The Texas Rangers hit the road to take on the Cleveland Guardians as they prepare to play out the string on their title defense.
, even as it’s clear they won’t return to the playoffs for a chance to win a second straight World Series.start a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, as the Guardians are locked in a race to win the American League Central. The Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals are right behind the Guardians, so there is plenty for them to play for this weekend.
As for the Rangers, the Houston Astros have pulled away from them in the race to win the AL West, and Houston is pulling away from second-place Seattle, too. The Mariners fired their manager, Scott Servais, on Thursday in a last-ditch attempt to shake them out of a tailspin. Texas is getting more attention for what’s happening in the minor leagues right now. Two of their top pitching prospects,, are putting up dominant performances at Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock, respectively. It leaves Rangers fans with hope that one or both could help the Rangers next season.on Thursday night. Max Scherzer, who has been back and forth on the injured list all season, had his rehab start scratched on Thursday.
Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers for Fan Nation/SI and also writes about the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. He also covers the Big 12 for HeartlandCollegeSports.com.
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