SportsDay Insider
by The Dallas Morning News
SportsDay Insider (formerly Ballzy) is hosted by Dallas Morning News sports writers Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore. Hear their expert analysis, hot takes and humor about the things you’d expect — Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers, Stars — and a few things you didn’t see coming, each Tuesday afternoon in The Dallas Morning News podcast feed. To listen and never miss an episode, search for "The Dallas Morning News" in your favorite podcast app and hit the “Subscribe” or “Follow” button. (Here are quick links to our feed on popular apps Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1s8F8hSUDMM8j3EmQpCpP3) , Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dallas-morning-news/id1379040585) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-roundup) and iHeartRadio (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/339-the-dallas-morning-news-46861104/) .) You’ll also get access to our daily news roundup, our biweekly discussion program, The Deep Side of Dallas, and our special audio reports. Find quick l
Episodes
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Cowboys trending down, Mavs up and Big 12 commissioner out
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Joe Hoyt discuss the Cowboys' disastrous OT loss to the Cardinals and what it should mean for the roster as they approach the trade deadline. Joe thinks they should be sellers, not buyers, and George Pickens should be the first to go. He also tells us why…
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Cowboys, Longhorns moving up. Maybe the Mavs, too?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the Cowboys' 38-21 win over the Eagles and what it means for their prospects in the NFC East, where the Giants loom as their primary opposition at 4-2-1. Can Dak Prescott's dominance in the East carry them to the division title? Will…
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Cowboys' and Longhorns' spiral, Mavs' start and a Rangers' star on the horizon
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' two-game losing streak and what it'll take to pull them out of the muck. Kevin notes that five of their next six opponents have losing records, including the Eagles, who will be without Jalen Hurts in…
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Cowboys' spiraling defense, CFB in Texas and what's Walcott's future with Rangers?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss the further decline of the Cowboys' defense and what it says that they're bringing in an old pal to help out Christian Parker. Evan says they should have done it sooner. Kevin says no team with Super Bowl intentions needs a...
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Cowboys' small steps, farewells and Texas-OU, the state's best annual sporting event
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss the Cowboys' 34-30 come-from-behind win over Houston. Joe tells us that, until further notice, the Cowboys will have to score 30 points a game to win. The good news is, they can do that, especially in a weak NFC East. Bad news:...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 58: A.J. Pierzynski | What's next | Most disappointing seasons in history
With the Rangers officially out of the playoffs, John and Evan discuss the disappointing end to a disappointing season and break down Chris Young's end-of-season presser where he ran through a long list of attributes the Rangers lacked. Then they tackle the big question: How do the Rangers…
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Questioning merits of Cowboys, Rangers, Stars and Texas CFB
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the chaotic ending of the Cowboys' visit to Rio and the poor decisions that resulted in a loss to the Ravens. Was Dak Prescott unduly influenced by his coach's warning? Did Brian Schottenheimer make a mistake electing to kick through the...
