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The Texas Rangers just sent shockwaves through the league by knocking off the team everyone called the best in baseball. It wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.

For the first time since May, Texas finds itself breathing down the neck of the AL West leaders, and the timing couldn’t be any better.

Now the real question? Is this the moment the Rangers finally vault past the Seattle Mariners in the Wild Card chase?

With the playoff race heating up, every game feels like October baseball, and this win gave Texas the kind of momentum that can flip a season. The clubhouse energy is buzzing, and the standings are starting to tilt their way.

But it doesn’t stop there. The Astros still loom as the crown jewel of the division, and Texas is suddenly within striking distance of Houston as well.

After months of clawing back, the Rangers are in position to not only lock down a Wild Card but to dream bigger, winning the division outright.

The road ahead won’t be easy, but this team has shown fight when it matters most. If they can ride this surge and take care of business against their AL rivals, October in Arlington might look a lot more promising than anyone predicted just a few weeks ago.

Buckle up, the playoff push is officially on.

The guys dive into Kenny Clark’s monster debut and revive Tote That Thang Tuesday before asking the tough question following Week 1.

Jerry Jones and Brian Schottenheimer also weigh in with their thoughts on Jaydon Blue, Mazi Smith, and how the Cowboys’ defensive line stacks up heading into New York.

The summer series “The Other 31” just dropped a can’t-miss episode, and this one’s all about the Minnesota Wild.

🏒 Special guest Bill Guerin, a two-time Stanley Cup champ and current GM for both the Wild and Team USA, joins the show with stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

From his Dallas Stars days in the early 2000s to building rosters for the 2026 Olympics, Guerin opens up on the grind of hockey life on and off the ice. This is the inside look at a hockey legend you’ve been waiting for.

Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg is gearing up for a monster debut season with the Mavericks, but will he actually be their most impactful newcomer? 👀

The crew also dives into Jaden Hardy’s outlook in the latest Player Preview and wraps it all up with a can’t-miss round of Trivia Tuesday as Tim Cato puts everyone’s Mavs knowledge to the test.

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Ali Jawad
Dallas Cowboys ​Content Creator/Newsletter Writer
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