1996 AL West Division Title
First AL West crown in 1996.
The Texas Rangers won their first AL West division title in 1996.
Quick Facts
- Playoff result
- Lost ALDS to New York Yankees, 3-1
Lore & Background
The Rangers clinched the AL West on September 27, 1996, with a 6-4 win over the California Angels. They lost the ALDS 3 games to 1.
Reader's Guide
The 1996 division title was the first of seven division championships for the Rangers as of 2025.
Did You Know?
- The Rangers were the only MLB team never to have advanced past the first round of the playoffs until 2010.
- The team's name derives from a historic law enforcement agency.
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