American League West

Division of Major League Baseball

American League WestLeague| American League

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Sport| Major League Baseball
Founded| 1969
No. of teams| 5
Most recent
champion(s)| Houston Astros
(2024; 7th title)
Most titles| Athletics (17)

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American League West Teams Location

The American League West is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The division has five teams as of the 2013 season, but had four teams from 1994 to 2012, and had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the West Coast and in Texas, historically the division has had teams as far east as Chicago and Minnesota. From 1998 (when the NL West expanded to five teams) to 2012, the AL West was the only MLB division with four teams.

## History

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When MLB split into divisions for the 1969 season, the American League, unlike the National League, split its 12 teams strictly on geography. The six teams located in the Eastern Time Zone were all placed in the AL East, and the remaining six were placed in the AL West.

When the second incarnation of the Washington Senators announced their intention to move to the Dallas–Fort Worth area for the 1972 season and become the Texas Rangers, American League owners voted to switch the Rangers with the Milwaukee Brewers, who began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969. The Chicago White Sox asked the AL to move from West to East, citing that five of the original eight American League franchises were in the East. The Oakland Athletics and Minnesota Twins objected to the White Sox' request; the Twins also did not want the Brewers to leave the West.

In 2013, the Houston Astros went from the National League Central to the AL West.[1] That move gives all six MLB divisions an equal five teams and both leagues an equal 15 teams each.

## Division membership

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### Current members

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* Athletics – Founding member (as the Oakland Athletics)
* Houston Astros – Joined in 2013; formerly from the NL West (1969–1993) and NL Central (1994–2012)
* Los Angeles Angels – Founding member (as the California Angels)[2]
* Seattle Mariners – Joined in 1977 as an expansion team
* Texas Rangers – Joined in 1972; formerly of the AL East (as the Washington Senators (1961–1971))

### Former members

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* Chicago White Sox – Founding member; moved to the AL Central in 1994
* Kansas City Royals – Founding member; moved to the AL Central in 1994
* Minnesota Twins – Founding member; moved to the AL Central in 1994
* Milwaukee Brewers – Founding member (as the Seattle Pilots); moved to the AL East in 1972, then to the AL Central in 1994. Later moved to the NL Central in 1998.

### Membership timeline

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Place cursor over year for division champion or World Series team.
AL West Division[A]

Years
69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97
California Angels[F] | Anaheim
Angels
Chicago White Sox[E] |
Kansas City Royals[E] |
Minnesota Twins[E] |
Oakland Athletics
Seattle
Pilots[B] |  Milwaukee
Brewers[C] |
| Texas Rangers[C]
| Seattle Mariners[D]
AL West Division[A]
Years
98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17[I] | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25
Anaheim Angels[F] | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim[F] | Los Angeles Angels[F]
Oakland Athletics[H] | Athletics[H]
Texas Rangers
Seattle Mariners
| Houston Astros[G]
Team not in division   Division Won World Series   Division Won AL Championship

A Creation of division due to 1969 expansion, Kansas City and Seattle added.
B Seattle franchise moved to Milwaukee, becoming the Brewers.
C Washington Senators moved to Dallas–Fort Worth, became Texas Rangers and switched divisions with Milwaukee, which moved to the AL East.
D Seattle added in the 1977 league expansion.
E Chicago, Kansas City, and Minnesota moved into the newly created AL Central due to the 1994 realignment.
F In 1997, California Angels become Anaheim Angels. In 2005, Anaheim Angels become Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. In 2016, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim become Los Angeles Angels.
G Houston switches leagues from the NL Central.
H Athletics relocated to West Sacramento, California in 2025, and dropped a location moniker. They plan on moving again to Las Vegas in 2028.
I See Houston Astros sign stealing scandal.

## Champions by year

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* Team names link to the season in which each team played

