The Texas Rangers may have dropped another series to the Houston Astros, but their playoff hopes are still alive. 🚨After a heartbreaking 6–5 loss and three straight defeats, the AL West is officially out of reach. But the Rangers’ path to October baseball now runs through the Wild Card race—where they’ll need to outlast the Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox.✅ Cleveland is red hot, winning 10 of their last 11.✅ Boston is stumbling, dropping four of their last five.✅ Texas has a favorable schedule ahead with the Marlins and Twins before a crucial season-ending series against Cleveland.If Jacob deGrom and the Rangers’ rotation can stabilize, Texas still has a realistic shot at sneaking into that final Wild Card spot. The question is—will the Guardians cool off and will Boston keep slipping?SponsorGametime: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/2653816/742962/10874Fanatics: https://www.fanatics.com/mlb-texas-rangers/o-2365+t-70564589+z-90414-119259264Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkintexasrangersshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkintxrangersSupport the Show:Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/ttrangersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talkin-texas-rangers/donations
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Rangers Fighting for Playoff Dreams
The Texas Rangers may not be perfect right now, but they’ve stormed back into the playoff picture—and even the AL West race—just as the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners start to stumble. Tuesday night highlighted the cracks in Houston’s armor when Framber Valdez clashed with his own catcher, Cesar Salazar, after serving up a grand slam to the Yankees.Meanwhile, Bruce Bochy’s Rangers have quietly won 8 of their last 11 games despite missing several stars. With Houston’s lead shrinking and Seattle feeling the pressure, Texas has a golden opportunity to keep climbing.In this episode, we break down: ⚾ How Houston’s meltdown could open the door for Texas ⚾ Why Valdez’s frustration shows deeper problems for the Astros ⚾ How the Rangers’ resilience is fueling their late-season surgeCan the Rangers complete the comeback and steal the division? Let’s talk about it.SponsorGametime: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/2653816/742962/10874Fanatics: https://www.fanatics.com/mlb-texas-rangers/o-2365+t-70564589+z-90414-119259264Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkintexasrangersshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkintxrangersSupport the Show:Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/ttrangersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talkin-texas-rangers/donations
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12:11
Rangers Season On the Brink of Collapse
The Texas Rangers’ playoff hopes take another crushing blow as new closer Phil Maton coughs up a must-win game, the bullpen battles injuries, and the offense still can’t find consistency. With a brutal schedule ahead and postseason odds sinking fast, we break down whether this is the beginning of the end—or if there’s still a miracle run left in Texas.Gametime: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/2653816/742962/10874Fanatics: https://www.fanatics.com/mlb-texas-rangers/o-2365+t-70564589+z-90414-119259264Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkintexasrangersshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkintxrangersSupport the Show:Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/ttrangersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talkin-texas-rangers/donations
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12:08
Jack Leiter Struggles & Bullpen Blunders
The Texas Rangers miss a golden opportunity to sweep the New York Yankees and lose the season series in frustrating fashion. We break down Jack Leiter’s second straight rough outing, how costly walks and command issues derailed his start, and why the bullpen — particularly Robert Garcia — couldn’t hold the line.Plus, we highlight bright spots from Zeke Duran’s best game of the year, strong relief work from Hoby Milner and Cole Winn, and how the Rangers’ defensive versatility continues to be a strength. He also looks ahead to tough upcoming matchups, roster decisions looming with Jake Burger’s return, and what Texas must do to stay alive in the playoff race.Gametime: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/2653816/742962/10874Fanatics: https://www.fanatics.com/mlb-texas-rangers/o-2365+t-70564589+z-90414-119259264Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkintexasrangersshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkintxrangersSupport the Show:Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/ttrangersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talkin-texas-rangers/donations
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20:47
Rangers Scramble After Jake Burger Injury: Who’s on First Now?
The second half of the season hasn’t even started, and the Texas Rangers are already facing a major lineup headache. Jake Burger is back on the injured list after jamming his left quad just before the All-Star break, and the front office in Arlington seems uncertain about who will step up in his absence. With Burger sidelined until at least July 23, the real question isn't how much they'll miss his bat—he's been hitting just .228 with 11 home runs—but how they'll plug the hole at first base without breaking their defensive structure.In this episode, we break down the Rangers’ limited internal options, including a potential Josh Smith/Ezekiel Duran platoon, plus the possibility of shuffling Josh Jung or calling up Blaine Crim. We also explore the wildcard: newly-signed Rowdy Tellez, who’s quietly waiting in the wings with a minor league deal. Who’s going to man first base, and what kind of ripple effect will it have across the infield?Sponsor:Gametime: https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/2653816/742962/10874Fanatics: https://www.fanatics.com/mlb-texas-rangers/o-2365+t-70564589+z-90414-119259264Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkintexasrangersshowTwitter: https://twitter.com/talkintxrangersSupport the Show:Buy Me a Coffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/ttrangersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talkin-texas-rangers/donations
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