It’s the Athletics versus the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 2, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:35 PM ET
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- TV Channels: NBC Sports California, Rangers Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Athletics vs. Texas Rangers on September 2, 2026
You can watch the Texas Rangers take on the Athletics live on DIRECTV on NBC Sports California and Rangers Sports Network on September 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM ET.
Athletics (53-86) at Texas Rangers (69-70) — Game Preview
The Athletics (53-86) visit Globe Life Field to face the Texas Rangers (69-70) this afternoon. Oakland’s pitching staff carries a 5.48 ERA on the season while Texas’ sits at 4.27. Jeff McNeil is hitting .266 with a .316 on-base percentage at second base for the Athletics, and Lawrence Butler adds power from right field with 12 home runs and 47 RBIs.
Ezequiel Duran is hitting .272 with a .446 slugging percentage at shortstop for the Rangers, while Joc Pederson has hit 24 home runs with 49 RBIs at designated hitter. Texas trails the division leader by 1 game in the AL West while Oakland sits 17 games back in the same division. The series continues this afternoon at Globe Life Field.
Regional Coverage
NBC Sports California, Rangers Sports Network
League Packages
What Time is the Athletics vs. Texas Rangers Game Today?
The Athletics vs. Texas Rangers game starts at 2:35 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Athletics vs. Texas Rangers?
You can watch Athletics vs. Texas Rangers on your local regional sports network, NBC Sports California, Rangers Sports Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Athletics Channel on DIRECTV
NBC Sports California (Channel 698)
Texas Rangers Channel on DIRECTV
Rangers Sports Network (Channel 677)
Players to Watch: Athletics vs. Texas Rangers
Athletics
Jeff McNeil — 2B. McNeil is hitting .266 with a .316 on-base percentage for the Athletics this season. His .367 slugging percentage rounds out an on-base profile near the top of Oakland’s lineup.
Lawrence Butler — RF. Butler has connected for 12 home runs and 47 RBIs while hitting .230 in right field for Oakland. His .326 on-base percentage and .372 slugging percentage give the Athletics a power source in the middle of the order.
Zack Gelof — 3B. Playing third base for the Athletics, Gelof has hit .253 with 14 home runs and 38 RBIs this season. His .441 slugging percentage pairs with a .322 on-base percentage across a full season at the position.
Texas Rangers
Ezequiel Duran — SS. Duran is hitting .272 with a .333 on-base percentage and a .446 slugging percentage at shortstop for Texas. He has started regularly at the position for the Rangers this season.
Joc Pederson — DH. Pederson has hit 24 home runs with 49 RBIs and a .235 average as Texas’ designated hitter this season. He supplies power without an everyday defensive assignment, entering games purely as a bat.
Jake Burger — 1B. Burger has driven in 78 runs with 23 home runs and a .236 average at first base for Texas this season. He anchors the middle of the order as one of the club’s primary run producers at the position.
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