More than ever before, baseball is a game of numbers. They're everywhere. They're on the scoreboard, they're on the back of players' jerseys, they're spouted off by know-it-alls at the local watering hole, and they're used to define what's good and what's bad in the game.
The American League West, host to a tight race between the Astros and the A's heading into the final 16 games of the regular season, has had plenty of intriguing numbers this season. Here's a look at a number that has defined each team's season in the AL West so far this year:
ANGELS
The number: 14
What it means: An unrelenting wave of injuries played a significant role in zapping the Angels' competitiveness, as they were forced to place 14 pitchers on the disabled list this season.