The Athletics host the Texas Rangers on August 15, 2026. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on RSN.
Find my MLB picks and Rangers vs Athletics prediction below.
Rangers vs Athletics Prediction
- Rangers vs Athletics Pick: Corey Seager Home Run (16c, Polymarket)
Rangers vs Athletics Polymarket MLB Odds
Rangers vs Athletics Probable Pitchers
| MacKenzie Gore (LHP, TEX) | Stat | J.T. Ginn (RHP, ATH) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-9 | W-L | 8-6 |
| 2.5 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.4 |
| 4.43 / 3.77 | ERA / xERA | 3.41 / 4.00 |
| 3.74 / 3.78 | FIP / xFIP | 4.22 / 4.31 |
| 17.5% | K-BB% | 10.6% |
| 38.4% | GB% | 46.3% |
| .287 | BABIP | .248 |
| 99 | Stuff+ | 93 |
| 101 | Location+ | 101 |
Rangers vs Athletics MLB Preview
J.T. Ginn has been better this season at suppressing lefty power, but he still has been an above-average matchup — he has allowed a massive 1.61 HR/9 to lefties in his career.
The ballpark is a massive upgrade and one of the best ballparks in the league for power. The weather is also a plus, with temps in the low 80s and the wind blowing out at six MPH in one of the most wind-responsive ballparks in the league.
I project Seager to home run at above 25%, while Polymarket is offering Seager at the low price of 16 cents.
Pick: Corey Seager Home Run (16c, Polymarket)
