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5 pressing questions in the AL West

The biggest question in the American League West is which of the three teams in contention -- the Astros, Athletics or Mariners -- will advance to the postseason.

That's always the overriding issue in September. But whether they are in contention or not, each of the five teams has at least one remaining question that must be answered this month.

Here's a look at each of the five teams:

Ward's backhanded play at third Ward's backhanded play at third

Angels
The question: Will Taylor Ward do enough to show that he's a viable starting option at third base?