It’s the Texas Rangers versus the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on June 30, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Channels: Rangers Sports Network, MLB Cleveland Guardians
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians on June 30, 2026
You can watch the Cleveland Guardians take on the Texas Rangers live on DIRECTV on your local regional sports network, Rangers Sports Network and MLB Cleveland Guardians on June 30, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Texas Rangers (43-42) at Cleveland Guardians (44-41) — Game Preview
The Texas Rangers bring a 43-42 record into Progressive Field tonight to face the Cleveland Guardians, who sit at 44-41, with Texas leading the AL West while Cleveland sits one game behind the AL Central lead. The Rangers carry the heavier offensive punch, hitting .244 as a team with 89 home runs, while the Guardians check in at .229 with 76, but Cleveland’s pitching staff holds a meaningful edge with a 3.77 ERA against Texas’s 3.95. Josh Jung anchors the Rangers’ lineup at third base, batting .294 with a .355 on-base percentage and a .437 slugging mark, while Jake Burger provides the middle-of-the-order muscle with 14 home runs and 52 RBIs through 85 team games.
On the Cleveland side, Chase DeLauter has emerged as the Guardians’ most productive run-driver, collecting 37 RBIs with 7 home runs and a .269 average in 68 games, while Brayan Rocchio provides stability at shortstop with a .271 average, a .343 OBP and 14 stolen bases. The two clubs face off tonight with one game separating them in the division standings.
Regional Coverage
Rangers Sports Network, MLB Cleveland Guardians
League Packages
What Time is the Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Today?
The Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians?
You can watch Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians on your local regional sports network, Rangers Sports Network, MLB Cleveland Guardians and MLB Extra Innings®.
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians Channel on DIRECTV
Rangers Sports Network (Channel 677) carries Texas Rangers games on DIRECTV. You can find Cleveland Guardians coverage on MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662).
Players to Watch: Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians
Texas Rangers
Josh Jung — 3B. Jung is hitting .294 this season with a .355 on-base percentage and a .437 slugging mark, making him one of the Rangers’ most reliable offensive contributors at the hot corner. The .355 OBP reflects a patient, contact-oriented approach, and the .437 SLG shows he can generate extra-base damage when he needs to — a combination that makes him difficult to pitch around in the middle of the order.
Jake Burger — 1B. Burger has posted 14 home runs and 52 RBIs through 85 team games, forming the middle-of-the-order backbone alongside Jung. His .257 average understates his run-production value — 52 RBIs in 85 games is a pace that keeps opposing pitchers honest, and his willingness to make contact in run-scoring situations drives a disproportionate share of Texas’s offense.
Cleveland Guardians
Brayan Rocchio — SS. Rocchio is batting .271 with a .343 on-base percentage and 14 stolen bases through 82 games, establishing himself as the engine at the top of Cleveland’s lineup. His ability to get on base at a .343 clip — paired with .386 SLG and 5 home runs — gives the Guardians a versatile threat who creates problems both with his bat and his legs.
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter has driven in 37 runs while contributing 7 home runs and a .269 average in 68 games, making him one of Cleveland’s most productive offensive contributors in the middle of the order. His .341 OBP and .414 slugging percentage reflect a hitter who has developed into a consistent presence at just 24 years old.
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