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‘No Perfect Formula’: Chris Young Explains What Texas Rangers Can Learn From Brewers, Rays
ARLINGTON, Texas — There is no one perfect formula for building a roster, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday, a day after Texas finished a road trip against two clubs that have won with contact, speed, and defense. Young made the comments on “G-Bag Nation” on 105.3 The Fan. What the […]
‘One Of The Best Teams In Baseball’: Chris Young Sets September Standard For Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday that manager Skip Schumaker and his staff have done a great job in their first season together, and that a September five or six games over .500 would put the club in a good spot. Young made the comments on “G-Bag Nation” […]
Texas Rangers Recall Robby Ahlstrom, Ben Peoples As Rosters Expand
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled left-hander Robby Ahlstrom and right-hander Ben Peoples from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, the club announced. The two moves correspond to 15-day injured list placements for right-handers Peyton Gray and Cole Winn. Robby Ahlstrom Returns Three Days After Being Optioned Texas optioned Ahlstrom to Round Rock on Aug. […]
‘Nothing Structural’: Chris Young Gives Encouraging Jack Leiter Injury Update For Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jack Leiter‘s biceps soreness is nothing structural, Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said Monday on “G-Bag Nation” on 105.3 The Fan. The right-hander reported the soreness after a one-inning rehab outing at Triple-A Round Rock on Aug. 26. It was his third rehab appearance and his first in relief. […]
Joe Milton III Did Not Ask Dallas Cowboys For Release Before Waiver Move
FRISCO, Texas — There is no truth to the story that Joe Milton III asked the Dallas Cowboys for his release, Todd Archer of ESPN reported Monday, citing a source. Dallas waived Milton earlier Monday as the corresponding move for the Emari Demercado waiver claim. The club plans to add him to the practice squad […]
Dallas Cowboys Sign 13 To Practice Squad As Joe Milton III Awaits Waivers
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have signed 13 players to their practice squad, the club announced Monday. Defensive tackle Adedayo Odeleye holds the International Player Pathway exemption, which leaves 12 of the 16 standard spots filled and four open. Quarterback Joe Milton III is a candidate for one of them. Dallas waived Milton on […]
Dallas Cowboys Waive Joe Milton III One Day After Keeping 3 QBs On Initial Roster
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have waived quarterback Joe Milton III, the club announced Monday. The move opened the roster spot for running back Emari Demercado, claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs earlier in the day. Dallas had kept three quarterbacks on Sunday’s initial 53-man roster, one more than most clubs carry. […]
‘Before Anybody Said Anything’: DeMarcus Ware Reveals Von Miller’s Dallas Cowboys Text Before Signing
DALLAS — Von Miller texted DeMarcus Ware that the Dallas Cowboys had called him before any of it was public, Ware said during an appearance on WFAA‘s Ultimate Dallas Sports Show. Miller agreed to terms with Dallas on Aug. 16 on a one-year deal and signed in Oxnard later that week. The contract is worth […]
‘The Arrow Going Up’: Brian Schottenheimer Praises Caelen Carson’s Growth With Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said Caelen Carson has found a mentor in Derrick Ansley and that the Dallas Cowboys see his skills advancing. Carson is on the initial 53 as one of 5 cornerbacks. “We’ve just seen advancement. I mean, we’ve seen him get better. I think he’s really found a mentor in Derrick […]
‘Dominant Performer’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains How Ameer Speed Made Dallas Cowboys’ 53-Man Roster
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said Ameer Speed made the Dallas Cowboys roster on special teams first and coverage second. Dallas signed Speed on June 17 out of the UFL. He is on the initial 53 as one of 5 cornerbacks. “Ameer Speed, just what you saw from him coming in from the UFL in […]
‘Different Look In His Eye’: Brian Schottenheimer Backs Tyler Guyton After Dallas Cowboys’ Broderick Jones Trade
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said he has been Tyler Guyton‘s harshest critic on consistency and that the Dallas Cowboys left tackle has changed that this summer. Guyton was the 29th overall pick in 2024 and has 21 starts in 25 games. He missed time in each of his first two seasons. “Every day. I’ve […]
‘Worst 48 Hours Of My Job’: Brian Schottenheimer Details Emotional Dallas Cowboys Roster Cuts
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer opened his Monday availability by talking about the players the Dallas Cowboys let go rather than the ones they kept. Dallas waived 28 players and released 7 on Sunday to reach 53. “Really emotional last 48 hours or so. The human element is real. The conversations are real,” Schottenheimer said. […]
Brian Schottenheimer Gives Marist Liufau Surgery Update After Dallas Cowboys Place OLB On IR
