{"id":518622,"date":"2026-01-13T18:56:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/518622\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:56:15","slug":"texas-rangers-greatest-need-dallas-sports-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/518622\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Rangers Greatest Need? – Dallas Sports Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rangers<\/a>\u2022The Ranger Report<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Sep 24, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (4) walks to the on deck circle during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images <\/p>\n

As we draw ever closer to Spring Training kicking off, what is the Rangers greatest need for 2026 still remaining?<\/p>\n

The offense was not great in 2025, but the pitching was. Staff and coaches have moved on to other teams, so that is going to be different.<\/p>\n

My feeling is that the Rangers will be ok at rotation, the hitting should be better, and the bullpen is shaping up to be pretty good.<\/p>\n

Losing in the End<\/p>\n

The Rangers lost more than 30 games in 2025 after the 7th inning. It\u2019s hard to make the post season when almost 20% of your possible wins are turned into losses late.<\/p>\n

The one thing the Rangers did not have in 2025 that I believe they desperately need for 2026 is a true closer.<\/p>\n

As the team showed in 2025, it doesn\u2019t really matter how good your starters are if your late innings guys can\u2019t hold that lead.<\/p>\n

There is no need to go and sign a $150 million closer, but they need someone. A player with the talent and experience to close games.<\/p>\n

The Texas Rangers blew 28 saves in 2025, and they had a save percentage of just 57%. For the team to get back to the post season, that needs to change.<\/p>\n

At this point there are not a lot of closer options on the market, but the Rangers still need to try and solidify that position.<\/p>\n

Offense Needs to Produce<\/p>\n

The Rangers proved in 2025 that you can almost be a post season team with a dreadful offense. They need to fix that in 2026.<\/p>\n

Players like Joc Pederson, Corey Seager, Josh Jung, and Evan Carter need to stay healthy and produce. Pederson was especially bad in 2025 slashing .181\/.285\/.328\/.614.<\/p>\n

After 24 long balls in 2024, Pederson just launched 9 out of the park in 2025. The only other season he hit under 10 homers was 2020 (shortened season).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not rocked science that if you blow 28 saves and your stars don\u2019t produce, you probably won\u2019t be playing in October.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll keep you updated on what happens with the Ranger roster going forward, and as always don\u2019t forget to check out the Ranger Report Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n

\"avatar\"* Ben Dieter is one of the hosts of The Ranger Report Podcast here on Dallas Sports Nation. You … More about The Ranger Report<\/a> Tags: blown saves<\/a> Closer<\/a> Pitching<\/a> TexasRangers<\/a> <\/p>\n

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