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Faced with injuries and an improving AL West, Astros were 'playing from behind the whole season
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As the playoff race heats up, how do remaining schedules look like for AL West contenders?
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Astros' Justin Verlander named American League Player of the Week
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Astros, Rangers set for first-ever playoff meeting
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The AL West is headed for a wild finish between the Astros, Rangers and Mariners
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Breaking down AL West race to 2023 postseason
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Houston Astros on Path to AL West Division Title, Using Upcoming Games Against Struggling Teams to Solidify Lead - BVM Sports
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MLB playoff predictions 2023: Odds, picks to win American League pennant - DraftKings Network
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Final Rangers playoff standings: Season series vs. Astros costs Texas AL West title
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MLB playoff picture: American League, National League wild card close
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Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS –
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Astros' nightmare seeding scenario, matchup for 2023 MLB playoffs
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AL contenders check-in: Orioles and Rays clinch, Wild Card and West stay close - Camden Chat
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Astros clinch 2023 AL West title