Star break with a sudden surge in the standings—and they’re not done yet. With the trade deadline looming, the front office and clubhouse are aligned on one thing: they’re all in.

The July 31 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the direction of the Texas Rangers is one of the most fascinating storylines. At 56-51, their identity as firm buyers or sellers is unclear, and where the team wants to head is a complicated decision.

Also on Aug. 22, the full-size bronze statue honoring Hall of Fame third baseman Adrian Beltre will be unveiled outside the stadium. The ceremony will take place outside the Northeast Entrance Plaza of Globe Life Field, where the statue will be permanently located. Beltre will speak during the ceremony.

Former midfielder Charlie Adam believes Rangers fans should "absolutely" be optimistic for the season ahead, but he stressed the full picture will only emerge in a month's time. Russell Martin got his Ibrox reign off to a positive start with a 2-0 Champions League win over Panathinaikos,

Just when it looked like Texas might be tempted to break up a roster that won a title in 2023, the Rangers turned things around.

According to two industry evaluators, the Rangers have reached out to Tampa Bay to discuss closer Pete Fairbanks. The Rangers drafted Fairbanks in 2015 and he made his major league debut with the club in 2019 before being traded to Tampa shortly thereafter for infielder Nick Solak.

Korean right fielder Shin-Soo Choo, who spent seven seasons with the Rangers, will return to Arlington on Aug. 22 for the first time since 2020. Choo hit .260 with the Rangers with 114 home runs. Choo, along with Beltré will throw a ceremonial first pitch prior to the start of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Texas Rangers are linked to closers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Adolis Garcia's name has been rumored.