Year  | Winner  | Record  | %  | Playoff Results

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1969  | Minnesota Twins (1) | 97–65  | .599  | Lost ALCS (Orioles) 3–0
1970  | Minnesota Twins (2) | 98–64  | .605  | Lost ALCS (Orioles) 3–0
1971  | Oakland Athletics (1) | 101–61  | .627  | Lost ALCS (Orioles) 3–0
1972  | Oakland Athletics (2) | 93–62  | .600  | Won ALCS (Tigers) 3–2
Won World Series (Reds) 4–3
1973  | Oakland Athletics (3) | 94–68  | .580  | Won ALCS (Orioles) 3–2
Won World Series (Mets) 4–3
1974  | Oakland Athletics (4) | 90–72  | .556  | Won ALCS (Orioles) 3–1
Won World Series (Dodgers) 4–1
1975  | Oakland Athletics (5) | 98–64  | .605  | Lost ALCS (Red Sox) 3–0
1976  | Kansas City Royals (1) | 90–72  | .556  | Lost ALCS (Yankees) 3–2
1977  | Kansas City Royals (2) | 102–60  | .630  | Lost ALCS (Yankees) 3–2
1978  | Kansas City Royals (3) | 92–70  | .568  | Lost ALCS (Yankees) 3–1
1979  | California Angels (1) | 88–74  | .543  | Lost ALCS (Orioles) 3–1
1980  | Kansas City Royals (4) | 97–65  | .599  | Won ALCS (Yankees) 3–0
Lost World Series (Phillies) 4–2
1981  | Oakland Athletics (6)† | 64–45  | .587  | Won ALDS (Royals) 3–0
Lost ALCS (Yankees) 3–0
1982  | California Angels (2) | 93–69  | .574  | Lost ALCS (Brewers) 3–2
1983  | Chicago White Sox (1) | 99–63  | .611  | Lost ALCS (Orioles) 3–1
1984  | Kansas City Royals (5) | 84–78  | .519  | Lost ALCS (Tigers) 3–0
1985  | Kansas City Royals (6) | 91–71  | .562  | Won ALCS (Blue Jays) 4–3
Won World Series (Cardinals) 4–3
1986  | California Angels (3) | 92–70  | .568  | Lost ALCS (Red Sox) 4–3
1987  | Minnesota Twins (3) | 85–77  | .525  | Won ALCS (Tigers) 4–1
Won World Series (Cardinals) 4–3
1988  | Oakland Athletics (7) | 104–58  | .642  | Won ALCS (Red Sox) 4–0
Lost World Series (Dodgers) 4–1
1989  | Oakland Athletics (8) | 99–63  | .611  | Won ALCS (Blue Jays) 4–1
Won World Series (Giants) 4–0
1990  | Oakland Athletics (9) | 103–59  | .636  | Won ALCS (Red Sox) 4–0
Lost World Series (Reds) 4–0
1991  | Minnesota Twins (4) | 95–67  | .586  | Won ALCS (Blue Jays) 4–1
Won World Series (Braves) 4–3
1992  | Oakland Athletics (10) | 96–66  | .593  | Lost ALCS (Blue Jays) 4–2
1993  | Chicago White Sox (2) | 94–68  | .580  | Lost ALCS (Blue Jays) 4–2
1994§  | No playoffs due to 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike
1995  | Seattle Mariners (1)* | 79–66  | .545  | Won ALDS (Yankees) 3–2
Lost ALCS (Indians) 4–2
1996  | Texas Rangers (1) | 90–72  | .556  | Lost ALDS (Yankees) 3–1
1997  | Seattle Mariners (2) | 90–72  | .556  | Lost ALDS (Orioles) 3–1
1998  | Texas Rangers (2) | 88–74  | .543  | Lost ALDS (Yankees) 3–0
1999  | Texas Rangers (3) | 95–67  | .586  | Lost ALDS (Yankees) 3–0
2000  | Oakland Athletics (11) | 91–70  | .565  | Lost ALDS (Yankees) 3–2
2001  | Seattle Mariners (3) | 116–46  | .716  | Won ALDS (Indians) 3–2
Lost ALCS (Yankees) 4–1
2002  | Oakland Athletics (12) | 103–59  | .636  | Lost ALDS (Twins) 3–2
2003  | Oakland Athletics (13) | 96–66  | .593  | Lost ALDS (Red Sox) 3–2
2004  | Anaheim Angels (4) | 92–70  | .568  | Lost ALDS (Red Sox) 3–0
2005  | Los Angeles Angels (5) | 95–67  | .586  | Won ALDS (Yankees) 3–2
Lost ALCS (White Sox) 4–1
2006  | Oakland Athletics (14) | 93–69  | .574  | Won ALDS (Twins) 3–0
Lost ALCS (Tigers) 4–0
2007  | Los Angeles Angels (6) | 94–68  | .580  | Lost ALDS (Red Sox) 3–0
2008  | Los Angeles Angels (7) | 100–62  | .617  | Lost ALDS (Red Sox) 3–1
2009  | Los Angeles Angels (8) | 97–65  | .599  | Won ALDS (Red Sox) 3–0
Lost ALCS (Yankees) 4–2
2010  | Texas Rangers (4) | 90–72  | .556  | Won ALDS (Rays) 3–2
Won ALCS (Yankees) 4–2
Lost World Series (Giants) 4–1
2011  | Texas Rangers (5) | 96–66  | .593  | Won ALDS (Rays) 3–1
Won ALCS (Tigers) 4–2
Lost World Series (Cardinals) 4–3
2012  | Oakland Athletics (15) | 94–68  | .580  | Lost ALDS (Tigers) 3–2
2013  | Oakland Athletics (16) | 96–66  | .593  | Lost ALDS (Tigers) 3–2
2014  | Los Angeles Angels (9) | 98–64  | .605  | Lost ALDS (Royals) 3–0
2015  | Texas Rangers (6) | 88–74  | .543  | Lost ALDS (Blue Jays) 3–2
2016  | Texas Rangers (7) | 95–67  | .586  | Lost ALDS (Blue Jays) 3–0
2017  | Houston Astros (1) | 101–61  | .623  | Won ALDS (Red Sox) 3–1
Won ALCS (Yankees) 4–3
Won World Series (Dodgers) 4–3
2018  | Houston Astros (2) | 103–59  | .636  | Won ALDS (Indians) 3–0
Lost ALCS (Red Sox) 4–1
2019  | Houston Astros (3) | 107–55  | .660  | Won ALDS (Rays) 3–2
Won ALCS (Yankees) 4–2
Lost World Series (Nationals) 4–3
2020††  | Oakland Athletics (17) | 36–24  | .600  | Won ALWC (White Sox) 2–1
Lost ALDS (Astros) 3–1
2021  | Houston Astros (4) | 95–67  | .586  | Won ALDS (White Sox) 3–1
Won ALCS (Red Sox) 4–2
Lost World Series (Braves) 4–2
2022  | Houston Astros (5) | 106–56  | .654  | Won ALDS (Mariners) 3–0
Won ALCS (Yankees) 4–0
Won World Series (Phillies) 4–2
2023  | Houston Astros (6)** | 90–72  | .556  | Won ALDS (Twins) 3–1
Lost ALCS (Rangers) 4–3
2024  | Houston Astros (7) | 88–73  | .547  | Lost ALWC (Tigers) 2–0

