Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 08, 2026)

The Chicago Cubs, boasting a strong record of 26-12, are set to face the Texas Rangers, who currently sit at 17-20. The Cubs enter this matchup on a remarkable nine-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance in the league with a winning percentage of .684. In contrast, the Rangers are struggling, having lost their last game and holding a .459 winning percentage.

Key players for the Cubs include Michael Conforto, leading the team with a batting average of .361, and Ian Happ, who has contributed significantly with nine home runs and 29 runs scored. The Rangers will look to Josh Jung, who has a batting average of .315, to help turn their fortunes around. Both teams will be eager to improve their standings as they continue their respective campaigns.

Chicago Cubs at Texas Rangers Game Information

Game Date: May 08, 2026
Game Time: 08:05 PM ET
TV Channel: Rangers Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network
Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Texas Rangers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 17-20
Home Record: 7-8
Away Record: 10-12
Division Record: 1-2
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .459

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 26-12
Home Record: 18-5
Away Record: 8-7
Division Record: 5-2
Streak: 9 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .684

Stat Leaders

Texas Rangers (17-20, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Josh Jung, 0.315
RBI Leader: Jake Burger, 21 RBI
Home Run Leader: Corey Seager, 7 HR
Runs Leader: Corey Seager, 21 Runs
Hits Leader: Brandon Nimmo, 41 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Evan Carter, 5 SB
ERA Leader: Jacob Latz, 0.96 ERA
Strikeout Leader: MacKenzie Gore, 48 K
Wins Leader: Nathan Eovaldi, 4 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Latz, 3 SV

Chicago Cubs (26-12, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Michael Conforto, 0.361
RBI Leader: Nico Hoerner, 28 RBI
Home Run Leader: Ian Happ, 9 HR
Runs Leader: Ian Happ, 29 Runs
Hits Leader: Nico Hoerner, 43 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 8 SB
ERA Leader: Ben Brown, 2.10 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 53 K
Wins Leader: Shota Imanaga, 4 W
Saves Leader: Daniel Palencia, 2 SV

Texas Rangers Injury Report

Luis Curvelo – Biceps (D15) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Luis Curvelo on the 15-day injured list due to a right biceps strain.
Cody Bradford – Elbow (D60) – The Texas Rangers transferred LHP Cody Bradford from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to elbow surgery rehab.
Robert Garcia – Shoulder (D15) – The Texas Rangers placed LHP Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list.
Chris Martin – Shoulder (D15) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.
Cody Freeman – Back (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed INF Cody Freeman on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar stress reaction.
Carter Baumler – Ribs (D15) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Carter Baumler on the 15-day injured list with right intercostal strain.
Josh Smith – Glute (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed INF Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list due to right glute strain.
Wyatt Langford – Forearm (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed OF Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with right forearm strain.
Jordan Montgomery – Elbow (D60) – The Texas Rangers placed LHP Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his surgery.

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Cade Horton – Forearm (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey – Tricep (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Riley Martin – Elbow (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Riley Martin on the 15-day injured list.
Caleb Thielbar – Hamstring (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Caleb Thielbar on the 15-day injured list due to left hamstring strain.
Jordan Wicks – Forearm (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.
Tyler Austin – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
Ethan Roberts – Finger (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Ethan Roberts on the 15-day injured list due to a right middle finger laceration.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Matthew Boyd – Knee (D15) – The Chicago Cubs said on Thursday (May 7) that LHP Matthew Boyd will miss at least 1 month.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Texas Rangers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 08, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
May 09, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
May 10, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
May 11, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
May 12, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
May 13, 2026 vs Arizona Diamondbacks
May 15, 2026 at Houston Astros
May 16, 2026 at Houston Astros
May 17, 2026 at Houston Astros
May 18, 2026 at Colorado Rockies

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 08, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 09, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 10, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 12, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
May 13, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
May 14, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
May 15, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
May 16, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
May 17, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
May 18, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers

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