Texas Rangers and TXA 21 Announce Partnership to Broadcast Four Spring Training Games

Partnership to provide viewing capabilities to over 3 million households in the DFW Metroplex

February 28th, 2024

Arlington, Texas— The Texas Rangers and TXA 21 today announced a partnership in which four Rangers spring training games will be broadcast live on TXA 21. The following games are included in the agreement:

  • Tuesday, March 12 vs. Cleveland Guardians at 3:05 p.m. CT
  • Tuesday, March 19 vs. Oakland A’s at 3:05 p.m. CT
  • Friday, March 22 vs. Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p.m. CT
  • Tuesday, March 26 vs. Boston Red Sox at 1:05 p.m. CT (Globe Life Field)

“We are thrilled to partner with TXA 21 to bring Texas Rangers baseball into millions of households in the Metroplex and surrounding areas,” said Rangers Chief Revenue Officer Jim Cochrane. “Giving Rangers fans the opportunity to watch their team play when they can’t do it in person remains a top priority for our
organization.”

The games will be broadcast by a mix of Dave Raymond, Jared Sandler, David Murphy, and Dave Valle. Bill Jones of KTVT CBS Texas will serve as the on-field reporter for all four games.

“I’m thrilled to announce that CBS Texas will be the only local broadcaster for four of the Texas Rangers’ spring training games,” said Raquel Amparo, president and general manager of CBS Texas. “We are dedicated to bringing our viewers early access to their favorite team, and we look forward to capturing every moment of the excitement as the Rangers gear up for the season ahead.”

The Rangers and CBS Texas / TXA 21 have partnered on a number of initiatives over the years, including Weather Day, Fan Fest, Winter Caravan and a variety of Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and community events. TXA previously carried Rangers spring training games from 2010-20.