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‘I Can Give You Guys One More’: Skip Schumaker Credits Trevor Williams For Rangers Win He Didn’t Pitch In
ARLINGTON, Texas — Trevor Williams threw the final 4 innings of Friday’s 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays without allowing a run. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that outing is the reason Jordan Montgomery was available to cover 3 2/3 innings on Saturday. Trevor Williams Covered Four Innings In Friday’s Texas Rangers Win […]
‘Didn’t Really Plan On Doing All That’: Wyatt Langford On Wild Hurdle Home For Texas Rangers Against Toronto Blue Jays
ARLINGTON, Texas — Wyatt Langford scored from third base on Evan Carter’s sacrifice fly in the sixth inning Saturday night, hurdling his way home as the throw came in. The run put the Texas Rangers ahead 6-1, and they beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 at Globe Life Field. Rangers third base coach Corey Ragsdale […]
Texas Rangers Move Wyatt Langford To Leadoff, Keep Corey Seager At DH For Blue Blue Jays Finale
ARLINGTON, Texas — Wyatt Langford is leading off and playing left field for the Texas Rangers on Sunday, according to the club’s lineup card. Corey Seager is the designated hitter for a second straight day, and Ezequiel Durán is at shortstop again. Durán led off Saturday night, when Langford batted fifth. On Sunday, Durán bats […]
‘That’s What This Team Is All About’: Texas Rangers Overcome Cal Quantrill Injury, Beat Blue Jays 6-2 To Take Sole AL West Lead
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill left the Texas Rangers’ game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right lat tightness after getting one out in the second inning Saturday night. Five relievers covered the final 7 2/3 innings, and Texas won 6-2 at Globe Life Field. With the win, the Rangers (78-77) moved into sole possession […]
Dallas Mavericks Expected To Invite Dwight Powell To Training Camp After Kyrie Irving-Led Minicamp
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Mavericks are expected to give Dwight Powell a formal training camp invitation. League sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line as much Saturday night, even though Dallas already has 15 players on standard NBA contracts. Earlier this week, Powell was with the Mavericks at a minicamp in Los Angeles […]
Texas Rangers Take Sole Possession Of AL West Lead With 7 Games Left
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Saturday night at Globe Life Field and moved into sole possession of first place in the American League West. With the Houston Astros losing to the Atlanta Braves again, Texas is 78-77 and 1 game ahead of Houston (77-78) with 7 games […]
Cal Quantrill Set For MRI After Leaving Texas Rangers Start With Right Lat Tightness
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill will have an MRI on Sunday, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said after Saturday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Schumaker said there was “no real update” on the right-hander yet. Quantrill left with right lat tightness after getting one out in the second inning at Globe Life Field. He […]
‘Close Doesn’t Pay The Bill’: Caleb Downs Owns Costly Play From Dallas Cowboys Debut
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs said Friday that he has to make the play on the slant Isaiah Likely caught against him in the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener. On a third-and-3, Likely lined up in the slot, faked toward the sideline, and broke inside for a 5-yard catch in the New York Giants’ 28-20 win […]
‘Been Watching Him Since I Was 12’: Caleb Downs Prepares To Face Stefon Diggs In Cowboys-Commanders
FRISCO, Texas — Caleb Downs said Friday that he has been watching Stefon Diggs on TV since he was about 12 years old. On Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys rookie faces Diggs and the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Diggs signed with Washington on Aug. 5 after spending 2025 with the New England Patriots. He caught […]
‘You Got To Start With No. 5’: Stephen Jones Sounds Warning On Jayden Daniels Before Cowboys-Commanders
FRISCO, Texas — Jayden Daniels is where the Dallas Cowboys have to start with the Washington Commanders offense, Stephen Jones said Friday. Washington may be cutting back some of Daniels’ reps to prevent injury, Jones said on 105.3 The Fan’s “G-Bag Nation.” “You got to start with number five,” Jones said. “Their quarterback is, I […]
‘Hell, I’m A Hugger’: Stephen Jones Explains Christian Parker Moment After Dallas Cowboys Loss
FRISCO, Texas — Stephen Jones said Friday that the hug he gave Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker at practice this week was just him saying hi. Parker’s first game calling the Dallas defense was a 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. New York gained 394 yards and converted 9 of 11 third downs. […]
‘Right At The Top’: Stephen Jones Reveals Dallas Cowboys Had Tyler Goodson High On Running Back List
FRISCO, Texas — Tyler Goodson was already at the top of the Dallas Cowboys’ running back list before they needed him, Stephen Jones said Friday. Dallas signed Goodson off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad Tuesday. Losing Malik Davis left the Cowboys needing another back in the room, Jones said on 105.3 The Fan’s “G-Bag Nation.” […]
‘He Never Wavers’: Stephen Jones Backs Dak Prescott As Dallas Cowboys QB Chases Tom Brady Record
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott can tie an NFL record Sunday when the Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Prescott has won 19 straight home starts against NFC East opponents, a streak that dates to 2017. Tom Brady holds the record with 20 in a row from 2007 to 2014. After the […]
