# Rangers vs Cubs: High-Stakes Series in AL West Race

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-08T18:01:49+00:00
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Texas Rangers face off against the Cubs, who are on a nine-game winning streak, in a crucial series that could significantly impact the standings. The Rangers, despite injuries, are only one and a half games back in the AL West. Kumar Rocker takes the mound for the Rangers, aiming to secure a quality start against the Cubs Ben Brown. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f4f1c72b8b6c8cfa

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