Rangers host Guardians in series opener on Apple TV
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Texas Rangers face the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington on Friday, June 5, at 8:15 p.m. ET. Kumar Rocker starts for Texas, having held opponents scoreless in three of his last four outings. Parker Messick, with a 6-1 record and 2.21 ERA, is on the mound for Cleveland. The Rangers come into this matchup with five wins in their last six games, while the Guardians look to recover from recent series losses. This game is part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" and will not be available on traditional TV.
- •Rangers vs. Guardians starts at 8:15 p.m. ET
- •Game will stream live on Apple TV
- •Rocker has three scoreless outings in last four starts
- •Messick holding a solid 2.21 ERA this season
- •Rangers won five of their last six games
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"AL Central rivals continue their four-game set in Minneapolis on Friday. Here's when and where to watch.
"Here's how to watch the series opener as Cleveland visits Texas on Friday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 7:30 AMWhat channel is Twins vs. Royals on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game
AL Central rivals continue their four-game set in Minneapolis on Friday. Here's when and where to watch.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:30 AMWhat channel is Rangers vs. Guardians on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday baseball game
Here's how to watch the series opener as Cleveland visits Texas on Friday.
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