# Why it's time to believe 2026 Rangers are contenders

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Podcast: [Locked On Rangers - Daily Podcast On The Texas Rangers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-rangers-daily-podcast-on-the-texas-rangers-905384)
Published: 2026-07-03T15:56:07+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 1608: Brice Paterik discusses why the Rangers' hot streak is sustainable, how this offense heated up, and Texas trading for a reliever.

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