Rangers rise in power rankings after series victories over Cardinals and Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Texas Rangers won their recent series against the St. Louis Cardinals, 2-1, on the road and followed that with another 2-1 series win against the Cleveland Guardians at home. This success helped the Rangers improve to a 32-33 record, marking a significant turnaround with a 7-2 stretch in their last nine games. Their bullpen, initially a concern this season, has emerged as a strength, boasting a 3.16 ERA. Wyatt Langford's return from injury has boosted the offense, and the team aims to climb above the.500 mark moving forward.
- •Rangers defeated Cardinals and Guardians in recent series
- •Team record improved to 32-33 overall
- •Bullpen ranks fourth in MLB with a 3.16 ERA
- •Wyatt Langford returned from a forearm strain
- •Rangers look to build on a 7-2 record in last nine games
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers claim the week's biggest jump as a stellar bullpen leads the way
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