Texas Rangers push their winning streak to seven of their last eight, routing Oakland 9-3 and clinching the series at Sutter Health Park. Merrill Kelly spun six solid innings after being acquired at the deadline, surrendering just a couple of solo shots in the third. Texas pounded out 17 hits, with Langford delivering his 20th homer and Jung collecting three hits in a strong run. Pederson and Higashioka joined the multi-hit effort, while Helman supplied a timely double. Dylan Moore, who debuted Friday, homered in the ninth to cap the win.

Offense came early and often: a three-spot in the second, another in the fourth, and a nine-run ninth that showcased depth as the Rangers chase late-season momentum. The lineup leaned on changeups and contact, leaning away from the hard stuff to neutralize Oakland’s attack, while the bullpen preserved the lead. Fantasy managers should watch Langford, Jung, and Helman for continued plate discipline and power upside as the Rangers near postseason contention.

Texas' coaching staff forged a makeshift lineup as Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Nathan Eovaldi sat out, yet the Rangers surged behind unsung heroes like Helman, Langford, Jung, Pederson and Haggerty. Adolis García’s return-to-form and a patient, fast-starting Carter helped the offense while a 3.17 ERA marked steady pitching even with rotation injuries. The club’s wild-card odds flicker, but the depth and baton-passing approach kept them in the chase.

Bochy’s crew leaned on midseason signings and a buy-in from a resilient clubhouse. The narrative shifted from star power to roster churning, with Corbin’s eight-scoreless innings and Leiter’s growing confidence illustrating how the Rangers can survive and even thrive on the margins as Seager and Semien monitor timelines.

The Texas Rangers surged despite Nathan Eovaldi’s season-ending injury, winning 4 of 5 on a homestand that saw four players lost for the year. Patrick Corbin carried an eight-inning gem, while Corey Seager joined the 20-homer club and Michael Helman, Kyle Higashioka each contributed big flies. Adolis García flashed defense with a tumbling catch. With Jacob Latz taking Eovaldi’s spot, Texas leaned on its depth to stay above .500 and eye a 5-1 finish on the series sweep.

Manager Bruce Bochy stressed resilience and collective effort as the rotation absorbs the blow. The bullpen gains a rested look with depth to cobble together wins, and the lineup benefits from a youthful spark as Helman and Jung support the veteran core. The next test: how this crew sustains success without its ace, and how Corbin’s rebound translates into continued fantasy appeal for Rangers’ hitters.

SportsDay Insider analyzes the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers with sharp, brand-new angles for fantasy players and bettors. Dallas enters the final preseason game with roster questions that could ripple into Week 1 depth: backup quarterback, the defensive front, cornerback coverage, and potentially the offensive line. The hosts weigh which youngsters might rise if the stars are held back, and how depth at edge and secondary could influence sack and interception upside for fantasy rosters.

The Rangers are in a pivotal week without Josh Jung, a test of the organization’s acclaimed player-development pipeline. Jung’s absence is framed as a gauge for the system’s ability to feed premium talent into the lineup, while the hosts note the potential ripple effects on the rest of the batting order and fantasy at-bats as the week unfolds. The conversation blends scouting nuance with practical tips for identifying hot rostering targets during a Jung-absent stretch.

Across both clubs, the episode keeps a crisp tempo, tying preseason signals to real-season fantasy value and actionable sleeper picks, while grounding speculation in concrete roster dynamics and development stories that matter to fantasy players and bettors alike.