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Coverage of the Run for the Roses begins at 2:30 PM ET this Saturday, May 4 on NBC and Peacock.
D.J. Short unveils his MLB Team Power Rankings for the month of May.

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  • MIL Starting Pitcher #51
    Peralta was having another stellar outing for the Brewers on Tuesday and the only run he allowed was a home run from Jose Siri. Later in the game, Peralta hit Siri in the sixth inning which was deemed an intentional act by the home plate umpire and led to his ejection, as well as Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy. Peralta will appeal the five-game suspension handed to him by Major League Baseball, while Murphy was given a two-game suspension which he is serving starting on Wednesday.
  • MIL Relief Pitcher #45
    Uribe will reportedly appeal the six-game suspension. The 23-year-old swung at Jose Siri near first base in the eighth inning after the two players exchanged words. Uribe had to be held back by his own teammates and he was ultimately brought down to the dugout and ejected from the game. “There were some words shared that didn’t have much to do with the game that probably shouldn’t have been shared there in that exchange,” Uribe said.
  • ARI First Baseman #53
    In a game that was delayed due to a swarm of bees, Walker ended up creating the buzz. Sorry. The first baseman homered in the fourth inning off Landon Knack, but the big blow was a two-run shot in the bottom of the 10th off Nabil Crismatt to give Arizona the victory. Walker has homered in two of his last three games, and he’s up to 7 on the season with an .890 OPS and 22 RBI.
  • SEA Starting Pitcher #58
    The Seattle pitching staff has been dominant over the past two weeks, and Castillo kept the run going. The 31-year-old ace allowed just three hits with one walk, and he struck out seven in a game where he wasn’t really challenged. Castillo was disappointing in his first three starts, but he’s been anything but over the last three weeks. He’ll face the Twins in Minnesota next week.
  • LAA Center Fielder #27
    Trout is slated to undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. There isn’t a definitive timetable for his return yet, but the expectation is that he’ll return at some point later this season. It’s obviously a colossal loss for the Angels, and fantasy managers. The 32-year-old generational superstar was in the midst of an impressive renaissance campaign, posting a strong .867 OPS with a major league-leading 10 homers and six steals through 29 games. There should be some clarity on his potential return timeline at some point following the knee procedure.
  • TOR Starting Pitcher #6
    With a spot in Toronto’s starting rotation seemingly up for grabs with Yariel Rodríguez (back) landing on the injured list on Tuesday evening, Manoah turned in his best outing in recent memory, allowing just four baserunners over six impressive frames. His fastball velocity was back up into the mid-90’s and he generated 19 swinging strikes, including 13 on his slider alone, finishing with an elite 45 percent CSW. He figures to take the ball on Sunday against the Nationals, barring something unexpected.
  • PIT Starting Pitcher #30
    Skenes touched triple digits 13 times, averaging 99.8 mph on his four-seam fastball, and needed just 75 pitches (53 strikes) to complete six frames for the first time in his professional career. He generated 11 swinging strikes and finished with a 31 percent CSW, allowing only five baserunners over six dominant innings. We’re not sure what else Pittsburgh’s front office needs to see at this juncture. The 21-year-old top pitching prospect boasts a microscopic 0.39 ERA and 41/6 K/BB ratio across 23 innings (six starts). It’s time.
  • DET Starting Pitcher #9
    Flaherty authored a brilliant performance against his former club in the opening contest of Tuesday’s doubleheader, striking out seven straight batters to open the contest, falling two shy of Pablo López’s league record of nine consecutive punch outs, en route to his 12th career double-digit strikeout effort. He generated an astronomical 24 swinging strikes and finished with a sublime 46 percent CSW. He was saddled with a tough no-decision after Detroit’s bullpen coughed up the lead in the ninth inning to keep him winless on the. year. The 28-year-old righty will carry an outstanding 4.00 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 50/5 K/BB ratio across 36 innings (six starts) into a road matchup on Monday against the Guardians.
  • SD Starting Pitcher #11
    Darvish returns following a brief two-week absence due to neck tightness. The 37-year-old right-hander will take the ball on Tuesday night against the Reds. He holds an underwhelming 4.18 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 22/10 K/BB ratio across 23 2/3 innings (five starts) this season.
  • TOR Starting Pitcher #29
    Rodríguez is going to wind up missing at least a couple turns in Toronto’s starting rotation, which presumably opens the door for either Alek Manoah or Zach Pop to get a look with the Blue Jays. Unfortunately, top prospect Ricky Tiedemann isn’t an option due to an elbow injury. Regardless of how it plays out, it’s not a situation fantasy managers want any part of. There should be some clarity on Rodríguez’s status and potential return timeline at some point in the coming days.

