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All eight teams had higher expectations entering the season, and failure to meet expectations leads to firings and change.
Jordan Cornette and George Savaricas discuss Rory McIlroy’s comments regarding his allegiance to the PGA Tour, analyzing the future of golf given the sport’s current landscape.

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  • LAD Center Fielder #84
    Pages is in center field and batting seventh on Tuesday night in his major-league debut facing Nationals southpaw Patrick Corbin. The 23-year-old top prospect tore the cover off the ball for Triple-A Oklahoma City, batting .371 (23-for-62) with five homers and two steals in 15 contests, to earn an early-season promotion to the majors. There’s definitely some immediate appeal here for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues given his power ceiling, but he’ll likely wind up batting towards the bottom of Los Angeles’ loaded lineup moving forward.
  • BAL Starting Pitcher #68
    Wells was scheduled to start Wednesday’s series finale against the Twins, so Baltimore will have to make a roster move to bring up a spot starter to take the ball in his absence. No word yet on how long the 29-year-old righty will be sidelined, but there should be some clarity on his status in the coming days. He’s struggled to an inflated 5.87 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 13/3 K/BB ratio across 15 1/3 innings (three starts) this season.
  • MIL Right Fielder #22
    Yelich finally lands on the injured list after sitting out three straight contests due to back discomfort. The 32-year-old outfielder will get some additional time off the rest and recover from his latest back issue with the hope that it doesn’t become a lingering concern moving forward. He was off to a really nice start at the dish early on this season, batting .333 (13-for-39) with seven runs scored, five homers, 11 RBI and two steals through 11 games. He’s not expected to require a lengthy absence and figures to return to Milwaukee’s lineup before the end of April.
  • HOU Starting Pitcher #35
    Verlander completed a bullpen session on Tuesday without any issues and will officially take the ball later this week in Washington for his highly-anticipated season debut. The 41-year-old righty was brought along slowly this spring after dealing with a shoulder issue, but is finally ready to return to Houston’s starting rotation. There are some obvious durability and workload concerns for Verlander moving forward, but he’s likely to make a significant impact for fantasy managers when healthy.
  • BAL Starting Pitcher #38
    Bradish will kick off a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday night as he continues to make his way back from an offseason right UCL sprain. The 27-year-old right-hander is expected to rejoin Baltimore’s starting rotation mix at some point in early May after making a couple rehab starts to build up his pitch count and stamina. He’s likely stashed in all competitive fantasy formats at this juncture, but should be rostered in any league where he’s available.
  • BOS Right Fielder #17
    It’s an extremely encouraging update, all things considered. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that O’Neill will sit out on Tuesday and Wednesday against the Guardians, but might have a chance to return for Thursday’s series finale. The 28-year-old outfielder received eight stitches following an on-field collision with teammate Rafael Devers during Monday’s Patriots Day matinee at Fenway Park, but appears to have avoided serious injury. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.
  • TB Right Fielder #15
    Lowe landed on the shelf back in mid-March with a right oblique strain and isn’t expected to need too much time at Triple-A Durham after getting into a pair of rehab contests this week already for Tampa Bay’s Rookie-Level Florida Complex League affiliate. The 26-year-old power/speed combo outfielder should be ready to return at some point later this week, if not sooner.
  • ATL Second Baseman #1
    Wow. The hits keep on coming for Atlanta. Albies was hit by a pitch in the second inning of Monday’s game against the Astros, and wound up playing the remainder of the game, but was dealing with pain into Tuesday morning. He underwent X-rays on Tuesday that revealed a fractured big toe. The 27-year-old was having a terrific start to the season with 14 RBI in his 15 games played and was slashing a career-best .878 OPS in his 70 plate appearances. There should be a timetable for his return in the coming days.
  • TOR Relief Pitcher #68
    Help is on the way for the Blue Jays with Romano taking over the closing duties after missing nearly three weeks at the outset of the season due to right elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old veteran stopper should help stabilize a Toronto bullpen that has allowed the third-most earned runs in the American League so far.
  • MIA Starting Pitcher #27
    Cabrera made a serious statement in his return to Miami’s starting rotation, generating 17 swinging strikes and finishing with an elite 42 percent CSW in a highly impressive season debut. It was just his third career double-digit strikeout performance. The 26-year-old former top prospect, who looked outstanding during spring training before landing on the injured list in mid-March with a right shoulder impingement, has dealt with serious control issues in the past, which made it even more impressive that he handed out only one free pass in his highly-anticipated return. The strikeout upside has always been there for Cabrera, which means he could rapidly evolve into an upper-echelon fantasy contributor, if he’s solved his omnipresent control issues. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats until further notice and will aim to keep the momentum going this weekend in a home start against the Cubs in Miami’s pitcher-friendly loan Depot park.

