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AL WEST SHOWDOWN - Both the Astros and the A's Have Their Eyes On Seattle For 2026

Feb 19, 2026
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Brett Chancey
Brett Chancey, Houston-focused baseball analyst and Locked On Astros host, breaks down the AL West shakeup. He sizes up Seattle’s pitching, the A’s newfound stability in West Sacramento, and Houston’s roster logjam and health questions. Short, sharp takes on wild card chances, pitching upside, and how the division could tighten by 2026.
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Seattle Still The Default Favorite

  • Seattle remains the default team to beat after winning the AL West, despite a somewhat underwhelming offseason.
  • The division looks competitive with four of five teams able to contend, making the race unpredictable.
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Youth Versus Experience Contrast

  • Both the Astros and A's blend youth and talent, but differ in experience and stability.
  • The A's offense resembles past small-market surges, but pitching remains the crucial limiting factor.
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Stability Raises A's Ceiling

  • The A's have improved stability in West Sacramento and committed core players, which raises expectations.
  • Avoiding the disastrous May/June stretches that sank past seasons could push them into the low-80s wins and a wild-card hunt.
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