Stefan Stevenson

Stefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news. His beats have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas Christian University football.

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Apr 01, 2024

Outfielder Derek Hill is having a potentially career-saving spring with the Texas Rangers. He and Wyatt Langford are the final non-roster outfielders still in camp.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 20, 2024 8:34 PM EDT

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford hit his sixth home run on Wednesday. He's the sixth player since 2006 to hit at least six spring homers aged 22 or younger.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 20, 2024 5:50 PM EDT

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien models the club's gold-trimmed uniforms to help celebrate their first World Series championship in 2023.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 19, 2024 6:20 PM EDT

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will start the Opening Day game against Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele on March 28 at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 19, 2024 5:49 PM EDT

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung went 2 for 4 as a designated hitter in a minor league 'B' game on Monday, his first spring action since straining his left calf on Feb. 16.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 19, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager faced live pitching, took groundballs, threw long toss, and did some sprinting on Monday in Surprise, Ariz. Seager has been recovering from Jan. 30 sports hernia surgery.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 18, 2024 4:20 PM EDT

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, center, with pitching coach Mike Maddux, left, and pitching coach Dave Bush, right, before a spring training workout on Feb. 14.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 18, 2024 9:30 AM EDT

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cody Bradford (61) pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Surprise Stadium.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 18, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer returned to the club's spring training complex in Surprise, Ariz., on Friday after spending the past few weeks rehabbing from December back surgery at his home in Florida.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 16, 2024 8:27 PM EDT

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager started taking light swings for the first time since having sports hernia surgery on Jan. 30. Manager Bruce Bochy is hopeful Seager will be ready close to Opening Day on March 28.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 16, 2024 7:04 PM EDT

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray threw five scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday at Surprise Stadium.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 15, 2024 9:30 AM EDT

Nathan Eovaldi, left, and Dane Dunning are set to be two of the Texas Rangers' starting pitchers coming out of spring training, along with Andrew Heaney and Jon Gray. Cody Bradford is also a likely candidate to start until Max Scherzer, Tyler Mahle and Jacob deGrom return from surgery recovery in the summer.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 15, 2024 7:00 AM EDT

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford hit his first grand slam in the club's Cactus League game Thursday night at Surprise Stadium. Langford is tied for MLB lead with five homers and 14 RBI this spring.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 14, 2024 11:13 PM EDT

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney held the Cleveland Guardians scoreless on five hits and a walk while striking out three in five innings on Tuesday at Surprise Stadium.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 14, 2024 5:49 PM EDT

According to reports, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease has been traded to the San Diego Padres for two pitching prospects, Drew Thorpe and Jairo Iriarte.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 13, 2024 8:32 PM EDT

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Marc Church, 22, poses for a photo during Media Day at Surprise Stadium. The right-hander has struck out nine, walked three, and allowed one run on two hits in eight innings this spring.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 13, 2024 9:30 AM EDT

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease is a trade target of the Texas Rangers, according to multiple reports. The right-hander was 7-9 with a 4.58 ERA in 2023 but was a combined 27-15 with a 3.01 ERA in the previous two seasons.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 13, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Former Texas Rangers reliever and current Pittsburgh Pirate Aroldis Chapman posted a disturbing video on social media on Tuesday night.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 13, 2024 2:12 AM EDT

The Texas Rangers have 16 days until Opening Day on March 28 against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field. Injuries to key starters and a battle for the final few bullpen spots linger as manager Bruce Bochy and the coaching staff decided on the 26-man roster to start the season.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 12, 2024 11:58 AM EDT

Texas Rangers center fielder Leody Taveras is batting .160 with two stolen bases in 11 Cactus League games this spring.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 12, 2024 9:30 AM EDT

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, left, and shortstop Corey Seager, right, are still recovering from injuries this spring. Neither has played in a spring training game. Jung is recovering from a left calf strain and Seager is recovering from sports hernia surgery in December.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 12, 2024 8:00 AM EDT

Texas Rangers top prospect Wyatt Langford had two more hits on Monday. The rookie outfielder is batting .379 with four home runs, a double, five walks, and 10 RBI in 11 Cactus League games.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 11, 2024 8:15 PM EDT

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran, left, throws to first base after forcing out Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy at second during a Cactus League game on Feb. 28 at Surprise Stadium.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 11, 2024 6:27 PM EDT

The Texas Rangers picked up former Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Jose Barrero off waivers on Saturday.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 10, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Oct 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (30) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning during game three of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 8, 2024 4:08 PM EST

