Let’s be honest: the only reason why the Astros and Rangers rivalry matters so much to the public today is due to the frequency of the games. The two clubs play at least 19 times each year. Division rivals. Quite frankly, the Lone Star Series mattered zilch before 2013. One could even argue 2015. And for the first time in state history, one will face off against a defending World Series champion from their own backyard in 2018.
The Rangers are in a precarious spot as a franchise. The farm system hasn’t produced the sheer bulk of quality players one would hope.