Synopsis
"Ballzy" is SportsDayDFW's weekly podcast, hosted by Evan Grant and Kevin Sherrington. The duo provides expert analysis on the D-FW and larger sports landscape. They also welcomes in big-name columnists, analysts and newsmakers themselves to reveal a side of the story you haven't heard before.
Episodes
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MLB.com's Richard Justice on the Rangers: is the team good or just lucky?
29/08/2016 Duration: 35minBallzy hosts Evan Grant, Barry Horn, and Kevin Sherrington chat with MLB.com's Richard Justice, discussing whether the Rangers are really a good team or just lucky. With five weeks left, Texas is leading the American League, but they're in 8th place in the AL with run differential factored in. The hosts also discuss Yu Darvish's changes since recovering from his latest injury. Also, which pitcher gets dropped from the roster for the post season? The crew ends the show discussing a possible Rangers/Blue Jays scenario for the upcoming postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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With Tony Romo out, let's talk about the Cowboys' offense
29/08/2016 Duration: 37minBallzy hosts Evan Grant, Barry Horn, and Kevin Sherrington chat with Cowboys Insider David Moore about Tony Romo's recent injury. He's expected to be out between six and ten weeks due to a fracture in his back. Could Dak Prescott now be the Day 1 starter? Will his preseason performance translate to the regular season? When Romo does return, could the Cowboys NOT use him as a starting quarterback? The group also talks about how the team could bring in a veteran quarterback - and who it could be. Finally, the hosts talk about Ezekiel Elliott's visit to a pot shop in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rangers' GM Jon Daniels talks Carlos Gomez, Jonathan Lucroy, and the return of several pitchers
22/08/2016 Duration: 39minBallzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Texas Rangers GM Jon Daniels about the acquisition of Carlos Gomez, who was released by the Houston Astros. Barry asks Jon about Martin Perez's "road woes" and if it can be explained. The crew also discusses Jonathan Lucroy and his impact on the pitching staff. Also discussed - the pitchers about to come off the DL. Which one is the most anticipated to return to the rotation? Finally, Barry and Evan talk about the next few weeks for the Rangers as they face Cleveland, Seattle and Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Let's examine the Top 25 College Football poll
22/08/2016 Duration: 25minBallzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Chuck Carlton about his Top 25 poll in comparison to the AP's Top 25. The most overvalued and undervalued teams are discussed. Also, find out which Texas team has the best chance to make it to the college football championship. They also talk about the University of Oklahoma's brutal schedule for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Moose gives his takeaway on Dak Prescott, Tony Romo, and the Cowboys' upcoming season
22/08/2016 Duration: 35minBallzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Daryl "Moose" Johnston on his impressions of the most recent preseason game against Miami. He talks about Dak Prescott and other notable moments in the game. The three also reminiscence a bit about Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. Moose also gives his NFC East predictions - and which team stands out as a favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ian Desmond loses momentum, Holland & Lewis' return, Prince Fielder's goodbye
15/08/2016 Duration: 38minBallzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn talk about the current status of Texas Rangers outfielder Ian Desmond, who hasn't been the same hitter since the All Star Break. Also, the pair discuss how Nomar Mazarra has fallen off the medal stand for being the Rookie of the Year and when we can expect Derek Holland and Colby Lewis to return to the pitching staff. Barry and Evan also talk about Prince Fielder's emotional press conference. They also look at the upcoming games heading into September. Many teams are under .500 and could help the Rangers clinch that playoff spot. Finally, could Martin Perez be a solid #3 in the Postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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After impressive preseason debut, could Dak Prescott be the Cowboys' back-up quarterback?
15/08/2016 Duration: 41minBallzy hosts Evan Grant and Barry Horn chat with Cowboys' Insider David Moore about the 1st preseason game against the LA Rams. Even though Dak Prescott had an impressive showing, the crew discusses how the Cowboys blew the lead. Besides Prescott, the hosts discuss other players that made a positive impression, and if there's anything really to get jazzed up for after this first game. Also discussed on the show, how many Tony Romo snaps will we see in exhibition season? The show ends with talk of Jerry Jones heading to the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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With 50 games left and one week after trade deadline, how are the Rangers holding up?
