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NBA Coaching Carousel Shaken Up by Michael Malone’s Surprise UNC Move | Deadspin.com  Oct 14, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone reacts after he is called for a foul during the first half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images   It was a rough season to be a bad team in the NBA.All season long, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has talked about punishments for teams that are tanking. With less than a week remaining in the NBA’s regular season, two teams have already lost 60 games, the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards. It’s possible that the league could have eight additional teams with at least 50 losses by the end of the season.The competition to land the No. 1 overall pick to draft AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson seems stiff. Yet still, plenty of NBA teams will be firing their head coach and begin searching for a replacement.And after the North Carolina Tar Heels formally announce former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone as their new basketball coach, this offseason’s NBA coaching cycle is going to get even weirder.Malone has over 500 career wins in the NBA and a championship ring on his finger from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray’s championship together. As life in the NBA works, the Nuggets fired Malone shortly after that championship, and he’s done some television work before landing this mega opportunity at UNC.But for rebuilding teams that are about to fire their head coach after this season? Malone was expected to be the top veteran candidate. Other retread options include former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts. But neither of those candidates felt as enticing as Malone, who will now be busy running his own program in the college ranks.Of course, it’s possible that bad teams will scoop up top assistants. Cleveland Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant got some attention last cycle for his reputation working with star players. Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn is also highly regarded for player development.Let’s take a look at a few NBA teams that could’ve used Malone, and now might have to settle on a lesser candidate.Milwaukee Bucks (if they fire Doc Rivers) Mar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images   As it turns out, the decision to replace Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers was a massive mistake for Milwaukee.The Bucks are under NBA investigation for their handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury. Following so much drama, it feels like the Bucks and Antetokounmpo could be heading for a major split this offseason.But the Bucks have been awful and will likely have a decent draft pick plus a small haul of picks and promising, young players that they could get in return for Antetokounmpo.Orlando Magic (if they fire Jamahl Mosley)  Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images   The Magic underwhelmed.They traded a bunch of assets for Desmond Bane, who was thought to be the missing piece and perfect complement to Paolo Banchero as a three-point shooter. That just hasn’t been the case.Orlando has fallen to the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference and will be fighting for their playoff livelihoods in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Sure, there’s still time to go on a crazy run. But if they don’t? Mosley could be axed and there’d be no shortage of candidates interested in coaching Banchero.Chicago Bulls (if they fire Billy Donovan)It feels like Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is a dead man walking, especially after the team canned their top two executives before the conclusion of the regular season.Donovan was rumored to be a favorite for the UNC job, so the Bulls could’ve been planning replacements anyways.Currently 29-49, the Bulls feel like one of the most directionless organizations in the NBA right now.   #NBA #Coaching #Carousel #Shaken #Michael #Malones #Surprise #UNC #Move #Deadspin.com

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NBA Coaching Carousel Shaken Up by Michael Malone’s Surprise UNC Move | Deadspin.com  Oct 14, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone reacts after he is called for a foul during the first half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images   It was a rough season to be a bad team in the NBA.All season long, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has talked about punishments for teams that are tanking. With less than a week remaining in the NBA’s regular season, two teams have already lost 60 games, the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards. It’s possible that the league could have eight additional teams with at least 50 losses by the end of the season.The competition to land the No. 1 overall pick to draft AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson seems stiff. Yet still, plenty of NBA teams will be firing their head coach and begin searching for a replacement.And after the North Carolina Tar Heels formally announce former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone as their new basketball coach, this offseason’s NBA coaching cycle is going to get even weirder.Malone has over 500 career wins in the NBA and a championship ring on his finger from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray’s championship together. As life in the NBA works, the Nuggets fired Malone shortly after that championship, and he’s done some television work before landing this mega opportunity at UNC.But for rebuilding teams that are about to fire their head coach after this season? Malone was expected to be the top veteran candidate. Other retread options include former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts. But neither of those candidates felt as enticing as Malone, who will now be busy running his own program in the college ranks.Of course, it’s possible that bad teams will scoop up top assistants. Cleveland Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant got some attention last cycle for his reputation working with star players. Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn is also highly regarded for player development.Let’s take a look at a few NBA teams that could’ve used Malone, and now might have to settle on a lesser candidate.Milwaukee Bucks (if they fire Doc Rivers) Mar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images   As it turns out, the decision to replace Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers was a massive mistake for Milwaukee.The Bucks are under NBA investigation for their handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury. Following so much drama, it feels like the Bucks and Antetokounmpo could be heading for a major split this offseason.But the Bucks have been awful and will likely have a decent draft pick plus a small haul of picks and promising, young players that they could get in return for Antetokounmpo.Orlando Magic (if they fire Jamahl Mosley)  Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images   The Magic underwhelmed.They traded a bunch of assets for Desmond Bane, who was thought to be the missing piece and perfect complement to Paolo Banchero as a three-point shooter. That just hasn’t been the case.Orlando has fallen to the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference and will be fighting for their playoff livelihoods in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Sure, there’s still time to go on a crazy run. But if they don’t? Mosley could be axed and there’d be no shortage of candidates interested in coaching Banchero.Chicago Bulls (if they fire Billy Donovan)It feels like Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is a dead man walking, especially after the team canned their top two executives before the conclusion of the regular season.Donovan was rumored to be a favorite for the UNC job, so the Bulls could’ve been planning replacements anyways.Currently 29-49, the Bulls feel like one of the most directionless organizations in the NBA right now.   #NBA #Coaching #Carousel #Shaken #Michael #Malones #Surprise #UNC #Move #Deadspin.comOct 14, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone reacts after he is called for a foul during the first half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

It was a rough season to be a bad team in the NBA.

