Mike Shropshire (born May 22, 1942) is an American sportswriter. Starting as a reporter for the Fort Worth Press in the 1960s, he has written for various publications throughout his career, including the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, Playboy, and Sports Illustrated. He has also authored nine books, including Seasons in Hell, an account of his tenure writing about the Texas Rangers baseball franchise during its early years.