How to Watch Rangers vs. Cubs: Streaming Live and on TV - March 28
The Texas Rangers (0-0) and the Chicago Cubs (0-0) match up on Thursday at Globe Life Field for Opening Day. First pitch is at 7:35 PM ET.
Find out how to watch the Texas-Chicago matchup below.
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Rangers vs. Cubs Game Info
- Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- TV: ESPN
- Location: Arlington, Texas
- Venue: Globe Life Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Starting Pitching Matchup: Nathan Eovaldi vs. Justin Steele
Nathan Eovaldi Stats & Insights
- Nathan Eovaldi gets the nod for the Rangers and will make his first start of the season.
- The 34-year-old righty last pitched Thursday, Nov. 2 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, tossing six scoreless innings as the starter.
- Last season, he posted a 3.63 ERA with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings and a record of 12-5.
Justin Steele Stats & Insights
- Justin Steele will take the mound to start for the Cubs, his first this season.
- When he last appeared on Tuesday, Sept. 26, the 28-year-old lefty started the game and went 5 1/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves.
- Over his 30 appearances last season he finished with a 16-5 record and had a 3.06 ERA and a 1.171 WHIP.
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Rangers Leading Hitters (2023)
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 162 | .276 | .348 | .478 | 29 | 100 | 185 |
| Corey Seager | 119 | .327 | .390 | .623 | 33 | 96 | 156 |
| Adolis García | 148 | .245 | .328 | .508 | 39 | 107 | 136 |
| Jonah Heim | 128 | .258 | .317 | .438 | 18 | 95 | 118 |
| Leody Taveras | 143 | .266 | .312 | .421 | 14 | 67 | 136 |
Cubs Leading Hitters (2023)
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | 130 | .307 | .356 | .525 | 26 | 97 | 153 |
| Nico Hoerner | 150 | .283 | .346 | .383 | 9 | 68 | 175 |
| Ian Happ | 158 | .248 | .360 | .431 | 21 | 84 | 144 |
| Seiya Suzuki | 137 | .285 | .357 | .485 | 20 | 74 | 147 |
| Dansby Swanson | 147 | .244 | .328 | .416 | 22 | 80 | 138 |
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Rangers vs. Cubs Injuries
Texas' Injuries
Nate Lowe: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Max Scherzer: 15 Day IL (Back), Michael Lorenzen: 15 Day IL (Neck), Jonathan Hernández: 15 Day IL (Lat), Jacob deGrom: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tyler Mahle: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Carson Coleman: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Chicago's Injuries
Patrick Wisdom: 10 Day IL (Back), Jameson Taillon: 15 Day IL (Back), Caleb Kilian: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Rangers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Rangers Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2024 | Cubs | - | Home | Nathan Eovaldi | Justin Steele |
| 3/30/2024 | Cubs | - | Home | - | Kyle Hendricks |
| 3/31/2024 | Cubs | - | Home | - | Jordan Wicks |
| 4/1/2024 | Rays | - | Away | - | Ryan Pepiot |
| 4/2/2024 | Rays | - | Away | - | Zach Eflin |
| 4/3/2024 | Rays | - | Away | - | Aaron Civale |
Cubs Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Cubs Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2024 | Rangers | - | Away | Justin Steele | Nathan Eovaldi |
| 3/30/2024 | Rangers | - | Away | Kyle Hendricks | - |
| 3/31/2024 | Rangers | - | Away | Jordan Wicks | - |
| 4/1/2024 | Rockies | - | Home | Shota Imanaga | Dakota Hudson |
| 4/2/2024 | Rockies | - | Home | Javier Assad | Kyle Freeland |
| 4/3/2024 | Rockies | - | Home | Justin Steele | Cal Quantrill |
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