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What time is the Rangers vs Yankees game on May 5, 2026, and how can I watch it?

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The Rangers vs Yankees game on May 5, 2026 starts at 7:05 p.m. EDT in New York. FOX Sports and other MLB streaming platforms are available for viewing.

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Game Time7:05 p.m. EDT (6:05 p.m. Central)
LocationNew York (Yankees home game)
Rangers PitcherJacob deGrom (2-1, 2.01 ERA, 40 strikeouts)
Yankees PitcherElmer Rodriguez-Cruz (0-1, 4.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts)
Betting LineYankees -116, Rangers -104; over/under 8 runs
Series Type3-game series, 4th meeting this season

Game Details

The New York Yankees host the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:05 p.m. EDT at Yankee Stadium in New York. This is the opening game of a three-game series and marks the fourth meeting between these teams during the 2026 season. Jacob deGrom will take the mound for the Rangers while Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz starts for the Yankees.

How to Watch

The game is available through FOX Sports and various MLB streaming platforms. Multiple sources including NJ.com and other networks are offering FREE MLB live streams of the game. ESPN also provides live score coverage and pregame information.

Team Matchup

The Yankees enter the game with a 24-11 overall record and are 12-5 in home games, leading the AL East. The Rangers come in with a 16-18 record and 9-10 in road games, sitting third in the AL West. The Yankees have hit 57 total home runs to lead the AL, while the Rangers have an 11-2 record when they score at least five runs.

Pitching Matchup

Jacob deGrom, 38 years old, brings a 2.01 ERA with 40 strikeouts through six games this season. In his last outing against the Yankees, he pitched six innings with five strikeouts, no walks, and only three hits. Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz is making his first home start after pitching four innings in his Major League debut against the Rangers, recording three strikeouts while giving up two runs.

Sources

  1. Yankees start 3-game series against the Rangers (foxsports.com)
  2. Texas Rangers lineup for May 5, 2026 (lonestarball.com)
  3. New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers: Series Preview (pinstripealley.com)

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