The Rangers' repeat bid will begin like every season for the club since 2003: in Surprise, Ariz.

Texas’ roster has not undergone as much turnover as it has the previous few offseasons, but there is a renewed interest in the reigning World Series champs this spring as they gear up to defend their title.

Here’s what to know ahead of Spring Training this year: 

When is the first workout for pitchers and catchers? When is the first full-squad workout?
• Pitchers and catchers: Wednesday.
• Full-squad: Feb. 19.

Where is the Rangers’ facility? Can fans attend workouts?
Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Ariz., 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 on Wednesday and throughout the duration of camp.

Who are some new faces fans should know?
The Rangers’ newest free agent signees are pitchers Tyler Mahle, Kirby Yates and David Robertson. Mahle is recovering from Tommy John surgery, but Yates and Robertson should be roaming the back fields from the start of spring. 

Who are some of the top prospects invited to Major League camp?
Outfielder Wyatt Langford, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Rangers’ No. 2 prospect, headlines a star-studded group of prospects on their way to big league camp. He’ll be joined by these notable players as non-roster invitees in big league camp (listed in alphabetical order):

• Blaine Crim, 1B
• Liam Hicks, C
• Jack Leiter, RHP, No. 5
• Abimelec Ortiz, 1B, No. 14
• Daniel Robert, RHP
• Emiliano Teodo, RHP, No. 22 
• Davis Wendzel, INF
• Grant Wolfram, LHP
• Aaron Zavala, OF, No. 11 

Infielder Justin Foscue (No. 6), outfielder Owen White (No. 8) outfielder/first baseman Dustin Harris (No. 10), right-hander Marc Church (No. 19), left-hander Antoine Kelly (No. 26) and right-hander Cole Winn (No. 28) are on the 40-man roster and will be in big league camp, as well. 

When is the Rangers’ first Cactus League game? What are a few other notable spring games?
The Rangers open Cactus League play on Feb. 23 at 2:05 p.m. CT as the home team against the Royals at Surprise Stadium. The reigning World Series champs will face off against the NL champion Diamondbacks three times -- on Feb. 27 at Salt River Fields, March 7 at Surprise and a split-squad matchup on March 16 at Surprise.

What is Spring Breakout, and when is the Rangers’ game?
Spring Breakout is a new MLB event set on spotlighting the sport’s best prospects. Each team will put together a team of its best prospects -- regardless of age or Minor League level -- that will face off against another organization's squad in a seven-inning exhibition.

The Rangers’ prospect squad will play the Reds on March 14 at Surprise Stadium at 5:05 p.m. CT/3:05 p.m. MST. It will be a traditional doubleheader, with the big league club playing after the Spring Breakout game.

Will the team’s games be televised?
Plans for televised Cactus League games have yet to be announced, but most Cactus League games will be available on audio on 105.3 The Fan or via webcast on rangers.com.

When is the Rangers’ last game in Arizona? Will there be any additional exhibitions before the regular season?
The Rangers’ final Cactus League game is on March 23 as the road team against the Royals at Surprise Stadium. The club will then return to Arlington to face the Red Sox in two exhibition games at Globe Life Field, at 7:05 p.m. CT on March 25 and 1:05 p.m. CT on March 26.

What are the details for Opening Day?
The Rangers begin the regular season at 3:35 p.m. CT on March 28 against the Cubs at Globe Life Field.

The Rangers, Major League Baseball and the MLBPA on Tuesday formally announced the 2024 HBCU Swingman Classic. The HBCU Swingman Classic is an annual MLB All-Star Week event for 50 student athletes from Historically Black Colleges & Universities to compete in a showcase game. 

The game will be played during MLB All-Star Week at Globe Life Field on Friday, July 12, at 7 p.m. CT/8 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

The Rangers also announced multiple HBCU initiatives in 2024 ahead of the Swingman Classic, including hosting the second annual HBCU Day at Globe Life Field on Saturday, June 8, prior to Texas’ matchup against the Giants. Tickets for the game are on sale at rangers.com/communitynights.

The Rangers have tentative plans to make Commissioner’s Trophy tour stops at multiple HBCUs in the coming months.

When Rangers legend Adrián Beltré is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2024 in July, he’ll be joined by the World Series trophy as the Hall celebrates the first title in Rangers franchise history. 

The trophy will be on display from July 18-20 for visitors to take photos with. A World Series ring also will be on display along, with a number of artifacts and photos from the Rangers’ championship run. 

According to the Hall of Fame, these are the World Series items currently on display:

• Cap worn by manager Bruce Bochy
• Batting helmet worn by World Series MVP Corey Seager
• Jersey worn by Adolis García when he hit his game-winning home run in Game 1
• Glove worn by pitcher Josh Sborz, who recorded a save in the final game
• Batting gloves worn by Evan Carter, who set a record with nine doubles in the postseason
• Jersey and elbow guard worn by Marcus Semien in Game 5
• Spikes and cap worn by Game 5 winner Nathan Eovaldi
• World Series luggage tag used by Will Smith, who became the first MLB player to win three straight World Series while playing for three different teams

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