The Texas Rangers are 34 games into the 2026 season. It’s not quite one-quarter of the way there, but by the time they’re done with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, they’ll be at the quarter pole of the season.

Texas (16-18) has struggled to get away from the .500 mark entering Tuesday’s series opener with the New York Yankees. Texas has been .500 10 different times this season. The Rangers’ record has been between two games under and three games over .500 the entire season.

The pitching has been solid. The bullpen is among the best in the game by ERA. While in Detroit, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker did say he was surprised that the starting pitching has been a bit slower out of the gate than he had hopes. But, he said, there is too much talent for that not to change. He’s likely correct.

What’s held the Rangers back? It’s offense.…