What is the Texas Rangers record in 2026?

The Texas Rangers are 62-65, 2nd in the AL West.

Who is pitching for the Rangers today?

Jacob deGrom (8-8, 3.95 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-4, 3.72 ERA). First pitch at 08:05 PM EDT.

What channel is the Rangers game on today?

Today's game airs on Nationals.TV, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, FS1, FS1. First pitch at 08:05 PM EDT.

Texas Rangers News & Updates

August 20, 2026

The Texas Rangers were 62-65, 2nd in the AL West. Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were crushed by the Washington Nationals 0-6 at Globe Life Field.

Rangers Daily Vibe Check

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last night's loss

Everything is pointing the wrong way. Last night's 6-run loss is fresh and it shows. Making it worse, 2-5 over their last 7. The record says it all.

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Rangers Game on August 20

Opponent:	Washington Nationals (61-67)
Location:	Globe Life Field
First Pitch:	08:05 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Jacob deGrom (8-8, 3.95 ERA) vs Andrew Alvarez (2-4, 3.72 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Nationals.TV, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive, FS1, FS1

Rangers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Texas Rangers were crushed by the Washington Nationals 0-6 at Globe Life Field.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	1	0	1	3	0	0	6	10	0
	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0

Rangers Record & Standings

AL West

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Astros	64	63	.504		W1
Rangers	62	65	.488	2.0	L1
Mariners	60	67	.472	4.0	W1
Angels	50	77	.394	14.0	L1
Athletics	49	78	.386	15.0	L3

Texas Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -17 run differential.

Rangers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
21 Jake Burger	21	.239	.724	73
20 Ezequiel Duran	13	.261	.743	64
3 Joc Pederson	22	.239	.817	46

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
67 Jacob Latz	3-1	1.77	0.73	56.0
63 Chase Silseth	3-3	2.83	1.43	47.2
48 Jacob deGrom	8-8	3.95	1.17	120.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
39 Cody Freeman	3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games
5 Corey Seager	6 hits, 1 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games
21 Jake Burger	5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
67 Jacob Latz	5.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games

Rangers News

Cal Quantrill's continued excellence on the mound could be the catalyst for a significant shift within the Rangers' rotation, potentially paving the way for Kumar Rocker to join the fray. Unfortunately, last night's 5-0 shutout against the Nationals was not a showcase of the Rangers' offensive prowess, as Cade Cavalli flummoxed them with 11 strikeouts. The team's inability to solve Cavalli underscores a frustrating trend, they are 53-13 when they score four or more runs, proving just how pivotal their bats are. Despite the latest win, a rough 2-5 stretch over the past week casts a shadow on their ambitions. Amidst these challenges, Jake Burger's personal journey with his daughter adds a heartwarming story, reminding fans that life,and baseball,extends beyond the diamond.

Sources

Nolanwritin

Cal Quantrill's brilliance could set up a Rangers domino effect that leads to Kumar Rocker decision

Cal Quantrill continues to shine in the rotation, setting the scene for the Texas Rangers to make a tough decision that could involve Kumar Rocker.

Nolanwritin

Rangers' Globe Life Field gets trashed in MLB stadium rankings

USA Today trashed Globe Life Field as one of the worst ballparks in MLB, but there are redeeming qualities to the Texas Rangers' home,

MLB.com

Rangers can't solve Cavalli as bats get shut down by Nationals

ARLINGTON -- The recipe for success for the 2026 Rangers is simple. Score first. Get to four runs. More often than not, they'll come out with a win. When scoring four or more runs, the Rangers are 53-13, good for an .803 winning percentage and seventh in MLB.

MLB.com

'Down syndrome is cool': Burger's daughter inspires foundation's mission

ARLINGTON -- When Jake and Ashlyn Burger found out their unborn daughter was going to be born with Down syndrome, Jake had just one thought. “I said, ‘Jake, our little girl's gonna have Down syndrome,’ and he said ‘OK, and?’” Ashlyn recalled. “I said, ‘I don't think he heard me

CBS Sports

Padres' minor-league catching coordinator detained by ICE in Texas

The team said it was 'working to gather additional information' about Oswaldo Pirela's detainment

ESPN

Nats' Cavalli follows near no-hitter with 11-K gem

Cade Cavalli, who threw a one-hitter last time out, struck out 11 in six scoreless innings Wednesday night in the Nationals' 6-0 win over the Rangers.

Rangers Upcoming Schedule

The Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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