# BACK TO .500 - Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians MOVE UP Plus Giancarlo Stanton's Legacy

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-08-25T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Texas Rangers rout Chicago White Sox to tighten the AL playoff race, while Cleveland Guardians surge behind Jose Ramirez’s return and Joe Adell’s clutch hitting. Can the Rangers or Guardians ride this momentum into October, or will the White Sox hold their ground as division leaders? Sully breaks down the key Wild Card and division battles, questioning MLB’s playoff structure and pushing for reseeding that would allow the best teams—like the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox—to clash in the ALCS. Dive into pitching performances, unexpected heroics, and the impact of recent trades. Plus, Paul Francis Sullivan examines Giancarlo Stanton’s complex Yankee legacy and what his postseason heroics mean for a new generation of fans. Can the current format deliver true showdowns between baseball’s top contenders, or does the system need a shake-up?

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