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The Texas Rangers finished 80-82, winning the AL West but missing the playoffs after a 6-4 loss to the Twins. Corey Seager revealed he played with a bone spur in his elbow during the second half of the season. Fans are asking about the impact on the 2027 outlook and whether the team can reach 85 wins.

We discuss the roster battles at second base between Justin Foscue and Nicky Lopez, the potential of Evan Carter breaking out, and the dark horses like MacKenzie Gore. With Chris Young leading baseball operations, the front office must decide how to handle Seager's recovery and the bullpen usage that led to their elimination.

This episode covers the final weekend stumble, the absence of postseason beer and bubbly, and the projected path forward for the Rangers. We analyze the ABS challenge system rankings and what they mean for future success.

In this episode: Seager Injury & Twins Elimination · Roster Battles: Foscue vs Lopez · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/tex/2026-10-18/transcript.html

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