The Texas Rangers and starter Jacob deGrom take on the Philadelphia Phillies and Aaron Nola on Opening Day.
The Texas Rangers will face the Philadelphia Phillies on Opening Day at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Here is the entire preview for the game, with probable pitchers, starting lineups, how to watch and listen, injury updates and more.
How to Watch, Listen to Rangers vs. Phillies
Game Day: Thursday, March 30, 2023
Game Time: 3:05 p.m. CT
Television: Bally Sports Southwest. Radio: 105.3 The Fan/1270 KFLC-AM (Spanish)
About Today’s Game
Records: This is the first game of the regular season for both teams.
Probable Pitchers
Philadelphia: RHP Aaron Nola (11-13, 3.25 in 2022)
Texas: RHP Jacob deGrom (5-4, 3.08 in 2022)
Batting Order
Rangers Injury Report
OF Leody Taveras (10-day, right quad, backdated to March 27, eligible to return April 7): Rangers general manager Chris Young said the Rangers hope Taveras will be ready to join them on the first road trip of the season, when they face the Chicago Cubs on April 7.
RHP Josh Sborz (15-day, ankle, backdated to March 27, eligible to return April 12): Young said Sborz “tweaked his ankle a week to 10 days ago.” He last pitched on March 22.
RHP Spencer Howard (15-day, shoulder impingement, lat injury, backdated to March 27, eligible to return April 12): Howard hasn’t pitched since March 1 and Young said he’s making progress.
RHP Jake Odorizzi (60-day, right arm fatigue): Odorizzi did not pitch in a game this spring and will undergo further examination by Rangers physician Dr. Keith Meister.
RHP Glenn Otto (60-day, sprained shoulder, lat injury): Otto was examined by Dr. Meister and he has remained behind in Arizona to begin rehabilitation.
LHP Brett Martin (60-day, shoulder surgery): Martin had surgery on Jan. 18 and is expected to miss most of the 2023 MLB season.
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