The Texas AL West rivalry has reached a fever pitch in May 2026, with the Houston Astros reeling from an unprecedented injury crisis while the Texas Rangers look to seize the divisional lead. This week\u2019s series at Daikin Park isn\u2019t just another ...

The Astros reached the one-quarter mark of their schedule while they were in Cincinnati over the weekend, returning home with a 16-25 record. The good news for the Astros is there were 120 games remaining after Monday’s 3-1 loss to the Mariners at Daikin Park,

Conor Liguori is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He grew up in Westchester County, New York, and enjoys watching basketball and hockey in his free time. Conor has covered professional baseball leagues like the KBO, NPB, CPBL and LBPRC in Puerto Rico. His work has been featured on Athlon, Heavy and other outlets.

The American League West has been freed from the dominance of Houston. It was close, but it happened. For the first time in a full season since 2016, the Astros did not win the division. Instead, the Mariners won the 2025 AL West title after a run of ...

The Texas Rangers are entering a pivotal phase of their 2026 campaign, where roster depth and early-season momentum will be put to the test. With second baseman Josh Smith placed on the 10-day injured list and a heavy slate of games against division rivals ...