The Astros’ Decline and the Stagnant AL West
The Houston Astros, once the league’s powerhouse, now navigate a stagnant AL West as management reshuffles and the division struggles to find winning teams.
Aug 26, 2026
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Astros Owner Jim Crane Takes Reins of Baseball Operations Amid Front‑Office Shakeup
Owner Jim Crane will steer baseball operations after GM Dana Brown’s departure, as the Astros cling to a tie for first in the AL West and a broader wave of front‑office turnover sweeps the division.
Aug 24, 2026
Oakland Athletics part ways with longtime GM David Forst as club eyes Las Vegas move
After a 27‑year run that began in 2000, David Forst will leave the Oakland Athletics, where he rose from scouting to general manager. The move comes as the franchise prepares for a 2028 relocation to Las Vegas and amid a season that leaves the team near the bottom of the AL West.
Aug 8, 2026
American League West’s Historic Collapse: A Division in Crisis
The AL West is on track to make history with five teams posting negative run differentials, a first in division history. Despite Yordan Alvarez's dominance, the Astros sit at minus‑25, while the Athletics and Angels dismiss GMs, the Mariners struggle offensively, and the Angels lean on Mike Trout amid a bleak outlook.
Aug 7, 2026
Oakland Athletics Name Dan Feinstein Interim GM as David Forst Departs
After a 27‑year tenure, General Manager David Forst and the Oakland Athletics have mutually agreed to part ways, prompting an interim appointment and a search for a permanent successor amid stadium development in Las Vegas.
Aug 7, 2026
Oakland Athletics Dismiss General Manager David Forst as Las Vegas Move Gains Momentum
The Oakland Athletics have parted ways with longtime GM David Forst, ending a 10‑year tenure, as the franchise pushes forward with a $1.5 billion stadium project in Las Vegas and a temporary home in West Sacramento.
Aug 7, 2026