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Defenseless Cowboys, Zombie Rangers and wild, wild CFB
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' win over a Washington team missing Jayden Daniels in the second half Sunday. Calvin says he saw progress in Christian Parker's defense, but they still can't stop the run. Is that Parker's fault, or is it...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 57: Josh Hamilton | Final countdown | Awards season
John and Evan are back with an EMERGENCY drop of the pod to account for the crucial final week of the season. We wonder how Skip Schumaker is going to navigate what's left of his starting rotation and the job he's done in that regard. Then we welcome in Josh Hamilton, who had a hand in so many...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 56: Ruben Sierra | Final push | Last 20-game winner
As the Rangers approach the final 10 games of the season, John and Evan sit down in the newly redesigned Sports Day studio to sort through the all-hands-on-deck approach to pitching the Rangers have lately employed and the impact of Josh Jung's return to the lineup. Then Rangers Hall of Famer…
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Cowboys, Rangers and other zombies, plus Texas' big win
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' opening-night flop against the Giants and whether it was just first-game jitters or a sign of bigger problems. Is Christian Parker's message getting through to the defense? Are they still undermanned at…
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 55: Prince Fielder | Rotation tweaks | 9/11 memories
With just over two weeks to go in the crawl for the playoffs, John and Evan break down the fluid situation in the Rangers' rotation as they try to manipulate things to maximize new-found ace Cal Quantrill's starts. Also, Evan makes the point: This team can't get where they want to get without…
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Cowboys without Smith, Rangers need Langford and wild, wild college football
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt analyze the impact of Tyler Smith's absence from the Cowboys' offensive line for a month or more. Joe notes that T.J. Bass is a serviceable backup at left guard, but it leaves a thin line on the verge of snapping if anyone else goes...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 54: Skip Schumaker | Playoff sprints | Septembers to remember
With the Rangers down to the last three weeks, what else is there to discuss but what's in front of the Rangers? John and Evan break down the sprint to the finish and how the Rangers must break season-long trends to get to the playoffs. Then Rangers manager Skip Schumaker joins the fellas. And…
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Analyzing Cowboys' cuts and why Rangers can't do the little things
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins look at the Cowboys' final cuts, including the surprising exits of Joe Milton and Jaydon Blue. Calvin says the Cowboys may yet bring back Milton, who lost the backup QB job to Sam Howell. Evan asks if either is really good enough...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 53: Andrew Heaney | Seager's back | Low-hitters
With the Rangers ricocheting all over the place, John and Evan try to follow along, but one thing sticks out - the return of Corey Seager's bat and its impact on the lineup. The fellas also talk about the remaining schedule and raise a caution flag. Beware the Mariners! Then Andrew Heaney joins...
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Cowboys' position battles, Rangers' leaky boat and goodbye, Dolly
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt analyze the hot points on the Cowboys' depth chart, particularly at cornerback and linebacker. Joe shuts down Kevin's bid to give Joe Milton a few sub-packages and tells us if this team is good enough to make the playoffs. Kevin and…
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 52: Pudge Rodriguez | Dichotomous Rangers | '96 numbers
Pudge is here! On the eve of the 1996 playoff team reunion, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez joins the fellas to discuss walking out of a corn field at the Field of Dreams, another trip to Cooperstown, Johnny Oates' impact on his career and his memories from that first playoff run. John and Evan…
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Cowboys sign Von Miller, but what do the Rangers do about Corey Seager?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss the Cowboys' signing of DeSoto's own Von Miller. Calvin tells us that Von plans to play 10 to 15 snaps a game, and Kevin says if he's going to get nine sacks again, it'll require a world-record success rate. Otherwise,...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 51: Bobby Witt | Hot & cold Rangers | Rangers "Moonlight Grahams"
The trade deadline has passed, the Rangers stood pat and waited for everybody to get healthy, and now John and Evan have to make sense of where they stand, which is where they seemingly always stand: stuck in the middle. Evan points out the importance of this week's road trip, especially with...
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Rangers hanging, Cowboys leading and a farewell to Nellie
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the impact of the late Don Nelson, who, with his son, Donnie, gave the Mavs clarity and an icon, not to mention the makings of the franchise's only title. Kevin asks Evan if he's willing to bet on the Rangers, who, no matter what…
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SportsDay Rangers Podcast Episode 50: Will Clark | Trade deadline | Burkett trade of '96
Well, the boys have made it through 50 episodes without strangling one another and to celebrate Rangers legend Will Clark joins the show to reminisce about his time in Texas, the great run of 1996 and the camaraderie of that time. And, yes, all of us old-timers gripe how that same element doesn't...
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Can the Rangers win the AL West as currently constructed?
With Kevin away on "assignment," Evan seizes the microphone and brings in fellow Rangers insider Shawn McFarland for a lively breakdown of the Rangers' trade deadline activity. Who knew we could make 40 minutes out of the team trading Josh Smith for Adam Macko? But the guys break down the lack of...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 49: Royce Clayton, deadline talk and revisiting deadline deals
Well, it's less than a week until the trade deadline and John and Evan have been moved by the Rangers' recent hot streak. What is there to do? How can the Rangers do it? But the team deserves a chance to compete is the guys' perspective. Then Royce Clayton, at the center of the Rangers' 1998...
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Rangers at the deadline, Cowboys in Oxnard and "Bigfoot" Bland
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant look at the Rangers' prospects heading into Monday's trade deadline and discuss what makes this year different from last year. Besides the fact they're in first place. Kevin asks if anyone scares you. They also discuss whether to trade or keep...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 48: TR Sullivan, big Mariners series and Hall of Fame memories
With a huge series against Seattle looming, what's the guys' level of optimism about the Rangers' ability to make a declaration that they belong? Are they merely in first place or can they be a first-place team? Then we break down the ever-growing impact of injuries and how that might further...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 47: Bengie Molina, Jacob Latz's All-Star performance, BZZR move
At the All-Star break, John and Evan spend more time on Jacob Latz's All-Star performance than Jacob Latz spent in his six-pitch effort to strike out Luis Arraez in Philadelphia. Then the guys touch on the Rangers' move to the BZZR app for a direct-to-consumer streaming option. And Evan muses on...
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Rangers' playoff chances, what they can expect from Corey Seager and more
With Kevin on World Cup coverage, Shawn McFarland joins Evan for a Rangers roundtable. And, boy, do we get to a lot. Has this team wasted chances in the first half? How many games will the Rangers be able to count on from Corey Seager after the break? And could they pull a fast one - consider...
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SportsDay Rangers, Episode 46: Chris Young, State of the Rangers
John and Evan salute Jacob Latz making the AL All-Star team and continue to struggle to define the 2026 Rangers. But at least this time, they get some help for their problem. Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young stops by the show to discuss the state of the team at the season's...
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Rangers' lone star, May and the Mavs and what's up with U.S. soccer?
Sports Day Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the Rangers' position with three weeks until the All-Star break and what the organization will have to see to make improvements. Kevin says missing out this year would be especially egregious given the performance of Jacob Latz, who's...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 45: Bobby Valentine
What a turnaround! Here comes home-field advantage: What a difference a week makes. The guys are getting whiplash from the Rangers' turnaround that saw them win six straight, storm into first place in the AL West and look like an energized team with a real identity. After they finish catching…
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Mavs' new course and Rangers on a heater
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Mike Curtis discuss the arrival of Dusty May as the 11th coach in Mavs history. Mike notes that he comes with a reputation as a communicator, and he demonstrated those skills in his introductory news conference. Now, if he can communicate with...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 44: The one where Rusty Greer returns
Around some lovely background music, perhaps to make the sound of another breakdown of the Rangers' offensive failings more relaxing, John and Evan toss around what could happen. Then we discuss how the loss of Jack Leiter exposes a weakness the Rangers wanted to keep hidden. Then, Rangers Hall…
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Where are the Mavs and Rangers going?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Mike Curtis discuss the hiring of Michigan's Dusty May as the 11th head coach in Mavs history and what that means for the direction of the organization. Will they be contenders next year? Or does the hiring of a first-time NBA coach mean…
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 43: The one with Jacob Latz
John and Evan break down the Rangers' current issue of getting down early with no pulse thereafter and discuss Corey Seager's reliability. Then one of the best stories of the season, Jacob "High Leverage" Latz joins the guys to talk about his long road to becoming the best breakout story of the...
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Seager's future, Mavs' mystery and Texas Tech does the right thing
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss Corey Seager's latest stay on the injured list and what his unavailability overall means to his future with the Rangers. Evan laments his unwillingness to turn it up a notch when the situation calls for it. Does he fit the model the...
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SportsDay Rangers Podcast Episode 42: The one with David Murphy
John and Evan once again try to pin down the identity of this Rangers club as it struggles to get over the .500 hump. Once again, another road trip causes issues. And Evan expresses concern about the rotation's sudden inability to pitch deep into games. What's the potential fallout from that?…
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Rangers' lineup, college gambling and why can't Dallas think big?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the Rangers' lineup and where it's headed. Kevin thinks signs are point up because of the All-Star-level play by Josh Jung and Zeke Duran. Evan is still puzzled. He doesn't know what to make of Corey Seager's slow start, though he thinks...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 41: The one with Buddy Bell
The guys break down the Rangers' hot week and the exciting brand of baseball they played. Evan wonders how the Rangers will handle playing time once Wyatt Langford returns from the IL. Then Rangers Hall of Famer Buddy Bell joins the program to discuss the circus that was the early 1980s for the...
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Mavs moving to Valley View and Rangers moving up?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Brad Townsend discuss the Mavs pending move to the old Valley View site, and with the Stars' accompanying move to Plano, the prospects of an urban core without an NBA or NHL team for the first time in nearly a half-century. Brad lays out the...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 40: The one with Tom Schieffer
The guys sit down with former Rangers president and managing partner Tom Schieffer for a special visit about turning the franchise legitimate with the building of The Ballpark in Arlington, the challenges he faced in the role and his vision for how sports ownership should operate. And besides…
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Rangers get no-hit and the Nelson gets overrun
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the Astros' combined no-hitter of the Rangers, the low point of another low season, at least offensively, for the locals. Do they blow it up? Not with the Rangers only a couple of games out of first place in the West. But Evan tells us...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 39: The one with Jerry Narron.
What to make of the Rangers' 3-3 start to a road trip against the three worst teams in baseball? Is there anything more that Skip Schumaker can do to the lineup? And is Hot Jake Burger back? Also, where did Evan run into John Elway? Then former Rangers manager Jerry Narron joins the show to…
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How long before the Rangers pull the plug on offense?
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss the sorry state of the Rangers' offense, now three years running. Evan says it's not something Chris Young will overreact to, nor should he. Kevin, who notes they're still in the thick of the playoff chase with numbers down around...
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SportsDay Rangers Podcast, Episode 38: The one with Josh Jung
Guess what? More talk about the offense! Never can get enough. But John and Evan break it down and Evan rolls out a really interesting stat about the mystery of the disappearing homer at Globe Life Field. Then Evan sits down with Rangers third baseman Josh Jung to discuss his changes at the…
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Mavs' new brass and Rangers' return of Zeke Duran
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [5:45] the Mavs' new hierarchy of Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz and what it means to have so many experienced people making decisions. They'll have their work cut out for them in this draft. [16:20] Evan tells us what's gone right for not...
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SportsDay Rangers Episode 37: The one with Jake Diekman
As the Rangers' arduous season-opening stretch enters its final week, John and Evan join the angsting over the Rangers offense. Seems almost like it's a theme. Or maybe its own special. Then former Rangers reliever Jake Diekman, the latest of the legions of former Rangers now coaching high school...
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Around the horn on Stars' drought, Mavs' hire and Cowboys' draft
With Kevin "unavailable," Tim Cowlishaw joins Evan to go around the horn -- no pun intended -- with hot takes on the Stars and their Stanley Cup Final drought, the Mavs and the most important thing about Masai Ujiri's hiring, the Cowboys drafting of an actual leader and what Springsteen song he...
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SportsDay Rangers podcast Episode 36: The one with Kevin Mench
With April coming to a close, John and Evan consider what went right in the first month and what didn't. Josh Jung: Big hit. Jacob Latz: Ditto. But what about Globe Life Field seems to have gotten in the Rangers' heads. Then Kevin Mench joins the show for some memories of his seven-game home run...
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Grading the Cowboys' draft and Seager's slow start for Rangers
SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:45] the Cowboys' draft and why Calvin gave it only a B. He's got a problem with taking guys who didn't play in either the SEC or Big Ten or who played for Michigan. He also tells us what he thinks about DeMarvion...
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SportsDay Insider (formerly Ballzy) is hosted by Dallas Morning News sports writers Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore. Hear their expert analysis, hot takes and humor about the things you’d expect — Cowboys, Mavs, Rangers, Stars — and a few things you didn’t see coming, each Tuesday afternoon in The Dallas Morning News podcast feed. To listen and never miss an episode, search for "The Dallas Morning News" in your favorite podcast app and hit the “Subscribe” or “Follow” button. (Here are quick links to our feed on popular apps Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1s8F8hSUDMM8j3EmQpCpP3) , Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dallas-morning-news/id1379040585) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-roundup) and iHeartRadio (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/339-the-dallas-morning-news-46861104/) .) You’ll also get access to our daily news roundup, our biweekly discussion program, The Deep Side of Dallas, and our special audio reports. Find quick l
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