Texas Rangers’ Season Outlook: Glimpses of Hope Amid Mounting Challenges

August 18, 2025 – As of mid-August, the Texas Rangers sit just below .500 with a 62–63 record, trailing in the AL West as they continue their wild-card push.

East	W	L	PCT	Strk	L10	GB
1Philadelphia Phillies	71	53	.573	W1	6-4	–
2New York Mets	66	58	.532	W2	3-7	5.0
3Miami Marlins	59	65	.476	W1	3-7	12.0
4Atlanta Braves	56	68	.452	W5	8-2	15.0
5Washington Nationals	50	74	.403	L1	5-5	21.0

Central	W	L	PCT	Strk	L10	GB
1Milwaukee Brewers	78	45	.634	L1	9-1	–
2Chicago Cubs	70	53	.569	W2	5-5	8.0
3Cincinnati Reds	65	60	.520	W1	5-5	14.0
4St. Louis Cardinals	61	64	.488	L5	4-6	18.0
5Pittsburgh Pirates	52	73	.416	L2	3-7	27.0

West	W	L	PCT	Strk	L10	GB
1Los Angeles Dodgers	71	53	.573	W3	5-5	–
2San Diego Padres	69	55	.556	L3	6-4	2.0
3San Francisco Giants	60	64	.484	W1	3-7	11.0
4Arizona Diamondbacks	60	65	.480	L3	6-4	11.5
5Colorado Rockies	35	89	.282	W3	5-5	36.0

Their season has been defined by two contrasting facets: elite pitching and a sputtering offense. The Rangers boast the best team ERA in the majors, anchored by standout performances from Nathan Eovaldi and a sturdy bullpen—even ranking at the top of the American League.

Yet, offensive struggles persist. The team’s bats have cooled considerably, managing just nine runs across five games and arriving at an agonizing 5-for-37 in scoring opportunities with runners in position. Amid these woes, Adolis García has landed on the injured list with an ankle issue, prompting the recall of outfielder Evan Carter.

Still, there are bright spots. A recent 10–4 win over Toronto featured four home runs and a sharp outing by Eovaldi, who improved to 11–3 on the season.

Despite a turbulent season, projections remain cautiously optimistic. PECOTA preseason estimated a 75% playoff chance, with 6.9% odds of a World Series title.

Bottom line: The Rangers’ pitching gives them a fighting chance—but unless the offense rebounds soon, their path to October baseball will remain steep.