The last three World Series winners will be represented in the series opener between the Dodgers and Texas Rangers on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. The Rangers after winning the 2023 Fall Classic went 78-84 in 2024 and 81-81 in 2025. This year, former Dodgers infielder Skip Schumaker is in his first year managing in Texas.
Tyler Glasnow starts the series opener, moved up a bit in the pecking order given the six-man rotation at the moment plus Thursday’s off day. Glasnow last pitched Saturday in Washington D.C., and will be on five days rest on Friday night. Emmet Sheehan, who pitched on Friday, April 3 against the Nationals, will start on Saturday vs. Texas.
Kumar Rocker starts Friday for Texas, making his second start of 2026. The right-hander allowed two runs in five innings last Saturday in a loss to the Cincinnati Reds.