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AL West division preview: Will the Astros' postseason streak continue? Can the Rangers bounce back? What should we expect from the A's and Mariners?

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Houston Astros Projected record: 84 -78, 54.0% odds to make the playoffs, 29.6% to win the division.

Yordan Alvarez is the make-or-break player for the Houston Astros this season .

The Seattle Mariners failed to reach the postseason last year .

The Mariners were one of the worst offenses in baseball history.

After winning it all in 2023 , the Rangers struggled to stay healthy in 2024 and missed the postseason after a brutal World Series hangover.

Jacob deGrom is the team's make-or-break player.

The Rangers have offense and plenty of it, but the biggest question for them lies within their rotation.

The Rangers should be the favorites in the West this season , with a real chance to do damage in October .

The A’s should be a top-five offense in the American League with a good chance to be one of the best in MLB .

Mike Trout is the make-or-break player for the Angels .

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