Rangers, Diamondbacks set for compelling World Series

Here are a few of the storylines that make this one of the most compelling World Series matchups in a long time.

• Oct 27, 2023

Derek Holland joins CBS News Texas as World Series analyst

Former Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland has joined CBS News Texas as an analyst for its 2023 World Series coverage.

• Oct 26, 2023

Cody Bradford, the local kid who took the mound in Game 4 of the ALCS

Before he made his ALCS debut at Globe Life Field, Cody Bradford was pitching at Aledo High School.

• Oct 26, 2023

Former President George W. Bush to throw out first pitch before World Series opener

This will be Bush's fourth World Series ceremonial first pitch but his first before an opener.

• Oct 26, 2023

How Texas school districts, student athletes are shining "Friday Night Lights" on the opioid epidemic

At varsity football games this Thursday and Friday, school districts across Texas will be passing out a prevention playbook to educate people about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs.

• Oct 26, 2023

From lucky socks to special sweatpants, Rangers fans ready to follow their game day rituals

It has been a meteoric rise for both the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks and fans are taking Game 1 of the World Series seriously.

• Oct 26, 2023

Stolen bases, batting average are up, game times down in 1st postseason with MLB's new rules

Stolen bases and batting averages are up and game times are down in the first postseason with the pitch clock and larger bases.

• Oct 26, 2023

Mavericks spoil Wembanyama's NBA debut, beat Spurs 126-119 in the teams' opener

Luka Doncic had 33 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists and the Dallas Mavericks spoiled the NBA debut of No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama, beating the San Antonio Spurs 126-119.

• Oct 26, 2023

It's beginning to look a lot like the World Series at Globe Life Field!

On Friday, a sold-out crowd of 40,000 fans will stream into the Arlington stadium for Game 1 of the World Series.

• Oct 25, 2023

Rangers now focus on playing as well at home in World Series as they have on road

Is it really home-field advantage for a team that's already matched a postseason record by winning its first eight road games?

• Oct 25, 2023

Eovaldi set for 1st career World Series start with Rangers, Gallen expected for Diamondbacks

Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 1 of the World Series for the Texas Rangers on Friday night.

• Oct 25, 2023

Dusty Baker tells newspaper he is retiring as manager of the Houston Astros

Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big league skipper.

• Oct 25, 2023

'That's how baseball go': Rangers, D-backs face off in unlikely World Series matchup

Now, the Texas Rangers will go toe to toe against the Arizona Diamondbacks on baseball's biggest stage. The two teams aren't all that different both young and unexpected.

• Oct 25, 2023

Thomas Harley, Wyatt Johnston's 3rd-period goals help Stars defeat Penguins 4-1

Thomas Harley and Wyatt Johnston scored third-period goals and the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Tuesday.

• Oct 25, 2023

Texas Rangers fans struggling to find, buy World Series tickets

The Texas Rangers are going to the World Series and fans are living the dream as they watch their team advance.

• Oct 24, 2023

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