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The 1998 Texas Rangers season involved the Rangers finishing 1st in the American League west with a record of 88 wins and 74 losses. It would be the team's second post-season appearance, but the team would be swept 3-0 by the New York Yankees.
Contents
Offseason
Regular season
During the season, Rick Helling would be the last pitcher to win at least 20 games in one season for the Rangers in the decade.
Notable transactions
Starters by position
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; R = Runs; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; Avg. = Batting Average; Slg. = Slugging Average; SB = Stolen Bases
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts
Game 1
September 29 at Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees)
Game 2
September 30 at Yankee Stadium (New York Yankees)
Game 3
October 2 at The Ballpark in Arlington (Texas Rangers)
Awards and honors
All-Star Game
Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Tulsa, GCL Rangers