Rangers postseason picks from our writers

Also, Collin County traffic fatalities are up, Dade Phelan's pressure to resign, Art Conspiracy closes. [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Hi, DMN readers! This is Kellen, and here's what we feel is important for you to know headed into the first week of October. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where chilly Octobers were the norm. However, since I've been in Texas, my jackets have been collecting dust. That [might change]( later this week, as cooler weather is on the horizon. Stay safe out there, and, as always, thank you for supporting local news.   [Rangers' infielder Marcus Semien is pictured catching a ball and lunging to tag the Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena, as he dives on the dirt.]( Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena, right, steals second base as Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien, left, waits for a late throw during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) Rangers-Rays predictions: X-factors, bullpen reliability and AL Wild Card Series winner]( The Texas Rangers begin their first playoff series since 2016 at 2:08 p.m. Tuesday when they visit St. Petersburg, Fla., for their best-of-3 wildcard series against the Rays. But will it be a short return to the postseason, or should Rangers fans prepare for a home Rangers playoff game in about a week? To do that, of course, the Rangers must beat the Rays. [Here’s]( what our panel of experts have to say about the series: [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Collin County traffic fatalities up 51% in 2022; Preston Road among worst spots]( Collin County traffic fatalities up 51% in 2022 [‘Shocked and saddened’: Duchess of York mourns former assistant killed in Dallas homicide]( The woman found dead in an apartment in downtown Dallas last week previously worked as a personal assistant [...] [Here’s why Art Conspiracy in Dallas is closing after 18 years of fundraising]( For 18 years, Art Conspiracy in Dallas brought together musicians and artists for fundraisers to support local [...] [City of Dallas will launch two mobile units to help ensure day laborers get a fair deal]( The City of Dallas will launch in October a pilot program to help day laborers secure jobs where they can get [...] [Urban parks in Dallas can mitigate the impact of climate change | Opinion]( AGARWAL (Arun Agarwal) As Dallas continues to face the effects of a changing climate, the creation, [...] [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   POLITICS [Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan faces mounting pressure following Ken Paxton impeachment]( The upcoming special session — which starts Oct. 9 — on school choice and border issues is likely to put even [...] [Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson keeps saying he got 98.7% reelection votes. It’s not true]( Election totals from Dallas, Collin and Denton counties show Johnson got 93% of votes in May 2023. [GOP Presidential candidate Tim Scott says he’s coming to Dallas to visit Mayor Eric Johnson]( Scott, a South Carolina senator, says he’s coming to Dallas on Tuesday to personally welcome Mayor Eric [...] BUSINESS [Cowboy restaurant will replace Jaxon, the closed beer garden in downtown Dallas]( Cowboy Chow will serve “Texas-themed food” like enchiladas, steaks, and burgers at the AT&T campus on Commerce [...] [Dallas-Fort Worth’s construction jobs market remains hot, topping the nation in growth]( D-FW led the country in construction employment gains during the 12 months ending in August, according to an [...] [One of nation’s key labor leaders, North Texan Robert Martinez, is retiring]( Fort Worth's Robert Martinez is retiring after eight years leading the IAM one of the country's largest labor [...] SPORTS [Cowboys-49ers preview: Dallas has chance to ‘right a wrong’ at site of last playoff loss]( The 49ers are a heavily guarded and booby-trapped checkpoint on the road to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys have [...] [How to watch Rangers-Rays Wild Card Series: Playoff schedule, probable starters and more]( The best-of-3 series is set to start Tuesday from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. [Why soft-spoken Jordan Montgomery is best suited for Rangers’ postseason mission]( Since his July arrival, Jordan Montgomery has been the Rangers' best starter. His 2.79 ERA, 1.7 WAR [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023