It’s the Texas Rangers versus the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
- Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- TV Channels: Rangers Sports Network, MLB Colorado Rockies
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies on May 18, 2026
Watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Texas Rangers live on Rangers Sports Network channel 677 and MLB Colorado Rockies channel 683 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM ET.
Texas Rangers (22-24) at Colorado Rockies (18-29) — Game Preview
The Texas Rangers (22-24) head into Coors Field to face the Colorado Rockies (18-29), with both clubs carrying losing records and Texas trying to keep pace in a tight AL West race. Colorado has hit .248 with a .710 OPS against Texas’s .228 and .672, but the Rangers have been the steadier group on the mound at a 3.54 team ERA against the Rockies’ 4.91. Tonight’s mound matchup pairs MacKenzie Gore, who has worked through 48.0 innings at a 4.50 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 53 strikeouts for the Rangers, against Jose Quintana, who has thrown 34.0 frames at a 3.97 ERA and 1.41 WHIP for the Rockies. Mickey Moniak has been the central bat in the Colorado lineup at a .298 average with 12 home runs and 28 RBIs from left field, while on the Texas side Josh Jung leads the way at a .301 average and a .472 slug from third base. Jake Burger has added 8 home runs and 31 RBIs at first base for the Rangers, where the rotation also features Jacob deGrom at a 3.02 ERA with 61 strikeouts. Troy Johnston has been the steadier complementary bat for the Rockies at a .321 average with a .384 on-base mark.
Regional Coverage
Rangers Sports Network, MLB Colorado Rockies
League Packages
What Time is the Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers Game Today?
The Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies game starts at 8:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies?
You can watch Texas Rangers vs. Colorado Rockies on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Colorado Rockies Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Colorado Rockies (Channel 683)
Texas Rangers Channel on DIRECTV
Rangers Sports Network (Channel 677)
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