Aaron Boone’s Brother Poised for Rangers Glory as Astros Predicted To Witness Biggest Season Upset

The Texas Rangers looked more like a team lost in a fog when the season kicked off. The spark was missing, the bats were cold, and the energy felt off. But now, the tide is turning, and fast. Their recent series against the Twins wasn’t just a win; it was a statement. The offense is alive and kicking. The credit might just go to Brett Boone, brother of the Yankees’ manager, who recently stepped in as the team’s new hitting coach.

With the bats heating up and momentum building, insiders believe the Rangers aren’t just climbing, they’re charging toward something big this season.

The last two series wins against the Twins and the Nationals have definitely boosted the Rangers. They are slowly climbing the AL West division. The Rangers finished the series against the Twins with a 16-3 win, scoring 34 runs in total. And guess what? Now they are tied for the third-most runs in any three-game series in the team’s history. This is the best the Texas offense has looked all season, and the division crown may not belong to the Astros after all.

While talking with ex-Mets president Steve Phillips on MLB Network Radio, MLB analyst Jim Bowden predicted the future for the Rangers. “They’re going to get back on track and win this division. And I know you’re saying, what? Really? They’re 33-36? What am I talking about? They’re going to win the division.”

Bowden even explained why. “They lead the American League in team ERA with a 3.17 ERA. That’s right. They’ve gone past the Tigers. They have the best team, they can pitch, they can play defense, okay! This team is too good not to hit.” Well, Jim Bowden isn’t wrong. The Rangers are just behind the Giants (3.14) and the Mets (2.80) in all of MLB.

If their offensive surge continues, it could push them higher in the AL West standings. And that might not be good news for the Astros.

They have won the AL West for the past four years, but this season has the chance of slipping away. The Astros are leading the AL West with a 38-30 record. And the Rangers are currently 4th, behind the Seattle Mariners and the LA Angels, both at 33-34. But the recent surge shows it wasn’t a lack of talent—just a rough start they’re finally shaking off.

“I believe in Langford, Seager, Garcia, Evan Carter, and Burger’s power, and Josh Jung at third base, who’s only going to get better. I think this team is going to really turn things around between now and the end of the season,” Bowden added.

With the new hitting coach, the Rangers’ hitters are finding a new rhythm. They just hit a season-high six home runs against the Twins in the finale. Josh Smith, Jake Burger, and Wyatt Langford homered in the first two innings. Then Evan Carter, Adolis Garcia, and Sam Haggerty added to the list. The roster is definitely looking powered up after the second 16-run game of the series.

At the start of May, the Rangers’ position made Bob Nightengale question, “Has anyone seen the Texas Rangers’ offense?” And just after a month, the story has turned around. If they hold this steady and keep producing, they can easily bag the AL West title.

Meanwhile, as Brett Boone makes waves as the hitting coach, the Rangers’ manager, Bruce Bochy, might be getting ready for a goodbye.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy rumored to retire

The Rangers have arguably one of the best managers in MLB. Bochy has made headlines with his record wins while also maintaining the reputation of being the most beloved skipper by players.

After returning from retirement, he joined the team ahead of their 2023 campaign. And surprisingly, he led Texas to the 2023 World Series title. Now, with his contract set to expire at the end of the 2025 season, he might step down from the manager role.

According to Jim Bowden, the Rangers should start looking for a new manager soon. “There is a lot of buzz in the industry that Braves manager Brian Snitker and Rangers manager Bruce Bochy could retire at season’s end, which would be a big loss for the sport,” Bowden wrote in The Athletic’s column. Yes, the Braves’ skipper is also rumored to make a big decision. But the 68-year-old Bochy’s departure will be a clear blow to the team.

Bochy’s résumé is full of milestones. He is MLB’s sixth manager to have four World Series titles to his name. Before his time with the Rangers, he was with the Giants and led them to three World Series championships.

So, when a manager of Bochy’s caliber and experience leaves, it’s on the Rangers to find the perfect replacement.