Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Locked On Podcast Network, Paul Francis Sullivan
AL WEST SHOWDOWN - Both the Astros and the A's Have Their Eyes On Seattle For 2026
35 minutes Posted Feb 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
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Seattle Mariners hold the American League West crown, but can the Houston Astros bounce back after a turbulent offseason, and are the West Sacramento A’s primed for a surprise run? Hosts Sully and Brett Chancey unpack the dramatic shifts in division power, spotlighting Isak Paredes, Carlos Correa, and Yordan Alvarez’s future impact. With pitching changes, infield logjams, and the Rangers’ strategies in flux, the race intensifies.
The conversation covers the A’s newfound stability in West Sacramento, potential wildcard hopes, and projections for the Astros as they navigate veteran depth and injury concerns. Insightful predictions, division rivalries, and pressing questions about Bruce Bochy’s managerial moves and Josh Hader’s health keep MLB fans guessing. With playoff ambitions brewing and historic comparisons drawn, the AL West promises fireworks—are the Astros in decline or ready for another title push?