Jake Burger, the lone remaining significant injury on the hitting side, took batting practice Monday for the first time since being placed on the IL with a quadriceps muscle issue coming out of the All-Star break. Burger ran for the third time on Monday at “about 70%,” and will try to ramp it up to another level on Wednesday.

The Texas Rangers look to be aggressive ahead of the trade deadline and are rumored to be in on a Pittsburgh Pirates reliever.

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Texas Rangers rolled out the red carpet for the 12-year-old Midway Little League baseball team Friday as they prepare for a huge week playing in the Southwest Region Tournament which is the final round before the Little League World Series.

As Higashioka dealt with a hamstring issue, Heim caught five straight games and provided big-time production at the plate.

That leaves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, a three-time All-Star who has had a down year to this point, as the biggest name to watch on the Braves roster between now and Thursday.

Atlanta Braves Center Fielder Michael Harris II had a series for the ages over the weekend against the Texas Rangers. He had two singles, two doubles, two triples, and two home runs.

If the Texas Rangers hope to play in October, then Corey Seager has to stay healthy as the ballclub truly struggles without his offensive production. This season, Seager has played in 74 of the team's 106 games.