‘Shows Their Confidence’: Stephen Jones Sends Strong Message About Jaishawn Barham Before Commanders Game
FRISCO, Texas — Stephen Jones said Friday that the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff’s decision to give rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham the green dot for Sunday shows its confidence in him. Dallas ruled out DeMarvion Overshown with a hamstring injury on Friday, and Barham will call the defense against the Washington Commanders in the home opener. […]
Cal Quantrill Exits With Right Lat Tightness After Texas Rangers Entered Start ‘Day-To-Day’
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers announced that Cal Quantrill left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right lat tightness. The right-hander came out with one out in the second inning at Globe Life Field. Before the game, Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said every Texas starter was day-to-day. He also said Saturday’s […]
Cal Quantrill Exits Rangers-Blue Jays In 2nd Inning After Fastball Drops To 87.8 MPH
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill left the Texas Rangers‘ game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right lat tightness in the second inning Saturday night at Globe Life Field, the Rangers announced. After a scoreless first inning, Quantrill got the first out of the second before Rangers manager Skip Schumaker, pitching coach Jordan Tiegs, and […]
‘One Of My Best Friends’: Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash Reflect On Friendship That Lasted Beyond Dallas Mavericks Years
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that his friendship with Steve Nash went from super hot to very cold after Nash left the Dallas Mavericks. He said it has since turned super hot again. Nowitzki now calls Nash one of his best friends. Both spoke before the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at […]
‘The Sky’s The Limit’: Dirk Nowitzki Makes Strong Cooper Flagg Year 2 Prediction
DALLAS — Dirk Nowitzki said Saturday that Cooper Flagg is going to have a great second season with the Dallas Mavericks. He spoke before the eighth annual Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic at Banner House at T Bar M. Flagg was named Rookie of the Year for 2025-26 after averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and […]
‘No Double-Play Balls’: Skip Schumaker Reveals Texas Rangers’ Plan For José Soriano
ARLINGTON, Texas — José Soriano still throws 97 mph with a runner and a sinker, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday. Keeping the ball off the ground and avoiding double plays will be key against the Toronto Blue Jays right-hander. Soriano (12-7, 3.56 ERA) faces Cal Quantrill at 6:05 p.m. CT at Globe Life […]
‘Very Close’: Peyton Gray’s Velocity Back To Pre-Injury Level As Texas Rangers Eye Return
ARLINGTON, Texas — Peyton Gray threw 20 pitches Saturday, and his velocity was exactly where it was before he got hurt, Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said. Gray has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 31 with right elbow inflammation. Schumaker made the comments on The Skip Schumaker Show, the pregame segment Rangers […]
‘Ready To Go Out And Fight’: Cal Quantrill Starts For Texas Rangers 6 Days After Back Tightness
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cal Quantrill starts for the Texas Rangers against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday at 6:05 p.m. CT. He will be pitching six days after his back tightened in Arizona. Manager Skip Schumaker said Saturday’s start will be the first time he has seen Quantrill throw with any intent since then. Schumaker […]
‘Can’t Begin To Tell You How Important’: Trevor Williams Resets Texas Rangers Bullpen With 4-Inning Outing
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros are tied for first place in the American League West at 77-77 with eight games left. On Friday night, Texas beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 at Globe Life Field, while Houston lost 6-2 to the Atlanta Braves at Daikin Park. Houston holds the head-to-head tiebreaker […]
Shane Bieber Ruled Out For Rest Of Regular Season As Toronto Blue Jays Chase Playoff Spot
ARLINGTON, Texas — Shane Bieber will not return during the regular season for the Toronto Blue Jays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reported Friday. The right-hander was scheduled to throw a side session Saturday in Texas, and he is building up in case Toronto reaches the postseason. Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Friday that it […]
Toronto Blue Jays Turn To Spencer Arrighetti For Bullpen Game Against Texas Rangers, Trey Yesavage Set To Return
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Toronto Blue Jays will throw a bullpen day built around right-hander Spencer Arrighetti against the Texas Rangers in Sunday’s series finale at Globe Life Field, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reported Saturday. Right-hander Trey Yesavage is scheduled to start Monday at Baltimore in his first major league appearance since knee surgery. Blue […]
‘Didn’t Properly Get Back In That State Of Mind’: Brandon Aubrey Says His Routine Broke Down Before Costly New York Giants Miss
FRISCO, Texas — Brandon Aubrey said Friday that his missed 48-yard extra point in the Dallas Cowboys’ season opener began with a break in his routine. Dallas had waved him off for a two-point try, and he had started preparing for the kickoff when a penalty sent him back out. Javonte Williams caught a 17-yard […]
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