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Rangers Eye AL West Title with Pitching Upgrades

1/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Texas Rangers enter 2026 spring training with a pitching rotation ranked 12th in the league and second in the AL West, featuring Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, and Jacob Latz.
Rangers aim to contend for the AL West title.
The front office is considering adding another veteran to bolster the rotation, as two pitchers had an ERA below 4.00 last season.

History

Historical Context

In 1961, Major League Baseball expanded by adding the Los Angeles Angels and the Washington Senators, responding to the National League's earlier expansion plans. Each franchise paid $2.1 million, marking the first time MLB had teams on the West Coast. This expansion reflected a broader trend of increasing competition and geographical reach, ultimately reshaping the league's dynamics and paving the way for future growth.

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Story summary

The Texas Rangers enter 2026 spring training with a pitching rotation ranked 12th in the league and second in the AL West, featuring Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi, and Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker, and Jacob Latz.
Rangers aim to contend for the AL West title.
The front office is considering adding another veteran to bolster the rotation, as two pitchers had an ERA below 4.00 last season.

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