 18, 2026 Lone Star Ball17:25 18-Aug-26

As Paredes' career progresses, his abuela is always with him in spirit Houston Astros - Official Site16:48 18-Aug-26

Ex-Texas Rangers prospect and San Diego Padres coach arrested by ICE at airport FOX 4, Dallas-Fort Worth16:39 18-Aug-26

Jansen activated, Wynns DFA’d Lone Star Ball16:33 18-Aug-26

Rangers Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment MLB Trade Rumors16:14 18-Aug-26

Curvelo clears waivers, is outrighted Lone Star Ball16:13 18-Aug-26

Could last-minute buyer purchase rights to Bally’s project around A’s Las Vegas ballpark? Las Vegas Review-Journal15:18 18-Aug-26

Trey Mancini retires after a 5-game Angels comeback, ending a cancer survivor’s MLB run Connecticut Post15:00 18-Aug-26

Trey Mancini retires after a 5-game Angels comeback, ending a cancer survivor´s MLB run MailOnline14:48 18-Aug-26

The Rangers Can’t—but Probably Will—Go on Like This D Magazine14:42 18-Aug-26

Lone Star Ball Reacts Survey: Debuting Relievers Lone Star Ball14:11 18-Aug-26

Astros 5.12 Era rotation problem could be a postseason nightmare Sporting News14:05 18-Aug-26

Red-hot Bolte looking to build on lessons from rookie season Oakland Athletics - Official Site14:03 18-Aug-26

Mariners celebrating longtime broadcaster Rick Rizzs during final home series Sept. 25-27 Seattle Mariners - Official Site13:59 18-Aug-26

Rangers Outright Luis Curvelo MLB Trade Rumors13:41 18-Aug-26

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After two inspirational comebacks, Mancini announces retirement Houston Astros - Official Site12:33 18-Aug-26

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Latest news on MLB American League West (AL West), covering Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics.

The American League West features five teams competing across the western United States: the Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, and Athletics. Since joining the AL from the National League in 2013, the Astros have emerged as the division's dominant force, claiming World Series championships in 2017 and 2022.

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.

Each team brings unique heritage to the division. The Angels boast Mike Trout, one of baseball's finest talents, while the Mariners feature emerging stars and one of baseball's strongest pitching rotations. The Rangers play at Globe Life Field in Arlington, while the Astros continue their pursuit of excellence at Minute Maid Park. The division showcases compelling rivalries, dramatic pennant races, and memorable playoff battles.

The AL West formed in 1969 when Major League Baseball reorganised into divisions, initially including teams as far east as Chicago and Minnesota. The division has evolved considerably since then, with the Houston Astros joining from the National League in 2013 to create the current five-team alignment. This shift balanced both leagues at 15 teams each and established the competitive landscape fans know today.

Our NewsNow feed on the MLB American League West delivers comprehensive, up-to-date coverage from reliable sources across the division. Whether you follow the defending champion Mariners, the resilient Rangers, the powerhouse Astros, or the Angels and Athletics, this feed ensures you never miss crucial news about your team's performance, player moves, injury updates, and playoff race developments.

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