* – indicates new to team
+ – indicates injury
1. Houston Astros
They still have a stacked lineup, a solid rotation and a strong bullpen got even better with the addition of Josh Hader as their closer.
2. Texas Rangers
As the defending champions, they proved last year that they were the best team and still have the resources to keep this going should the need arise again to go all-in for another title.
3. Seattle Mariners
With the best rotation in the division, they have a leg up on the rest. The lineup though cannot get off to a sluggish start like they did last year if they want a Postseason berth.
4. Los Angeles Angels
For their sake they are lucky to be playing in the same division as the Oakland Athletics. They would finish dead last in every other division in baseball.
5. Oakland Athletics
Folks care more about where this franchise will play than what has become of the city of Oakland.
Player to Watch: OF Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels
Best Acquisition: P Josh Hader – Houston Astros
New Kid on the Block: OF Wyatt Langford – Texas Rangers
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