Texas Rangers at Houston Astros – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 17, 2026)

The Texas Rangers (21-24) head to Daikin Park to face the Houston Astros (19-28) in an AL West matchup, with both clubs sitting below .500 in the division standings. Houston enters riding a two-game winning streak, while Texas arrives having dropped two consecutive games. The Astros, ranked fourth in the division with a .404 winning percentage, have been bolstered offensively by Yordan Alvarez, who leads the club in home runs (15), RBI (31), runs (30), and hits (55). The Rangers, sitting third in the division at .467, have received strong pitching from Jacob deGrom, who leads the team with 61 strikeouts. Both clubs are navigating significant injury concerns heading into this contest.

Texas Rangers at Houston Astros Game Information

Game Date: May 17, 2026
Game Time: 02:10 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network, Rangers Sports Network, MLB.TV – Houston Astros
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Houston Astros Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 19-28
Home Record: 12-13
Away Record: 7-15
Division Record: 2-1
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .404

Texas Rangers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 21-24
Home Record: 11-10
Away Record: 10-14
Division Record: 1-2
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .467

Stat Leaders

Houston Astros (19-28, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Taylor Trammell, 0.345
RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 31 RBI
Home Run Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 15 HR
Runs Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 30 Runs
Hits Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 55 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Cam Smith, 6 SB
ERA Leader: Hunter Brown, 0.84 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Mike Burrows, 46 K
Wins Leader: Spencer Arrighetti, 5 W
Saves Leader: Bryan King, 4 SV

Texas Rangers (21-24, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Josh Jung, 0.308
RBI Leader: Jake Burger, 27 RBI
Home Run Leader: Corey Seager, 7 HR
Runs Leader: Corey Seager, 22 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Jung, 49 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Evan Carter, 6 SB
ERA Leader: Peyton Gray, 0.87 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jacob deGrom, 61 K
Wins Leader: Nathan Eovaldi, 4 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Latz, 5 SV

Houston Astros Injury Report

Cristian Javier – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Cristian Javier from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Hayden Wesneski – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Josh Hader – Biceps (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Josh Hader on the 60-day injured list.
Jose Altuve – Side (Day-to-Day) – Altuve left Saturday’s (May 16) game against the Rangers due to his left side.
Carlos Correa – Ankle (D10) – Correa will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com.
Jake Meyers – Oblique (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Jake Meyers on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
Bennett Sousa – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation.
Taylor Trammell – Groin (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Taylor Trammell on the 10-day injured list.
Hunter Brown – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hunter Brown to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Ronel Blanco – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Ronel Blanco to the 60-day injured list.
Joey Loperfido – Quadriceps (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list.
Jeremy Peña – Knee (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list due to a grade one hamstring.
Yainer Diaz – Abdominal (D10) – The Houston Astros placed C Yainer Diaz on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique strain.
Nate Pearson – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Nate Pearson on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Brandon Walter – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left elbow surgery.

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.
Nathan Eovaldi – Side (Day-to-Day) – Eovaldi has been scratched from his scheduled start Monday (May 11) against the Diamondbacks due to left side tightness.
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.
Corey Seager – Back (Day-to-Day) – Seager is noot in Saturday’s (May. 16) lineup against Houston due to back spasms.
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.

Houston Astros Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 17, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
May 18, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
May 19, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
May 20, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
May 22, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 23, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 24, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 25, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 26, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 27, 2026 at Texas Rangers

Texas Rangers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 17, 2026 at Houston Astros
May 18, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
May 19, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
May 20, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
May 22, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 23, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 24, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
May 25, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 26, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 27, 2026 vs Houston Astros

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