- Matchup: Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: YES
- Betting Odds: Texas (+106), New York (-128)
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The Texas Rangers (16-18) are set to clash with the New York Yankees (23-11) at Yankee Stadium this Tuesday. The current odds showcase Texas at +106 and New York at -128, with an over/under line positioned at 8.5. The starting pitchers for this matchup are Jacob deGrom and Elmer Rodriguez.
The Texas Rangers are averaging 3.7 runs per game, ranking them 28th in the league. They have accrued 127 runs this season with an on-base percentage of .313. The team has recorded 54 doubles and hit 31 home runs, notching 121 RBIs and compiling 265 hits, resulting in a .235 batting average. The Rangers’ slugging percentage stands at .373, with 306 strikeouts and 120 walks registered this year.
The Rangers hold a K/BB ratio of 2.86, with a combined WHIP of 1.22 from the pitching staff. They have allowed 39 home runs and 128 total runs this season (5th in the league). Texas has given up 260 hits (averaging 7.9 hits per 9 innings) alongside 121 earned runs. The team’s earned run average is 3.66 (5th in MLB), and their pitchers have struck out 297 batters. The Rangers have also walked 104 opponents, leaving them with a FIP of 4.04 for the year.
This season, Rangers relief pitchers have entered with runners on base 29 times and have appeared in 37 high-leverage situations. Their bullpen has registered 22 holds (12th in MLB) and a save percentage of 69.2%, saving 9 out of 13 opportunities. The relief pitchers have inherited 44 base runners, of which 27.3% have scored. The Rangers have utilized 114 relievers this year.
The Rangers have converted 70.9% of balls in play into outs over their 2,679 innings, placing them 7th in the league. The Texas Rangers have accumulated 893 putouts, 258 assists, and made 16 errors this season. Their fielding percentage is currently .986, ranking 13th in the majors, including 21 double plays.
deGrom has pitched 1,570 innings over his career, achieving 1,891 strikeouts. With a career win-loss record of 98-66, he has a FIP of 2.52 and has faced 6,168 hitters in the majors. His ERA stands at 2.56 (447 earned runs allowed) with a WHIP of 0.986. Over his career, he has allowed 1,196 hits (6.9 per nine innings) while issuing 352 walks.
The New York Yankees have an on-base percentage of .335 and a season batting average of .241. They have recorded 298 strikeouts (11th in MLB) and have achieved 269 hits. New York has hit 56 home runs this season, producing 170 RBIs. The Yankees boast a team SLG% of .450 and average 5.29 runs per game (3rd in MLB). With 58 doubles, they have earned 154 walks and tallied 180 runs.
The Yankees’ pitching staff has allowed 115 runs this year while maintaining a collective ERA of 3.02 (101 earned runs). They have surrendered 28 home runs and permit 3.44 runs per game (2nd in baseball). The team’s WHIP is 1.122, complemented by a FIP of 3.46. Their strikeout to walk ratio is 8.90 (297 strikeouts to 95 walks), ranking them 2nd in the league in total hits allowed with 243.
The Yankees have had 34 save situations, with 19 holds and 5 blown saves. New York bullpen pitchers have entered 14 save opportunities and secured 9 saves. Their inherited score percentage sits at 32.1% from 53 inherited base runners. The relievers have appeared 33 times in high-leverage situations and 35 times with runners on base, ranking 12th in MLB with a 64.3% save rate. They have utilized 106 relievers this season.
Across 2,715 innings played, the Yankees have attained a defensive efficiency of 71.6% (5th in professional baseball). With 25 double plays and a fielding percentage of .985 (24th in baseball), they have accumulated 316 assists, 19 errors, and have recorded 905 putouts this year.
Rodriguez, with a career record of 0-1, has a 4.50 ERA, allowing 9.0 hits per nine innings. His strikeout to walk ratio is 0.75, having faced 20 opposing batters in his MLB career. He has allowed 2 earned runs with a WHIP of 2.000 and a FIP of 4.4. Throughout his MLB tenure, Rodriguez has given up 4 hits while striking out 3 batters over 4 innings pitched.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back New York (-128)
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