With the Californian leg completed, our preview of the Mariners’ AL West rivals hits the Texas leg at last, starting with the wayward Rangers. If you missed our overview of the Angels, start here, then catch up on the enigmatic Athletics here.
Texas is in a tough spot entering 2018. Despite two World Series appearances, five playoff runs, and a .538 winning percentage from 2010-2017 (second-best in the American League), the Rangers’ promise seems unfulfilled. With a so-so MLB roster and a once-bottomless farm system looking dried up, Mariners fans might see something familiar in their southern rivals.