Texas Rangers Jump Again in Power Rankings

The Texas Rangers broke into the top 10 for the first time this season in the latest MLB Power Rankings from ESPN.com.

Sitting in first place in the American League West one month into the season is definitely turning heads, especially since the defending World Series champion Houston Astros are looking up at Texas in the standings.

Per ESPN:

The longer the Rangers hang around first place in the AL West, the more they give credence to the idea that they have a shot to contend. That was no sure thing a few months ago, even with their big-name offseason additions, but manager Bruce Bochy has Texas playing good baseball. Adolis Garcia is heating up, too. He went 8-for-19 with three home runs over a four-game span from last Friday to Tuesday, earning him AL Player of the Week honors. All three of his long balls came in a historic game for him on Saturday, as he went 5-for-5 against the A's, driving in eight runs while totaling 16 bases. Garcia had a whole week of production in one game.

The Rangers, up to No. 9, were No. 11 in the previous rankings. The rankings for rest of the AL West: Astros (4), Seattle Mariners (18), Los Angeles Angels (20) and Oakland Athletics (30).

The Rangers open a quick two-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (16) at Globe Life Field on Tuesday night. Jon Gray (1-1, 3.91) is going for Texas, with ace Zac Gallen (4-1, 2.15) on the mound for Arizona.

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