The Texas Rangers open one of their longest homestands of the year when they host the Oakland Athletics on Friday.
The Rangers will host the Athletics for three games, followed by a three-game set against the New York Yankees and a four-game set against the Los Angeles Angels. It is Texas’ second-to-last homestand of the season., which included a doubleheader on Wednesday after the series' first game was suspended because of rain.
, according to reports. The Rangers have not announced the move. If they're claimed, it could save the Rangers about a half million dollars combined. The claiming team would be on the hook to pay their September salaries. Saving $500,000 in September, however, is not the reason for the move. It opens roster spots for younger players to move up and get some MLB action as Texas looks toward 2025.
Meanwhile, Oakland is one of baseball’s best teams right now. Athletics multimedia reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt reported that Oakland is an American League-best 22-14 over the last six weeks, dating back to July 14. It won’t be a pushover.Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers for Fan Nation/SI and also writes about the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. He also covers the Big 12 for HeartlandCollegeSports.com.
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