If Cody Bradford’s first Major League start since 2024 was about an emotional release, his second start will come with much different stakes. Bradford is set to start for the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. When he talked with Rangers Sports Network’s Jared Sandler after his first start, he admitted he wasn’t thinking ahead. Cody Bradford’s Second Start Comes with StakesTexas Rangers starting pitcher Cody Bradford. He threw 4.1 shutout innings in his first Major League start since Sept. 25, 2024.