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Complete coverage: Rangers drop first of postseason, Astros make a
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The Rangers Picked a Bad Time to Slow Down
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Inside look at epic seventh inning in Game 5 between the Texas
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Hammerin' Braves rout Astros to win 1st WS crown since 1995
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4 pending free agents the Texas Rangers need to target this offseason
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Tucker's 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep
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Post Panel: Breaking down the MLB season
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MLB Playoffs: Texas Rangers announce their playoff roster ahead of