Toronto Blue Jays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Texas Rangers, June 16

Continuing a tough stretch of games against some of the top organizations in the league, the Toronto Blue Jays are now set to take on the first-place Texas Rangers for a three-game weekend series. The Rangers are 42-26 and currently sport the best run differential in Major League Baseball, so they are going to represent yet another worthy opponent for the 38-32 Jays.

Probable starting pitchers

For the Blue Jays, right-hander Kevin Gausman is set to make his 15th start of the year. The 32-year-old continues to be one of the best hurlers in not just the AL, but the entire league. In 86.2 innings of work, he is 5-3 with a 3.12 ERA, 2.58 FIP and 131 ERA+. His 117 strikeouts currently leading the AL, as does his 12.2 SO/9 rate.

On the other end of the mound matchup is going to be Martín Pérez of the Rangers. This year, the 32-year-old southpaw has been one of the weaker links in the Rangers' rotation, pitching to a 4.67 ERA, 4.91 FIP and 91 ERA+ in his first 13 starts. After experiencing a resurgence last year, Pérez has declined a bit, and will likely represent the "worst" starter the Blue Jays come across this series, although he is no slouch out there.

Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup, June 16

1. RF George Springer
2. LF Whit Merrifield
3. SS Bo Bichette
4. 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
5. C Alejandro Kirk
6. 3B Matt Chapman
7. DH Danny Jansen
8. CF Daulton Varsho
9. 2B Santiago Espinal

Texas Rangers starting lineup, June 16

1. 2B Marcus Semien
2. SS Corey Seager
3. 1B Nathaniel Lowe
4. RF Adolis García
5. 3B Josh Jung
6. C Jonah Heim
7. DH Mitch Garver
8. LF Travis Jankowski
9. CF Leody Taveras

What channel is the Toronto Blue Jays game on tonight?

Game time: 8:05 pm ET
Sportsnet will have the broadcast for the Blue Jays.
Rangers fans can catch the game on Bally Sports Southwest.

How do I stream the Toronto Blue Jays game tonight?

How can I listen to the Toronto Blue Jays game tonight?

The Blue Jays broadcast will be on Sportsnet 590.
Rangers fans can tune into the game on 105.3 The Fan and KFLC 1270.