Free agents each Western team should sign
With the expansion and entry drafts in the rearview mirror, the NHL turns to free agency. Here's a rundown of every Western Conference team's big need -- along with a free agent who can fill that need.
DALLAS Teams
Wednesday's longest home runs
Salvador Perez broke away from the pack with a 451-foot two-run blast against the Tigers. The rest of the longest homers were bunched together, with Robinson Chirinos' 430-footer being his 12th in 101 at-bats this year.
NFC East Q&A: Should teams be more concerned with Ezekiel Elliott or Dak Prescott?
Dak Prescott opened a lot of eyes in his rookie season as Cowboys quarterback, but is he more important to the Dallas offense than Ezekiel Elliott?
The moment Dak thought he was ready to start (3:42)
Brantley lifts Indians past Rangers (0:59)
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Nice gesture by Adrián Beltré, gifting Carlos Santana a signed bat that reads (in Spanish) "Best of luck with your career. God bless you." (Picture courtesy of Carlos Santana)
Bauer, Brantley spark Indians' 5-3 win in Francona's return
Trevor Bauer pitched into the seventh inning, Michael Brantley drove in two runs and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night in manager Terry Francona's return to the team.
Brantley's single drives in a run in Indians' win (0:26)
NFL veterans on roster bubble: Brice Butler
The re-signing of Terrance Williams and drafting of two receivers doesn't bode well for Butler.
Eterno dilema por Dirk Nowitzki (2:13)
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
Cowboys defensive end David Irving has lost his appeal. He will miss the first four games of the season for violating the league's policy regarding performance-enhancing drugs.
Cowboys' Irving gets 4-game PED suspension
Cowboys DE David Irving will miss the first four games of the season after the NFL upheld his suspension for a positive test for PED usage.
Prescott: Chemistry key to Cowboys' success (1:38)
Beltre picks good time for No. 450
Adrian Beltre's 450th career home run broke a 1-1 tie in the top of the ninth to lead the Rangers to a win Tuesday. Beltre is now in sole possession of 39th all time on the HR list and joins Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols as active players to reach 450.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
The Mavericks announced that they traded SG DeAndre Liggins to Houston for cash considerations.
Beltre, Montero, Escobar, Quintana and more
AJ Mass and David Schoenfield discuss Adrian Beltre's historic home run, Miguel Montero's future, the values of Yunel Escobar, Jose Quintana and Alex Cobb, Jon Gray's return and more.
Big 12 Ultimate Road Trip: Week 3
Road trips to face BCS schools highlight Week 3 as Texas takes on USC and Heisman hopeful Sam Darnold while Oklahoma State meets Pittsburgh.
Real or not? The greatness of Adrian Beltre, the MVP case for Max Scherzer
Every time you count out the Rangers veteran, he proves you wrong, this time by posting his 450th career home run to seal a victory.
Central Division free-agency preview
The Blackhawks made big changes following their premature exit from the playoffs. Are they done dealing? And will the Western Conference champion Predators' future include captain Mike Fisher?
The Franchise QBs: Final rankings of the top signal-callers in Cowboys history
How does your final ranking of the top quarterbacks in team history compare to ours?
NFC East Q&A: Can Terrelle Pryor, Josh Doctson help Redskins' passing game?
The Redskins got an upheaval at receiver in the offseason, as Terrelle Pryor Sr. and Josh Doctson will move to the forefront. Will they be productive?
Beltre is an under-appreciated talent (0:41)
Todd Archer ESPN Staff Writer
The Cowboys have their entire draft class in the fold with third-round pick Jourdan Lewis agreeing to a four-year deal on Tuesday. The Cowboys had eight of their nine draft picks signed before the rookie minicamp in May. Lewis, a cornerback, had a productive offseason program and figures to play in the sub packages to start the season.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
"It's another piece of the legend that is Adrián Beltré" -Rangers manager Jeff Banister on Beltré hitting a 2-out game winning HR in the 9th inning in Cleveland. It was Beltré's 450th career home run, taking sole possession of 39th place in MLB's all-time list, breaking a tie with Vladimir Guerrero and Jeff Bagwell. Beltré now has 2,969 career hits.
Beltre's 9th-inning homer lifts Rangers past Indians 2-1
Adrian Beltre hit his 450th career home run, a solo drive in the ninth inning off Cody Allen that sent the Texas Rangers over the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Tuesday night.
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MLB: 2017 AL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 53 | 26 | .671 | - | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 42 | 40 | .512 | 12.5 | W1 |
| Texas | 39 | 39 | .500 | 13.5 | L1 |
| Seattle | 39 | 41 | .488 | 14.5 | L4 |
| Oakland | 35 | 43 | .449 | 17.5 | L1 |