When is Phillies Opening Day? (PHI-TEX Broadcast, Rosters & Odds)

Phillies Opening Day game roster, schedule, odds and how to watch Phillies vs Rangers on Thursday.
Phillies Opening Day game roster, schedule, odds and how to watch Phillies vs Rangers on Thursday. / ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The 2023 MLB season is here, and every team's fanbase is wondering when their squad will kick off the season on Opening Day.

Philadelphia Phillies fans are in for a treat, because they won't have to wait too long into the day for their game, which is also receiving a national broadcast.

Here's everything you need to know about the Phillies vs Rangers Opening Day matchup.

Phillies vs. Rangers Time & Date (How to Watch)

The Phillies' Opening Day game against the Texas Rangers is on Thursday, March 30 with the first pitch scheduled for 4:05 p.m ET.

Fans in Philly will be able to catch the game in all the usual places, including NBC10. Fans across the country have the added benefit of being able to tune in on ESPN+.

The other bonus of being a fan in-state is that with legal sports betting available on FanDuel, you're eligible for an incredible $1,000 new user promo:

Phillies Opening Day Roster vs. Rangers

Player

Position

Aaron Nola

SP

Alec Bohm

3B

Andrew Bellatti

RP

Andrew Vasquez

RP

Bailey Falter

SP

Brandon Marsh

OF

Bryson Stott

2B

Connor Brogdon

RP

Craig Kimbrel

RP

Dalton Guthrie

UTIL

Darrick Hall

1B

Edmundo Sosa

UTIL

Garrett Stubbs

C

Gregory Soto

RP

J.T. Realmuto

C

Jake Cave

OF

Jose Alvarado

RP

Josh Harrison

UTIL

Kyle Schwarber

OF

Matt Strahm

SP

Nick Castellanos

OF

Seranthony Dominguez

RP

Taijuan Walker

SP

Trea Turner

SS

Yunior Marte

RP

Zack Wheeler

SP

Phillies vs. Rangers Opening Day Starting Pitchers

Team

Pitcher

2022 Record

2022 ERA

Phillies

Aaron Nola

11-13

3.25

Rangers

Jacob deGrom

5-4

3.08

Phillies vs. Rangers Odds

FanDuel Sportsbook has the Phillies fighting an uphill battle on Opening Day, as +116 underdogs on the moneyline against the Rangers, who are -134. The runline projects a close game, however, with the Phillies getting -200 odds to cover +1.5.

The over/under is sitting at a relatively low 6.5, with -105 odds on the over and -115 on the other.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.