Rangers Open Skip Schumaker Era vs Phillies

0:00It's March 26th. This is MLB News Today Baseball coverage powered by AI. The Texas Rangers kick off the skiff shoemaker era Thursday, with an opening day match of against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team finalizes roster Wednesday, bringing in outfielder Andrew McCutchen and pitcher Carter Balmler as key additions. They wrapped up spring training in Arizona over the weekend, then played two exhibition games before heading east. Fans can cast a 315pm central time, first pitch, from Citizens Bank Park on Ranger Sports Network or Victory Plus, with radio coverage on KRLD-1080 and KFLC-1270. Both teams bring strong playoff pedigrees into this one. The Rangers have not reached the postseason since their 2023 World Series title, while the Phillies have made it every year since 2022. On the mound, expect Nathan Yavaldi in his third straight opening day, star for Texas, basing Philadelphia's Christopher Sanchez after his stellar season.

1:03The Rangers are dealing with injuries to infielder Cody Freeman on the 10-day list, pitcher Cody Bradford on the 15-day, and Jordan Montgomery, sideline until mid-season on the 60-day. The three-game series continues Saturday with Jake of the Gram against Aaronola, then Mackenzie Gore, versus Jessus Luzardo on Sunday, setting up an early test for both clubs.