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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [2:30] the brilliance of Jacob deGrom and how the Rangers’ pitching in general keeps them in the conversation in the AL West. Evan also gets to the heart of Marcus Semien’s rebound and tells us whether he thinks the Rangers need more hitting at the deadline or a high-leverage reliever. [24:00] The guys also talk about the rumors about Jason Kidd’s interest in the Knicks job. Is he really interested, or is he just using them for leverage for more money? And if he’s really interested, why would the Knicks be a better job than the Mavs? Kevin also [33:00] goes over the House settlement approved by a federal judge, allowing NCAA schools the ability to pay athletes directly for the first time in college sports history. Officially, that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan breaks down the plan for Kumar Rocker and the re-emergence of Marcus Semien before the guys sit down with former Rangers pitcher Darren Oliver, who is now a special assistant in the front office. Darren discusses playing or working for the last five Rangers GMs, dating back to Tom Grieve, being traded for the first time and winding up smack in the middle of the Great Home Run Chase, his transition to a new career as a reliever and what Rangers minor league pitcher he's most fascinated with at the moment. From the Archives Vault, John takes us back to the first interleague game in MLB history and how he spun a timing quirk into a major event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Tim Cowlishaw to discuss [00:20]  the buzz around Pete DeBoer’s future with the Stars. Did his comments about Jake Oettinger after pulling him in Game 5 rise to the level of dismissal after reports of grumbling from the players? Tim gives his take on that as well as the possibility of trading Jason Robertson and stripping Jamie Benn of the ‘C’ on his sweater. [21:15] Evan explains what’s behind the IL for Rangers starters this year and what’s up with new gloves for Jacob deGrom and Jack Leiter and how it may relate to the latter’s success. Kevin questions whether the message is getting through to Rangers hitters and what Bruce Bochy needs to do at the top of the batting order. [42:50] And in the ever popular potpourri segment, the guys talk about Scottie Scheffler, the Byron Nelson and what’s going on with the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 4: The one with Rusty Greer - Evan and John break down what went right for the Rangers against St. Louis and whether this signals the start of a trend. Fan favorite Rusty Greer joins the guys to discuss whether his all-out style of play left him with any post-career regrets, lessons learned from Will Clark and passed on, modern offense, his passion for coaching high school/college kids and for Chick-Fil-A. And John's trip to the archives takes us back to the TWO overall first picks in the draft the Rangers organization selected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [00:30] the Stars’ 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference finals, leaving them on the brink of elimination again. Would Pete DeBoer pay the price for the first team to make three straight conference titles without advancing? Kevin and Evan discuss the possibilities and what DeBoer has to delay vacation. [20:48] The guys agree the Rangers are on the clock to be buyers or sellers but argue over what they’d do in the outfield if Alejandro Osuna continues to play like he has since being called up. [56:50] And the sooner the Wings move to Dallas, the better the chance the Paige Bueckers effect becomes an actual thing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan and John break down a 1-5 road trip and what the addition of Alejandro Osuna might mean in both the short- and long-term. Jake Burger joins the guys to explain the role his minor league assignment played, if there is divine intervention involved in his turnaround and exactly how as a pro player he ended up playing in a college league during the pandemic. And finally, John cracks open the archives to tell a Billy Martin story, which usually involves fisticuffs, and the number of times the Rangers appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Because at one point, that was a big deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Lia Assimakopoulos and Brad Townsend to discuss [9:00] a busy time in Dallas sports. Besides describing the Wings’ debut, Kevin asks Lia if the Stars have reached a tipping point with their third consecutive conference finals. What if they don’t beat the Oilers and make the Stanley Cup Final? [20:08] Brad tells us how Scottie Scheffler, who won his third major over the weekend, has turned himself into the PGA Tour’s most dominant player since Tiger Woods. [32:15] Brad also gives his take on Cooper Flagg, whom he calls the draft’s best two-way prospect since LeBron James. [46:30] And Evan pinpoints what led to the collapse of the Rangers’ bullpen and their best hopes of reconstructing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 2: The one with Mark Teixeira - John & Evan break down the Rangers' exceptional starting pitching and defensive performance to begin the year. Mark Teixeira joins the guys to talk about his eventful five years with the Rangers, blowing Evan off for an interview on the day he was traded to the Braves and he takes our first Better Get To Know a Rangers Legend Questionnaire. And John stumps Evan with a trivia question involving the longest winning streak in Rangers history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by staff writers Myah Taylor and Lia Assimakopoulos to talk [32:30] about the Stars’ second round series against the Jets and [15:20] Friday’s debut of the Wings and their new star, Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. Evan tells us about the impact of Bret Boone as the Rangers’ new hitting coach. And Kevin and Evan discuss [00:50] the second shocking development of the Mavs in the last three-and-a-half development: the Mavs moving from 11th to first in the lottery to earn the right to draft Cooper Flagg. Or at least we hope that’s what Nico Harrison does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first edition of the SportsDay Rangers podcast, John and Evan [2:05] break down Bret Boone's first week on the job as hitting coach, [13:03] chat with Michael Young about the serendipitous, random meeting that led to Boone's arrival in Texas and how Evan's wedding paved the way for Michael to rejoin the organization. [36:45] Also, the guys recount some eventful mid-season coaching changes, including the time the Rangers tried to drag another Hall of Fame manager out of retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Tim Cowlishaw discuss [8:20] the Stars’ Game 7 win over Colorado and what it means going into the second round against the Jets. Tim reminds us that momentum is hit-and-miss in hockey, especially if your goalie is only occasionally great, as is the case with Jake Oettinger. [26:10] Evan explains what Chris Young wants from Bret Boone, the Rangers’ new co-hitting coach. [41:30] Kevin says no franchise in the NBA has given up on better point guards than the Mavs, who traded Jason Kidd before his prime, let Steve Nash and Jalen Brunson walk, then traded Luka Doncic in his prime. That’s at least three Hall of Famers. [56:30] The guys also discuss the Kentucky Derby and a contract extension for the Big 12’s Brett Yormark.