But in a game full of high and lowlights, the game took an extra turn in the bottom of the eighth inning when both benches and bullpens emptied after Rangers reliever Shawn Armstrong hit Zach Neto and Mike Trout with pitches, prompting an angry exchange between Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery and Texas manager Bruce Bochy.

The benches cleared in the eighth inning of the Angels' 8-5 win over the Rangers, and even though no punches were thrown, emotions ran high after the game.

They don’t have much financial flexibility. And they diminished tiers of talent in the farm system due to 2023 trades, promotions and injuries. It’s a pickle. While most salary databases suggest the Rangers are at about $235 million in commitments,

With Thursday's MLB trade deadline on the horizon, the Texas Rangers are reportedly making a late push to improve their pitching staff.