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NBC Sports Podcasts

150th Kentucky Derby
Favorite Fierceness looks to make history during the 150th Run for the Roses.
It’s been a winding journey for Demeritte to horse racing’s biggest stage.
A monumental weekend at Churchill Downs kicks off on Friday, May 3 with the Kentucky Oaks
Coverage of the Run for the Roses begins at 2:30 PM ET this Saturday, May 4 on NBC and Peacock.
The 150th edition of the Run for the Roses takes place this Saturday, May 4. Live coverage of the 2024 Kentucky Derby beings at 2:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss their strategies for determining horses to fade at the Kentucky Derby and which horses have positive outlooks.
The 2024 Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4 at 2:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.

NFL

That strategy led them back to Elliott, whom Dallas signed to a one-year deal with $2 million in guaranteed money, according to reports.
Earlier this week, the NFL and X quietly renewed their partnership.
One of the few unsigned players left on PFT’s list of this year’s top free agents is drawing some interest.
After selecting Tory Taylor over the weekend, the Bears have let go of their previous punter.

Rotoworld

D.J. Short unveils his MLB Team Power Rankings for the month of May.
Denny Carter breaks down target-commanding metrics for the draft’s top rookie wideouts.
Eric Samulski breaks down four pitchers who are throwing new pitches to see if we should care.
Eric Froton runs through his projected first round of next year’s 2025 NFL Draft.
Premier League: The Run In
A look at the remaining schedule for Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City as the title race goes down to the wire.
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season
Will Manchester City complete its quest for an unprecedented fourth-straight title?
The Premier League title race’s remarkable three horse race has entered the final stretch of the 2023-24 season.
Jurgen Klopp was downbeat after Liverpool faltered again, this time in a draw away at West Ham to slip to a clear third-favorite in the Premier League title race.
Matchweek 34 of the Premier League sees the potential for a dramatic reshaping off the relegation zone, plus Arsenal and Liverpool have opportunities to take advantage of FA Cup-competing Manchester City.
When Arsenal ran out of stream in the second half against Aston Villa on Sunday you knew what was coming. There was tension in the air amongst the home fans. They were quiet. Agitated. Frustrated.

Premier League

Great escape and top-six hopes collide at Turf Moor on Saturday when Burnley host Newcastle United in Week 36 of the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Manchester City enter the Premier League weekend with their title destiny in their hands and will look to keep it that way when Wolves visit the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Leicester City have clinched the title and promotion, but there are two other spots open via the automatic and playoff routes.
Fulham’s lagging hopes for a top-half finish meet newly-safe Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.

Golf

Jason Day reflects on how winning the 2023 CJ Cup Byron Nelson restored his confidence, and how his current golf game compares to last year.
Jordan Spieth joins Golf Today as he competes in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, sharing insights on playing in his home state of Texas and his approach to the game after missing the cut for the Masters.
Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner discuss Tiger Woods’ chances of winning the PGA Championship and his Today Show interview, where he detailed his Masters experience and the Sunday Red launch.
Damon Hack and Ryan Lavner reveal their bold predictions ahead of the 2024 PGA Championship, including their eyebrow-raising picks to take home the prestigious title.
North Carolina head coach Andrew DiBitetto discusses the Tar Heels getting to play at home in the NCAA regionals, plus his team’s mindset going into the NCAA Tournament.
Vanderbilt men’s golf head coach Scott Limbaugh talks about the Commodores getting the No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Championships and looks ahead to the tournament.

