Series Preview: Guardians at Rangers

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 27: Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a run during the fifth inning of the Major League Baseball interleague game between the Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians on May 27, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images And now, for something different.

class="has-text-align-none">The Guardians are 36-28, 15th in team wRC+ at 98, 8th in starting pitcher ERA at 3.77 (4.07 FIP), and 12th in bullpen ERA at 3.71 (3.58 FIP).

class="has-text-align-none">The Rangers are 30-32, 18th in team wRC+ at 97, 10th in starting pitcher ERA (4.05 FIP), and 8th in bullpen ERA at 3.33 (4.09 FIP).

class="has-text-align-none">On paper, the Rangers should be better than their record shows, so, buyer beware!

class="has-text-align-none">MATCHUPS:

class="has-text-align-none">Game One, Friday, 8:15PM ET: Messick vs. Rocker

class="has-text-align-none">Game Two, Saturday, 7:35PM ET: Bibee vs. Leiter

class="has-text-align-none">Game Three, Sunday, 2:35PM ET: Cantillo vs. Detroit

class="has-text-align-none">The Rangers are led by Josh Jung at 136 wRC+, Joc Pederson 132 wRC+, Ezekquiel Duran 122 wRC+ and Brandon Nimmo 108 wRC+.

class="has-text-align-none">The Guardians are led by Travis Bazzana 128 wRC+, Brayan Rocchio 123 wRC+, David Fry 121 wRC+, Jose Ramirez 118 wRC+, Rhys Hoskins 117 wRC+, Chase DeLauter 113 wRC+ and Kyle Manzardo 108 wRC+.

class="has-text-align-none">Let’s go, Guardians!