Camp will have a distinctly different look and feel for the Milwaukee Brewers this spring, as for the first time since May 2015 Craig Counsell won’t be calling the shots.

Instead, it will be Pat Murphy, Counsell’s longtime bench coach and mentor, taking over for his former charge in his first stint as a full-fledged manager in the major leagues.

Murphy was hired Nov. 16 after Counsell unexpectedly bolted for the managerial job with the rival Chicago Cubs.

The two will match wits 13 times this season, with both teams expecting to contend for the National League Central Division title.

But first things first – the Brewers begin preparations for 2024 in earnest at their American Family Fields of Phoenix complex in Maryvale just after Valentine’s Day.

Here is what to know about Brewers spring training.

Brewers schedule: When do players report to spring training?

Pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Maryvale on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Their first workout is set for Feb. 15. Position players are scheduled to report by Monday, Feb. 19.

When is the Brewers' first full-squad workout?

The first full-squad workout will take place Feb. 20, although position players begin trickling in soon after pitchers and catchers report and most if not all are usually on hand before the first time the whole team takes to the field together.

When is the Brewers' first spring training game for 2024 schedule?

The Brewers' Cactus League schedule begins Saturday, Feb. 24 in Peoria against the San Diego Padres at 2:10 p.m. Central.

Do the Brewers play Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs in the spring?

Yes. The Cubs train in Mesa, Arizona. The Brewers host Counsell's Cubs at 2:10 p.m. Central on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The Brewers visit Mesa at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 and at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, March 23.

Other Brewers schedule, spring training dates

Feb. 25 – Brewers play first home game against the Colorado Rockies at 2:10 p.m. Central.

March 8-9 – Brewers play the Oakland A’s in a pair of split-squad games in Las Vegas. The March 8 game begins at 8:05 p.m. Central and the March 9 game at 3:05 p.m.

March 17 – Brewers prospects play at Kansas City Royals prospects in Spring Breakout, 3:05 p.m.

Will Brewers Cactus League games be on TV and radio?

The spring broadcast schedule has not been released yet but should be out soon. In the past, several games have been televised on Bally Sports Wisconsin and most games have been available on radio or at the least broadcast on Brewers.com. Stay tuned.

When is the Brewers' 2024 season opener?

The Brewers break camp March 26 after their final exhibition game and open the regular season against the New York Mets at Citi Field at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 28. After a built-in day off Friday, March 29 in case weather postpones the opener, the series resumes Saturday and Sunday, March 30 and 31 at 12:40 p.m.

When is the Brewers' 2024 home opener at American Family Field?

After their three-game series at the New York Mets, the Brewers head to American Family Field to host the Minnesota Twins at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 2.

Milwaukee Brewers' coaching staff in 2024

MANAGER: Pat Murphy, first season (42-54, second season overall).

COACHES: Rickie Weeks (bench), Walker McKinven (run prevention coordinator), Néstor Corredor (major-league field coordinator), Connor Dawson (hitting coach), Ozzie Timmons (hitting coach), Chris Hook (pitching coach), Jim Henderson (assistant pitching coach), Quintin Berry (first base coach), Jason Lane (third base coach), Charlie Greene (bullpen coach), Daniel de Mondesert (assistant coach), Adam Weisenberger (bullpen catcher), Christian Correa (bullpen catcher).

ATHLETIC TRAINERS/STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING: Scott Barringer (head athletic trainer), Dave Yeager (assistant athletic trainer), Theresa Lau (assistant athletic trainer/physical therapist), Bryn Hester (assistant athletic trainer/physical therapist), Jason Meredith (strength and conditioning specialist), Daniel Vega (assistant strength and conditioning specialist).

Milwaukee Brewers' 40-man roster (as of Feb. 7)

PITCHERS (20): Aaron Ashby (LH), Bradley Blalock (RH), JB Bukauskas (RH), Taylor Clarke (RH), DL Hall (LH), Bryan Hudson (LH), Jakob Junis (RH), Janson Junk (RH), Trevor Megill (RH), Wade Miley (LH), Hoby Milner (LH), Joel Payamps (RH), Elvis Peguero (RH), Freddy Peralta (RH), Colin Rea (RH), Joe Ross (RH), Abner Uribe (RH), Thyago Vieira (RH), Devin Williams (RH), Bryse Wilson (RH).

CATCHERS (3): William Contreras, Eric Haase, Jeferson Quero.

INFIELDERS (10): SS Willy Adames, 1B Jake Bauers, INF Vinny Capra, INF Oliver Dunn, 1B Rhys Hoskins, INF Jahmai Jones, INF Owen Miller, INF Andruw Monasterio, INF Joey Ortiz, 2B-SS Brice Turang.

OUTFIELDERS (7): OF Jackson Chourio, OF Sal Frelick, OF Garrett Mitchell, OF Blake Perkins, OF Chris Roller, OF Joey Wiemer, LF Christian Yelich.

Milwaukee Brewers' non-roster invitees (as of Feb. 7)

PITCHERS (11): Sam Carlson (RH), Harold Chirino (RH), Robert Gasser (LH), Jared Koenig (LH), Easton McGee (RH), Evan McKendry (RH), Jacob Misiorowski (RH), Tobias Myers (RH), Enoli Paredes (RH), Carlos Rodríguez (RH), Rob Zastryzny (LH).

CATCHERS (2): Brian Navarreto, Austin Nola.

INFIELDERS (5): INF Christian Arroyo, INF Tyler Black, 1B Wes Clarke, INF Yonny Hernández, 3B Brock Wilken.

OUTFIELDERS (1): OF Brewer Hicklen.

Non-roster invitees will take part in major-league camp.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers schedule: spring training dates, first game, 2024 home opener