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McIlroy: I will play PGA TOUR for 'rest of career'
Rory McIlroy catches up with Todd Lewis from Hilton Head Island to discuss the recent rumors about him joining LIV Golf, clarifying that he "never contemplated" leaving the PGA Tour.

NBC Sports Podcasts

NFL

Ryan Kelly has spent his entire career in Indianapolis since the Colts made him a first-round pick in 2016.
Caitlin Clark continues to boost women’s basketball in a way that rivals the NFL.

Rotoworld

Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter discuss DeVonta Smith’s extension with the Philadelphia Eagles, evaluating the former Alabama star’s status as a reliable pass-catcher in fantasy football.
Despite his elite skillset, expectations for Brock Bowers’ rookie year should be tempered given recent examples of first-round tight ends struggling to live up to their draft status.
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter examine the modern NFL draft media ecosystem and highlight how elite prospects often have to deal with unrealisitc pro comparisons.
George Bissell breaks down Edward Cabrera’s extremely impressive season debut and more in the latest Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire column.

Golf

There is a lot on the line this week for Nelly Korda. Her plan: just be Nelly Korda.
Throughout her rise as a star on the LPGA Tour, Lilia Vu has consistently relied on her family and the memory of her grandfather and his perseverance to push through the good and bad times.
Matt Adams introduces TaylorMade’s Qi irons which eliminate cut spin, bring in individual head optimization and more.
Amy Rogers joins Golf Today from the Club at Carlton Woods to discuss the Chevron Championship increasing its purse to $7.9 million and her conversation with LPGA Tour Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan.
Matt Fitzpatrick walks and talks with Todd Lewis about his 2023 RBC Heritage victory, his memories from Hilton Head Island and the state of his game in 2024.
Nelly Korda is seeking her fifth consecutive LPGA Tour victory when she plays in the Chevron Championship, but she doesn’t want to get ahead of herself before the event.
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.
This season’s Premier League title race is a beauty and Jurgen Klopp knows the Reds’ standards versus Crystal Palace were not good enough for silverware.
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.
Will Manchester City complete its quest for an unprecedented fourth-straight title?
Check out the Premier League fixtures and results for the 2023-24 season
The Premier League title race is a remarkable three horse race as we enter the final six games of the 2023-24 season.
“It’s now, the moment is now,” Arteta said after Arsenal lost to Aston Villa. “After this blow, how we react”

NBA

A younger generation needs to watch his highlights to remember what a force of nature he was.
The Thunder, Clippers and Rockets saw the biggest jumps in attendance this season.
The Dan Patrick show discusses how despite contrary belief, the unstoppable Nikola Jokic deserves his third MVP award in four years.
The play-in is stacked with stars this season: LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid among them.

MLB

The Baltimore Orioles called up MLB’s No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday but don’t expect stardom for the rookie infielder until 2025.
Houston Astros prospect Joey Loperfido has been on fire with 10 home runs in the minors in 2024 and could be a possible replacement for veteran first baseman Jose Abreu.
The Seattle Mariners have called up top prospect Jonatan Clase and the speedy infielder is worth taking a flier on for your fantasy baseball rosters.

