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MLB: Texas Rangers at Houston Astros Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Wilson says that while Emmanuel Clase, Kolby Allard and Jose Trevino have pretty good odds of being on the big league team next year, Nick Solak is blocked by Rougned Odor and will require upheaval to make the roster.

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen situation is, in the words of Stefan Stevenson, “completely clownshoes.”

Chris Woodward would rather sign an elite third baseman over an elite pitcher, if he had to choose.

Woodward also says that Jose Leclerc has had a “hell of a season” and, as of right now, is the 2020 closer.

Evan Grant is counting down the top moments at Globe Life Park and takes a look at Opening Day, 1994.

Mike Minor and Lance Lynn should both finish the season with 200 innings and may also finish with 200 strikeouts.

Edinson Volquez would only consider pitching in 2020 if he does so with the Rangers.

Chris Woodward thinks that Jose Leclerc is a leader.

Will Leitch’s list of the top 10 individual seasons of the last decade includes a lot of Mike Trout and one Josh Hamilton.

Levi Weaver weighs in on where the Rangers free agent budget should be spent this offseason.