† – Due to the players' strike, the season was split in two. The Athletics won the first half and defeated the second-half winner, the Kansas City Royals, to win the division.
§ – Due to the 1994–95 Major League Baseball strike, starting on August 12, no official winner was declared. The Texas Rangers were leading in winning percentage at time of the strike.
* – Seattle defeated the California Angels in a one-game playoff for the division title, 9–1.
†† – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was shortened to 60 games. By virtue of the eight-team postseason format used for that season, division runner-up Houston also qualified for the playoffs.
** – The Astros and Rangers finished tied for first place with identical records. The Astros were declared division winners, due to having won the season series against the Rangers, and the Rangers received the wild card berth.

## Other postseason teams

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See List of American League Wild Card winners (since 1994)
Year  | Winner  | Record  | %  | GB  | Playoff Results

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2000  | Seattle Mariners | 91–71  | .562  | .5  | Won ALDS (White Sox) 3–0
Lost ALCS (Yankees) 4–2
2001  | Oakland Athletics | 102–60  | .630  | 14  | Lost ALDS (Yankees) 3–2
2002  | Anaheim Angels | 99–63  | .611  | 4  | Won ALDS (Yankees) 3–1
Won ALCS (Twins) 4–1
Won World Series (Giants) 4–3
2012  | Texas Rangers* | 93–69  | .574  | 1  | Lost ALWC (Orioles)
2014  | Oakland Athletics* | 88–74  | .543  | 10  | Lost ALWC (Royals)
2015  | Houston Astros* | 86–76  | .531  | 2  | Won ALWC (Yankees)
Lost ALDS (Royals) 3–2
2018  | Oakland Athletics* | 97–65  | .599  | 6  | Lost ALWC (Yankees)
2019  | Oakland Athletics* | 97–65  | .599  | 10  | Lost ALWC (Rays)
2020  | Houston Astros* | 29–31  | .483  | 7  | Won ALWC (Twins) 2–0
Won ALDS (Athletics) 3–1
Lost ALCS (Rays) 4–3
2022  | Seattle Mariners* | 90–72  | .556  | 16  | Won ALWC (Blue Jays) 2–0
Lost ALDS (Astros) 3–0
2023  | Texas Rangers* | 90–72  | .556  | 0  | Won ALWC (Rays) 2–0
Won ALDS (Orioles) 3–0
Won ALCS (Astros) 4–3
Won World Series (Diamondbacks) 4–1

