After undergoing a full-scale revamp last offseason, the waters have calmed on the Texas Rangers' television front. Thanks in large part to the Rangers Sports Network, fans can enter the 2026 season with a little more stability on where to watch their favorite MLB team.

PCWorld explains how MLB and ESPN’s new partnership complicates baseball streaming, requiring fans to navigate complex blackout rules and subscription changes for the 2026 season. New MLB.TV all-teams subscribers must now take a mandatory ESPN Unlimited trial worth $30 monthly, which should be canceled immediately to avoid extra charges.

Team USA takes on Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic championship game on Tuesday, March 17, at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla.

MLB and Apple announced the return of weekly doubleheaders for “Friday Night Baseball” during the 2026 season. For the fourth year in a row, the broadcast