Texas Rangers Struggle Through Losing Streak, Fall Behind AL West Race

The Texas Rangers entered the 2025 MLB season with high expectations for their powerful lineup, including new acquisitions Jake Burger and Joc Pederson, alongside established stars like Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. However, the team's offense has struggled significantly, leading to a disappointing 44-47 record and a steep drop in postseason odds to 18.1%, despite strong pitching performances from veterans such as Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle. The Rangers have been plagued by narrow losses and offensive inconsistencies, with star right fielder Adolis Garcia notably underperforming, batting just .227 with an OPS of .654, despite his defensive prowess. Manager Bruce Bochy expressed frustration over the team's recent string of close losses and the lack of clear answers to their offensive woes. Meanwhile, the Rangers face a critical stretch of divisional games leading into the All-Star break, trailing the division-leading Houston Astros by 11 games. Efforts to revive the offense, including lineup adjustments and benching struggling players like Garcia, have yet to yield improvement.