They don’t have much financial flexibility. And they diminished tiers of talent in the farm system due to 2023 trades, promotions and injuries. It’s a pickle. While most salary databases suggest the Rangers are at about $235 million in commitments,

Two Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers — relief pitcher David Bendar and starter Mitch Keller — are getting a lot of interest as the deadline approaches. But the Pirates might need to be blown away with trade offers for either pitcher, and one in particular might not be moved at all.

The Texas Rangers have come alive as the playoff race begins to heat up, and they are setting up to add by Thursday's MLB trade deadline.