Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Team Preview series in the America League West! Is the Astros’ control of the division finally winding down? Are the Rangers primed for another deep October run with a healthier roster in 2025? Can the Mariners hit enough to support their elite rotation? Can the A’s close the gap on the three teams ahead of them, and have the Angels improved enough to do the same after a disappointing 2024?

Rundown

2:26 2025 Houston Astros Preview

14:15 2025 Texas Rangers Preview

32:15 2025 Seattle Mariners Preview

44:05 2025 Sacramento Athletics Preview

59:32 2025 ‘Los Angeles’ Angels of Anaheim Preview

1:12:17 A Selection of Sleepers From the AL West

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

Producer Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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