AL West Leaders Sit Below .500 With Historic Postseason Caveat
Houston and Texas share first place at 65-66 while the entire AL West remains under .500, a historically unprecedented postseason situation.
The AL West is the only MLB division without a single team above .500. The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are tied for first place at 65-66. The division has been outscored by a combined 391 runs. No team with a losing record has ever reached the postseason in a full MLB season, making the division's playoff outlook historically uncertain.
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