Texas Rangers vs Athletics Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/22/25, 4:14 PM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 7/22/25 at 10:25 PM in MLB Picks

The Texas Rangers are set to continue their home stand today as they host the struggling Athletics at Globe Life Field. With just over two months remaining in the regular season, the stakes are rising, especially for a Rangers squad trying to gain traction in the tightly contested American League West. The Athletics, meanwhile, find themselves firmly planted at the bottom of the division and are showing few signs of turning things around.

In the opening game of the current series, the Rangers delivered a statement, cruising to a 7-2 victory behind an aggressive offensive showing. That win helped Texas begin to turn the page after dropping the previous series against the Athletics 3-1 earlier this year. For Sacramento, it was yet another tough outing following a rough weekend series in Cleveland, where they dropped two of three games to the Guardians.

Pitching has been a persistent issue for the Athletics, particularly when it comes to late-inning relief. While a few individual pitchers have provided moments of promise, the bullpen has repeatedly failed to hold leads or keep games close when it matters most. With runners in scoring position, opponents have frequently capitalized, and the lack of consistency has played a major role in the team’s subpar record.