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The AL West had its most interesting season in decades in 2025, and these young breakout candidates should keep it that way in 2026
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Breakout Candidates for Each AL West Team

2025 was an interesting year for the American League West. The Houston Astros failed to win the division for the first time in a full season since 2016. The Athletics moved to Sacramento and played all their home games at a minor league ballpark. The Seattle Mariners, who had made two postseason appearances between 2000 […]

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Athletics manager Mark Kotsay speaking to the press
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Mark Kotsay: Athletics Are “Right There” to Make Noise in AL West

Mark Kotsay: Athletics Are “Right There” ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 9) — Athletics manager Mark Kotsay sat with members of the media for his Winter Meetings press conference Tuesday afternoon. He addressed the strengths and needs of the team and feels they are right on the cusp in the AL West. Main Need: Pitching Improvements Though […]

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Benji Gil acknowledging the crowd after Mexico beat Canada
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Mexico Wins Pool C with Rout of Canada in WBC

Mexico 10, Canada 3 PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Randy Arozarena came through in yet another big game, driving in five while going 2-for-2 with two doubles and two runs scored to lead Mexico to a 10–3 victory over Canada Wednesday afternoon. The result all but eliminates Canada, who would need a blowout Colombia victory over […]

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Mike Trout celebrating a home run in the USA victory over Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
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WBC: USA Rides Nine-run First to Mercy Rule Win over Canada

USA 12, Canada 1 (7 Innings, Mercy Rule) PHOENIX, Mar. 13 — One day after mercy-ruling Great Britain, Team Canada found itself on the business end of a mercy rule, bowing to Team USA, 12–1, Monday night. All nine USA starters either scored or drove in at least one run in the win. Lance Lynn […]

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