DALLAS (105.3 The Fan) - The Texas Rangers unveiled their regular schedule for the 2024 season on Thursday.
The Rangers will host the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day at Globe Life Field on Thursday, March 28. They'll have an off day on March 29 before wrapping up the three-game series on March 30 and 31.
Under baseball's new scheduling format, which began in 2023, the Rangers will play at least one series against every opponent, regardless of league.
The Rangers will host 8 National League teams in 2024 after playing them all on the road this season. Those clubs are Arizona (natural rival), Cincinnati, the New York Mets, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, Washington and the Cubs.
They will make road visits to Arizona (natural rival), Atlanta, Colorado, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and St. Louis - clubs they hosted in Arlington this season.
As a result of the changes, the Rangers will only play their AL West rivals 13 times, down from the previous average of 19 games. The schedule includes one extra home game against the Astros and Angels and one extra road game at Seattle and Oakland.
