Welcome to Episode 68 of Tablesetters! For nearly a decade, the Houston Astros have controlled the AL West—but the tides may be shifting. With key departures, an aging core, and resurgent rivals, could 2025 mark the end of their reign?

We’re breaking down the biggest storylines, offseason moves, and division outlook for every AL West team:

⚾ Astros – Losing Kyle Tucker, Justin Verlander, and Alex Bregman. Can Christian Walker’s bat, Isaac Paredes & Yainer Díaz’s emergence keep Houston on top?
⚾ Mariners – Elite pitching, shaky offense. Is Julio Rodríguez ready to lead them to their first division title since 2001?
⚾ Rangers – Injuries derailed their World Series title defense—but with a healthy Corey Seager & Wyatt Langford, are they primed for another deep run?
⚾ Athletics – Now officially Sacramento’s team, they’ve locked up Brent Rooker & Lawrence Butler while adding Luis Severino & Jeffrey Springs—is this rebuild finally turning a corner?
⚾ Angels – It’s Trout, Soler, and a whole lot of question marks. Are they making a last-ditch playoff push or delaying the inevitable rebuild?

We’ll also debate:
🔥 Did the Astros do enough to hold the division?
🔥 Are the Mariners truly the team to beat?
🔥 Buyers or sellers at the trade deadline?
🔥 Who’s the biggest X-Factor in the AL West?

This division is as unpredictable as ever—who do YOU think comes out on top? Join the conversation and follow us @TableSettersPod on Instagram & X for more exclusive content!