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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The Rangers’ road woes hit a new low in a 6-5 walk-off loss to the Angels, and Bruce Bochy’s blunt postgame comments say it all. In this episode, we break down the late-inning collapse, growing frustration inside the clubhouse, and what it means for the team’s playoff hopes—and Bochy’s future.

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Tyler Mahle’s breakout season is on pause—and so are the Rangers’ trade deadline hopes. With Mahle now on the 60-day IL, Texas loses its top trade chip just weeks before the deadline. We break down what this means for the Rangers’ season, their rotation, and their strategy moving forward. Plus, could his injury actually help the team financially?

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the buzz around Texas Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott. While fans and analysts still argue whether this current Rangers squad is built to contend, there's no debate about who their most exciting future piece is—and it's the 18-year-old phenom lighting up Double-A Frisco.

Walcott showed out in the MLB Pipeline Prospect Showcase, flashing both power and elite base-running instincts. A two-hit performance, three stolen bases, and the kind of spark you can’t teach—this is the kind of outing that reminds everyone why he’s the No. 9 prospect in all of baseball.

We break down Walcott’s development in his third professional season, why his slow start at Double-A shouldn’t be a concern, and what Tuesday’s standout performance could signal for his future.

If you're looking for the future of the Texas Rangers, look no further than Sebastian Walcott. But the real question is: How soon will he make his debut—and can he be the spark this team needs now?

Tune in as we explore the promise, the potential, and the pressure that comes with being baseball’s next big thing.

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The Rangers may be 31–35, but there’s a silver lining: they’re 22–4 in games with four or more runs. How much of that is elite starting pitching from deGrom, Eovaldi, Leiter, Mahle and Corbin? What role has the bullpen played? And what if Texas hit just league-average offense (4.32 runs/game) instead of their current 3.35? We break down every angle—plus what Bruce Bochy, Bret Boone and Justin Viele are doing to turn this season around. Don’t miss our full analysis!

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In this episode of Talkin’ Texas Rangers, we’re diving into the gritty, unpolished side of professional baseball—the in-between world of Triple-A purgatory. Inspired by the minor-league grind showcased in Bull Durham, we explore the fragile line between future star and forgotten name.

We shine a spotlight on three Texas Rangers prospects—Justin Foscue, Emiliano Teodo, and Winston Santos—who are dangerously close to being labeled busts. Each of these players has shown promise at various levels, but are now facing the make-or-break moment in their careers.

Is Foscue blocked by a crowded infield? Can Teodo overcome control issues and arm trouble? Will Santos ever conquer Double-A Frisco and take that next step?

Join us as we break down their current stats, discuss what’s holding them back, and ask the hard question—are they still part of the Rangers’ future plans, or is time running out?

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