Game Details

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Date

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

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Time

8:05 PM ET / 7:05 PM CT

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Venue

Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

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TV/Streaming

Amazon Prime Video

Betting Odds

💰 Live Markets

New York Yankees

-122

Texas Rangers

+102

Odds via VegasInsider. Lines subject to change prior to first pitch.

Preview: A Pitching Duel Worth Staying Up For

The New York Yankees roll into Arlington on one of baseball's most impressive win streaks, bringing a 9-1 record over their last 10 games into Globe Life Field for Game 2 of a three-game series. Tuesday night's American League showdown features a compelling pitching matchup: Jacob deGrom — the two-time Cy Young Award winner trying to keep the Texas Rangers afloat in the AL West race — takes the ball against Cam Schlittler, the electric right-hander who has emerged as one of New York's most reliable arms this season.

New York enters this contest perched atop the American League East at 19-10 with a league-best run differential of +49 among AL clubs. The Yankees are scoring at will (150 runs, 6th in MLB), hitting for power (46 home runs, 1st in all of baseball), and getting elite pitching (3.18 ERA, 2nd in the AL). The Rangers, meanwhile, are a 14-15 team navigating a growing injury list, an inconsistent offense ranked 26th in the majors in runs scored, and the challenge of bouncing back from a 4-2 defeat in the series opener on Monday.

The saving grace for Texas tonight is the man on the mound. When deGrom is right, any lineup in baseball can be neutralized. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker called deGrom's last start "the best he's thrown all year" — a high bar given how strong the right-hander has been. The stage is set for a legitimate October-caliber pitching duel on a Tuesday night in Texas.

New York Yankees Analysis (19-10, 1st in AL East)

The Yankees are playing their best baseball of the early 2026 season, and the numbers back up the eye test at every turn. New York's 9-1 record over the past 10 games, their +49 run differential, and their status as baseball's home run leaders (46 HR through 29 games) paint a picture of a team that is not just winning but dominating.

The Judge-Rice Power Combo

Aaron Judge is once again putting up MVP-caliber production. The Yankees' captain has launched 11 home runs — tied for the MLB lead — with eight of those coming in the last 15 games alone. On Monday at Globe Life Field, Judge went 3-for-3 with a solo homer and two doubles while also getting hit by a pitch, reaching base four times in a commanding performance. He is slashing .252/.389/.621 with 19 RBI and 23 runs scored through 29 games. Worth noting: deGrom has historically given Judge difficulty, holding him to just one hit in seven career at-bats.

First baseman Ben Rice has been an absolute revelation in 2026. Through 114 plate appearances, Rice is slashing a remarkable .322/.447/.744 with 10 home runs, 23 RBI, and 26 runs scored — numbers that put him among the elite hitters in the American League. He homered in Monday's win (a two-run blast to center in the third inning) and has shown an advanced approach at the plate that belies his relative youth at the position.

Jazz Chisholm has also rediscovered his power stroke. After going his first 23 games without a home run in 2026, Chisholm has now hit three over his last five contests while batting .400 (8-for-20) with seven RBI and seven runs scored in that stretch. His solo blast in the fourth inning gave New York their final run in Monday's victory.

Rotation & Bullpen

Cam Schlittler gets the ball Tuesday and has been one of the more pleasant surprises in the AL this season. The right-hander in his second major league campaign carries a 3-1 record and a 1.77 ERA into this start. He has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his six outings and delivered a career-best outing in his last start against Boston — going eight innings while allowing just two runs (one earned) on four hits. His heavy ground-ball sinker has produced elite contact suppression, and he logged a career-high 12 grounders in that Red Sox outing. Schlittler has not previously faced the Rangers as a starting pitcher.

Max Fried — who started Monday's game — posted his second straight scoreless outing and now leads the majors with six quality starts in seven appearances, carrying a 2.09 ERA and 0.80 WHIP. David Bednar anchors the bullpen with eight saves (on nine chances), second-most in all of baseball.

Injury Report

The Yankees are missing significant starting pitching depth. Gerrit Cole (elbow/Tommy John recovery) is on a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset and drawing closer to a return. Carlos Rodon (elbow) is also rehabbing. Clarke Schmidt (elbow) is also sidelined. The biggest lineup news: Giancarlo Stanton was officially placed on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with a low-grade calf strain. Jasson Dominguez was recalled and started Monday as the DH. Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is nearing activation from the IL after rehabbing at Double-A Somerset.

Despite these absences, New York has barely missed a beat — a testament to the depth Aaron Boone has at his disposal.

Texas Rangers Analysis (14-15, 2nd in AL West)

The Rangers are hovering near .500 and battling through an injury-riddled stretch, but Tuesday night, they have their best asset — deGrom — taking the mound with real momentum behind him.

Jacob deGrom's Return to Form

deGrom enters the game 2-0 with a 2.13 ERA, and the Rangers are a perfect 5-0 in his 2026 starts. In his most recent outing against Pittsburgh, he registered a season-high 10 strikeouts over 5⅔ innings while consistently touching 98 mph on the fastball. Schumaker called it the best he had thrown all year. In his career against the Yankees, deGrom is 2-4 with a 3.14 ERA in eight starts — a modest record against a historically potent lineup. His most recent start versus New York came on May 21, 2025, when he held the Yankees to two runs on three hits over seven innings in a no-decision.