* – From 2012 to 2019, and in 2021, the Wild Card was expanded to two teams. Those teams faced each other in the Wild Card Game to determine the final participant in the American League Division Series. In 2020 only, eight teams, including the three division winners, played in a best-of-three Wild Card Series, with the winners advancing to the Division Series. Starting in 2022, the Wild Card field was increased to three teams, and along with the lowest-ranked division winner, qualified for the best-of-three Wild Card Series to determine the remaining two slots in the Division Series.

## Season results

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(#) | Denotes team that won the World Series

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(#) | Denotes team that won the American League pennant, but lost World Series
(#) | Denotes team that qualified for the MLB postseason
Season | Team (record)

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1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th

* 1969: The American League West was formed with six inaugural members: the California Angels, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Pilots.

1969 | Minnesota (97–65) | Oakland (88–74) | California (71–91) | Kansas City (69–93) | Chicago White Sox (68–94) | Seattle (64–98)

* 1970: The Seattle Pilots relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the Milwaukee Brewers.

1970 | Minnesota (98–64) | Oakland (89–73) | California (86–76) | Kansas City (65–97) | Milwaukee (65–97) | Chicago White Sox (56–106)
1971 | Oakland (101–60) | Kansas City (85–76) | Chicago White Sox (79–83) | California (76–86) | Minnesota (74–86) | Milwaukee (69–92)

* 1972: The Washington Senators relocated to Arlington, Texas as the Texas Rangers and joined the American League West. The Milwaukee Brewers left to join the American League East.

1972 | Oakland (93–62) | Chicago White Sox (87–67) | Minnesota (77–77) | Kansas City (76–78) | California (75–80) | Texas (54–100)
1973 | Oakland (94–68) | Kansas City (88–74) | Minnesota (81–81) | California (79–83) | Chicago White Sox (77–85) | Texas (57–105)
1974 | Oakland (90–72) | Texas (84–76) | Minnesota (82–80) | Chicago White Sox (80–80) | Kansas City (77–85) | California (68–94)
1975 | Oakland (98–64) | Kansas City (91–71) | Texas (79–83) | Minnesota (76–83) | Chicago White Sox (75–86) | California (72–89)
1976 | Kansas City (90–72) | Oakland (87–74) | Minnesota (85–77) | Texas (76–86) | California (76–86) | Chicago White Sox (64–97)

* 1977: An expansion team, Seattle Mariners, joined the division.

1977 | Kansas City (102–60) | Texas (94–68) | Chicago White Sox (90–72) | Minnesota (84–77) | California (74–88) | Seattle (64–98) | Oakland (63–98)
1978 | Kansas City (92–70) | Texas (87–75) | California (87–75) | Minnesota (73–89) | Chicago White Sox (71–90) | Oakland (69–93) | Seattle (56–104)
1979 | California (88–74) | Kansas City (85–77) | Texas (83–79) | Minnesota (82–80) | Chicago White Sox (73–87) | Seattle (67–95) | Oakland (54–108)
1980 | Kansas City (97–65) | Oakland (83–79) | Minnesota (77–84) | Texas (76–85) | Chicago White Sox (70–90) | California (65–95) | Seattle (59–103)

* 1981: Due to the player's strike, the season was split and a Division Series was created to pit the first and second half champions from each division. The Oakland Athletics won the first half and the Kansas City Royals won the second half. The Athletics won the ALDS 3–0 to claim the American League West championship.

