Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (June 15, 2026)

Two teams hovering near .500 and separated by just a few games in the standings meet in Arlington with genuine urgency on both sides. Texas has won its last game and sits just one game back in the division race, but the Rangers have been inconsistent — going 5-5 over their last ten — and their offense has been a real concern, managing just four runs across two games against Boston before that win. Minnesota arrives at 33-40, 6.5 games back, and has dropped eight of its last ten, making this a critical stretch for a club that cannot afford to keep bleeding ground.

Byron Buxton remains the engine of the Twins’ offense, with 22 home runs, 47 runs scored, and 69 hits — numbers that make him dangerous in any ballpark. For Texas, Jake Burger has been a consistent run producer with 12 home runs and 42 RBI, and Ezequiel Duran is hitting .281 with 35 RBI and 29 runs scored. Both lineups have real weapons, even if neither team has been firing on all cylinders lately.

The Rangers also have a significant injury cloud hanging over them. Corey Seager is listed as day-to-day with a ribs/jaw issue and has missed consecutive games — his absence reshapes the Texas lineup considerably and puts pressure on the rest of the order to compensate.

Minnesota Twins at Texas Rangers Game Information

Game Date: June 15, 2026
Game Time: 08:05 PM ET
TV Channel: Rangers Sports Network, Minnesota Twins, and MLB.TV – Minnesota Twins
Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Texas sits one game back in the division at 35-36, and with a 17-14 home record, Globe Life Field has been a genuine advantage. Minnesota, at 33-40 and 6.5 games back, is in a different kind of fight — the margin for error is shrinking, and a road record of 13-21 makes this a difficult venue to claw back ground. The Rangers need to protect home turf and build on their current win streak. The Twins need wins in bunches, and they need them now.

Texas Rangers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 35-36
Home Record: 17-14
Away Record: 18-22
Division Record: 8-4
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .493

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 33-40
Home Record: 20-19
Away Record: 13-21
Division Record: 12-12
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .452

Stat Leaders

Texas Rangers (35-36, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Cody Freeman, 0.400
RBI Leader: Jake Burger, 42 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jake Burger, 12 HR
Runs Leader: Josh Jung, 32 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Jung, 78 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Evan Carter, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Jacob Latz, 1.62 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jacob deGrom, 89 K
Wins Leader: Nathan Eovaldi, 6 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Latz, 11 SV

Minnesota Twins (33-40, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 40 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 22 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 47 Runs
Hits Leader: Byron Buxton, 69 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Kendry Rojas, 1.26 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Joe Ryan, 92 K
Wins Leader: Bailey Ober, 6 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 5 SV

What to Watch For

Buxton’s power numbers — 22 home runs and 47 runs scored — make him the most dangerous hitter Minnesota will send to the plate, but he’ll need support. Kody Clemens has quietly put together a solid season with 10 home runs, 25 RBI, and a .251 average, while Brooks Lee adds punch with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. The Twins’ bullpen has been a vulnerability, and with Kendry Rojas sidelined on the 15-day IL with an elbow issue, the relief corps carries added pressure.

On the Texas side, Burger’s 42 RBI lead the club, and Duran’s .281 average with 35 RBI gives the Rangers a productive middle of the order — even without Seager, who remains day-to-day. Cody Freeman is hitting .400 in limited action and could factor in depending on how Schumaker constructs his lineup around the absences.

Pitching context matters here too. Taj Bradley takes the ball for Minnesota with a 4.14 ERA, 80 strikeouts, and five wins. Kumar Rocker has a 3.56 ERA and 52 strikeouts for Texas. Rocker’s numbers give the Rangers a slight edge on paper in this matchup, but Bradley has the strikeout ability to keep Texas’s lineup in check if his command is sharp.

Texas Rangers Injury Report

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.
Michael Helman – Hand (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed OF Michael Helman on the 10-day injured list.
Robert Garcia – Shoulder (D60) – The Texas Rangers transferred LHP Robert Garcia from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.
Evan Carter – Oblique (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed OF Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
Jalen Beeks – Back (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed LHP Jalen Beeks on the 10-day injured list with a low back spasm.
Chris Martin – Shoulder (D15) – The Texas Rangers placed RHP Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Danny Jansen – Forearm (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed C Danny Jansen on the 10-day injured list due to right forearm strain.
Carter Baumler – Ribs (D60) – The Texas Rangers transferred RHP Carter Baumler to the 60-day injured list with right intercostal strain.
Corey Seager – Ribs/Jaw (Day-to-Day) – Seager is not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s (Jun. 14) game against the Astros due to ribs and jaw soreness.
Josh Smith – Glute (D10) – The Texas Rangers placed INF Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list due to right glute strain.
Jordan Montgomery – Elbow (D60) – The Texas Rangers placed LHP Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his surgery.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Ryan Jeffers – Hand (D10) – The Minnesota Twins placed C Ryan Jeffers on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left hamate bone.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Mick Abel on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Forearm (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Kendry Rojas – Elbow (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed LHP Kendry Rojas on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation.
Garrett Acton – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Garrett Acton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Bailey Ober – Elbow (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Texas Rangers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 15, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
June 16, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
June 18, 2026 vs Minnesota Twins
June 19, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
June 20, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
June 21, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
June 22, 2026 at Miami Marlins
June 23, 2026 at Miami Marlins
June 24, 2026 at Miami Marlins
June 25, 2026 at Toronto Blue Jays

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

June 15, 2026 at Texas Rangers
June 16, 2026 at Texas Rangers
June 18, 2026 at Texas Rangers
June 19, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
June 20, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
June 21, 2026 at Arizona Diamondbacks
June 22, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
June 23, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
June 24, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
June 26, 2026 vs Colorado Rockies

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