AL West

Houston, we have a rumor.

You want details? Here you go, courtesy of MLB Network's Jon Morosi:

Let's unpack the particulars.

Andrew Bailey was an All-Star closer early in his career, and the Los Angeles Angels hope he can become a bullpen force once again after re-signing him to a new contract.  

Voters in Arlington, Texas, overwhelmingly approved a proposition to help fund a new $1 billion stadium for the Texas Rangers, which will keep the organization in the city through at least 2053.

The Seattle Mariners announced they picked up outfielder Seth Smith's $7 million club option for 2017 on Thursday.

The Texas Rangers have officially picked u p the $5.25 million contract option for Jonathan Lucroy, according to Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball. 

Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegraph confirmed the report. 

Citing a source Monday, Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball reported the Texas Rangers "would be more than willing to trade" starting pitcher Derek Holland before the 2017 season.

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Despite getting swept in three games by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series, Texas general manager Jon Daniels hasn't lowered his expectations for the Rangers in 2017 and beyond.

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout left Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics with an injury after being hit by a pitch. However, he is not expected to miss game time.

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Houston Astros closer Ken Giles suffered a right wrist injury during batting practice Saturday and had to be carted off the field. X-rays came back negative, according to Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle. 

It is uncertain when he'll return to the mound. 

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The Texas Rangers' dominance of the American League West continued in 2016, with the franchise clinching its second straight division title Friday with a 3-0 win over the Oakland Athletics.

The Rangers provided video of the final play to clinch the franchise's seventh division title: