1 Dallas Morning News baseball writers — The long off-season and spring training games are almost over. A big thanks to the trio of sportswriters Evan Grant, Tim Cowlishaw and Kevin Sherrington. They helped inform and entertain us as we prepare for the new season. These writers noted a key theme for the new season: MLB Comeback Player of the Year.
Our Jacob deGrom won the award in 2025. Now we have new candidates for 2026 in Josh Jung, Jake Burger, Joc Pederson and Evan Carter. Let’s hope we win the award again in a four-way tie.
Surprised by the impotent offense last year, we were amazed by the starting pitching. It will be a challenge to do better.
One more thing our writers pointed out. The Rangers would have made the playoffs in 2025 if only the team had converted more save opportunities. The conversion rate was a lowly 56%, with 29 blown saves and 37 saves. It would be difficult to do worse.
Opinion
Fix the offense, add timely relief pitching and we have a serious contender. We can count on more great sports writing during the season and into October.
Bob Gordon, Dallas/Lakewood
2 Reuniting with a high school friend — Imagine my surprise when I read the March 12 Letters to the Editor and there was a letter from a high school friend, Jeffery L. Breithaupt. I knew him as Jeff at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, Calif. I went down memory lane finding old high school reunion pictures and emailed some friends that I knew still kept in touch with Jeff. It was a wonderful break from my morning routine. Three cheers also for Jeff and his thoughts. I am smiling as I write this and still can’t believe the serendipity of this letter. Thanks for publishing letters from all over.
Perri Brackett, Lewisville
3 Omnium Circus without animals — Re: “Big top, bigger mission: Inclusive Omnium Circus makes Texas debut in Garland,” March 5 news story.
Kudos to the founders of the Omnium Circus for creating a fresh, inclusive experience — and for proving that creativity, artistry and human talent are more than enough to captivate an audience. Their approach shows that a circus can be joyful, thrilling and emotionally rich without relying on animals that never volunteered to be there.
Choosing shows like Omnium sends a clear message: We can celebrate wonder and artistry without compromising the well‑being of other living beings.
Jennifer O’Connor, Norfolk, Va.
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