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Chris Simms and Mike Florio break down the Giants trading Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, discussing their instant reactions to the blockbuster move.
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  • MIN Starting Pitcher #20
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    That’s a huge bummer. Abel had thrown 13 shutout innings over his last two starts and seemed to be emerging as a key cog in the Twins’ rotation. There’s no word yet on how long he will be out, but this now makes the news of Kendry Rojas coming up a bit more understandable. It seems like the left-hander may get the chance to pitch bulk innings on Tuesday, which would have been Abel’s spot in the rotation. However, Connor Prielipp could also be given a chance to fill in for Abel since he’s in New York on the taxi squad. Prielipp is a bit more exciting from a fantasy standpoint, so if he is given the start on Tuesday, he could be worth a waiver add, even if you just stash him on your bench for the first start.
  • ATL Center Fielder #23
    Harris has been hitting the ball hard since day one this season, but he wasn’t getting results before his trip to the paternity list on Apr. 11. Since returning Monday, he’s 8-for-18 with two homers and three walks, pushing up to .290/.338/.478 for the season. Statcast thinks he should be slugging up over .600, given his career-best exit velocity numbers. His hard-hit rate is 54 percent.
  • LAD Starting Pitcher #17
    Ohtani’s double extended his on-base streak to 51 games. The 31-year-old has doubled four times in 2026, and he’s up to 11 RBI from the leadoff spot in 21 games.
  • LAD Relief Pitcher #3
    It was Díaz’s first appearance in nine days, and it looked like the rust effected him. His fastball velocity was down with a few 93 mph offerings — he did reach 97 mph a couple of times, to be fair — and his command was awful. He allowed three hits and a walk before exiting, and two runs scored after he exited the contest. The results are ugly, the velocity and lack of movement on his pitches are more concerning. Stay tuned.
  • AZ Right Fielder #7
    It’s worth noting that Carroll left the game with the Diamondbacks trailing 9-1, so there’s a decent chance this is precautionary. It’s still concerning, however, and fantasy managers will likely have to await some testing before knowing Carroll’s status going forward. Jorge Barrosa took over in right and likely will play the position if Carroll needs to miss time.
  • PHI Starting Pitcher #45
    Wheeler was not as good statistically as he was in his first rehab start Tuesday, where he allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings. The results really aren’t all that important right now; the important thing is that he’s building up his workload. However, Wheeler also sat just 91 mph with his four-seam fastball in this one, and the pitch was getting hit hard. He tried to rely almost exclusively on his off-speed pitches, but that’s not the Wheeler that we’ve come to expect. Maybe it was just due to the cold, but Wheeler is coming back from a pretty major surgery, so it’s prudent for fantasy managers not to expect immediate success. The veteran likely will make one more rehab, but the next steps will be determined in part by how he feels in the coming days.
  • CLE 3rd Baseman #11
    Ramírez ambushed a first-pitch fastball from Orioles’ left-hander Trevor Rogers for a 408-foot (106.2 mph EV) solo shot in the fourth inning that made it a 2-0 ballgame. He then replicated the feat in the fifth, that time belting a 1-1 changeup for a 379-foot (103.6 mph EV) solo shot to left that made it 6-4. With the two-hit attack, the superstar third baseman is now hitting .229/.354/.494 with six homers, 12 RBI and 10 stolen bases on the season.
  • MIA Left Fielder #28
    As expected, Stowers will make his 2026 season debut on Sunday against the Brewers. The 28-year-old slugger has been shelved since the end of spring training due to a hamstring strain. He went 3-for-17 (.176) over five games on a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville. He should be rostered in all formats and fantasy managers shouldn’t hesitate to get him into lineups as soon as possible.
  • LAD Starting Pitcher #17
    Ohtani was able to reach three times, but the first time came on an error in the first, and he took first on catcher’s interference a few innings later. His on-base streak would have ended despite those two reaches, but a single in the ninth extended it to 50 games. He also pitches.
  • AZ Right Fielder #7
    With the score tied at 2-2, Carroll launched a grand slam off Jeff Hoffman to make it 6-2 D-backs and essentially clinched the win for Arizona. The 25-year-old also stole a bag, which gives him two on the season to go with three roundtrippers. Carroll has been excellent over these first three weeks of 2026 with a .309 average and 1.018 OPS over 68 at-bats. There’s very little reason to believe he won’t be one of the best fantasy outfielders in the sport for the foreseeable future.

