The Texas Rangers are clinging to a wild AL West race, just one game behind the Astros with 23 games left—but they need to finish ahead thanks to Houston’s tiebreaker. The Mariners lurk five games back. Their strength? A solid home record and clutch hitting from Duran and Nimmo. But their Achilles’ heel? Crushing struggles against right-handed pitching—nearly 75% of their at-bats face them, and they’re significantly worse off: lower average, fewer walks, fewer runs. They dominate lefties, but that doesn’t matter if righties dominate their season. Can Seager, Jung, and the lineup ignite enough to overcome this flaw before it’s too late?

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Carlos Correa is inching closer to returning from ankle surgery, cleared by doctors to ramp up baseball activities this weekend at the Astros’ minor league facility in Florida. After hitting off a pitching machine and sprinting at 95% in Houston, he’ll now face real tests: live pitching, base running, and sliding. With just 24 games left in the regular season, his potential comeback—possibly even for a playoff run—is building excitement. Manager Joe Espada remains cautious but acknowledges Florida will be key. Correa insists he won’t return as a DH and is targeting third base, forcing lineup adjustments. The Astros are hopeful for a healthy, impactful return from their star shortstop.

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