Rangers rise in power rankings after winning two home series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Texas Rangers moved up in power rankings after securing two series victories at home, defeating the San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles last week. Currently, the Rangers sit second in the AL West, just a half-game behind the Houston Astros. Ezequiel Duran has stood out this season, contributing significantly to the team's success. Looking ahead, the Rangers are set to face the struggling Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics in upcoming matchups that could enhance their playoff positioning.
- •Rangers defeated the Giants 2-1 and the Orioles in recent series.
- •Ezequiel Duran is having a strong season with 22 doubles and 13 home runs.
- •Rangers are half a game behind the Astros in the AL West.
- •Next week, Rangers will play the Angels and Athletics, both underperforming teams.
- 10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers fly up the power rankings after a successful week at home
"Two series wins have the Rangers on the right path.
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