Are the Texas Rangers on YouTube TV?

The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in the D...

The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Rangers compete in Major League Baseball as...

The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The Rangers compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League West division. In 2020, the Rangers moved to the new Globe Life Field in Arlington after having played at Globe Life Park from 1994 to 2019. The team's name is shared with a law enforcement agency. The franchise was established in 1961, as the Washington Senators, an expansion team awarded to Washington, D.C., after the city's first AL ballclub, the second Washington Senators, moved to Minnesota and became the Twins. After the 1971 season, the new Senators moved to Arlington, and debuted as the Rangers the following spring. The Rangers have made eight appearances in the MLB postseason, seven following division championships in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2010, 2011, 2015, and 2016 and as a wild card team in 2012. In 2010, the Rangers advanced past the division series for the first time, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays. The team then won their first American League pennant after beating the New York Yankees in six games.

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Texas Rangers fans that are subscribed to YouTube TV will not have access to their favorite baseball team's games.

If you are a Texas Rangers fan and a YouTube TV subscriber, you will no longer have access to your favorite baseball team.

On Thursday, the popular "cord-cutting" television streaming service announced to their subscribers that starting on Saturday, February 29th, they will no longer be able to watch live, on demand, or recorded content from local FOX Regional Sports Networks or YES Network. 

Yes, that includes FOX Sports Southwest, who carries Texas Rangers games, as well as Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars games. 

YouTube TV announced via social media and email that they had not come to a deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group, who owns the FOX Regional Sports Networks and YES Network. 

Sinclair Broadcast Group purchased the networks from Disney last August for $10.6 billion. 

Sinclair released a statement of their own, combatting YouTube TV's announcement.

"We offered YouTube TV the best terms under which their competitors carry our Regional Sports Networks. Unfortunately, they alone decided to drop these channels citing 'rising costs' despite our offer to actually lower the fees they pay us," a Sinclair spokesman said in a statement.

"We also offered to continue negotiating under a short-term extension so that their subscribers could continue to watch their favorite hometown teams. They've not yet responded to this offer. Given the ease with which YouTube TV subscribers can drop the service and switch providers, we are surprised that they've chosen this course."

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YouTube TV isn't the first television provider to cut ties with Sinclair. Dish Network dropped Sinclair networks from its satellite television service and Sling TV, its TV streaming service back in July of last year. FuboTV hasn't had Sinclair networks since the beginning of 2019. 

This is obviously terrible timing for baseball fans. The FOX Regional Sports Networks broadcast games for many local markets in Major League Baseball. The YES Network is owned by the New York Yankees. 

For cord-cutters who live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Hulu with Live TV and AT&T TV Now are options for those wanting access to Texas Rangers games. Hulu with Live TV starts at $54.99/month and AT&T TV Now starts at $65/month. There is also the option of plugging the cord back in and signing up with your local cable or satellite television provider. 

Out-of-market fans still have the option of MLB.TV, whose full-year plan is $121.99 for the year or $24.99/month. There is also a single-team option for a discounted rate of $93.99 for the year. 

***UPDATE***

Team YouTube's official Twitter account has been replying to a number of customers announcing they've agreed to a temporary extension for the FOX Regional Sports Networks and YES Network.

While the terms or length of the extension are not known, YouTube TV subscribers can hold off on switching to another provider, at least for the time being. 

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YouTube TV Drops FOX Sports Southwest; Texas Rangers Games No Longer Available to Subscribers

Texas Rangers fans that are subscribed to YouTube TV will not have access to their favorite baseball team's games.

If you are a Texas Rangers fan and a YouTube TV subscriber, you will no longer have access to your favorite baseball team.

On Thursday, the popular "cord-cutting" television streaming service announced to their subscribers that starting on Saturday, February 29th, they will no longer be able to watch live, on demand, or recorded content from local FOX Regional Sports Networks or YES Network. 

Yes, that includes FOX Sports Southwest, who carries Texas Rangers games, as well as Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars games. 

YouTube TV announced via social media and email that they had not come to a deal with Sinclair Broadcast Group, who owns the FOX Regional Sports Networks and YES Network. 

Sinclair Broadcast Group purchased the networks from Disney last August for $10.6 billion. 

Sinclair released a statement of their own, combatting YouTube TV's announcement.

"We offered YouTube TV the best terms under which their competitors carry our Regional Sports Networks. Unfortunately, they alone decided to drop these channels citing 'rising costs' despite our offer to actually lower the fees they pay us," a Sinclair spokesman said in a statement.

"We also offered to continue negotiating under a short-term extension so that their subscribers could continue to watch their favorite hometown teams. They've not yet responded to this offer. Given the ease with which YouTube TV subscribers can drop the service and switch providers, we are surprised that they've chosen this course."

YouTube TV isn't the first television provider to cut ties with Sinclair. Dish Network dropped Sinclair networks from its satellite television service and Sling TV, its TV streaming service back in July of last year. FuboTV hasn't had Sinclair networks since the beginning of 2019. 

This is obviously terrible timing for baseball fans. The FOX Regional Sports Networks broadcast games for many local markets in Major League Baseball. The YES Network is owned by the New York Yankees. 

For cord-cutters who live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Hulu with Live TV and AT&T TV Now are options for those wanting access to Texas Rangers games. Hulu with Live TV starts at $54.99/month and AT&T TV Now starts at $65/month. There is also the option of plugging the cord back in and signing up with your local cable or satellite television provider. 

Out-of-market fans still have the option of MLB.TV, whose full-year plan is $121.99 for the year or $24.99/month. There is also a single-team option for a discounted rate of $93.99 for the year. 

***UPDATE***

Team YouTube's official Twitter account has been replying to a number of customers announcing they've agreed to a temporary extension for the FOX Regional Sports Networks and YES Network.

While the terms or length of the extension are not known, YouTube TV subscribers can hold off on switching to another provider, at least for the time being. 

Follow Inside The Rangers on SI on Twitter: @SITexasRangers
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Click the "follow" button in the top right corner to join the conversation on Inside The Rangers on SI. Access and comment on featured stories and start your own conversations and post external links on our community page.

Where can I watch the Texas Rangers on TV?

Sign up for MLB.TV to watch every out-of-market regular season game LIVE. Plus, condensed games are posted the day after the game has ended, and full game archives are posted approximately 45 minutes after the game has ended, both with no blackout restrictions.

How can I watch Rangers baseball with YouTube?

Sign up for our MLB.tv add-on to stream all out-of-market Major League Baseball games on YouTube TV. Watch your favorite games live, or enjoy game replays on-demand.

What channel can you watch Walker Texas Ranger?

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What app can i watch Texas Rangers baseball?

The MLB app offers two subscription options for its extensive premium features, covering live MLB games from Opening Day to the World Series.