1981 | Oakland (64–45) | Texas (57–48) | Chicago White Sox (54–52) | Kansas City (50–53) | California (51–59) | Seattle (44–65) | Minnesota (41–68)
1982 | California (93–69) | Kansas City (90–72) | Chicago White Sox (87–75) | Seattle (76–86) | Oakland (68–94) | Texas (64–98) | Minnesota (60–102)
1983 | Chicago White Sox (99–63) | Kansas City (79–83) | Texas (77–85) | Oakland (74–88) | California (70–92) | Minnesota (70–92) | Seattle (60–102)
1984 | Kansas City (84–78) | California (81–81) | Minnesota (81–81) | Oakland (77–85) | Chicago White Sox (74–88) | Seattle (74–88) | Texas (69–92)
1985 | Kansas City (91–71) | California (90–72) | Chicago White Sox (85–77) | Minnesota (77–85) | Oakland (77–85) | Seattle (74–88) | Texas (62–99)
1986 | California (92–70) | Texas (87–75) | Kansas City (76–86) | Oakland (76–86) | Chicago White Sox (72–90) | Minnesota (71–91) | Seattle (67–95)
1987 | Minnesota (85–77) | Kansas City (83–79) | Oakland (81–81) | Seattle (78–84) | Chicago White Sox (77–85) | Texas (75–87) | California (75–87)
1988 | Oakland (104–58) | Minnesota (91–71) | Kansas City (84–77) | California (75–87) | Chicago White Sox (71–90) | Texas (70–91) | Seattle (68–93)
1989 | Oakland (99–63) | Kansas City (92–70) | California (91–71) | Texas (83–79) | Minnesota (80–82) | Seattle (73–89) | Chicago White Sox (69–92)
1990 | Oakland (103–59) | Chicago White Sox (94–68) | Texas (83–79) | California (80–82) | Seattle (77–85) | Kansas City (75–86) | Minnesota (74–88)
1991 | Minnesota (95–67) | Chicago White Sox (87–75) | Texas (85–77) | Oakland (84–78) | Seattle (83–79) | Kansas City (82–80) | California (81–81)
1992 | Oakland (96–66) | Minnesota (90–72) | Chicago White Sox (86–76) | Texas (77–85) | California (72–90) | Kansas City (72–90) | Seattle (64–98)
1993 | Chicago White Sox (94–68) | Texas (86–76) | Kansas City (84–78) | Seattle (82–80) | California (71–91) | Minnesota (71–91) | Oakland (68–94)

* 1994: The Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins left to join the American League Central. Due to the player's strike, the remainder of the season was cancelled on August 12. The postseason and World Series was also cancelled.

1994 | Texas (52–62) | Oakland (51–63) | Seattle (49–63) | California (47–68)
1995 | (3) Seattle[a] (79–66) | California (78–67) | Texas (74–70) | Oakland (67–77)
1996 | (3) Texas (90–72) | Seattle (85–76) | Oakland (78–84) | California (70–91)

* 1997: The California Angels rebranded as the Anaheim Angels.

1997 | (2) Seattle (90–72) | Anaheim (84–78) | Texas (77–85) | Oakland (65–97)
1998 | (3) Texas (88–74) | Anaheim (85–77) | Seattle (76–85) | Oakland (74–88)
1999 | (3) Texas (95–67) | Oakland (87–75) | Seattle (79–83) | Anaheim (70–92)
2000 | (2) Oakland (91–70) | (4) Seattle (91–71) | Anaheim (82–80) | Texas (71–91)
2001 | (1) Seattle (116–46) | (4) Oakland (102–60) | Anaheim (75–87) | Texas (73–89)
2002 | (2) Oakland (103–59) | (4) Anaheim (99–63) | Seattle (93–69) | Texas (72–90)
2003 | (2) Oakland (96–66) | Seattle (93–69) | Anaheim (77–85) | Texas (71–91)
2004 | (2) Anaheim[b] (92–70) | Oakland (91–71) | Texas (89–73) | Seattle (63–99)

* 2005: The Anaheim Angels rebranded as the Los Angeles Angels.

2005 | (2) L.A. Angels[c] (95–67) | Oakland (88–74) | Texas (79–83) | Seattle (69–93)
2006 | (3) Oakland (93–69) | L.A. Angels (89–73) | Texas (80–82) | Seattle (78–84)
2007 | (3) L.A. Angels (94–68) | Seattle (88–74) | Oakland (76–86) | Texas (75–87)
2008 | (1) L.A. Angels (100–62) | Texas (79–83) | Oakland (75–86) | Seattle (61–101)
2009 | (2) L.A. Angels (97–65) | Texas (87–75) | Seattle (85–77) | Oakland (75–87)
2010 | (3) Texas (90–72) | Oakland (81–81) | L.A. Angels (80–82) | Seattle (61–101)
2011 | (2) Texas (96–66) | L.A. Angels (86–76) | Oakland (74–88) | Seattle (67–95)
2012 | (2) Oakland (94–68) | (4) Texas (93–69) | L.A. Angels (89–73) | Seattle (75–87)

* 2013: The Houston Astros joined from the National League Central.