FRISCO, Texas — Marist Liufau had not undergone surgery on his fractured forearm as of Monday afternoon, Brian Schottenheimer said. Schottenheimer said Friday that the Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker would have the operation as early as Monday. “No, I don’t believe he has,” Schottenheimer said when asked whether the surgery had happened. “He’s got the […]
Brian Schottenheimer Didn’t Call Camden Brown To Tell Him He Made Dallas Cowboys’ 53-Man Roster
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer did not call Camden Brown to tell him he made the Dallas Cowboys roster. Brown is the only undrafted rookie on the initial 53 and one of 6 rookies on it. Dallas signed him out of Georgia Southern after the draft. “I didn’t have a conversation with him,” Schottenheimer said. […]
‘Earned The Right’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Tyrus Wheat’s Return To Dallas Cowboys
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said Tyrus Wheat earned his roster spot back a year after the Dallas Cowboys waived him at final cuts. Dallas waived Wheat on Aug. 26, 2025. The Detroit Lions claimed him off waivers the next day. “Tee Wee was a very difficult cut last year for us when he went […]
‘It Was The Numbers’: Brian Schottenheimer Explains Why Dallas Cowboys Released Sam Williams
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said the numbers at outside linebacker, not anything Sam Williams failed to do, ended his four seasons in Dallas. The Cowboys released Williams on Sunday. He was a vested veteran and reached free agency immediately. Williams re-signed with Dallas on March 9 on a one-year deal worth […]
‘Competition’s Not Over’: Dallas Cowboys Keep Joe Milton, Sam Howell Battle Open For No. 2 QB Job
FRISCO, Texas — Brian Schottenheimer said the backup quarterback competition between Joe Milton and Sam Howell is not settled and that the Dallas Cowboys are not ready to name a No. 2. Dallas kept 3 quarterbacks on its initial 53-man roster. Dak Prescott is the starter. “At the end of the day, we just feel […]
‘No Excuses’: Mel Kiper Jr. Sends Arch Manning To New York Jets At No. 2 In 2027 NFL Mock Draft
AUSTIN, Texas — Mel Kiper Jr. took Texas quarterback Arch Manning second overall to the New York Jets in the first 2027 NFL Draft mock of the season on ESPN’s First Draft, the podcast he co-hosts with Field Yates. Kiper and Yates alternated picks through the top 10, and the order came from ESPN’s Football […]
Dallas Mavericks Free Agent Dwight Powell Named Los Angeles Lakers’ Top Remaining Big-Man Option
LOS ANGELES —Dwight Powell remains the most significant free-agent big man available to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to California Post reporter Khobi Price, a day after Los Angeles lost Jonathan Kuminga to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year deal. Powell celebrated his 35th birthday in July and is currently unsigned. After 12 seasons with […]
‘I Feel Blessed’: Ezequiel Durán Sets Career High With 15th Homer For Texas Rangers
MILWAUKEE — Ezequiel Durán hit the 15th home run of his season in the third inning Sunday afternoon at American Family Field. He hit 14 in 2023. That was his previous career high. The two-out solo shot off Dustin May tied the game at 2. Statcast projected it at 410 feet. “I feel good. I […]
‘Really Important’: Scottie Scheffler Explains Shot That Sparked Tour Championship Win
ATLANTA — Scottie Scheffler hit a 5-iron to within 2 inches of the cup on the 211-yard second hole at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday, according to The Associated Press, and the birdie started the round that won him the Tour Championship and a second FedEx Cup title. Scheffler missed right off the first […]
‘Season’s Over’: Scottie Scheffler Wins Tour Championship, Passes Tiger Woods On PGA Tour Money List
ATLANTA — Scottie Scheffler closed with a 4-under 66 at East Lake Golf Club on Sunday to win the Tour Championship, claim his second FedEx Cup title, and pass Tiger Woods atop the PGA Tour’s career money list. Scheffler, who turned 30 in June, began the final round three shots behind Viktor Hovland. According to […]
‘That’s Growth’: Awak Kuier Sets Dallas Wings Blocks Record In 97-71 Rout Of Connecticut Sun
ARLINGTON, Texas — Awak Kuier blocked 3 shots on Sunday night and took over first place on the Dallas Wings‘ single-season blocks list with 57. Dallas beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in front of a sellout crowd of 6,251 at College Park Center. Kuier now holds the franchise record for blocks in a game with […]
‘Our Most Valuable Player’: Ezequiel Durán Powers Texas Rangers Past Milwaukee Brewers 7-4, Snaps 4-Game Skid
MILWAUKEE — Ezequiel Durán hit his 15th home run of the season in the third inning on Sunday afternoon at American Family Field, and he doubled home two more runs in the fifth. The Texas Rangers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 and snapped a four-game losing streak. Durán hit 14 home runs in 2023. That […]
Myles Turner Pledges $1 Million To Dallas Nonprofit Fighting Food Insecurity
DALLAS — Myles Turner has pledged $1 million to Empowering the Masses, a Dallas nonprofit that works on food insecurity, through his W.A.R.M. foundation. The pledge was announced Aug. 27. It is structured as a conditional distribution of $100,000 a year over the next 10 years. Turner was born in Bedford and played high school basketball […]
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