Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves Among MLB's Biggest 2025 Struggles

The Texas Rangers, 2025 World Series champions two years ago, are struggling significantly this season, with their lineup ranking near the bottom in major offensive categories despite having a strong pitching rotation. Key players like Marcus Semien, Corey Seager, and Adolis García have underperformed, and offseason acquisitions Jake Burger and Joc Pederson have also failed to make an impact, resulting in a team batting average of .228 and 649 strikeouts, one of the worst in the league. While rookies Wyatt Langford and Josh Smith have shown promise, and Evan Carter has contributed since his midseason recall, the overall offensive woes have led to a 40-42 record and a precarious position in the standings. The Rangers recently lost a 12-inning game to the Seattle Mariners, marking their fourth straight home defeat and extending a poor season record against Seattle. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves are experiencing a similarly disappointing season, with longtime stars Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris posting career-worst offensive numbers, contributing to the Braves' 37-44 record and a stagnant offense ranked 24th in runs scored. Both teams have been named among MLB's biggest fails of 2025 by Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly, highlighting challenges in maintaining offensive performance despite some bright spots and strong pitching staffs.