2013 | (2) Oakland (96–66) | Texas[d] (91–72) | L.A. Angels (78–84) | Seattle (71–91) | Houston (51–111)
2014 | (1) L.A. Angels (98–64) | (5) Oakland (88–74) | Seattle (87–75) | Houston (70–92) | Texas (67–95)
2015 | (3) Texas (88–74) | (5) Houston (86–76) | L.A. Angels (85–77) | Seattle (76–86) | Oakland (68–94)
2016 | (1) Texas (95–67) | Seattle (86–76) | Houston (84–78) | L.A. Angels (74–88) | Oakland (69–93)
2017 | (2) Houston (101–61) | L.A. Angels (80–82) | Seattle (78–84) | Texas (78–84) | Oakland (75–87)
2018 | (2) Houston (103–59) | (5) Oakland (97–65) | Seattle (89–73) | L.A. Angels (80–82) | Texas (67–95)
2019 | (1) Houston (107–55) | (4) Oakland (97–65) | Texas (78–84) | L.A. Angels (72–90) | Seattle (68–94)

* 2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was shortened to 60 games. The postseason field was expanded to eight teams and the wild-card round became a best-of-three series.

2020 | (2) Oakland (36–24) | (6) Houston (29–31) | Seattle (27–33) | L.A. Angels (26–34) | Texas (22–38)
2021 | (2) Houston (95–67) | Seattle (90–72) | Oakland (86–76) | L.A. Angels (77–85) | Texas (60–102)
2022 | (1) Houston (106–56) | (5) Seattle (90–72) | L.A. Angels (73–89) | Texas (68–94) | Oakland (60–102)
2023 | (2) Houston (90–72) | (5) Texas[e] (90–72) | Seattle (88–74) | L.A. Angels (73–89) | Oakland (50–112)
2024 | (3) Houston (88–73) | Seattle (85–77) | Texas (78–84) | Oakland (69–93) | L.A. Angels (63–99)

* 2025: The Oakland Athletics temporarily moved to West Sacramento, California while preparing for a new stadium in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada. The team will be renamed as the Athletics without any area identification while in West Sacramento.

Notes and Tiebreakers

* a Seattle and California were tied for the division championship and played in a tie-breaker game. The Mariners won 9–1 to claim the division crown.
* b Anaheim and Minnesota of the American League Central were tied for the second and third seed, but the Angels claimed the second seed by winning the season series 5–4.
* c Los Angeles and New York Yankees of the American League East were tied for the second and third seed, but the Angels claimed the second seed by winning the season series 6–4.
* d Texas and Tampa Bay of the American League East were tied for the second wild-card berth and played in a tie-breaker game. The Rangers lost 5–2 and were eliminated from postseason contention.
* e Texas and Houston were tied for the division lead, but the Astros claimed the division by winning the season series 9–4.

## AL West statistics

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Team  | Division championships  | Postseason records[a]

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Number  | Year(s)  | Most recent  | Wild Card[b] | ALWC | ALDS | ALCS | World Series
Current Teams in Division
Athletics[c] | 17  | 1971–1975, 1981, 1988–1990, 1992, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2020  | 2020  | 4  | 1–3  | 2–7  | 6–5  | 4–2
Los Angeles Angels[d] | 9  | 1979, 1982, 1986, 2004, 2005, 2007–2009, 2014  | 2014  | 1  | 0–0  | 3–4  | 1–5  | 1–0
Houston Astros | 7  | 2017–2019, 2021–2022, 2023*, 2024  | 2024  | 2  | 2–1  | 7–1  | 4–3  | 2–2
Texas Rangers | 7  | 1996, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016  | 2016  | 2  | 1–1  | 3–5  | 3–0  | 1–2
Seattle Mariners | 3  | 1995*, 1997, 2001  | 2001  | 2  | 1–0  | 3–2  | 0–3  | 0–0
Former Teams in Division
Kansas City Royals† | 6  | 1976–1978, 1980, 1984, 1985  | 1985  | —  | —  | 0–1  | 2–4  | 1–1
Minnesota Twins†  | 4  | 1969, 1970, 1987, 1991  | 1991  | —  | —  | 0–0  | 2–2  | 2–0
Chicago White Sox†  | 2  | 1983, 1993  | 1993  | —  | —  | 0–0  | 0–2  | 0–0
Milwaukee Brewers / Seattle Pilots§  | 0  | —  | —  | —  | —  | —  | 0–0  | 0–0
Total | 55 | 1969–1993, 1995–present | 2024 | 11 | 5‍–‍5 | 18‍–‍20 | 18‍–‍24 | 11‍–‍7

* – Won division via tiebreaker
§ indicates no longer in division since 1972, and no longer part of AL since 1998
† indicates no longer in division since 1994

Totals updated through conclusion of the 2024 postseason.