Offensive Struggles at Home

The problem for Texas has been run production — particularly at home, where they are batting a meager .216. The Rangers rank 26th in the majors in runs scored with 115, and losing Wyatt Langford (forearm, IL) has removed one of the lineup's most impactful presences.

Third baseman Josh Jung has been the clear offensive bright spot. He has been scorching over his last 10 games, slashing .410/.442/.923 with four home runs and 11 RBI in that span. Jung was moved up to second in the batting order for Monday's game — a clear sign of the trust Schumaker has in him. His two-run homer on Saturday provided the winning margin in a 4-3 victory over Oakland.

On the flip side, shortstop Corey Seager has been struggling badly. The veteran is batting just .212 overall and has hit only .183 over his last 22 games. He struck out three times in Monday's series opener. Schumaker suggested Seager is "grinding through some stuff" but believes a hot streak is imminent. Until that breakout arrives, the Rangers' lineup will be one-dimensional in key spots.

DH Joc Pederson has also been underwhelming, with just two home runs in 27 games this season. He entered as a pinch hitter Monday and hit a solo shot, but his overall production has been well below expectations since signing with Texas.

Pitching Staff

Beyond deGrom, the rotation has had mixed results. Jack Leiter (1-2, 5.17 ERA) has given up at least three earned runs in four straight starts, while Kumar Rocker (1-2, 3.38 ERA) has been more consistent with back-to-back outings of six-plus innings with two runs or fewer.

The bullpen has been Texas's most reliable unit — their 3.60 team ERA ranks fifth in the American League — but it has been stretched thin by injuries. Tyler Alexander leads the relief corps with a microscopic 0.63 ERA through 14.1 innings (12 of 14 appearances scoreless). However, Robert Garcia (shoulder), Chris Martin (biceps), Cody Bradford (elbow), and Carter Baumler (ribs) are all on the injured list, leaving Alexander and a thin supporting cast to handle load.

Head-to-Head & Betting Trends

The Yankees have dominated this rivalry in recent memory. Texas is 3-7 against New York in the last 10 meetings, including Monday's 4-2 loss in the series opener. Going back to 2025, the Yankees won two of three in New York in May and took two of three at Globe Life Field in August. The Rangers' wins have mostly come in high-scoring affairs or when they have had a quality start.

Key Betting Trends:

The under has cashed in 7 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings between Texas and New York. With deGrom and Schlittler on the mound — two pitchers capable of limiting scoring deep into games — the under looks attractive again.
79% of public moneyline bets are on the Yankees as of Tuesday morning, per VegasInsider data.
The Rangers have covered the run line (+1.5) in several recent losses, thanks to deGrom's ability to keep games tight.
The Rangers are 5-0 in deGrom's 2026 starts, though this is the highest-quality lineup he has faced this season.
The opening line has been relatively stable at Yankees -122 / Rangers +102, suggesting the market sees this as a competitive matchup given the pitching.

Prediction & Best Bets

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Our Pick

📊 New York Yankees 3, Texas Rangers 2

This is genuinely one of Tuesday's most compelling games on the MLB slate. deGrom vs. Schlittler is as intriguing as it gets mid-week, and the line — Yankees -122 / Rangers +102 — reflects a sportsbook that respects what deGrom can do. The Yankees have all the advantages in terms of lineup depth, momentum, and recent form. Schlittler is one of the more consistent young arms in baseball right now. But deGrom at his best is still deGrom — capable of neutralizing anyone, including a lineup featuring Judge and Rice. The Rangers' home struggles are real, but in a low-scoring game dictated by pitching, Texas can stay in it.

FAQ

Who is starting for the New York Yankees vs. Texas Rangers on April 28, 2026?

Cam Schlittler (3-1, 1.77 ERA) starts for the Yankees. The right-hander is in his second MLB season and has been one of New York's most consistent starters, allowing two runs or fewer in four of his six starts in 2026.

Who is pitching for the Texas Rangers tonight?

Jacob deGrom (2-0, 2.13 ERA) takes the mound for Texas. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has been excellent this season, and the Rangers are unbeaten (5-0) in his 2026 starts.

What time does the Yankees vs. Rangers game start on April 28?

First pitch is set for 8:05 PM ET / 7:05 PM CT at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The game streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

What are the current betting odds for Yankees vs. Rangers on April 28?

The Yankees are modest favorites at -122 on the moneyline. The Rangers are +102. The total (over/under) is set at 7.5 runs, with the over at -115 and under at -105. The run line has New York at -1.5 (+129) and Texas at +1.5 (-156).

What is the head-to-head record between the Yankees and Rangers recently?

The Yankees have dominated the recent head-to-head series, going 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. New York won Monday's series opener 4-2, as Max Fried threw six scoreless innings and three Yankee hitters went deep. ---