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2017: Missed postseason
Main article: 2017 Texas Rangers season

With a returning top bullpen and new recruits, the Rangers had hopes of postseason success. However, they ended their 2017 season 78-84, and tied for 3rd in the ALWest.

2018: Staff changes
Main article: 2018 Texas Rangers season

The Rangers finished their season 67-95, and finished 5th place in the ALWest. With little success the previous seasons, Jeff Banister was fired as club manager. Rangers bench coach, Don Wakamatsu, was promoted to interim manager for the final games of the season. After the season concluded, the Rangers decided on Chris Woodward to be the new team manager.

The Rangers pulled off a rare 5-4 triple play during a game with the Los Angles Angles. This was the first triple play where the batter was not retired since 1912.

2019: Rebuilding
Main article: 2019 Texas Rangers season This season's opener was on March 28, and it acted as the final opening day game at the stadium. The final season at Globe Life Park (not to be confused with the new Globe Life Park) marked the end of an era. The club is set to move into the new stadium for the 2020 season. With the retirement of Adrian Beltre, numerous trades, and moving around of players, Elvis Andrus is the last player to connect the team to their 2011 World Series run. The Ranger's new manager, Chris Woodward, explains the direction of the 2019 season;

The Rangers have not won a playoff game in three years, and sportsbook and casino, Caesars Palace, predicts a 67-95 season.