Texas Rangers top prospects, Evan Carter, right, and Wyatt Langford, are both leading contenders to win the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2024, according to oddsmakers.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 7, 2024 5:29 PM EST

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien models the club's gold-trimmed uniforms to help celebrate their first World Series championship in 2023.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 7, 2024 1:57 PM EST

In his first Cactus League game this spring, Texas Rangers slugger Adolis García went 1 for 3 with a home run in the fourth inning in a 6-6 tie against the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Wednesday.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 7, 2024 8:30 AM EST

Sports agent Scott Boras, whose clients include former Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery, recently shared his thoughts on Montgomery's free agent status.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 6, 2024 5:22 PM EST

Texas Rangers All-Star third baseman Josh Jung is facing live pitching in a camp game on Wednesday, a big step since straining a calf muscle on Feb. 16.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 6, 2024 9:30 AM EST

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager doubles during the sixth inning of Game 5 in the ALCS against the Houston Astros Friday at Globe Life Field.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 6, 2024 8:00 AM EST

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi celebrates during the World Series championship parade at Globe Life Field in November.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 5, 2024 4:30 PM EST

Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney struck out five in three scoreless innings of a spring training camp game on Friday.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 4, 2024 6:13 AM EST

Texas Rangers top prospect Wyatt Langford reacts to hitting his first spring training home run in the seventh inning of the club's game against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 1, 2024 5:52 PM EST

The chili con carne at Wendy's is Crowding the Plate's top choice for Frito pie. Wendy's offers cheddar cheese, sweet onions and sour cream as toppings, but you'll need to bring your own Fritos.

By Stefan Stevenson

Mar 1, 2024 8:20 AM EST

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi struck out five and allowed a run on two hits over three innings in his second Cactus League start on Thursday in the Rangers' 7-5 win against the Milwaukee Brewers.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 29, 2024 7:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw two scoreless innings in his Cactus League debut against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday at Surprise Stadium.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 29, 2024 12:58 PM EST

TXA 21 is an independent television station based in Fort Worth and owned by the CBS News and Stations group, along with KTVT/Ch. 11, the DFW CBS affiliate. TXA has partnered with the Texas Rangers to air four spring training games in March. Bally Sports Southwest will also air four spring training games and air much of the regular season for at least through the 2024 season.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 28, 2024 6:23 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium. Yamamoto held the Rangers scoreless on one hit and struck out three.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 28, 2024 4:07 PM EST

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Dane Dunning battled sluggish legs during two innings of work in his second spring start on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 28, 2024 9:00 AM EST

Texas Rangers top pitching prospect Jack Leiter allowed a run on four hits in two innings in his second spring appearance on Tuesday.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 27, 2024 8:32 PM EST

Texas Rangers top prospects Evan Carter, right, and Wyatt Langford, left, both made nice throws from the outfield in the club's 10-3 Cactus League win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale, Ariz. Langford, the No. 4 overall pick in the MLB draft in July, collected his first spring hit, a 103.5 mph single to left in the sixth inning.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 27, 2024 7:49 PM EST

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien homered in his last at-bat in the World Series-clinching Game 5 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Nov. 1 in Phoenix. On Tuesday, he homered in his first at-bat against the Diamondbacks in a spring training game at Salt River Fields In Scottsdale, Ariz.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 27, 2024 4:53 PM EST

The first episode of the "Rangers All-Access," which follows Texas Rangers spring training camp in Surprise, Ariz., was posted on YouTube Monday morning.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 27, 2024 9:00 AM EST

Texas Rangers right-hander Cole Winn allowed a run on two singles and a walk in 1.2 innings in his first spring start on Monday against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 26, 2024 7:20 PM EST

Texas Rangers starter Andrew Heaney, right, struck out five in two innings in his first spring start on Sunday.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 26, 2024 3:26 PM EST

Bruce Bochy said he's purposely "slow-playing" Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García, left, and catcher Jonah Heim early in the spring training schedule

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 26, 2024 9:00 AM EST

Texas Rangers rising star Evan Carter, right, and Wyatt Langford, left, are rated as MLB's No. 5 and No. 6 top prospects in MLB Pipeline's preseason rankings.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 25, 2024 3:57 PM EST

The Texas Rangers opened their 2024 Cactus League spring training season with a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium in Arizona.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 23, 2024 6:21 PM EST

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, who was drafted by the Houston Astros in 1975, recalled how nervous he felt during his first big league spring training camp with the club in 1976.

By Stefan Stevenson

Feb 23, 2024 1:11 PM EST