The Texas Rangers are surging back into the AL Wild Card race but need to make a trade to make a postseason run.

The July 31 trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the direction of the Texas Rangers is one of the most fascinating storylines. At 56-51, their identity as

Adding Helsley to the mix would give Texas a true closer for the stretch run of the season. Without a closer, their bullpen is a bit vulnerable. Texas also has some solid prospects to spare if they do decide to trade for the All-Star closer. St. Louis will have a high asking price.

ARLINGTON — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young sat inside the home dugout at Globe Life Field six days ago and acknowledged that, while recent trends had been positive, the week ahead was set to “determine a lot” about the team’s trade deadline directions.

The Texas Rangers are the hottest team in MLB. The St. Louis Cardinals are ready to hit the reset button. Perhaps there's a deal to be worked out.

Riley Greene homered in the ninth inning to keep the Tigers from being shut out for the second straight game in Texas.

The fan-favorite outfielder could potentially be playing his last homestand in a Texas Rangers uniform this weekend.