Texas Rangers Struggle with 31-35 Record, One All-Star Expected

The Texas Rangers, expected to contend for the World Series, have struggled this season with a 31-35 record, trailing the Houston Astros in the AL West and the wild card race. Despite team difficulties, several pitchers, including Jacob deGrom, who boasts a 2.12 ERA, and Nathan Eovaldi, have performed exceptionally well, with deGrom being the Rangers' sole predicted All-Star selection. The Rangers' starting rotation has been a bright spot, featuring career years from Jack Leiter, Tyler Mahle, and Eovaldi, while Patrick Corbin has surprisingly improved, making him a potential trade candidate ahead of the July 31 deadline. Injuries have impacted the team, with updates including Sborz and Bradford progressing in recovery, and the Twins recalling players such as Woods Richardson from Triple-A. The Twins are hosting the Rangers in a critical three-game series where the Twins need to win by at least 2 runs to cover the run line, highlighting the intensity of the matchup.