The 2018 season is almost one month old, and here's where things stood for the Texas Rangers entering their off day Thursday:
They were 9-17, in last place in the American League West, already eight games behind the Houston Astros and 6 1/2 games out in the wild-card race.
Their 4-12 record at Globe Life Park is tied for the worst 16-game start in franchise history.
The Rangers' offense is batting .231 and was 22nd in Major League Baseball in runs scored. Their opponents were batting .275, and only one team in baseball had allowed more runs.