Premier League

Matt Holland, Tim Sherwood, and Leroy Rosenior have an in-depth conversation about Newcastle’s tactical approach to upending Tottenham at St. James’ Park.
Matt Holland, Tim Sherwood, and Leroy Rosenior analyze Crystal Palace’s impressive 1-0 win against Liverpool at Anfield in Matchweek 33.
Kelly Cates, Ian Wright, Owen Hargreaves, and Flo Lloyd-Hughes analyze Liverpool’s lackluster performance against Crystal Palace in a 1-0 loss at Anfield in Matchweek 33.
Kelly Cates, Ian Wright, Owen Hargreaves, and Flo Lloyd-Hughes react to Arsenal’s shock 2-0 loss to Aston Villa at the Emirates.

Motor Sports

Chase Elliott: “We still want to be better. I think we have room for improvement.”
Crew members each will miss this weekend’s race at Talladega
A “Deep Dive” into the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion’s quest for the 108th Indianapolis 500
Ryan Blaney hit the wall after contact from Ryan Preece. Blaney explains what happened.

Betting

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his favorite series of bets for the Eastern and Western Conference playoffs, including Cavs versus Magic and Clippers against the Mavs.
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick preview the Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks playoff series and discuss how Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury affects the approach to various markets on Bet the Edge.
After a difficult weekend for Liverpool and Arsenal, Man City is now the heavy favorite to win the Premier League. Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick analyze if City is vulnerable with a favorable fixture schedule remaining.
With much uncertainty surrounding the Heat-Sixers play-in game, Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick share why they are most interesting in betting this game live on Bet the Edge.

College Basketball

The former Iowa star will now try and help revive the Indiana franchise along with last season’s No. 1 pick, Aliyah Boston.
Pope’s introduction came two days after Kentucky hired him to replace John Calipari, a Hall of Fame coach who was hired by Arkansas on Wednesday.
Ahead of the star-studded 2024 WNBA Draft, Meghan McKeown outlines her picks and predictions.
Check out the sights and sounds from Purdue’s run at the Final Four, where the Boilermakers beat North Carolina State before falling to UConn.

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.
Defensive back Trystan Haynes (Oklahoma City, OK/ Carl Albert High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl.
Eric Froton breaks down the top EDGE players in the 2024 NFL Draft, headlined by UCLA’s Laiatu Latu and Alabama’s Dallas Turner.
Quarterback Keelon Russell (Duncanville, TX/ Duncanville High School), the four-star prospect has officially accepted his invitation to the 2025 All-American Bowl.

Brother From Another

Terrika Foster-Brasby goes behind the scenes of the WNBA Draft to explain the limited number of roster spots, and the difference between playing in the W vs. playing in college.
Terrika Foster-Brasby looks back on South Carolina’s difficult path to the NCAA Championship and explains why the team deserves more credit for going undefeated in a rebuilding year.
Michael Holley and Terrika Foster-Brasby explain why they think the NBA’s play-in tournament is a great idea because it gives fringe teams the chance to be competitive in the playoffs.
Michael Holley and Terrika Foster-Brasby discuss the Denver Nuggets’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which opened the door for the Oklahoma City Thunder to take the No. 1 seed in the West.

Local coverage

The Bears’ list of top-30 visits has given us a road map for how the draft could play out.
Griffin’s retirement Tuesday officially ended any reunion talk.
Here’s a six-pack of the 49ers’ needs entering the 2024 NFL Draft, which runs Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27.
The Eagles agreed to an extension with DeVonta Smith, which is an example of what they’ve done best for a long time.

Latest

Receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons are not attending the Cowboys’ voluntary offseason program but for different reasons.
Travis Kelce continues to leverage his increasing celebrity.
Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League
The Eagles traded edge rusher Haason Reddick to the Jets earlier this month and General Manager Howie Roseman had his first chance to talk about the decision at a Tuesday press conference.
The 49ers have brought back one of their previous draft picks.