MLB End-of-April Check-in: AL West
Briefly

The article reviews MLB divisions as April ends, focusing on the American League West's competitiveness. The Mariners currently lead with a record of 18-12, showing a turnaround after a rough start. Key players include Cal Raleigh and Logan Gilbert, contributing to both hitting and pitching. Seattle's recent success contrasts with their initial struggles, notably impacting their standings. Overall, while the AL East remains predictable, the AL West's standings are much tighter, indicating an exciting race ahead into May.
The Mariners have ridden some choppy waves to start the season... but have been sailing at high tide of late, with 14 wins in their last 18.
With the season's first full month coming to a close, we're going to take a peek around MLB as a whole and check in with each of the other five divisions.
First and last placed in the AL West are separated by a mere 5.5 games—a breath of fresh air as several others immediately stratify.
The AL East is well-trodden ground there, but there’s no such lucidity in the American League West—it has been one of the tightest-packed quintets.
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