Tracking fifth-year options for 2021 first-rounders: Which have been picked up or declined?
The May 2 deadline is approaching for teams to pick up fifth-year options on rookie contracts. Which teams have made a decision?
CHICAGO teams
Hour 2 - Dirty Bird
Carlin and Joe still can't understand why the Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. Plus, it's time to shake things up in Phoenix, but will the Suns trade Devin Booker or Kevin Durant? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The draft is over and once again the SEC had the most players taken while Michigan saw 13 guys move on to the NFL. Notre Dame, Texas, Washington, USC and many more all have positions with big shoes to fill as and McElroy is here to break it all down
McElroy goes through the top programs that had the most players drafted and tells you who has the biggest shoes to fill. Is it rinse and reload in the SEC for Georgia, Alabama, LSU (and Texas)? Can Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State find answers on the line? Are Oregon, Washington and USC ready to reload for the Big 10? We break it down plus update BIG transfers for Miami, Kansas State and Georgia. | Always College Football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1 - Sun Down
Carlin and Joe wonder what went wrong with the Phoenix Suns and if it's time for the 76ers to consider trading Joel Embiid. Plus, the best and worst moves for the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1: Bad Cake
Greeny is back from the NFL Draft in Detroit and breaks down all the biggest storylines with Dan Graziano and Mike Tannenbaum. Greeny finds himself increasingly sentimental watching prospects realize their dream at the draft and the crew breaks down their biggest draft takeaways, culminating in a debate about the Falcons' questionable decision to pick Michael Penix Jr. at #8. We play Sneaky Hembo Trivia, Greeny explains why he LOVES the Jets offseason moves, and we touch on how desperate teams are to overvalue rookie QBs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLS Power Rankings: Messi takes Miami to top, Chicago Fire languish
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami continue their hot start to the season, while the Chicago Fire struggle in this week's MLS Power Rankings.
Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms
From the pastel Padres to the Space City Astros and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.
Ranking the 50 best players in the college football transfer portal
We're ranking the best players in the portal by past production and potential to contribute to a new team.
NFL post-draft questions for all 32 teams: Can Jets protect Aaron Rodgers? How soon will rookie QBs play?
The 2024 NFL draft is over, but can the rookies make an impact? We answer lingering questions for all 32 teams.
MLB April All-Stars -- and the biggest early disappointments
Which players are thriving -- and struggling -- one month into the season? We identify stars, players to watch and disappointments at every position.
What each eliminated NBA team needs to do this offseason
We break down what the summer priorities and needs are for the NBA teams who have already been sent home.
Keys to offseason: What's next for Caps after being swept by Rangers
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
How Craig Counsell's MLB career guides him as a manager (1:37)
Tyler O'Neill's bloop single lifts Boston Red Sox past Chicago Cubs 5-4
— Tyler O’Neill hit a game-ending bloop single to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night.
Strained forearm lands Cubs lefty Wicks on IL
The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a strained forearm.
Parker had 'it factor': What legend's retirement means for WNBA, Aces
Candace Parker was one of the biggest names in basketball for two decades, and her career was defined not just by titles and awards, but by influence.
Erick Fedde stars as White Sox sweep Rays with 4-2 victory
— Erick Fedde pitched seven-hit ball into the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Sunday for a sweep of their three-game series.
Back-to-back RBI hits put White Sox ahead for good (0:35)
'It's time': Women's basketball icon Parker retires
Candace Parker, a two-time WNBA MVP who won three championships and is one of the most decorated players in women's basketball history, has retired.
The accomplishments behind Candace Parker's legendary career (1:00)
White Sox call up RHPs Keller, Berroa
The White Sox have promoted right-handers Brad Keller and Prelander Berroa from Triple-A Charlotte.
Hour 2: Call a Doctor
Matt and Myron take a look at the NFL Draft and try to guess which round one QBs we will see week one come September. We also preview the Knicks/76ers game four and we ask who are the dirtiest players in NBA history. ESPN Radio Play-by-Play Mike Couzens joins the show to get us ready for game four between the Mavericks and Clippers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour 1: Day at the Races
Matt Jones and Myron Medcalf kick off the show recapping the Lakers staying alive and finally beating the Nuggets. We also take a look at the Bucks and if they can survive without both Giannis and Dame. We also take a look back at the first round of the NFL Draft and if the Falcons made the right move? Matt also gets us ready for Derby day on Kentucky and educates us on world of Horse Racing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The best, worst and most surprising of the NFL draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
What were the best selections in each round? Which teams nailed their QB pick? Our experts have 27 different post-draft superlatives.
Mel Kiper's NFL draft grades: Two A's, one C and head-scratching picks throughout
The Eagles tied a record for trades. The Cardinals filled needs. And some teams reached for players. Mel Kiper Jr. evaluates the 2024 NFL draft.
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NBA: 2023-24 Central Standings
MLB: 2024 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 17 | 10 | .630 | - | L2 |
| Chicago | 17 | 11 | .607 | 0.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 15 | 13 | .536 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 14 | 15 | .483 | 4 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 13 | 15 | .464 | 4.5 | L1 |
MLB: 2024 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 19 | 9 | .679 | - | L1 |
| Kansas City | 17 | 12 | .586 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Detroit | 16 | 12 | .571 | 3 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 14 | 13 | .519 | 4.5 | W7 |
| Chicago | 6 | 22 | .214 | 13 | W3 |