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Max Scherzer told reporters Friday that he feels ready to return from a teres major muscle injury when the Texas Rangers begin the American League Championship Series against the rival Houston Astros.

Jordan Montgomery will start the ALCS for the Texas Rangers against the Houston Astros. He has pitched brilliantly for the last two months as he prepares for free agency.

No more Silver Boots to award. The Rangers and Astros now have a heated, chippy rivalry — and a best-of-seven to crown a pennant winner.

The Texas Rangers were coming off a 102-loss season when they invested a half-billion dollars in free agents Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.

There are just four teams left in the MLB playoffs. Heres who we think is headed to the World Series -- and what weve gotten right ... and wrong so far.

In the latest MLB rumors roundup, Kyle Wright's surgery details revealed, San Diego Padres closer Josh Hader is being linked to an AL postseason team, and the New York Yankees' "most obvious free agent" target.

The Texas Rangers were coming off a 102-loss season when they invested a half-billion dollars in free agents Corey Seager and Marcus Semien.

Houston dominated Texas during the regular season, winning nine of 13 matchups. Now the Rangers get another chance at the Astros when they meet for the first time in the playoffs in a Texas-sized showdown with a trip to the World Series on the line starting Sunday night in Houston. The Astros completed the regular season matchup against the Rangers with a three-game sweep at the beginning of September.

Rangers ace Max Scherzer could feature in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros this week.