The Texas Rangers put an emphasis on pitching in their MLB draft strategy, selecting three in the first five rounds and 10 of their first 14 selections.

The trade deadline is approaching, and the Rangers are at a crossroads. Sitting just under .500 and still in the playoff hunt, will Texas buy, sell or do both? Here’s what to know as the second half begins.

The bad: According to Tankathon’s strength of schedule index, home or away, the Rangers schedule is difficult. With their remaining opponents having a .513 composite winning percentage, the schedule ranks as the sixth toughest. The glimmer here: Boston’s is tougher at .516.

The Texas Rangers have reportedly signed their first two draft picks, both collegiate pitchers who are coming off injuries.

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The Texas Rangers Charley Pride Fellowship Program is giving college students a chance to explore careers in a Major League Baseball front office.

Despite having a record below .500, the Texas Rangers had some bright spots — namely, the pitching and some recent success at the plate.

As part of “Fridays at the Field,” CBS News Texas reporter Bo Evans got a behind-the-scenes look at Rangers history with longtime team executive John Blake, who has spent nearly 50 years in baseball.