It’s official. The Rangers have their 2025 Opening Day starter in right-hander Nathan Eovaldi! In this episode, we break down why this decision felt locked in ever since manager Bruce Bochy hinted that Jacob deGrom would start from the back of the rotation. We’ll also dig into what this means for the franchise, as Eovaldi becomes the first Rangers pitcher in 15 years to start consecutive Opening Days—something last accomplished by Kevin Millwood back in 2009.

We’ll explore the revolving door of Opening Day arms Texas has seen since 2010—big names like Cole Hamels, Yu Darvish, and Mike Minor—and discuss Eovaldi’s track record (and spring training struggles) as he prepares for the March 27 opener at home in Arlington. Plus, we’ll touch on the injuries to Cody Bradford and Jon Gray that have impacted the rotation, and speculate on Boston’s likely starters, Walker Buehler or Garrett Crochet. Tune in for a deep dive into all things Rangers pitching!

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