The red-hot Texas Rangers approached a crucial series before the MLB trade deadline against the Los Angeles Angels, with Jacob deGrom lined up to start against Jack Kochanowicz to kick it off. The Rangers had won six straight and 19 of their last 30, were tied for the final American League wild card spot and looked prime to buy before July 31st. However, it was their division rival and interim manager who have been hotter...in more ways than one.
Under Ron Washington, fans (and perhaps some of the players) were displeased when their manager would not move an inch after his players believed themselves to be wronged by an opponent or umpire.