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Which veterans stand to benefit the most from their team’s draft class? Who finds themselves in a worse position? Denny Carter breaks it all down.

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Do McCarthy and Steelers want Rodgers back?
Mike Florio and Chris Simms analyze how Aaron Rodgers has handled the offseason with the Steelers and question if new head coach Mike McCarthy wants the enigmatic quarterback to return to Pittsburgh.
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A 20-horse field leaves plenty of room for the unexpected.
Chris Mannix unpacks the latest reports on the NBA’s anti-tanking proposal, explaining why it could address the core issue but open up other problems.
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Eric Samulski breaks down the recent news and top performers from across Major League Baseball.

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  • BOS Starting Pitcher #35
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    Oh, wow. Crochet looked more like himself in his last start, throwing six shutout innings on Saturday and striking out seven batters. It appears that all was not actually well. There is no word yet on how long Crochet will be out, but this is a brutal blow for the Red Sox and fantasy managers. Left-hander Jake Bennett was scratched from his start for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, so he will likely start on Friday against Houston. The big lefty has a 0.86 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and 16/3 K/BB ratio in 21 innings at Triple-A but may only be up with Boston, if he’s up at all, until Sonny Gray (hamstring) comes off the IL.
  • DET Shortstop #28
    “That one looked scary,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters after Báez was carted off the field during Tuesday’s game against the Braves following an awkward feet-first slide into first base attempting to avoid a tag. The fact that there isn’t an immediate update from the club following the contest suggests that Báez is probably dealing with a serious injury. There should be some clarity on his status at some point soon. Any sort of extended absence would likely open the door for top prospect Max Clark to take over in center field.
  • CLE 2nd Baseman #87
    Bazzana struck out, flew out to center field and drew a walk in three at-bats against Rays starter Nick Martinez during his highly-anticipated big-league debut at Progressive Field. He was denied a chance to deliver a potential game-tying or game-winning hit when he was intentionally walked by reliever Cole Sulser with two outs in the ninth inning. The 23-year-old’s combination of advanced hitting ability, plate discipline and power/speed combination should give him some immediate fantasy relevance, especially in deeper mixed leagues. He’s worthy of a speculative roster spot in all leagues, especially OBP formats.
  • DET Starting Pitcher #12
    Mize is likely to undergo further evaluation and imaging to determine whether he’ll require a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old righty left Tuesday’s start with a trainer in the third inning after allowing two runs over 2 1/3 frames. It would likely be Sawyer Gipson-Long taking his rotation spot, but that’s purely speculative at this point. There should be some clarity on his status in the coming days.
  • TB 3rd Baseman #13
    Caminero appears to have avoided serious injury after a scary-looking incident when he fouled a ball off home plate that ricocheted directly into his right jaw. He managed to finish the at-bat, despite being in some apparent discomfort, before leaving the contest with a trainer. He presumably underwent imaging that didn’t reveal any fractures in his jaw, which is a massive relief. The 22-year-old fantasy superstar is day-to-day heading into Wednesday’s series finale in Cleveland.
  • SD 3rd Baseman #13
    Stammen added that Machado is dealing with a left calf cramp that led to his precautionary exit from the late stages of Monday’s contest against Chicago. The 33-year-old third baseman will get some extra time off to rest and recover out of an abundance of caution, but it sounds like he’s ready if needed to pinch-hit. It certainly sounds like a relatively minor concern at this juncture. Jake Cronenworth is at the hot corner in his absence with Fernando Tatis Jr. making his fifth appearance at second base this season.
  • ATL Starting Pitcher #99
    Atlanta hasn’t finalized their pitching plan for the remainder of the week, but Strider will be part of it, most likely on Sunday in place of journeyman Martín Pérez, after missing the opening five weeks of the season recovering from an oblique strain. The 27-year-old former fantasy ace shouldn’t have any workload restrictions after throwing 82 pitches during his final rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett over the weekend. It’s a challenging spot having to contend with Coors Field’s high-octane offensive environment right out of the gate, but Strider is probably going to be worth the risk for managers in deeper fantasy leagues that have been stashing him this long.
  • NYM Left Fielder #22
    Not good. Mendoza added that they’re hoping Soto, who is in Tuesday’s lineup at DH, will be ready to return to the outfield in the next couple days. He also noted that Soto underwent an MRI that didn’t reveal any structural damage, which is an encouraging sign. The 27-year-old generational has gone (3-for-15) with zero extra-base hits and six walks in five games since returning from the injured list last week. It doesn’t sound like a massive concern, but it’s a developing situation that fantasy managers should be closely monitoring.
  • NYY Designated Hitter #27
    As expected, Stanton hits the injured list after suffering the “mild” strain during Friday’s game against the Astros. It’s feasible this could be a short stint on the list for the 36-year-old slugger, and it’s possible — although far from a guarantee — that he’s back in the New York lineup by the early portion of May.
  • NYM Starting Pitcher #34
    Senga has really struggled in 2026, and after allowing three runs and going just 2 2/3 innings against the Rockies on Sunday, he now has an ERA of 9.00 on the season. The spinal injury will keep him out at least two weeks, but a better idea of when Senga will be able to return to the New York rotation.

