On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Los Angeles Angels (36‑55) will open a three‑game American League West series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, against the Texas Rangers (45‑45). The Angels are slated to start right‑hander Jose Soriano, who is 8‑5 with a 3.42 ERA, while the Rangers will counter with right‑hander Jacob de Grom, 7‑5 with a 3.48 ERA and a league‑leading 0.99 WHIP. Key offensive players include the Angels’ Jo Adell and Mike Trout and the Rangers’ Josh Jung and Brandon Nimmo.
Later that evening, the Houston Astros (45‑48) travel to Washington, D.C. to play the Nationals (47‑45) at Nationals Park. The Astros are expected to start right‑hander Tatsuya Imai (5‑4, 6.14 ERA), while the Nationals will send left‑hander Andrew Alvarez (2‑1, 3.05 ERA). Notable hitters are the Astros’ Yordan Alvarez and the Nationals’ Luis Garcia Jr. Both games feature teams with sub‑.500 records seeking to improve their standings in their respective leagues.