SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [1:43] the Cowboys’ inability to pull out a winnable game on the road in Philadelphia. Kevin and David [25:30] take a look at Dak Prescott’s culpability. The guys marvel over the Rangers’ ability to turn their regular-season weaknesses — bullpen and road issues — into strengths in the playoffs. Kevin says the difference between this World Series team and the Rangers’ previous iterations was the World Series experience of Corey Seager, Nathan Eovaldi and, specifically, Bruce Bochy. Evan outlines the next steps for the Rangers and [45:40] David tells us why the Mavs are off to such a good start.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [7:40] discuss the Rangers’ Game 3 win over Arizona in the desert, giving them a 2-1 lead in the World Series. They analyze possible pitching matchups. How will Bruce Bochy deploy Jon Gray, suddenly their most important pitcher? Also, will Max Scherzer and Adolis Garcia be available for the rest of the series? If not, who replaces them? [27:35] David gives a master’s class in the Cowboys’ offense, detailing down to the second what happens and how Dak Prescott adjusts to it. Kevin says the Eagles have done just enough to win games, and David notes that this will be only the second time Dak and Jalen Hurts have gone head-to-head in a burgeoning rivalry. [49:00] And before they hit the door, Kevin and David discuss the impact rookie Dereck Lively II has already made on the Mavs.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [00:55] discuss the Rangers’ third trip to the World Series and the impact on the sports market. Evan outlines potential pitching matchups and analyzes whether Jordan Montgomery and Nathan Eovaldi will be enough to win another seven-game series. [31:11] Kevin says Houston’s a baseball town now, but the Cowboys will keep that from happening in Dallas-Fort Worth. David said Jerry Jones better worry about the Rangers’ ability to at least chip away at the Cowboys’ lead. The guys discuss bad losses in the NFL and where the Cowboys rank coming off the bye week and also talk [55:28] about the prospects for the Mavs and Stars as their seasons crank up.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant [3:41] discuss a big weekend for Dallas sports fans, starting with the Rangers’ 2-0 lead over the Astros in the ALCS. Evan goes over all the numbers demonstrating the difficult road ahead for Houston, while Kevin says the key from here on out is if the Rangers’ bullpen can at least hold serve with the Astros’. [30:38] David notes the Cowboys responded well from a humiliating defeat at the hands of the 49ers, beating the Chargers, 20-17, on the road. The bye week comes at a good time, with the Rams up next to set up a critical meeting with the Eagles, losers to the Jets, of all teams.

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SportsDay insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [1:13] discuss the worst Cowboys loss in the history of their storied rivalry with the 49ers and the fallout. The gap has only widened between the two NFC rivals. Has the team lost faith in Mike McCarthy? Dak Prescott? How they respond to a difficult Monday night game on the road against the Chargers will be telling, Kevin says. David calls it a “crossroads.” [28:07] Going into Tuesday’s Game 3 against the Orioles, the Rangers can count on a vastly improved defense this season, the most underrated aspect of their success, Evan says. The guys discuss the influence of Evan Carter on the rest of the lineup as it becomes more selective. [49:35] And Kevin waxes poetic over an exciting Texas-OU game capped off, as usual, by an exquisite Fletcher’s corny dog.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss [00:30] whether it was a good idea for the Rangers to pop corks after clinching the playoffs before Sunday’s final game. They also make their predictions on how the Rangers handle Tampa Bay in the Wild Card Series. [28:25] David says the Cowboys are better prepared for the 49ers than they were in either of their last playoff exits, though Kevin says their red zone issues can be traced to the makeup of the roster. In other words, not enough size in skill positions. [44:28] And Kevin and David riff on another disastrous road game by the U.S. in the Ryder Cup as well as the CFP ramifications for Texas-OU, the greatest annual sporting event in Texas.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss [2:10] whether the Rangers will win the division. Kevin says the recent resurgence by Jose Leclerc and Jonathan Hernandez may be enough to carry what has been a woeful bullpen. Evan even says it could make them unbeatable. [24:18] The Insiders discuss the Cowboys’ stunning loss to the Cardinals. David puts first blame on the defense, while Kevin says the offense still lacks identity and maybe misses Zeke Elliott, who’s coming back to town Sunday. [47:04] And in the potpourri segment, Kevin and David discuss the Mavs, Kevin outlines Texas’ hopes and Evan acts bored.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore [2:15] discuss the rising expectations for the Cowboys because of their defense after two games. Kevin says because of Micah Parsons, the best Cowboy since at least Larry Allen, national pundits are more likely to believe in the Cowboys’ Super Bowl chances. The guys also talk about how the Cowboys exemplify complementary football, and this is what Mike McCarthy was talking about when he got criticized for what he wanted to do in the off-season. [18:52]  Evan puts the excruciating numbers to the greatest bullpen failure in history and how that impacts the Rangers’ playoff chances and how this season will be remembered. [36:02] And the fellas marvel at the $100 million SMU raised the week after announcing its pending move to the Atlantic Coast Conference as well as the impact Deion Sanders continues to make in his short time at Colorado.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore discuss the [1:15] Cowboys’ big opening win over the Giants on the road. Kevin asks David if the Cowboys’ have ever had a pass rush this good. David notes the last time the Cowboys started with a win this big and where that led. (Hint: It was pretty super.) [27:20] Suddenly, after all the gloom and doom, the Rangers are back in the playoff chase. Evan sets up what a playoff rotation might look like and how that affects the bullpen. Kevin wonders if it could impact the closers. [47:05] And Kevin beguiles the guys with tales of Tuscaloosa as the fellas try to determine what a win over Alabama means in the great scheme of things.

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