Texas Rangers Reveal Starting Pitchers for Season Opener

0:00On March 23, the Texas Rangers have revealed their starting pictures for the season opening series against the Philadelphia Phillies, kicking off Thursday at Citizens Bank Park. Nathan E. Ovalde takes the mound for the opener at 3.05 pm Central Time, facing off against the Phillies Christopher Sanchez. Saturday's matchup features Jacob DeGrom going against Aaron Nola, both right-handers again at 3.05 pm Central. The series wraps up Sunday at 12.35 pm, with Mackenzie Gore making his Rangers debut, versus J.S. Luzardo. Fans are buzzing about Gore, whom Texas picked up in a January trade from the Washington Nationals, sending over five top prospects in return. DeGrom's return adds serious firepower, and the team eyes him for the home opener against Cincinnati on April 3. A few spots remain open, like the fifth starter for the early Baltimore series, where Jake Lighter is in line, and Kumar Rocker and Jacob Latzar battling it out from spring training.

1:00roster tweaks could come with an off day Friday, keeping E. Ovalde on regular rest. Exhibition games against Kansas City wrap up this week, with Gore starting Monday and one more Tuesday before the flight east. All eyes turned to how this rotation gels right out of the gate. Baseball news, powered by AI, this is MLB News Today.