Texas Rangers swept by Astros, face tough decisions before trade deadline

The Texas Rangers were swept by the Houston Astros, suffering a 7-3 loss on Sunday. This weekend's defeats dropped the Rangers out of first place in the American League West and out of playoff contention. With a current record of 55-57, the team must reconsider potential trade moves ahead of the 5 p.m. deadline on Monday. Rangers’ manager Skip Schumaker expressed confidence in the ability of current players to compete for the division, but inconsistency from starting pitchers Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi raises concerns about the team’s chances. The Rangers may look to offload players on expiring contracts if they decide to shift their approach before the deadline.

• 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Swept by Astros, Texas Rangers look less like buyers at trade deadline