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The Texas Rangers entered the All-Star break under .500, but they are still in the hunt for a playoff spot based on their positioning in the Wild Card race. Whi
Texas Rangers are eager to see Jacob deGrom back on the mound for their team, but they will have to wait for his second half debut.
Despite having a record below .500, the Texas Rangers had some bright spots — namely, the pitching and some recent success at the plate.
The trade deadline is approaching, and the Rangers are at a crossroads. Sitting just under .500 and still in the playoff hunt, will Texas buy, sell or do both? Here’s what to know as the second half begins.
This weekend's three-game set offers big-name pitchers with national intrigue, plus a pair of elite bullpens with unleaded gas.
The bad: According to Tankathon’s strength of schedule index, home or away, the Rangers schedule is difficult. With their remaining opponents having a .513 composite winning percentage, the schedule ranks as the sixth toughest. The glimmer here: Boston’s is tougher at .516.
It’s clear that pitching was an emphasis for the Texas Rangers in this year's MLB draft, with 65% of their picks coming at that position. The Rangers selected 1