The Texas Rangers opted to fortify the strength of their roster, earning a solid grade for the MLB trade deadline.

The Texas Rangers have been linked to both Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed closer David Bednar and St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Ryan Helsley

As the trade deadline arrives, the streaking Rangers and battered Astros explore roster upgrades to fuel their postseason pushes.

Wyatt Langford hit a tiebreaking single in the 11th inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Saturday. Batting with runners on the corners and nobody out, Langford sliced a fastball from Casey Legumina (4-6) into right field.

Cal Raleigh homered again, rookie Cole Young also went deep and George Kirby pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 6-0 on Thursday night. Raleigh hit his major league-leading 42nd home run in the fifth inning,

Higashioka's blast contributed to a 36-pitch inning for Mariners starter Luis Castillo. Castillo finished the game with four strikeouts, one walk, one hit batter and two earned runs on four hits in 4.