The Texas Rangers have clawed back into the race and could flip their former All-Star outfielder for a more consistent bat at the deadline.

Especially not if you’re Rangers Hall of Famer Elvis Andrus running in the dot race at Globe Life Field. For the uninitiated, the dot race is a consistent feature of mid-inning entertainment at the Rangers’ park in Arlington. Three dots — red, blue and green — race along the warning track in the outfield.

Chris Kreider is still getting used to being a member of the Anaheim Ducks after the New York Rangers traded away their longest-tenured player on June 12. A number of Rangers fans used the Shoulder Check Showcase in Stamford, Connecticut, on Thursday night as a chance to say goodbye.

The Rangers should finish off their offseason by trading Artemi Panarin and setting themselves up for the future.

Outfielder Sam Haggerty has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Friday’s game against Atlanta, the Rangers announced. In a corresponding move, the Rangers are optioning Cody Freeman to Triple-A Round Rock.

The Texas Rangers have been on a hot streak recently as they play their way back into contention in their 2025 campaign.

The Atlanta Braves (44-57) and the Texas Rangers (53-50) open a 3-game interleague series Friday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs. Rangers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves. Texas is 53-50 overall and 31-20 in home games. The Rangers are 38-10 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

The Texas Rangers have posted a strong stretch in recent weeks and maintain hopes for the 2025 MLB playoffs in a competitive American League wild card race leading into the MLB trade deadline.