How Rangers and Astros separated themselves from rest of American League

In the American League, the team that wants it more has won.

No, teams such as the Rangers and Astros are not outworking or outhustling teams such as the Orioles and Twins.

But they are outmaneuvering and outspending them, a measurement of their front offices’ and ownerships’ effort levels.

The No. 1-seeded Orioles were swept in the ALDS primarily because of a season-long problem that was never properly addressed.

The Rangers did the sweeping primarily because they continually addressed a problem that kept popping up.

After a breath-of-fresh-air 2022, in which the Orioles...
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