July 27, 2025

Rangers Face Tough Road Ahead Despite Recent Success | Just Wondering with Norm

Show Notes

🎙️ Title: The Rangers Are Back... But Trouble’s Brewing

The Texas Rangers have clawed their way back into playoff contention—but is the hard part just beginning?

In this episode of Just Wondering, legendary broadcaster Norm Hitzges breaks down how the Rangers rose from a messy, injury-ridden start to a solid run of 27-15, climbing the AL playoff ranks. But don’t break out the champagne just yet—Norm lays out the numbers and a reality check that every Rangers fan needs to hear.

Their recent hot streak? Largely built on beating up the bottom-feeders of baseball (Norm calls them the “Sucking Seven”—you’ll want to hear the list). Now, the real test begins as Texas faces a gauntlet of top-tier teams with playoff dreams and no mercy.

Can elite pitching carry the Rangers through the storm? Or will the next 25 games expose deeper cracks? Norm brings the facts, the fire, and just enough fear to make you check the schedule twice.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS: Where Hope Meets Hardball

0:00 – So You're Saying There's a Chance?

Norm kicks off with playoff optimism... but with a side of warning.

0:29 – Fluent Financial: Retire Sooner, Stress Less

A quick word from the folks helping you stretch that nest egg.

1:32 – From Wallowing to Winning

The Rangers were in rough shape—but a turnaround is underway.

3:01 – Stats, Standings, and Just Enough Hope

How far they’ve come... and how close they are to slipping.

3:42 – The “Sucking Seven” Exposed

Meet the seven teams the Rangers have been feasting on. (Spoiler: it’s not sustainable.)