Brian Sweet

Blackout Dallas Site Expert. Part-time contributor for Nolan Writin and Hook'em Headlines. A 2019 graduate of the Abilene Christian Journalism Program. Part-time guest for DFW's Best for Business show. Recently, I was on Oilers Live during the Western Conference Finals last season. In my spare time, you'll find me on Call of Duty Warzone, building Marvel Legos, or watching DFW Sports.

Oct 2, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) hits a solo home run during the second inning of game two in the Wildcard round for the 2024 MLB Playoffs against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Rangers add slugging catcher Kyle Higashioka on highly affordable contract

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Aug 7, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers relief pitcher Josh Sborz (66) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

4 internal closer candidates if Kirby Yates leaves Rangers

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Sep 18, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Texas Rangers relief pitcher Kirby Yates (39) throws during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

4 closers the Rangers can sign if Kirby Yates leaves

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San Diego Padres v Arizona Diamondbacks

Why Joc Pederson could fit in with the Texas Rangers

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World Series - Arizona Diamondbacks v Texas Rangers - Game Two

Alejandro Rosario could be the next homegrown pitcher for the Rangers

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All-Star Futures Game

Is Texas Rangers' prospect Sebastian Walcott the next Juan Soto?

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Sep 19, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker (80) is visited on the mound by pitching coach Mike Maddox (41) during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

5 Texas Rangers prospects whose stock dramatically rose this season

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Mar 6, 2024; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Marc Church (68) on the mound in the sixth during a spring training game against  the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

5 Rangers prospects whose stock plummeted this season

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Texas Rangers Spring Training

Rangers promoting top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker to face division rival

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Jul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA;  National League Future  coach Darren Oliver (r) laughs with American League Future coach Elvis Andrus during the game during the Major league All-Star Futures game at Globe Life Field.  Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Elvis Andrus' retirement should remind Rangers fans of his importance

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Jul 24, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers first round draft pick Malcolm Moore throws out the first pitch before the game against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Surprise Rangers prospect makes big appearance on top prospects list

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Spring Training

Rangers top prospect Kumar Rocker puts on pitching masterclass in Triple-A debut

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Jul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA;  American League Future pitcher Emiliano Teodo (15) throws during the first inning against the National League Future team during the Major League All-Star Futures game at Globe Life Field.  Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

5 Rangers prospects fans need to follow closely after trade deadline moves

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2024 MLB Draft Presented by Nike

Rangers settle on first-round pick after Astros steal preferred selection

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All-Star Futures Game

Texas Rangers prospects shined bright at MLB Futures Game

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Feb 20, 2024; Surprise, AZ, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Emiliano Teodo poses for a photo during Media Day at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Everything Rangers fans need to know about 3 prospects in 2024 Futures Game

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