Can the Houston Astros Reclaim the AL West Crown in 2025?

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Houston, March 2025 – The Houston Astros have been the dominant force in the AL West for nearly a decade, but after finishing second to the Texas Rangers in 2024, the team is hungry to reclaim their division title. Despite a strong 93-69 record last season, Houston was outpaced by the Rangers Christian Walker Shirt, who went on to win the World Series. The Astros' early exit in the ALDS against the Baltimore Orioles left a bitter taste, and now, they’re looking for redemption. A key question entering 2025 is the state of their pitching staff. With Justin Verlander another year older and Framber Valdez looking for a bounce-back season Isaac Paredes Shirt, the Astros are relying on Cristian Javier, Hunter Brown, and J.P. France to step up. Offensively, Houston remains one of the best teams in the league. Yordan Álvarez, Kyle Tucker, and José Altuve are expected to lead a powerful lineup, while Jeremy Peña and Alex Bregman provide steady production. "We’re still the team to beat," said Astros manager Joe Espada. "We have the talent, the experience Yordan Alvarez Shirt, and the drive to get back on top." With the Rangers and Mariners improving, the AL West race will be tight, but the Astros have no intention of giving up their spot at the top.