While the Seattle Mariners have already clinched the AL West, and the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays have locked in playoff spots, the rest of the field is not yet settled As the Cleveland Guardians vie for the AL Central, two spots are available among them, the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros.

Four Seattle Mariners pitchers held their lineup to three hits. Four Mariners hitters struck solo home runs. And a showdown between American League West contenders began with a shutout. The Astros lost, 4-0, on Friday night to fall a game behind Seattle in the division.

Pretty much anything is on the table for the Astros over the final eight games of the regular season. They’re one game behind the first-place Mariners in the American League West standings, one game behind the Tigers for the No.

From inevitable to doubtful, the Houston Astros were not crowned AL West champions for the first time in a full season since 2016. With a year that could have had many different outcomes heading into the season, the Astros may be facing the worst possible outcome: missing the 2025 playoffs.

The Houston Astros trail the Seattle Mariners by one game in the AL West with two to play in the last series between the two.

Houston's loss and Seattle's win put the Mariners a game up in the AL West. The Astros next six games are against the Rangers and Mariners. HOUSTON — For the first time since early June, the Houston Astros are looking up at a team in the American League West standings.

Houston Astros task of winning AL West more difficult after Yordan Alvarez injury originally appeared on The Sporting News The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 6-3 on Monday night, but it came at a major cost. Superstar outfielder Yordan Alvarez exited the game in the first inning after he sprained his ankle while crossing home plate.

The American League West is hanging in the balance. The Houston Astros received good news with Isaac Paredes' return, but they also received bad news.

The Houston Astros are in grave danger of missing the playoffs entirely, and these six players deserve a majority of the blame.