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NFL

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is at work in the Bills’ offseason program with no limitations, three months after foot surgery.
Caleb Williams proved last season he has ice water in his veins, even if he isn’t the original Iceman.
Colts cornerback Kenny Moore is not participating in the team’s voluntary offseason work after requesting a trade earlier this month.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones has said that his goal is to return for the start of the 2026 season after suffering a torn Achilles in early December.

NBA Playoffs

All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
Detroit never led in a game at home, and concerns about secondary shot creation and shooting became reality.
The NBA announced the finalists for all the individual awards, including Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
Every coach preaches it, but the Thunder’s focus on habits and the little things leads to the big things they want.
Victor Wembanyama was setting NBA and Spurs records in his playoff debut as the superstar led San Antonio to the home win in Game 1.
NBA Showtime reacts to Victor Wembanyama’s playoff debut for the Spurs, discussing how he executed in “all three levels” in a game where Portland showed “no resistance” to San Antonio’s leader.
Get an inside look at Deni Avdija’s growth with the Trail Blazers, a “defining story” of Portland’s return to the postseason after dropping 41 points in the Play-In.

MLB

Eric Samulski dives into how the Phillies will approach replacing closer Jhoan Duran while on the 15-day IL with an oblique strain, pointing out Brad Keller is most likely to take his place.
Eric Samulski reviews Kyle Stowers’ season debut for the Miami Marlins upon his return from a hamstring strain and analyzes his outlook for the year and what his return means for the rest of the Marlins outfield.

Premier League

A big London derby as Palace aim to push up the league and the Hammers need a win in their relegation scrap.
Coventry City are going up and leading the way for the EFL Championship crown, but the 2025-26 races for the second automatic promotion spot and playoff spots are deep and driven.
Manchester City and Arsenal are on pace for the same amount of points, and the Premier League could see tiebreakers needed to decide its 2025-26 title winner.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.

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Motor Sports

None of the past four NASCAR Cup Series champions managed to win more than four races in their entire season. Puts into perspective the kind of roll Tyler Reddick is on right now.
Tyler Reddick became the fourth driver to win five of the first nine NASCAR Cup Series races in a season and the first in nearly four decades on Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
Watch highlights from the NASCAR Cup AdventHealth 400 from Kansas Speedway.

Rotoworld

Sam Antonacci, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Bryan Baker are among the 12 newcomers in this week’s update.
Kyle Dvorchak’s final mock draft features Jordyn Tyson’s hype machine in full effect, Giants adding a superstar, and big trade from the Cowboys.
Eric Samulski lists his favorite streaming starts of the week and discusses some key pitch mix changes.
A look at the top fantasy baseball prospects who can help rosters in 2026 and beyond.
Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Dylan Cease, Shota Imanaga and Mick Abel are among the projected two-start pitchers in fantasy baseball for the upcoming week.

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Golf

Collin Morikawa discusses playing through a nagging back injury at the RBC Heritage, making the week a ‘grind’ but ultimately something he can hang his hat on with a T-4 finish.
Matt Fitzpatrick reflects on winning the 2026 RBC Heritage at a course that’s extremely special to him in Hilton Head, explaining that ‘words don’t do it justice’ when describing his feelings.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Scottie Scheffler reflects on the impact Gary Woodland has had on him as a golfer and praises his performance so far at the RBC Heritage, where he finished Round 3 tied for 6th place at 12-under.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Latest

Succeeding in this transfer portal era requires altering offseason objectives. Players aren’t just getting to know the playbook. They’re getting to know one another.
34-year-old quarterback may be stepping away from the game.
The Broncos have linebacker Dondrea Tillman back in the fold.
Tage Thompson and Buffalo entered their first-round series against Boston being questioned over their lack of playoff experience. Turns out, they needed just over 52 minutes of game time to get the hang of it.
Wide receiver Alec Pierce signed a four-year extension to stay with the Colts last month, but he won’t be taking part in the team’s offseason program.