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2026 MLB Wild Card Round on NBC and peacock
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The youthful Chicago White Sox head to Houston for Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against Yordan Alvarez and the Astros. Watch on Peacock and NBCSN!

MLB Highlights

Riley stuns Phillies with three-run HR in eighth
Austin Riley delivered when it mattered most for the Braves, where he slugged a three-run home run to erase the Phillies' lead and send the fans at Truist Park into a frenzy.
Red Sox vs. Yankees: Lineups for Game 1 of Wild Card Series It’s Payton Tolle and AL Cy Young favorite Cam Schlittler squaring off in the Bronx.
White Sox chase opener AJ Blubaugh, grab early lead over Astros in Game 1 Just like in the Phillies/Braves opener, we have some offense in Game 1 of the Wild Card series between the White Sox and Astros.
MLB: Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros
There’s a new sheriff in town (and they’re dressed like 1960s Batman).

Top Clips

With Etienne out, who can step up for Saints?
Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter unpack the news that New Orlean Saints' free agent addition Travis Etienne will not be out on the field in Week 4, due to a hamstring injury.

Editor’s Picks

The AL East rivals are set for an epic rematch in the best-of-three series at Yankee Stadium on NBC and Peacock.
It will be the first time that an Olympic torch relay visits all 50 states.
Dan Le Batard and Co. break down the atmosphere at Miami Heat media day and why the vibes feel higher than years past.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms give their report cards for Week 3 of the NFL season, explaining why the Falcons and Commanders impressed on offense.

Rotoworld Player News

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  • WAS Quarterback #5
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    Schefter added that he doesn’t think Daniels will play this week but that he may play “sooner rather than later.” Dan Quinn said Daniels will practice in “some capacity this week,” but they may just be trying to understand where Daniels is at physically in these practices. This update does not augur particularly well for Daniels’ chances of staying active if the Commanders go into a tailspin or if he reaggravates the injury; it seems like he’s simply trying to play through the injury to help his team if he can.
  • FA Wide Receiver #13
    Beckham’s reuniting with his former team lasted all of three games, during which Beckham was targeted once on 11 pass routes. An afterthought in the New York offense, OBJ will look to land in an offense that might use his diminished skills. NFL insider Jordan Schultz said both the Giants and Beckham “decided a mutual parting was best for everyone.” It’s hard to imagine who would want Beckham at this point in his fading NFL career. He has nine catches since the start of the 2024 regular season.
  • NYG Quarterback
    New York acquired McCarthy from the Vikings on Monday in exchange for a 2027 fifth round draft pick. Hughes spoke with NFL sources who said “the Giants do not give up a fifth-round pick unless they plan to play McCarthy in the near future.” Head coach John Harbaugh and the team’s coaching staff, per Hughes, see McCarthy as a starting-caliber quarterback despite his immense struggles in Minnesota last season. “The Giants welcomed the chance to add a player they view as a competitor, gritty, mobile, and who has all the tools to be a plus passer in the NFL,” Hughes said. With Jameis Winston playing worse than any QB in recent memory, McCarthy could be just a couple weeks away from taking over as New York’s starter. He would be a mild upgrade for Malik Nabers and the rest of the Giants pass catchers.
  • PIT Running Back #30
    Warren operated as an every-down back in Week 3 against the Bengals, running for 127 yards on 17 carries and catching three passes for 49 yards in a victory. DeFabo suggested Warren had established himself as the team’s clear lead back option against the Bengals with Rico Dowdle (toe) sidelined. “I’ve always had respect for him, playing against him, and then being his teammate now for a little more than a season,” Aaron Rodgers said of Warren. “He is one of the toughest guys I’ve ever played with, and I just can’t say enough about his energy and the way he runs the football and the way he cares about his teammates.” Warren’s pass game involvement spiked in Week 3, as he ran a route on 70 percent of Pittsburgh’s drop backs. Dowdle, meanwhile, did not practice Monday ahead of the Steelers’ Thursday game against the Browns. Warren should remain in all lineups this week.
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    Colston Loveland
    CHI Tight End #84
    Loveland matched his to-date season total of one reception on the second play from scrimmage and narrowly missed his first touchdown of the young season after replay assist ruled him down inside the one at the start of the second quarter. The offense would turn the ball over on downs four plays later after failing to punch it in, allowing the Eagles to remain in the game for longer than they otherwise should have been. Either way, it’s a step in the right direction for the talented youngster, although the absence of Caleb Williams could further dent his fantasy upside in the immediate future. Loveland continues to be a TE1 in fantasy circles despite the slow start, which holds for when the Bears play host to the Jets in Week 4.
  • CHI Wide Receiver #10
    Burden got the scoring started with a shovel-pass touchdown on the first possession of the game and continued to be the primary engine of the offense on a night the team was led by veteran journeyman Case Keenum. Head coach Ben Johnson handily outmatched his counterpart in Sean Mannion, keeping the offense in rhythm and unpredictable throughout. Burden should continue to improve upon his early-season returns for fantasy managers that chased him up draft boards this offseason, particularly once Caleb Williams returns to the starting roster in a few weeks. In the meantime, treat Burden as an upside WR2 ahead of a Week 4 meeting with the Jets in Chicago.
  • CHI Running Back #4
    Swift was unable to churn out consistent gains before the break but came alive with the team nursing a second half lead, gaining 53 of his 84 yards on five second half possessions. It was also the third straight game in which Swift handled 19 or more opportunities, something he did only seven times in all of 2025, cementing his status as a volume-driven, back-end RB1 in fantasy circles. He’ll remain a weekly start when the Bears host the Jets in Week 4.
  • PHI Wide Receiver #6
    Smith notched five of his six receptions before the break while appearing to be on his way to his second solid outing of the young season. Things would change after the half as the Eagles started with three consecutive three-and-outs, leaving Smith with only one additional reception. Smith remains the clear alpha on a roster now without A.J. Brown following his offseason trade and Dallas Goedert due to injury, and should return better counting stats in the immediate future. Treat Smith as an upside WR2 ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Rams.
  • PHI Running Back #26
    73 of Barkley’s 82 yards on the ground came before the half as the team was held to three consecutive three-and-outs after the break, capped off with an interception and turnover on downs on their five possessions to end the game. Offensive coordinator Sean Mannion’s offense remained predictable and uninventive on a night the Eagles held the football for just over 23 minutes while running only 47 offensive plays. Barkley also has exactly one reception in each of the team’s first three games of the season, effectively relegating him to a yardage-and-touchdown back in fantasy. It will be difficult for him to return value on his second-round draft capital on that profile. Consider Barkley an RB2 with a wider range of outcomes than we’ve grown accustomed to when the Eagles host the Rams in Week 4.
  • PHI Quarterback #1
    The Eagles’ only scoring drive came in the two-minute drill to end the first half, but the team still managed to enter the break down only three points to the Case Keenum-led Bears. The first half was mired by mistakes, one of which came with the team in the red zone when backup quarterback Andy Dalton threw an interception in the end zone with Hurts being checked for a concussion. The break did the team no favors as they would go three-and-out on their first three possessions of the second half, ending the game with a Hurts interception and a turnover on downs. In total, the Eagles held the football for just over 23 minutes and gained only 248 yards of total offense on a pedestrian 47 offensive plays. The loss drops them to 2-1 ahead of one of the more difficult matchups they’ll see all season against the Rams in Week 4. Hurts remains a back-end QB1 aided by his rushing upside.

NBC Sports Podcasts

Around The NFL

Mike Florio and Chris Simms react to J.J. McCarthy being traded from the Vikings to the Giants, examining the quarterback’s time in Minnesota and why it was time for the team to move on.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down Ben Johnson’s playcalling, explaining why the Chicago Bears head coach is a one-of-a-kind offensive guru who keeps defenses on their toes.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms discuss the injuries to De’Von Achane, Brian Burns, baker Mayfield and Justin Jefferson following an eventful Week 3 in the NFL.
Chris Simms and Mike Florio discuss the Texans’ 0-3 start and examine what’s wrong with Houston as DeMeco Ryans and co. are struggling to find answers.
Mike Florio and Chris Simms give their report cards for Week 3 of the NFL season, explaining why the Falcons and Commanders impressed on offense and why there’s more to be desired from Drake Maye.
Jason Garrett, Devin McCourty and Jac Collinsworth make sense of the Rams’ slow start to the 2026 season and explain why they aren’t concerned about Sean McVay’s team long-term.
Chris Simms breaks down another poor performance from Drake Maye in Week 3, analyzing why the New England Patriots quarterback is playing subpar football in 2026.

NFL

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said there was “no explanation” for how the team closed out the game.
The Vikings signed outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy and quarterback Max Brosmer from their practice squad to their 53-player roster.
The Panthers are set to be without guard Damien Lewis for a little bit, so they added some offensive line depth on Tuesday.
One of the best arguments against the Protect College Sports Act comes from the obvious hypocrisy between placing artificial limits on player compensation and no limits on coach compensation.

