Baseball American League West

Definition of Baseball American League West as it relates to Sports, Major League Baseball, Sports American League, Western Division, American League West

"Baseball American League West" refers to the Western Division of the American League in Major League Baseball. This division is made up of five teams: the Houston Astros, Los Angeles Angels, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers. Each team plays a 162-game schedule, with games being played both within the division and against teams from other divisions in the American League. At the end of the season, the team with the best record in the division will earn the title of Division Champion and move on to the postseason. The history of the American League West is rich, with notable moments such as the Oakland Athletics' three consecutive World Series titles in the 1970s and the Houston Astros' first-ever World Series win in 2017.

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