APRIL 15, 2021 • MLB.COM
For Hearn, few days are bigger than JRD Rangers left-hander Taylor Hearn gave his No. 42 jersey from his very first Jackie Robinson Day as a Major Leaguer in 2020 to his mom and da...
Takes tough loss Monday Hearn (0-1) took the loss Monday as the Rangers fell 1-0 to the Rays, giving up one run on one hit and two walks over three innings of relief. He struck out seven.
Impact The southpaw was impressive as the second half of the Rangers' tandem Monday following four scoreless innings from Dane Dunning, but Hearn's only real mistake got taken deep by Willy Adames with two outs in the seventh inning for the game's only run. Hearn had a shaky start to the season and still holds a 5.40 ERA through 8.1 innings, but his 12:5 K:BB highlights his potential.
APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe homers twice, pads RBI record as Rangers beat Jays 7-4
Nate Lowe homered twice and padded his franchise record for RBIs to start the season with four more, leading the Texas Rangers to a 7-4 victory over the Toronto Blue JaysAPRIL 7, 2021 • Associated Press
Blue Jays spoil Rangers home opener before largest MLB crowd
Steven Matz and the Toronto Blue Jays spoiled the home opener for the Texas Rangers and their sellout crowdAPRIL 5, 2021 • Associated Press
Needed in opener Hearn allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over 2.1 innings in Thursday's 14-10 loss to Kansas City.
Impact In what may have been one of the ugliest Opening Day games in MLB history, the stretched-out Hearn came on in relief of starter Kyle Gibson, who lasted one-third of an inning and left with a 135.00 ERA. Hearn is part of one of Texas' tandem rotation slots and was originally expected to pitch Sunday on what would now be two days rest.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Part of tandem Hearn will pair with Jordan Lyles to form a starting tandem to open the regular season, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Rangers set the opening week rotation, which includes two sets of tandem starters. Lyles and Hearn will slot in as third in the rotation and pitch Sunday, April 4, against the Royals. Texas manager Chris Woodward did say Lyles is "close" to becoming a traditional starter, citing the right-hander's strong spring. If that were to happen, then Hearn would move to the bullpen in a traditional reliever role.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'
Boston Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez will have to wait a little longer before returning to a big league moundMARCH 27, 2021 • Associated Press
Nabs roster spot Hearn will be on the Rangers' Opening Day roster, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 26-year-old has made five appearances in spring training and given up five earned runs on eight hits with six strikeouts and six walks over 10.2 innings. Hearn's exact role remains unclear as the Rangers have floated the idea of utilizing tandem starters at the back-end of the rotation, but he'll at least have a spot on the major-league roster.
MARCH 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes: Hearn, Arihara struggle; White Taylor Hearn said his last Cactus League outing against the Giants on March 17 was his worst of the spring, but Sunday afternoon’s matchup w...
MARCH 22, 2021 • MLB.COM
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington NationalsMARCH 21, 2021 • Associated Press
Makes rotation bid Hearn hit a batter and struck out two over 2.1 scoreless innings in Thursday's spring game against the Athletics.
Impact Hearn hit the first batter faced then mowed down seven consecutive during his second Cactus League start. "It was dominant," manager Chris Woodward told Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. "He blew the doors off some guys. I think he really found himself last year and that has only continued. He looks like he belongs." The left-hander, who has relied heavily on a fastball-slider combination, is bidding for a spot in the rotation. His next outing should be an important one. That's when Hearn will face an opposing lineup a second time, and he'll need to make his changeup an effective third pitch.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hearn 'dominant' in hitless start vs. A's SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Rangers lefty Taylor Hearn was the silver lining of Thursday’s 6-0 loss to the A's. Hearn, who is competing for one of tw...
MARCH 12, 2021 • MLB.COM
Cole — and his dad — looking forward to return of fans
Gerrit Cole is looking forward to having his father at Yankee Stadium on opening day to watch him pitch in person in pinstripes for the first timeMARCH 11, 2021 • Associated Press
Makes first spring start Hearn allowed one walk and struck out one over two scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Hearn is prepared to fill whatever role the Rangers have in mind, and the left-hander is being built up as a starter during spring training. "We're gonna kind of take it slow with him, but I think eventually, I see that he's got stuff enough to be a traditional starter," manager Chris Woodward told Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. The manager added commanding the strike zone consistently will be an important determinant for Hearn. The pitcher did well in that regard Saturday, throwing 17 strikes among his 26 pitches, and showed good poise in the second inning when he settled down after throwing five straight pitches outside the zone.
MARCH 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hearn passes first test in rotation bid SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Although Taylor Hearn is willing to fill whatever role the Rangers need, he has no doubt that he wants to be in the rot...
MARCH 7, 2021 • MLB.COM
No role yet Hearn will be stretched out this spring, but he does not yet have a defined role, Sam Blum of the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact The Rangers still view Hearn as a starter long term, but he was used out of the bullpen in 2020. The left-hander had a 3.63 ERA and 1.38 WHIP while striking out 23 and walking 11 over 17.1 relief innings last season and looks to be used in a similar fashion in 2021.
FEBRUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Players Alliance members Delino DeShields, Taylor Hearn are fighting for change, but the group needs more help They did not need the confirmation. From the moment last summer they heard about a burgeoning grass roots movement among Black MLB players t...
JANUARY 9, 2021 • DALLASNEWS.COM
Rangers Pitcher Taylor Hearn's Rodeo Roots Rangers pitcher Taylor Hearn draws inspiration from his grandfather Cleo Hearn, the first Black professional cowboy.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • SI.COM
Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to Texas
The Houston Astros are going to the playoffs with a losing recordSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press
Semien 4 RBIs as A's win nightcap 10-1 for DH split in Texas
Marcus Semien drove in four runs, Chris Bassitt struck out eight over six innings and the Oakland Athletics earned a doubleheader split in TexasSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press
Seager's slam one of 3 Seattle homers in 10-2 win at Texas
Kyle Seager's grand slam was one of three homers by the Seattle Mariners in a 10-2 win over the Texas RangersAUGUST 11, 2020 • Associated Press
Hearn makes his MLB Debut, Rangers fall to Mariners
Hearn issued his fourth walk, and then first baseman Logan Forsythe dropped a foul popup before Hearn allowed another single to load the bases again.APRIL 26, 2019 • FOX SPORTS