All season long, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has talked about punishments for teams that are tanking. With less than a week remaining in the NBA’s regular season, two teams have already lost 60 games, the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards. It’s possible that the league could have eight additional teams with at least 50 losses by the end of the season.

The competition to land the No. 1 overall pick to draft AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson seems stiff. Yet still, plenty of NBA teams will be firing their head coach and begin searching for a replacement.

And after the North Carolina Tar Heels formally announce former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone as their new basketball coach, this offseason’s NBA coaching cycle is going to get even weirder.

Malone has over 500 career wins in the NBA and a championship ring on his finger from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray’s championship together. As life in the NBA works, the Nuggets fired Malone shortly after that championship, and he’s done some television work before landing this mega opportunity at UNC.

But for rebuilding teams that are about to fire their head coach after this season? Malone was expected to be the top veteran candidate. Other retread options include former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts. But neither of those candidates felt as enticing as Malone, who will now be busy running his own program in the college ranks.

Of course, it’s possible that bad teams will scoop up top assistants. Cleveland Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant got some attention last cycle for his reputation working with star players. Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn is also highly regarded for player development.

Let’s take a look at a few NBA teams that could’ve used Malone, and now might have to settle on a lesser candidate.

Milwaukee Bucks (if they fire Doc Rivers)

Mar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesMar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

As it turns out, the decision to replace Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers was a massive mistake for Milwaukee.

The Bucks are under NBA investigation for their handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury. Following so much drama, it feels like the Bucks and Antetokounmpo could be heading for a major split this offseason.

But the Bucks have been awful and will likely have a decent draft pick plus a small haul of picks and promising, young players that they could get in return for Antetokounmpo.

Orlando Magic (if they fire Jamahl Mosley)

Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Magic underwhelmed.

They traded a bunch of assets for Desmond Bane, who was thought to be the missing piece and perfect complement to Paolo Banchero as a three-point shooter. That just hasn’t been the case.

Orlando has fallen to the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference and will be fighting for their playoff livelihoods in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Sure, there’s still time to go on a crazy run. But if they don’t? Mosley could be axed and there’d be no shortage of candidates interested in coaching Banchero.

Chicago Bulls (if they fire Billy Donovan)

It feels like Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is a dead man walking, especially after the team canned their top two executives before the conclusion of the regular season.

Donovan was rumored to be a favorite for the UNC job, so the Bulls could’ve been planning replacements anyways.

Currently 29-49, the Bulls feel like one of the most directionless organizations in the NBA right now.

#NBA #Coaching #Carousel #Shaken #Michael #Malones #Surprise #UNC #Move #Deadspin.com

Oct 14, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone reacts after he is called for a foul during the first half of the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

It was a rough season to be a bad team in the NBA.

All season long, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has talked about punishments for teams that are tanking. With less than a week remaining in the NBA’s regular season, two teams have already lost 60 games, the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards. It’s possible that the league could have eight additional teams with at least 50 losses by the end of the season.

The competition to land the No. 1 overall pick to draft AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson seems stiff. Yet still, plenty of NBA teams will be firing their head coach and begin searching for a replacement.

And after the North Carolina Tar Heels formally announce former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone as their new basketball coach, this offseason’s NBA coaching cycle is going to get even weirder.

Malone has over 500 career wins in the NBA and a championship ring on his finger from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray’s championship together. As life in the NBA works, the Nuggets fired Malone shortly after that championship, and he’s done some television work before landing this mega opportunity at UNC.

But for rebuilding teams that are about to fire their head coach after this season? Malone was expected to be the top veteran candidate. Other retread options include former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau and former Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts. But neither of those candidates felt as enticing as Malone, who will now be busy running his own program in the college ranks.

Of course, it’s possible that bad teams will scoop up top assistants. Cleveland Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant got some attention last cycle for his reputation working with star players. Miami Heat assistant Chris Quinn is also highly regarded for player development.

Let’s take a look at a few NBA teams that could’ve used Malone, and now might have to settle on a lesser candidate.

Milwaukee Bucks (if they fire Doc Rivers)

Mar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesMar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

As it turns out, the decision to replace Adrian Griffin with Doc Rivers was a massive mistake for Milwaukee.

