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.

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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.

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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?

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