Astros sweep Rangers 5-2, take AL West lead

Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep ...

After whiffing badly in Houston, Rangers recognize immense challenge they face

The Rangers need to play near-perfect baseball to have a chance to make the playoffs and even that may not be enough.

Marlins beat slumping Rangers 6-4 in 12 innings for fourth straight win

Jakob Marsee and Brian Navaretto hit RBI doubles in a three-run 12th inning that lifted the Miami Marlins to their fourth straight win, 6-4 over the slumping Texas Rangers on Friday night.

Texas Rangers’ playoff hopes on life support heading into final homestand

The Texas Rangers are chasing the final playoff spot in the American League, but they have little margin for error with nine ...

Astros Regain AL West Lead After Sweeping Rangers in Silver Boot Finale

The Houston Astros got hot at the best possible time. Now, they must carry that into their next series, which starts on Friday against the Seattle Mariners.

Houston Triumphs Over Texas Rangers in Close 6-5 Game

Houston beats Texas Rangers 6-5 with a late rally. Merrill Kelly's crucial error jeopardizes their playoff chances. Donnie ...

Mariners, Astros go head-to-head again with AL West title at stake

With first place in the American League West up for grabs this weekend, Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson displayed his resolve to do whatever was necessary to secure the opener of a crucial ...