09/08/2016 Duration: 37minBallzy host Barry Horn chats with Evan Grant, reporting from Denver with the Rangers. How does the team look with 50 games left in the season? Also, could Seattle be a bigger threat than the Astros heading into the postseason? Barry and Evan share their feelings one week after the trade deadline. Both feel the team is in a good place, plus a home-field advantage put the Rangers in an even better spot. Finally, Barry asks the question: Is Jonathan Lucroy one of the best catchers in Rangers history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Cowboys' training camp update, including details on the new "17 inches" slogan
09/08/2016 Duration: 38minBallzy host Barry Horn chats with Dallas Cowboys insider David Moore, reporting from Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard, CA. Among the items of discussion: How Gavin Escobar looks, the backup QB situation, and the linebacker situation. Barry and David also talk about Jason Garrett's new "17 inches" slogan and what it means for the team. Also, David tosses out some players' names that have 'wowed' him, and of course, the player that has been the biggest disappointment. The latest updates on Dak Prescott and Jameill Showers are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Thoughts and predictions after the first few days of Cowboys' training camp
02/08/2016 Duration: 42minBallzy host Evan Grant chats with Cowboys insider David Moore, who is covering training camp in Oxnard, CA. Moore gives his impressions after the first few days of press conferences and practices. After optimism given during the Cowboys' State of the Union, many reporters took a sharp turn and asked about suspensions, defense, and Tony Romo's health. Moore also gives his predictions on which two players will have the first skirmish of the season. The two briefly talk about Tony Romo's weight and domestic abuse allegations against Ezekiel Elliott. Finally, Moore talks about the Arm in Arm walk, which united the Cowboys and family members of the slain Dallas police officers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rangers acquire high profile players right at the trade deadline
02/08/2016 Duration: 27minBallzy host Evan Grant chats with Texas Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine about the latest acquisitions after the trade deadline. The two discuss Carlos Beltran and Jonathan Lucroy, among others. Have the Rangers improved both offensively and defensively through the various trades? Grant and Levine also discuss reasons why the Rangers didn't go with any starting pitchers. Finally, how keeping Joey Gallo and Jurickson Profar will be beneficial to the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Who might the Rangers be willing to deal as trade deadline gets closer
25/07/2016 Duration: 37minThe Dallas Morning News Texas Rangers beat writer Evan Grant gives his thought on the Texas Rangers possible deals as the trade deadline gets closer. Should fans be worried about the latest losses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will Rolando McClain be in training camp and what changes need to happen on defense
25/07/2016 Duration: 37minThe Dallas Morning News Cowboys beat writer David Moore lets us know if he thinks Rolando McClain we be on the plane to training camp and what changes need to happen for the Cowboys defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Will the Big XII expand or not expand
25/07/2016 Duration: 31minThe Dallas Morning News sports writers talk with Chuck Cooperstein about the future of the Big XII conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Dallas Cowboys all-time position rankings
11/07/2016 Duration: 45minBallzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn discuss the all-time Cowboys position rankings. Who's your number one quarterback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How will Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma City affect the Mavs?
11/07/2016 Duration: 41minBallzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn talk to Chuck Cooperstein discuss everything Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What starting pitcher should the Rangers trade for?
11/07/2016 Duration: 40minBallzy hosts Kevin Sherrington, Barry Horn and Evan Grant discuss everything Rangers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Reactions to Andrew Bogut, Harrison Barnes joining the Mavericks
05/07/2016 Duration: 35minBallzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn chat with Eddie Sefko on the latest Mavericks news, including thoughts on Warriors teammates Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut coming to Dallas. Will this help improve the team or will everything stay the same? The group also chats about Justin Anderson (who they believe needs more playing time), Wesley Matthews and Dirk Nowitzki. Finally, was the signing of Kevin Durant to the Golden State Warriors a surprise to the hosts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Thoughts on Rolando McClain's suspension and future with the Cowboys
05/07/2016 Duration: 29minBallzy hosts Barry Horn and Kevin Sherrington chat with Rick Gosselin on Rolando McClain, who was recently suspended for 10 games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The group discusses whether McClain gets away with too much and if he even enjoys playing football. Other members of the Cowboys' defense are discussed and what areas need more help. Do the Cowboys have too many "character guys" on the team? Finally, Rick discusses with the guys his interviews and chats with Buddy Ryan. The NFL coach died last week at the age of 82. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rangers chatter: "This club needs some pitching!"
05/07/2016 Duration: 42minBallzy hosts Kevin Sherrington and Barry Horn chat with Rangers insider Evan Grant in Boston. The group talks about the recent loses for the Texas Rangers, including a discussion on the way they lost. The bullpen is discussed and what needs to be done to improve, including their thoughts on Nick Martinez and Chi Chi Gonzales. Also, could Matt Moore or Jake Odorizzi be joining the team? Also on the show, a chat about Ian Desmond - how he's more than just an All-Star, and could be seen as an MVP candidate. Evan gives his thoughts on similarities between Desmond and Michael Young. Finally, when the team can expect Yu Darvish, Colby Lewis, and Derek Holland to return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices