SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss Rangers opening day on Thursday, [10:50] from the opening ceremonies to the last man on the roster. Evan says the Rangers have never had an ace like Jacob deGrom, not in the last 40 years, anyway. Kevin wonders if Ezequiel Duran has played too well to be a trade chip. [31:40] Kevin and Evan take sides on their favorite coach in the women’s Final Four this week. Hint: Kevin’s right. The guys also make their picks on the men’s side, where Kevin says the tournament game has changed. [50:48] The Mavs’ No. 1 problem isn’t making the playoffs, Kevin says, it’s finding out why Luka’s unhappy. And the insiders finish with thoughts about the Cowboys’ offensive line and what it means for the draft.

Rangers opening day preview, Final Four madness and what’s up with Luka?

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the big events in Dallas this spring. [5:45] Evan tells us what to expect of Jack Leiter in his start Thursday as well as whether Jose Leclerc’s problems are mechanical or mental. [28:45] David says he’s never seen Jerry Jones so tone-deaf regarding fans’ disappointment in the Cowboys. [50:24] Kevin says anything less than a Western Conference finals run for the Mavs should be considered a disappointment, which tells you how far they’ve come in the last two months, and the guys marvel over Scottie Scheffler’s second Masters win, his footwork and the fact that he made it to the Inwood Tavern still wearing his green jacket Sunday.

Rangers’ bullpen, tone-deaf Cowboys, Mavs’ potential and Scottie’s beer run

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [2:06] another debilitating injury for Rangers third baseman Josh Jung, who’s probably out for two months, and the repercussions for the lineup. Evan also tells us about the future of Jose Leclerc at closer and the uptick on the bases otherwise. David discusses [17:09] the possibility of a reunion with Zeke Elliott (Hint: not so much), and Kevin gives us his favorite pick for the Cowboys at RB. [33:45] The guys give Caitlin Clark props as the greatest female player ever and one of the greatest shooters, male or female. There’s also discussion of Rashee Rice’s legal entanglements, SMU’s new basketball coach and the improbable rise of the Mavs, just in time for the playoffs.

Josh Jung’s luck, a pile of potpourri and no Zeke for you

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [6:13] Wyatt Langford’s impact on the Rangers’ thinking this spring. They’ll slug even more than they did last year, which might make up for not signing Jordan Montgomery. They also analyze exactly what role new signee Michael Lorenzen will fill this season. [35:45] Kevin and Evan predict Caitlin Clark will win the NCAAs on the women’s side and Kevin is too chicken to guess outside the chalk on the men’s side. [49:51] In the potpourri segment, they also talk about the pluses and minuses of the local owners, the Cowboys’ free agent losses and the problems it makes for their draft, as well as how, of all things, Mavs guard Kyrie Irving has been about as good as anyone could have hoped.

Wyatt Langford, a new Rangers pitcher, NCAA brackets and potpourri!

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:02] the free agent market with the Cowboys as well as the Rangers. Kevin says if the Cowboys end up replacing two offensive linemen, the OL will be the biggest point of concern on the team this fall. [25:40] Evan tells us about his conversation with Scott Boras and his appeal to Ray Davis to pay for a starting pitcher like, say, Jordan Montgomery. The guys also discuss the sensation caused by Wyatt Langford, making the biggest splash at Rangers’ spring training since Pete Incaviglia hit a ball through a fence in Florida. [55:35] And Kevin and David try to make sense of where the Mavs are and what Kidd must do with the uncertainty of what a new owner may or may not do. Bonus: What’s Mark Cuban’s legacy as owner?

Cowboys and Rangers free agents, plus what Jason Kidd has to do to keep his job

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the topics of the day, [7:20] starting with a question of whether the Rangers screwed up by trading Cole Ragans, now projected as one of the game’s best starters, for Aroldis Chapman. Does a World Series title mitigate that? Do the Rangers learn a lesson as a result? [31:40] David tells us that it looks like Tyron Smith will not be back at left tackle for the Cowboys. Does that mean the Cowboys automatically go with a left tackle with their first pick? [47:55] The Mavs have gone from a seven-game winning streak to a face-first flop. If they don’t make the playoffs, Kevin asks, will Jason Kidd pay for the miss?

Rangers opening day preview, Final Four madness and what’s up with Luka?

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