ARLINGTON, Texas — Fresh off their first World Series title in franchise history, the Texas Rangers open their season against the Chicago Cubs.
The Rangers and Cubs will play a three-game series to open the 2024 MLB season, with the second and third games coming on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31. The home opener is set to begin at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 28.
Earlier this month, the Rangers unveiled their gold-trimmed jerseys that they'll presumably wear on Opening Day to commemorate their World Series title. This is a yearly thing that the reigning World Series champs will don on the first game of the season, or even over the first week or so. Fans were able to purchase items from their "Gold Collection" on March 21 at the Grand Slam Team Store at Globe Life Field.
The team will unveil the 2023 World Series Champions banner on March 28 as part of the opening day ceremonies.
Then on Saturday, the Rangers will receive their World Series rings in an on-field ceremony before the first pitch.
Who is the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers?
The starting pitchers for Opening Day were released last week, and Nathan Eovaldi will be on the bump for Texas. On the Cubs' side, they will trot left-handed pitcher Justin Steele out onto the mound.
Who is in the starting lineup for the Texas Rangers on Opening Day?
The Rangers on Thursday afternoon dropped their starting lineup:
- 1. Marcus Semien (2B)
- 2. Corey Seager (SS)
- 3. Josh Jung (3B)
- 4. Adolis Garcia (RF)
- 5. Wyatt Langford (DH)
- 6. Jonah Heim (C)
- 7. Ezequiel Duran (1B)
- 8. Evan Carter (LF)
- 9. Leody Taveras (CF)
When does Globe Life Field open?
Globe Life Field parking lots will open at 2 p.m. and ballpark gates will open at 3:30 p.m. on Opening Day. The Rangers encourage fans to arrive early on opening day.
When does Texas Rangers batting practice start?
Rangers’ batting practice begins at 3:30 p.m. followed by the Cubs at 4:30 p.m., and the pregame ceremonies are scheduled to start at 6 p.m.
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