Astros and Rangers Are Tied. One Team Doesn't Need To Be.
The Astros and Rangers are dead even in the AL West with three games left, but the tiebreaker means only one team actually has to win out. Here's the math.
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Astros Trail Rangers by One Game in the AL West
Houston trails Texas by one game with six to play and just went 3-7 -- the worst form of anyone in the AL West race. Tonight in Seattle decides how bad it gets.
Seven Teams. Zero Winning Records. One Spot.
Seven American League teams are fighting for the last Wild Card spot, and not one of them has a winning record. Here's what the format actually rewards.
The Rangers Traded for a Catcher and Immediately Hid Him
The Rangers gave up a prospect for catcher Logan O'Hoppe, then optioned him to Triple-A within days -- roster math, or a quiet vote of no confidence.