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How to Watch Cubs at Rangers: TV Channel, Streams, Lineups

The Texas Rangers face the Chicago Cubs for the first time during Spring Training on Tuesday in Surprise.

Matthew Postins

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The Texas Rangers continue their 2023 spring training schedule against the Chicago Cubs in Surprise on Tuesday.

Here is the entire preview for the day, with probable pitchers, starting lineups, how to watch and listen, injury updates and more.

Complete Rangers Spring Training results can be found here.

How to Watch, Listen to Rangers vs. Cubs

Game Day: Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Game Time: 2:05 p.m. CT

TV/Radio: Bally Sports Southwest (Cubs broadcast). A webcast of the game will be featured at texasrangers.com. There is no radio for this game.

About Today’s Game

Records: Chicago Cubs, 7-4; Texas, 6-6

Probable pitchers

Chicago Cubs: RHP Adrian Sampson, RHIP Adbert Alzolay, LHP Anthony Kay*, RHIP Cam Saunders*, LHP Eric Stout*, RHP Nick Burdi*

Texas: RHP Cole Winn, LHP Taylor Hearn, RHP Josh Sborz, RHP Yerry Rodriguez, RHP Zack Littell*, RHP Jacob Barnes*, RHP Chase Lee*, RHP Reyes Moronta*

Note: Pitching lineup is subject to change. *-non-roster invitee.

Batting Order

Texas Rangers Batting Order

Chicago Cubs Batting Order

Rangers Injury Updates

OF Leody Taveras (left oblique strain) will miss the next two weeks. He will be re-evaluated in the next 7-10 days to determine his rehab schedule and availability for opening day.

RHP Jon Gray (back tightness) threw a bullpen on Monday and should start Wednesday’s game.

RHP Jacob deGrom reported left side tightness on Feb. 15 when he arrived at spring training. He took off four days throwing again. He has thrown three bullpens and a batting practice, with the latest on Saturday. He is expected to throw batting practice on Wednesday.

RHP Nathan Eovaldi reported tightness in his left side following first outing of the spring on Sat. vs. Kansas City and will skip his next start as a precaution.

RHP Jose Leclerc (left neck discomfort) will be inactive for the next few days as he continues to be monitored.

RHP Jake Odorizzi (right arm fatigue) had a throwing session on Sunday and continues to ramp up.

C Mitch Garver (right forearm flexor tendon repair surgery on July 11, 2022) has taken at-bats in Surprise and has made three starts at catcher.

RHP Owen White (upper neck tightness) will be held out of games and workouts over the next few days.

RHP Zak Kent (right arm fatigue) resumed through on Sunday with a bullpen session.

Out for Spring Training and Beyond

RHP Brett Martin (left shoulder surgery on Jan. 18) is on the 60-day Injured List (Feb. 17) and is expected to miss most of 2023.

LHP Avery Weems (Tommy John left elbow surgery on Feb. 15) was originally expected to be a non-roster invitee for the first time in his career before undergoing season-ending procedure in February.

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Matthew Postins
MATTHEW POSTINS

Matthew Postins is an award-winning sports journalist who covers the Texas Rangers for Fan Nation/SI and also writes about the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. He also covers the Big 12 for HeartlandCollegeSports.com.

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