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- Updated: August 22, 2016
It wasn’t that long ago that the Rangers seemed poised to run away with the American League West title, especially after landing two key pieces in Carlos Beltran and Jonathan Lucroy at the non-waiver Trade Deadline.
The Rangers are still in control, but they may have to make some room at the top of the division if the Mariners continue to make a push that has made them one of the most successful teams since the All-Star break.
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Seattle, which started the year with a bang, but struggled through injuries and inconsistencies that produced two full mediocre months, appear to be a force in the AL West. The Mariners’ rotation is slowly putting itself back together again, and a reshaped back of the bullpen seems to be working out well so far.
The Rangers are also getting healthier, rotation-wise, making a September swoon unlikely. But the Mariners, six back in the division, one out of the second Wild Card and 14-6 in August, look like a legitimate contender.
Biggest jump: We probably should know by now to never count out the Royals. The defending World Series champions who seemingly played themselves out of contention a month ago, have won eight in a row and 11 of 12, and have made themselves relevant in the AL Wild Card race, moving to within 3 1/2 games of the second spot. Their surge is reflected in the Power Rankings, improving five spots from 19 to 14.
Biggest drop: The Orioles dropped three spots, from five to eight. They’ve …
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