The Latest Breaking News from Marcus Semien

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Rays keep waiting and waiting for the hitters they have to get back to producing runs as they did earlier in the season.

ARLINGTON, Texas — When asked Saturday if the prior night’s come-from-behind victory could give the Rangers some semblance of confidence in future late-inning rallies, manager Bruce Bochy said yes.

SEATTLE — Corey Seager knew only winning when he left the Dodgers to sign a $325 million contract with the Texas Rangers two offseasons ago. Losing was foreign to the shortstop. Then last year happened.

WASHINGTON — The hitting numbers with runners in scoring position have been what they’ve been lately. The bullpen, well, largely remains a work in progress too.

Picking player awards for the AL and NL as well as which teams will reach the postseason as we approach the All-Star Game in Seattle.

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have played in front of the two largest crowds for a baseball game in Globe Life Field history this season. The record, set Saturday vs. the Houston Astros, is 40,380. The previous mark, set April 29. vs. the New York Yankees, was 40,027.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Sure, Josh Jung imagined making the All-Star team. Put it down on the vision board he made for himself before the season.

ARLINGTON, Texas — It defies logical explanation.

CHICAGO – As the deadline for the initial phase of All-Star Game voting approaches, there has been some slippage in support for the Rangers.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Bruce Bochy tends to speak with conviction. He doesn’t dabble much in exaggeration, and he doesn’t say things just to say them. Maybe that’s the mark of a veteran manager. His three World Series rings and a couple thousand career victories sure help give some credence, too.

The umpire’s right arm got a workout.