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Shawn McFarland checks out what we’ve learned about the Texas Rangers over the last week as they’ve gone on a winning spree to propel themselves back into the hunt.

Kennedi Landry writes that, freed from the horrors of the Oakland Alameda Coliseum, the Rangers swept the A’s as a visitor for the first time since 2015.

McFarland writes that Jacob deGrom was back closer to his dominant form — albeit in just five innings and 79 pitches in Sunday’s win.

McFarland writes that, with nothing to lose following a slew of injuries to their best players, the Rangers are winning.

Though the Rangers have clawed back to within striking distance of a playoff spot, the Athletic notes the September schedule won’t be easy for Texas.

David Schoenfield checks out the playoff races as we ent

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