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore convene on David’s last podcast as he enters semi-retirement. [8:15] Before hitting the door, David tells us what the Cowboys were thinking before their early-round picks, in particular, and how they went for value over need. [27:20] Evan gives us the low, low-down on the Rangers’ offense, including the awful chase numbers across the board and whether firing the hitting coaches or adding a bat is the answer. [48:30] Kevin points out the importance of the Stars’ breakout Game 5 win and what Jake Oettinger’s play portends going forward. And it’s Nelson Week at Craig Ranch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [3:20] the Cowboys’ draft prospects, including the fact that they could go several ways and still come away with a starter. [28:30] Evan analyzes the lineup changes made by Bruce Bochy in an attempt to shake them from their funk. [44:00] Kevin says it’s a good thing Nico Harrison isn’t the Rangers’ GM, because he’d probably try to trade Corey Seager after yet another hamstring injury. Nico’s second press conference in a week didn’t do anything to rectify the mess the Mavs have made this year, but it’s getting clearer that he’s a my-way-or-the-highway kind of executive who could soon find himself down the road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:04] a full week of sports topics, starting with the Wings drafting Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick. [4:20] The guys don’t give the Mavs much of a shot against the Kings and try to decipher what Nico Harrison will do next, as well as what Patrick Dumont would do next if he fired Nico. (Hint: Not happening). [17:15] Evan says it’s too early to panic about the Rangers’ offense and, besides, there are no easy fixes. [29:00] David tells us what it means that Micah Parsons has finally shown up for voluntary workouts and how Jerry Jones has changed in his approach. [40:10] Kevin and David discuss what makes the most sense for the Cowboys in the first round, and the guys recall a fun finish at the Masters.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss a busy week highlighted [00:39] by Luka Doncic’s return Wednesday with his new Laker teammates. David says Luka might be overwhelmed but still sets the over/under at 34 points. Kevin takes the over. Evan takes the way over. [18:25] Evan says Chicago’s cold probably had an impact on the Rangers and suggests a line of demarcation from MLB when it comes to weather. [31:22] The Cowboys’ acquisition of Joe Milton III probably keeps them from drafting another QB, David says, adding he wouldn’t be surprised to see them trade back a few spots. [45:15] And Kevin despairs over another bad ending for Houston, this one even worse than ‘83. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Birdy the Wonder Dog discuss the state of local sports. [00:27] Evan, aided by his latest canine acquisition, makes a case for Nathan Eovaldi as the Rangers' second-best free agent signing ever, behind only Adrian Beltre. Eovaldi's complete-game, 99-pitch shutout of the Reds stopped the bullpen bleeding after an awful first game in Cincinnati and may have fueled Jack Leiter's excellent performance the next day in another 1-0 win. [24:45] Kevin wonders if the Cowboys ought to trade Micah Parsons after Jerry Jones dissed Parsons' agent at the owners' meetings and said he'd rather pay top dollar and get it right than screw it up. [43:05] And, last but not least, the guys make their title picks for the men's bracket and Kevin tells old Phi Slama Jama stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss  [00:32] the Cowboys’ offseason and how it impacts their draft process next month. Kevin says it requires the Cowboys to draft for need more than they ought to, though he has the perfect pick for them at 12. (Hint: Think burnt orange). David says we shouldn’t discount the possibility that Amari Cooper signs with the Cowboys, maybe as soon as this weekend. [24:15] Evan tells us why Evan Carter will start the season in Triple-A and how long both Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter likely will remain in the rotation. [47:27] David says the Mavs should play Anthony Davis now that he’s healthy; Kevin and Evan vote to quit now. And the guys talk about what’s left of their men’s brackets going into the Sweet 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:20] the dust-up between former Cowboy DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons and the questions arising from it. Do Micah's social media ventures and questionable leadership really make him a problem for the Cowboys, or will they work around it? [31:43] The guys also argue over whether Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter deserve to start the season in the rotation (Kevin says no; Evan and David, yes), and [47:55] whether Anthony Davis should return this season to the Mavs' lost cause (Kevin is a no; David, yes; and Evan on the fence). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:20] the Cowboys' free-agent signings this week, what's left to do and how it impacts the draft. David expects they'll still add a couple of veterans; maybe even reunions with Amari Cooper and Stephon Gilmore. Kevin says the loss of Jourdan Lewis and needs in the secondary make Texas' Jahdae Barron a logical first-round pick. [18:55] Evan notes that, after the Yankees' loss of Gerrit Cole, the Rangers are now the favorites in the American League, according to one baseball site. [35:03] And the guys look at the race between the local GMs, highlighted by a hilarious illustration from The Dallas Morning News' Michael Hogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:15] the news from the combine, where Stephen Jones told David about negotiating a deal with Osa Odighizuwa and how the Cowboys would look for a quarterback in the draft. [29:20] Evan tells us the latest from spring training, where Kumar Rocker has failed to show he can make the rotation on opening day. [53:15] And the guys analyze the latest problems for a Mavs ownership and management team that apparently doesn’t understand what makes this market tick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices