ARLINGTON, Tex. – AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal takes the mound as the Detroit Tigers cap their series with the Texas Rangers on “Sunday Night Baseball” today – Sunday, July 20 – at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
How do I watch the Tigers for free today?
The game will broadcast live on ESPN with the first pitch at 7:10 p.m. Eastern. (6:10 p.m. Central). Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV and DIRECTV, which both offer a free trial.
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The Tigers (59-40) have the second-best record in baseball, but are trying to snap a six-game skid, and the scintillating arm of Skubal might be just what they need. Detroit has lost both games in the series, including a 4-1 mishap on July 19.
Detroit is averaging just 3.5 runs while allowing a 5.06 ERA in its last 10 games.
With the slide in full effect, the Tigers have seen their massive AL Central lead tamed to a sizeable 11-game advantage over the rival Cleveland Guardians.
The Tigers are 27-22 away from home this season.
Tigers players to watch
Spencer Torkelson
Torkelson has 21 home runs with 59 RBI and a .235 batting average with .823 OPS. He has three hits and three walks in his last five games.
Riley Greene
Greene has pummeled 25 home runs with 79 RBI, which is fifth in baseball. He also sports a .281 batting average and .874 OPS. Greene claims six hits in his last five games, including three home runs.
Zach McKinstry
McKinstry has eight home runs and 31 RBI with a .279 batting average and .822 OPS. He has two hits in his last five games, including one home run.
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The Rangers
The Rangers (50-49) have won six of their last 10 games as they attempt a rare sweep of the American’s League’s top team to begin their post All-Star push.
Overall, the offense has been an issue for the Rangers, ranking 26th in both hits and batting average this season. But they are averaging 6.0 runs per game with 14 total home runs in their last 10 games.
The Rangers are 3.5 games behind the Seattle Mariners for second-place in the AL West. Texas is 28-19 at Globe Life Field this season.
Rangers players to watch
Marcus Semien
Semien has 12 home runs and 49 RBI with a .234 batting average and .683 OPS. He has tallied three hits in his last five games.
Josh Smith
Smith has eight home runs and 24 RBI with a .272 batting average with a .756 OPS. Smith has recorded two hits in his last five games.
Corey Seager
Seager has notched 13 home runs and 33 RBI with a .265 batting average and .838 OPS. He has recorded at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games.
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Today’s pitching matchup
DET Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.23 ERA) vs. TEX Jacob Latz (0-0, 3.00 ERA)
Coming off another starting pitcher honor in the All-Star Game, Skubal’s dominance continues as he ranks third in record, ERA, strikeouts (153) and boasts an absurd 0.83 WHIP, which leads the Majors. He has allowed 84 hits in 121 innings of work. Despite the sizzling numbers, the 2024 AL Cy Young winner has allowed eight earned runs in his last four games.
The left-hander struck out 13 batters in his previous Sunday Night Baseball start against the Minnesota Twins on June 29.
Latz, a reliever, will get the nod against the best pitcher in baseball after Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi was scratched due to back tightness. The result will likely be a bullpen game for Texas. He has 48 strikeouts, and one save to his credit with a 1.21 WHIP. Latz has allowed five earned runs in his last five appearances.
Who are the announcers for Tigers vs. Rangers?
Karl Ravech (play-by-play), David Cone (analyst) and Eduardo Perez will be the announcers while Buster Olney reports from the dugout.
What are the latest odds for Tigers vs. Rangers?
Spread: TEX: (+1.5), DET: (-1.5)
Moneyline: TEX: (+160), DET: (-197)
Run total: 7
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Tigers vs. Rangers game on TV and streaming services:
What: MLB baseball: Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers
When: Sunday, July 20, 2025
Time: 7:10 p.m. Eastern (6:10 p.m. Central)
Where: Globe Life Field | Arlington, Tex.
Channel: ESPN
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $20-25 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $30 off first month) and SlingTV (promotional offers)
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