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Spring Training Game Thread: Texas Rangers at Chicago Cubs

Feb 17, 2026; Surprise, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker during media day at Surprise Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images | Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

The Texas Rangers hitch a ride east for their first road game of the spring where they will take on the Chicago Cubs from Mesa, AZ. It’s days like today where we discover people such as Jonah Bride, Cooper Johnson, and Tyler Wade both exist and are employed by the Rangers.

Right-handed rotation hopeful Kumar Rocker will make the start for Texas opposite LHP Matthew Boyd for Chicago. According to Kennedi Landry, expect to see Cal Quantrill, Patrick Murphy, Luis Curvelo, and Carter Baumler also pitch for Texas in today’s game.

Today’s Lineups

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Sam Haggerty – 2BMatt Shaw – RF
Ezequiel Duran – SSPete Crow-Armstrong – CF
Danny Jansen – CCarson Kelly – C
Justin Foscue – 1BJonathon Long – 1B
Jonah Bride – 3BJustin Dean – LF
Mark Canha – LFJames Triantos – 2B
Cooper Johnson – DHPedro Ramirez – 3B
Tyler Wade – CFJefferson Rojas – SS
Aaron Zavala – RFBJ Murray – DH
Kumar Rocker – RHPMatthew Boyd – LHP

You can listen to the game via 105.3 The Fan, watch the Chicago feed via MLB.TV, or follow along on Gameday. First pitch from Sloan Park is scheduled for 2:05 pm CT.

Go Rangers!

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