## Rivalries

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* Angels–Athletics rivalry
* Angels–Rangers rivalry
* Lone Star Series (Astros–Rangers)

## Notes

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1. ^ Reflects postseason record of each team only during the team's time as a member of the AL West
2. ^ Number of times qualifying as a wild card team
3. ^ Formerly known as Oakland Athletics
4. ^ Formerly known as, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Anaheim Angels, and California Angels

## See also

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* American League East
* American League Central
* National League East
* National League Central
* National League West

## References

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1. ^ "Astros' sale finalized, 2 more for playoffs". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 17, 2011. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
2. ^ The team was also formerly known as the Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

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Seasons (125)

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1980s|

* 1980
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2000s|

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2010s|

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Houston Astros

* Established in 1962
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Franchise|

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* Colt Stadium
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Spring training:|

* Geronimo Park
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Culture|

* AstroTurf
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* "Holy Toledo!"
* Mattress Mack
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Lore|

* 1980 NL West tie-breaker game
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* MLB Mexico City Series

Rivalries|

* Texas Rangers

Retired numbers|

* 5
* 7
* 24
* 25
* 32
* 33
* 34
* 40
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* 49

Key personnel|

* Owner: Jim Crane
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* NL West:
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* 1986
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* 1997
* 1998
* 1999
* 2001
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* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Wild card titles (4)|

* NL:
* 2004
* 2005
* AL:
* 2015
* 2020

Minors|

* Triple-A:
* Sugar Land Space Cowboys
* Double-A:
* Corpus Christi Hooks
* High-A:
* Asheville Tourists
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* Fayetteville Woodpeckers
* Rookie:
* FCL Astros
* DSL Astros Blue
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Media|

Space City Home Network
Radio
Houston Astros Radio Network
Announcers
Todd Kalas
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Seasons (64)

1960s|

* 1960 · 1961 ·  1962
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* 1964
* 1965
* 1966
* 1967
* 1968
* 1969

1970s|

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* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
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1980s|

* 1980
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1990s|

* 1990
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2000s|

* 2000
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* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009

2010s|

* 2010
* 2011
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* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019

2020s|

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

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Los Angeles Angels

* Established in 1961
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Franchise|

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* Records
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* Broadcasters
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* Players
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Ballparks|

* Wrigley Field
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* Angel Stadium

Spring training
Angels Stadium
Tempe Diablo Stadium

Culture|

* Big A Sign
* Continental League
* Gene Autry
* Rally Monkey
* Thundersticks
* The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
* Talent for the Game
* Angels in the Outfield
* Angels in the Infield
* Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch
* Los Angels en Acción
* "Build Me Up Buttercup"
* City of Anaheim v. Angels Baseball LP
* "Calling All Angels"
* Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream

Lore|

* Mike Witt's perfect game
* 1995 AL West tie-breaker game
* 2021 MLB Little League Classic

Rivalries|

* Athletics
* Los Angeles Dodgers
* Texas Rangers

Minor league
affiliates|

Triple-A
Salt Lake Bees
Double-A
Rocket City Trash Pandas
High-A
Tri-City Dust Devils
Single-A
Inland Empire 66ers
Rookie
ACL Angels
DSL Angels

Key personnel|

* Owner: Arte Moreno
* General Manager: Perry Minasian
* Manager: Ron Washington

World Series
championships (1)|

* 2002

American League
pennants (1)|

* 2002

AL West division titles|

West
1979
1982
1986
2004
2005
2007
2008
2009
2014

Wild Card berths|

* 2002

Broadcasting|

* Broadcasters
* KLAA-AM 830
* Angels Radio Network
* Bally Sports West

Seasons (65)

1960s|

* 1960 ·  1961
* 1962
* 1963
* 1964
* 1965
* 1966
* 1967
* 1968
* 1969

1970s|

* 1970
* 1971
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979

1980s|

* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989

1990s|

* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999

2000s|

* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009

2010s|

* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019

2020s|

* 2020
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Seattle Mariners

* Established in 1977
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Franchise|