NBC Sports Podcasts

152nd Kentucky Derby

2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Preview - Renegade and The Puma Co-Favorites
Ahead of the 2026 Kentucky Derby, Tim Layden on the animals at the heart of horse racing’s biggest spectacle.
Renegade, the favorite, will be in the No. 1 starting gate.
Drew Dinsick reacts to the Kentucky Derby post draw and which horses bettors may want to back based on their positions.
Ahmed Fareed, Randy Moss and Jerry Bailey name the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby as the prep races roll on and discuss the resumes of the top horses closing in on the Kentucky Derby.
A look at some of the biggest power players in pursuit of the elusive Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs.
NBC News analyst Steve Kornacki dives into some of the rich history of the Kentucky Derby, including the first winner, fastest time and more.

NFL

Former NFL quarterback and Fox analyst Mark Sanchez faces criminal charges in Indianapolis arising from a fight with a 69-year-old truck driver.
After the Vikings made the belated decision to fire G.M.
The Jets have made a decision about their option on edge rusher Will McDonald’s contract for 2027.
Chris Simms and Connor Rogers discuss Ty Simpson’s fit with the Los Angeles Rams and break down their favorite rookie quarterback landing spots after the 2026 NFL Draft.

MLB

Elmer Rodriguez, one of the Yankees’ top prospects, is set to start when AL-best New York looks to complete a three-game series sweep at Texas.
Don Mattingly’s last best shot at winning his first World Series ring after more than 40 years in baseball starts with managing one of the worst teams in the National League.
Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell analyze the Phillies firing Rob Thomson and naming Don Mattingly interim manager after a 9-19 start, debating if Philadelphia is “falling apart” and sharing why they can make the playoffs.

NBA Playoffs

All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
NBA Showtime breaks down the Sixers Game 5 win over Boston behind Embiid’s 33-points, raising questions about Boston’s ability to close out the series heading into Game 6.
Of the three Game 5s on deck in the first round, NBA Showtime shares their quick thoughts on the scope of each and praise the Phoenix Suns for their season after being eliminated by the OKC Thunder.
When Nikola Jokic had the same injury this season, he missed a month. Edwards could miss the entire second round, too.
San Antonio eliminates Portland 4-1 and now awaits the winner of the Minnesota vs. Denver series.
NBA Showtime breaks down how the New York Knicks’ defense opened the door for Jalen Brunson’s monster night that included “a little bit of everything.”
This was a better offensive outing from Denver, which shot 56.6% for the night against shorthanded Minnesota.

Premier League

Check out the Premier League schedule for the 2025-26 season, with everything you need for all 380 games.
Here are the latest injury updates and news from around the Premier League.
The 2025-26 Premier League table is absolutely bonkers and so tight.
We are officially at the business end of the season with just one Premier League side, Arsenal, still in the race for the European Cup.

Motor Sports

Porsche Penske Motorsport will be seeking its third consecutive GTP victory at the track in Monterey, California.
Cole Davies: “It’s been a stressful one, but I’m good now.”
Carson Hocevar never stops thinking about how he can connect with NASCAR fans, whether through zany social media posts or cheering beside them in the grandstands. He devised a unique way to greet NASCAR Nation after the first Cup Series win of his career.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto weigh in on rider’s reactions to lappers in Round 15 at Philadelphia and assess how much mud played a factor in them.

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Rotoworld

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft is joined by a couple of hurlers for this week’s pickup recommendations.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak break down Jayden Reed’s contract extension with Green Bay, discussing what it means for his role and long-term outlook despite past injuries.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak discuss what’s next for Bills receiver Keon Coleman, noting how he may be running out of time to prove himself after Buffalo added more competition at the position.
Jorge Montanez breaks down all of the relevant injury news around the league over the last week.

Betting

Golf

Nelly Korda won The Chevron Championship with a dominance not seen at an LPGA major in 35 years.
The long wait to stage the British Open again soon will be over for Royal Lytham & St. Annes.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate shot play on Sunday, to pull out a drama-filled, single-stroke victory in the Zurich Classic.
Nelly Korda tied the 54-hole scoring record at The Chevron Championship on Saturday.

Latest

The Eagles waived tight end Jaheim Bell, the team announced.
Stokes had trimmed his list to Oregon, Kansas and Kentucky, but the Ducks recently dropped out of the running, leaving the race for the likely one-and-done prospect a showdown between two of college basketball’s bluebloods.
Without disclosing the nature of the injury, coach Marco Sturm said Arvidsson did not travel with the team.
The NBA has devised a more complex plan that punishes the worst teams for losing too many games. Is that a good plan?
McDavid, who led the NHL in points this season, did not participate in the team’s morning skate ahead of a must-win game for Edmonton.