MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (60-53) vs. Texas Rangers (59-55)

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Game Details

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 8:05 PM ET
  • Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
  • Broadcast: YES Network, Bally Sports Southwest, MLB.tv

Team Overview

New York Yankees

  • Road Record: 26–31
  • Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
  • Team Batting Average: .252 (8th in MLB)
  • Pitching Probable: Will Warren (6–5, 4.64 ERA, 128 K)

Texas Rangers

  • Home Record: 35–20
  • Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10 games
  • Team Power Stat: 26–9 when hitting 2+ home runs
  • Pitching Probable: Nathan Eovaldi (9–3, 1.49 ERA, 105 K)

Key Matchups & Players to Watch

PlayerTeamWhy It Matters
Aaron JudgeYankeesReturns from IL; leads MLB in AVG (.342), HR (37), OPS (1.160)
Giancarlo StantonYankees5 HR in last 10 games; go-ahead HR in series opener
Will WarrenYankees1.50 ERA in last start; control issues but improving
Nathan EovaldiRangers5–0 with 0.59 ERA in July; elite command and velocity
Josh JungRangersWalk-off HR in Game 1; 3 HR in last 10 games
Corey SeagerRangers.469 AVG, 16 HR – team’s top offensive weapon

Head-to-Head & Recent Trends

  • Season Series: Yankees lead 3–1
  • Last Meeting: Rangers won 8–5 in extra innings on August 4
  • Yankees Last 10 Games: 4–6, .231 AVG, 5.24 ERA, -10 run differential
  • Rangers Last 10 Games: 5–5, .245 AVG, 4.45 ERA, +3 run differential
  • Yankees Road Losing Streak: 5 games

Injury Report

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge (flexor strain) – activated today
  • Austin Slater (hamstring), Jonathan Loaisiga (back), Gerrit Cole (elbow), Clarke Schmidt (forearm), Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle) – IL

Texas Rangers

  • Evan Carter (back), Jake Burger (quadriceps), Chris Martin (calf), Tyler Mahle (shoulder), Cody Bradford (elbow), Josh Sborz (shoulder) – IL

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 145

Texas Rangers                    7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025