* History
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* Managers
* General managers and owners
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* First-round draft picks
* Broadcasters
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* Minor league affiliates
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* Nintendo Fan Network

Ballparks|

* Kingdome
* T-Mobile Park

Spring training:|

* Tempe Diablo Stadium
* Peoria Sports Complex

Culture|

* Mariner Moose
* MS Relief
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* The Mitt

People|

* Dave Niehaus
* Mr. Mariner
* Tuba Man
* Peanut Man

Promotions|

* Turn Back the Clock
* Turn Ahead the Clock

Songs|

* "Louie Louie"
* "Kernkraft 400"
* "Can't Hold Us"

Film & TV|

* The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
* Little Big League
* The Comrades of Summer

Lore|

* 1995 AL West tie-breaker game
* The Double
* Félix Hernández's perfect game

Key personnel|

* Owner: Baseball Club of Seattle, LP, represented by CEO John Stanton
* President: John Stanton
* President of baseball operations: Jerry Dipoto
* General manager: Justin Hollander
* Manager: Dan Wilson

Retired numbers|

* 11
* 24
* 42

All-Star Games hosted (3)|

* 1979
* 2001
* 2023

American League
West Division titles (3)|

* 1995
* 1997
* 2001

Wild card berths (2)|

* 2000
* 2022

Minor league affiliates|

* Tacoma Rainiers (Triple-A)
* Arkansas Travelers (Double-A)
* Everett AquaSox (High-A)
* Modesto Nuts (Single-A)
* ACL Mariners (Rookie)
* DSL Mariners (Rookie)

Broadcasting|

| Television|

* Root Sports Northwest

|

Radio|

* ESPN-710
* Radio network affiliates

Broadcasters|

* Rick Rizzs
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* Aaron Goldsmith
* Alex Rivera (Spanish)

Seattle Mariners seasons

1970s|

* 1970 · 1971 · 1972 · 1973 · 1974 · 1975 · 1976 ·  1977
* 1978
* 1979

1980s|

* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989

1990s|

* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999

2000s|

* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009

2010s|

* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019

2020s|

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

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Texas Rangers

* Established in 1961
* Formerly the Washington Senators
* Based in Arlington, Texas (Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex)

Franchise|

* Expansion draft
* History (in Washington, D.C.)
* Seasons
* Team records
* No-hitters
* Awards winners and league leaders
* Broadcasters
* Owners and executives
* Managers
* Players
* First-round draft picks
* Opening Day starting pitchers

Ballparks|

* Griffith Stadium
* Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium
* Arlington Stadium
* Choctaw Stadium
* Globe Life Field

Spring training|

* Pompano Beach Municipal Stadium
* Ranger Stadium
* Surprise Stadium

Culture and lore|

* Continental League
* Captain (mascot)
* Ten Cent Beer Night
* Kenny Rogers' perfect game
* Game 6 of the 2011 World Series
* 2012 AL Wild Card Game
* 2013 AL Wild Card tie-breaker
* 2015 ALDS Game 5
* José Bautista's bat flip
* State Farm College Baseball Showdown
* "Higher" (Creed song)

Rivalries|

* Houston Astros
* Los Angeles Angels

Key personnel|

* Owners: Ray Davis & Bob R. Simpson
* Executive Vice President/General Manager: Chris Young
* Manager: Bruce Bochy

Retired numbers|

* 7
* 10
* 26
* 29
* 34
* 42

World Series
Championships (1)|

* 2023

American League
championships (3)|

* 2010
* 2011
* 2023

American League
West Division titles (7)|

* 1996
* 1998
* 1999
* 2010
* 2011
* 2015
* 2016

Wild card berths (2)|

* 2012
* 2023

Media|

* Broadcasters
* Rangers Sports Network
* Victory+
* KRLD-FM (English)
* KRLD-AM (Alternate)
* KFLC (Spanish)

Seasons (65)

1960s|

* 1960 ·  1961
* 1962
* 1963
* 1964
* 1965
* 1966
* 1967
* 1968
* 1969

1970s|

* 1970
* 1971
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979

1980s|

* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989

1990s|

* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999

2000s|

* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009

2010s|

* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019

2020s|

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

Minor league affiliates|

* Triple-A: Round Rock Express
* Double-A: Frisco RoughRiders
* High-A: Hub City Spartanburgers
* Single-A: Hickory Crawdads
* Rookie:
* ACL Rangers
* DSL Rangers Blue
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