Motor Sports

Defending champ Denny Hamlin looks to go back-to-back and earn his 4th win of the Season
Eli Tomac hopes to end the streak of unique Denver winners and exact a measure of revenge for last year’s season-ending injury.
Stewart-Haas Racing’s Josh Berry is moving up in the points, while Daniel Hemric has had back-to-back top 10s.
Jalek Swoll was two laps away from giving Triumph Motorcycles their first podium in the Monster Energy Supercross series until he crashed with Seth Hammaker in Philadelphia.

NBA

Murray’s Health may be the deciding factor in the Series
It may come down to this: Are the Clippers willing to give Paul George a four-year max?
Tim Bontemps joins the show to discuss Game 5 between the 76ers and Knicks, LeBron’s future with the Lakers and more.

MLB

Eric Samulski justifies why Dodgers rookie Andy Pages needs to be on fantasy players’ radars, the Royals’ MJ Melendez is still worth stashing and it’s okay to cut ties with Pirates’ pitcher Mitch Keller.
Eric Samulski, Scott Pianowski and D.J. Short take a look back at their fantasy baseball draft rankings for Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz and discuss their strategies for picking starting pitchers.
Eric Samulski, Scott Pianowski and D.J. Short discuss how the Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout’s surgery for his meniscus injury makes him a drop candidate in fantasy baseball.
Jomboy Media founders Jimmy O’Brien and Jake Storiale recount their origin story, their arrival on the national stage during the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal and more.

Betting

Defending champ Denny Hamlin looks to go back-to-back and earn his 4th win of the Season
Murray’s Health may be the deciding factor in the Series
The PGA Tour heads to Texas for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Brad Thomas has a slew of bets that he likes for this week’s tournament.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick reflect on their beginnings in sports betting and some of the first bets they ever placed, including Australian football, the Orlando Magic and more.

College Basketball

First-team AP All-American RJ Davis is returning to UNC to play his fifth season of eligibility, which could have him ultimately contending for the school and ACC career scoring record.
Van Lith is joining a TCU program that made the AP Top 25 this season before injuries forced the Horned Frogs to forfeit two games and hold open tryouts to bolster the roster.
The 19-year-old forward from Arizona averaged 11.9 points and three rebounds as he helped the Buffaloes earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Austin was set to be an NBA player until he was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome.

College Football

The College Football Transfer Portal is underway. Here is a one-stop shop to track which big-name players are on the move this offseason.
Offensive lineman Lamont Rogers (Mesquite, TX/ Horn High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl.
The 2024 NFL Draft came to an end on Saturday afternoon. 32 former All-American Bowl participants were selected over the course of the seven rounds. https://x.com/AABonNBC/status/1784399355627163845 2021 All-American Caleb Williams from USC was selected with the No. 1 overall pick.
Eric Froton goes through what he thinks might happen on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Brother From Another

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill reflect on Candace Parker’s 16-season WNBA career, and the ways she has shaped the women’s game on and off the court.
Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss the evenly-matched series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks, specifically the strength of James Harden’s performance.
Mike Jones joins Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill to discuss the Philadelphia Eagles offseason, which has created a team of young talent that is “well-positioned” to continue to revamp and reload.
Mike Jones joins Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill to discuss the 2024 NFL Draft, and why the Washington Commanders deserve credit for selecting crucial pieces to fill their positions of need.

Local coverage

The Caleb Williams-Rome Odunze pairing should be perfect for many reasons.
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics have unlocked an essential trait.
A huge part of Howie Roseman’s offseason magic has been by planning for the future and beyond.
On the second anniversary of Brock Purdy being selected with the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, 49ers legend Steve Young believes the young quarterback will continue to improve as he enters his third season.

Latest

The Giants have added some veteran depth in the secondary and on special teams today.
The extortion lawsuit filed by Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott might have opened the door for his alleged victim to sue him for sexual assault.
With or without Rashee Rice, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce should have more help this season than he had last season and maybe even the previous season.
When the Falcons elected to select quarterback Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall last week, it sent shockwaves throughout the league — including with the team’s players.