The rivalry between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros is one of the most heated and intense rivalries in Major League Baseball. The two teams are located just 250 miles apart, and they have a long history of competing for division titles and playoff spots. The rivalry was particularly fierce in the 1970s and 1980s, when both teams were among the best in the American League. The Rangers and Astros have met in the playoffs four times, with the Astros winning three of those series.
Los Angeles Angels
The rivalry between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Angels is also a significant one. The two teams are located in the same division, and they have often competed for the division title. The rivalry was particularly intense in the early 2000s, when both teams were among the best in the American League West. The Rangers and Angels have met in the playoffs three times, with the Rangers winning two of those series.
New York Yankees
The rivalry between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees is more recent, but it has quickly become one of the most intense in baseball. The two teams met in the American League Championship Series in 2010 and 2011, with the Yankees winning both series. The rivalry was further intensified in 2012, when the Rangers traded Cliff Lee to the Yankees. Lee had been one of the Rangers' best pitchers, and his departure to the Yankees was a major blow to the team.
