The Texas Rangers are the defending World Series champions, but they'll face a tough test trying to beat the Houston Astros for the AL West crown.
The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros staged a dramatic intrastate American League Championship Series last October, with the Corey Seager-led Rangers winning a seven-game classic, in which the home team lost every game, en route to their first World Series title.
2023 | 88-74, 3rd in West Last year in playoffs | 2022 Payroll limitations prevented the Mariners from making a big free-agent splash this winter, but Seattle still was active, dealing away third baseman Eugenio Suarez and left fielder Jarred Kelenic and acquiring slugger Mitch Garver, second baseman Jorge Polanco and relievers Gregory Santos and Ryne Stanek.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
AL West Preview: Astros still top the division while Rangers are reigning World Series championsThe Texas Rangers are reigning World Series champions for the first time and have an opportunity to become the first team in a quarter-century to win back-to-back titles. But they aren't even the defending champions in their own division and not favored to win the AL West this season.
Read more »
A grudge that could stick: How Texas Rangers-Houston Astros rivalry looks moving forwardThe ALCS matchup between the two Texas foes elevated the rivalry to a new level.
Read more »
Rangers rotation preview: Can the Rangers survive until the cavalry arrives?Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager is back in action after recovering from offseason hernia surgery.
Read more »
3 Texas Rangers observations: Leaving Arizona, the Rangers are healthier than they arrivedBefore returning to Arlington, the Rangers got playing time for Corey Seager and Josh Jung against the Kansas City Royals.
Read more »
Part of Johnson Road West in west Mobile County to close while roundabout installedJohnson Road West just south of Jeff Hamilton Road in west Mobile County will be closed to through-traffic beginning Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, for the construction of a roundabout.
Read more »
Man shot in head in Manhattan recording studioThe shooting happened in The Music Building, between West 38th Street and West 39th Street.
Read more »