Nats’ opener PPD; 3 players positive for COVIDNats’ opener PPD; 3 players positive for COVID
The Washington Nationals’ opener against the New York Mets on Thursday night has been postponed due to COVID-19 issues.
Day: April 1, 2021
Outta here to out: Blunder nullifies Bellinger HROutta here to out: Blunder nullifies Bellinger HR
Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger hit a ball over the fence that bounced off the glove of Colorado’s Raimel Tapia, but Justin Turner thought it was caught and retreated to first base, passing Bellinger, who was then ruled out and credited with an RBI single.
Lindor felt comfortable with Mets before big dealLindor felt comfortable with Mets before big deal
Francisco Lindor met with the media to discuss his $341 million contract extension with the Mets and said the team’s culture made him confident to sign a long-term deal with the franchise.
Source: Angels, Fletcher agree to five-year dealSource: Angels, Fletcher agree to five-year deal
David Fletcher’s deal includes two club options, giving the Angels an opportunity to buy out as many as three free-agent years.
Cut prediction: Valero Texas OpenCut prediction: Valero Texas Open
2021 Valero Texas Open, Round 1 Scoring Conditions: Overall: +1.37 strokes per round Morning wave: +1.63 Afternoon wave: +1.11 Current cutline (top 65 and ties) 79 players at +1 or better (T57) Top 3 projected cutline probabilities: 1. 2 over par: 41.0% 2. 1 over par: 30.5% 3. 3 over par: 17.9% Top 10 win probabilities: 1. Cameron Tringale (T2, -6, 18.1%) 2. Hideki Matsuyama (T4, -5, 14.5%) 3. Jordan Spieth (T4, -5, 10.1%) 4. Scottie Scheffler (T7, -4, 9.9%) 5. Camilo Villegas (1, -8, 7.8%) 6. Sebastian Munoz (T7, -4, 4.9%) 7. Seung-Yul Noh (T4, -5, 2.4%) 8. Tom Hoge (T7, -4, 2.3%) 9. Matt Kuchar (T13, -2, 1.9%) 10. Matt Wallace (T10, -3, 1.8%) NOTE: These reports are based off of the live predictive model run by @DataGolf. The model provides live "Make Cut", "Top 20", "Top 5", and "Win" probabilities every 5 minutes from the opening tee shot to the final putt of every PGA TOUR event. Briefly, the model takes account of the current form of each golfer as well as the difficulty of their remaining holes, and probabilities are calculated from 20K simulations. To follow live finish probabilities throughout the remainder of the Valero Texas Open, or to see how each golfer's probabilities have evolved from the start of the event to the current time, click here for the model's home page.
Changing of the guard in college basketballChanging of the guard in college basketball
North Carolina coach Roy Williams’ retirement is a reminder that college basketball’s coaching legends are on their way out. Who will take their place?
Aldridge set for Nets debut; Harden ruled outAldridge set for Nets debut; Harden ruled out
All-Star Nets guard James Harden has been ruled out against the Hornets with hamstring tightness, while the team’s newest acquisition — center LaMarcus Aldridge — is available to make his debut in Brooklyn.
7 rapidly rising NBA draft prospects7 rapidly rising NBA draft prospects
Each NCAA tournament, we see a few players rise up NBA draft boards with stellar performances. Here are seven players who made a big impression this year.
Your guide to every MLB Opening Day gameYour guide to every MLB Opening Day game
Baseball’s return to a 162-game schedule starts Thursday. Here’s your guide to everything from the ace showdowns to the must-see stars.
Lucas Luetge on making Yankees’ Opening Day roster: ‘My jaw was hurting from smiling’Lucas Luetge on making Yankees’ Opening Day roster: ‘My jaw was hurting from smiling’
Lucas Luetge may have the biggest smile on Yankees Opening Day after finally making a MLB roster for the first time since 2015.