Texas Rangers Face Long Odds for 2026 World Series Title
The Texas Rangers enter the 2026 World Series season with a challenging outlook, placing 19th in betting odds following a mediocre 81-81 season. According to FanDuel, the Rangers are listed at +4000, indicating that sportsbooks anticipate a difficult road ahead for the team.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their second consecutive championship, lead the odds at +350 as they aim for a historic three-peat. Should they succeed, they would become the first team to win three consecutive titles since the New York Yankees did so from 1998 to 2000.
Looking ahead, the Rangers’ new manager, Skip Schumaker, is under pressure to improve the team’s performance and guide them back to the postseason. The last time the Rangers made a significant playoff run was in 2023 when they lifted the Commissioner’s Trophy after winning the World Series.
In the American League West, the Rangers face stiff competition from division rivals. The Seattle Mariners hold the second-best odds in the American League at +1200, which ranks fifth overall among all teams. Close behind, the Houston Astros are positioned at +1300, further complicating the Rangers’ aspirations.
As fans look forward to the start of the season in March 2026, there is a palpable sense of hope that Schumaker can leverage his experience to turn the team’s fortunes around. The franchise is eager to return to its winning ways and reclaim its status among the league’s elite.
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