Could the 2026 American League West be the worst division ever?
Entering play Friday, the Astros, Rangers and Mariners have a combined -148 run differential.
The AL West division looks to be the worst ever, as all five teams are struggling in the 2026 season. Houston Astros are currently leading the division by just one game over the Texas Rangers, but neither team is showing any signs of dominating the competition. Seattle Mariners, on the other hand, have been the biggest disappointment, with a 30th-ranked offense and a dismal late-season performance.
The Rangers, however, are showing some promise, thanks to the return of two-time World Series MVP Corey Seager, whose presence has given the team a much-needed lift. The division's woes are compounded by the fact that all five teams have fired their general managers this season, indicating a serious lack of leadership and direction.
With the AL West winner potentially setting a new record for the worst division record in MLB history, it's clear that the division is in dire need of a turnaround. Unfortunately, with the postseason on the line, it looks like the saddest division race in MLB history will continue over the final four weeks of the season.
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