The Yankees can’t seem to lose, as they start a series in Texas with a smooth victory. It seems like a good sign that each time I begin writing my entry for this series lately, the Yankees’ loss column seems to go mostly unchanged.
On this date in Texas Rangers history, it was a day of consequential trades and free-agent signings, some of which helped lead the Rangers to a division title.
On this date, the Texas Rangers played their first postseason game in franchise history, defeating the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.