NBA

He has been charged with assault causing bodily injury — family violence.
From Rob Pelinka through Luka Doncic and Bronny James, the team is ready to turn the page.
We also heard from Ben Simmons, Anthony Davis, Stephen Curry and Ja Morant.
On losing in the NBA Finals, Wemby said, “I couldn’t imagine a better motivation.”

MLB

The Rotoworld Baseball staff unveils their fantasy baseball award winners for 2026.
John Fanta speaks on “the drama, pageantry and theatre,” the MLB postseason provides fanbases across the nation and the beauty of baseball in October.
Anthony Rizzo and Eric Hosmer join Fanta in 60 to preview the MLB Wild Card round and how they approached these important games in their careers.

Premier League

The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in 2026.
All of the details you need on the fixtures for the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad after suffering an injury, and Liverpool will be sweating on the latest news on their striker.

College Football News & Analysis

Nicole Auerbach unpacks her Week 4 AP ballot, including why first-year head coaches like Jon Sumrall, Bob Chesney and more are “writing some of the most interesting stories of the season so far.”
Week 4 in college football saw Dylan Raiola step up massively for Oregon, Jon Sumrall’s stock soar after Florida’s win at home over Ole Miss and a potential Heisman moment from Jeremiah Smith.
Oregon faced adversity early on when star quarterback Dante Moore suffered an injury, however, Dylan Raiola was able to fill in Moore’s shoes and lead Oregon to an impressive 41-27 victory over USC.
Ahmed Fareed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach break down Iowa’s path to the College Football Playoff after defeating Michigan in dramatic fashion at the Big House.
After jumping to an impressive 17-0 lead in the first half, Penn State’s Nittany Lions couldn’t keep the momentum, and the unranked Wisconsin Badgers clawed back in the fourth quarter to defeat the No. 13 ranked Lions.
Ahmed Fareed, Nicole Auerbach, Joshua Perry and Chris Simms discuss if there should be concern for Indiana after a close home win over Northwestern Friday night
Ahmed Fareed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach react to Texas’ tight win over Tennessee and if the Longhorns deserve to be the No. 1 team in the country.

Motor Sports

Keselowski joined Roush Fenway Racing as a co-owner in 2021 and began driving for the rebranded team the following season.
Levi Kitchen: “I didn’t do anything special and I didn’t do anything stupid” in the SMX Playoff finale.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto believe Ryder DiFrancesco has improved drastically throughout the year and will be one of the championship favorites next year.
Ricky Carmichael and Ryan Villopoto review Haiden Deegan’s performance this past weekend and if some of his racing maneuvers were questionable.

Rotoworld

Eric Samulski ranks all fantasy football defenses (DSTs) for Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick discuss the New York Jets vs. the Chicago Bears, and how they’re backing the over 42.5.
Gary Davenport breaks down the fantasy football defense landscape headed into Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
Patrick Daugherty and Kyle Dvorchak break down Baker Mayfield’s thumb injury, what to expect from rookie QB Jalon Daniels, and why fantasy managers should temper expectations for the Buccaneers offense for Week 4.
Breaking down all of the NFL’s biggest Week 3 storylines, including De’Von Achane’s season-ending torn ACL.

Betting

Golf

Scottie Scheffler expresses his frustration with the Nico Echeverria heckling incident, stating “there’s no place for that.”
Justin Thomas mentions how grateful he is for the moments he experienced with Jackson Koivun during the Presidents Cup.
Xander Schauffele explains why it was hard for the U.S. Team to hear captain Brandt Snedeker heap responsibility onto himself for a rough early Presidents Cup showing and they knew they had to rally “for him.”
Brandt Snedeker elaborates on the weight he carried on his shoulders during the Presidents Cup and also stated how he “knew these guys were special.”
Relive the best action from Sunday Singles in the final round of the Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club in DuPage County, Illinois.
Jackson Koivun reflects on his Presidents Cup debut, discussing his undefeated week, what he learned from the experience and the excitement of contributing to a winning team.

Latest

How will one brother make the other one better, and more importantly, how will having two Tkachuks make the Panthers better?
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game for a concussion evaluation after getting hit on the sideline during Monday night’s loss to the Bears, and that proved costly for the Eagles: They were in the red zone at the time, but they came away with no points when backup quarterback Andy Dalton threw an interception.
The Jets signed kicker Jason Sanders to the active roster, the team announced.
Raiders receiver Cody White has three receptions this year.
The Dolphins signed inside linebacker Shaka Heyward off the Bengals’ practice squad, the team announced Tuesday.