Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees Picks and Predictions for Thursday, May 7, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 05/07/2026, 12:50 AM ET

Rangers vs Yankees Game Information

The Texas Rangers stay on the road Thursday afternoon for a 12:35 PM match-up in the Bronx inside Yankee Stadium for game 3 of 3 against the New York Yankees. Texas comes into this matchup with 17 wins and 19 losses overall following a 5-run win against the Yankees in Game 2 of this set to end a 3-game losing streak. The New York Yankees stay at home on Thursday with 25 wins and 12 losses following the loss on Wednesday to end a lengthy winning streak. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Rangers Preview

Offensively, Texas has been mediocre this season, with a .237 batting average. The Rangers have scored 131 runs on 275 hits. Texas has a .316 OBP and a .373 team slugging percentage. The Texas pitching staff has been shaky this season, with a 3.77 ERA, but the Rangers have given up 5 runs across their last 2 wins. Josh Jung leads the Texas offense this season with a .323 batting average. Corey Seager has a .214 batting average and leads Texas with 7 home runs. Jake Burger has a .218 batting average along with a team-leading 21 RBI's this season.

Yankees Preview

Offensively, New York has been solid enough this season, with a .244 batting average. The Yankees have scored 199 runs on 288 hits. The New York power has been resounding as well, with 60 home runs and a .459 team slugging percentage, along with a .338 OBP. The New York pitching has carried the team this season with a 2.98 team ERA, but the team allowed 6 runs in its loss on Wednesday. Ben Rice leads the New York offense this season with a .343 batting average. Aaron Judge has a .273 batting average and leads New York with 15 home runs and 28 RBI's this season.

Rangers vs Yankees Pitching Matchup

Mackenzie Gore will be on the bump Thursday night for the Rangers. This season, Gore is 2-2 with a 4.67 ERA across 34.2 innings of action. Ryan Weathers will counter Gore for the Yankees. Weathers has compiled a 2-2 record and a 3.03 ERA across 38.2 innings of work.

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Rangers vs Yankees Pick

New York is the better team in this matchup, playing better baseball lately. Look for New York to continue their winning ways Thursday night against a below-average Texas team. Take New York to use their strengths on both sides of the dish to overpower the Rangers, resulting in the win. Take New York to do the job as they get an easy win and cover at home Thursday afternoon in Game 3 of 3 against the Texas Rangers

Pick: New York Yankees -1.5
Secondary: Over 8
Lean: Aaron Judge Over 1.5 Bases

Final Score Prediction: New York Yankees win 9-3.