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AL West 2020 preview: Houston Astros are still the favorites

The 2020 MLB season is just two weeks away from finally starting, coronavirus pandemic willing. The offseason feels like it was years ago, so let’s remind ourselves of what the competition looks like.

The Oakland A’s will only face nine different teams in their abbreviated schedule, with two-thirds of them coming against their four AL West rivals. We’ve already covered the Mariners, the Angels, and the Rangers, and last up are the Astros.

Houston Astros

2019 record: 107-55 (finished 1st in AL West, won AL pennant)

Quick season review: One win away from another championship!