ARLINGTON -- A new era of Rangers baseball is just days away as pitchers and catchers prepare to report to Surprise, Ariz.
In a week’s time, Skip Schumaker will begin his first spring as manager of the Rangers. With a new manager and a new staff, along with a reworked roster, Schumaker and Co. are hoping to return to postseason contention after two years of falling short of the ultimate goal.
“We're really excited about this group and looking forward to getting them out there in Arizona and getting started,” said president of baseball operations Chris Young.
Here’s what to know ahead of Spring Training this year.
When is the first workout for pitchers and catchers? What is the date of the first full-squad workout?
Rangers pitchers and catchers are scheduled to hold their first workout on Feb. 10. The first full-squad workout is on Feb. 15.
Where is the team’s facility? Can fans attend workouts?
Surprise Stadium is the Spring Training home of both the Rangers and the Royals. The facility is about 25 miles northwest of Phoenix.
The Rangers’ side of the Surprise Recreation Campus will be open for fans every day starting at 10 a.m. CT throughout the duration of camp. The backfields are typically closed for team off-days, but it may vary if Minor League games are scheduled.
Who are some new faces fans should know?
The Rangers made a pair of blockbuster trades, acquiring outfielder Brandon Nimmo from the Mets and starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore from the Nationals. Additionally, Texas almost completely rebuilt the bullpen once again, adding names like Alexis Díaz, Tyler Alexander, Jakob Junis and Carter Baumler.