The Bucks are under NBA investigation for their handling of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury. Following so much drama, it feels like the Bucks and Antetokounmpo could be heading for a major split this offseason.

But the Bucks have been awful and will likely have a decent draft pick plus a small haul of picks and promising, young players that they could get in return for Antetokounmpo.

Orlando Magic (if they fire Jamahl Mosley)

Feb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The Magic underwhelmed.

They traded a bunch of assets for Desmond Bane, who was thought to be the missing piece and perfect complement to Paolo Banchero as a three-point shooter. That just hasn’t been the case.

Orlando has fallen to the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference and will be fighting for their playoff livelihoods in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Sure, there’s still time to go on a crazy run. But if they don’t? Mosley could be axed and there’d be no shortage of candidates interested in coaching Banchero.

Chicago Bulls (if they fire Billy Donovan)

It feels like Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is a dead man walking, especially after the team canned their top two executives before the conclusion of the regular season.

Donovan was rumored to be a favorite for the UNC job, so the Bulls could’ve been planning replacements anyways.

Currently 29-49, the Bulls feel like one of the most directionless organizations in the NBA right now.

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Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League — Preview, team news, head-to-head, live streaming info <div id="content-body-70833528" itemprop="articleBody"><p>Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich visits Real Madrid on Tuesday in the Champions League quarterfinals high on confidence and looking like Europe’s most complete side, bolstered by the likely return of superstar striker Harry Kane.</p><p>Record 15-time winner Madrid has endured a difficult season, plagued by inconsistency, but have made a habit of pulling off the unexpected in this competition.</p><p>Just as it seemed its well of Champions League magic was running dry, Madrid produced its best performance of the season to crush Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the last 16.</p><p>Despite Madrid’s prestige and troupe of attacking stars — Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham included, as well as City hat-trick hero Federico Valverde — Bayern is arguably the favourite to lift the trophy.</p><div class=" article-picture center"><img src="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/128c9m/article70833551.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/GN47886C_EN.jpg" data-original="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/128c9m/article70833551.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/GN47886C_EN.jpg" alt="" class=" lazy" width="100%" height="100%"/></div><h4 class="sub_head">Real Madrid vs Bayern head-to-head:</h4><ul class="article-body article-bullet-list"><li> Total matches: 28 </li><li> Real Madrid: 13 </li><li> Bayern Munich: 11 </li><li> Draws: 4 </li></ul><h4 class="sub_head">When was the last time Real Madrid played Bayern Munich in the Champions League?</h4><p>Bayern Munich last played Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League in the 2023-24 semifinals. Madrid won that clash 4-3 on aggregate, winning the home leg 2-1.</p><h4 class="sub_head">When and where will Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich be played?</h4><p>Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 quarterfinals will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.</p><p>The match is scheduled to kick off on April 7 at 9 pm local time (12:30 am IST, April 8).</p><h4 class="sub_head">How to watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League?</h4><p>Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League can be watched on the Sony Sports Network on TV in India. Moreover, it can also be live-streamed on Sony LIV.</p><p>In the UK, fans can watch the game on TNT Sports on TV. It can also be live-streamed on the HBO Max app and website, on a subscriber-only basis.</p><p>In the USA, Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich can be watched on Paramount+.</p><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 07, 2026</p></div> #Real #Madrid #Bayern #Munich #UEFA #Champions #League #Preview #team #news #headtohead #live #streaming #info

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#Level #IPL #Difficulty #Suryavanshi">Level: IPL. Difficulty: Suryavanshi.  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
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                  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
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Deadspin | Sal Stewart, Reds take aim at Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara  Apr 6, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits an RBI single against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images   First baseman Sal Stewart, a Miami native, is hoping for more good vibes on Tuesday when his Cincinnati Reds play the host Marlins.  Stewart hit the go-ahead RBI single on Monday as the Reds won 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.  “I’m super happy to be home (in Miami),” said Stewart, 22. “I love seeing my family and friends. Miami is where I grew up. It’s in my blood, and everyone knows how much Miami means to me.”  On Tuesday, Stewart and his teammates will be backing up Andrew Abbott, the fourth straight left-hander to start against the Marlins.  Abbott (0-1, 3.09 ERA) will go up against Miami’s ace, right-hander Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 0.00).  Abbott became a first-time All-Star last year at age 26, going 8-1 with a 2.07 ERA in the first half of the season. However, in the second half of the season, he wasn’t as sharp (2-6, 3.84 ERA).  This year has seen him produce one stellar start and one rough outing. He fired six shutout innings in a no-decision against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day, then yielded four runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in a loss on Wednesday.  “I feel like I’m in a good spot,” Abbott said after the defeat, according to MLB.com. “Obviously, there are improvements to make, there’s things to kind of go back over, rewatch, relearn. But for the most part, I’m doing what I meant to do in the spring.”  In his lone start against the Marlins last year, Abbott tossed 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball. However, the previous season he was lit up twice by Miami, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits in 8 1/3 innings.   Alcantara had a season that was essentially the opposite of Abbott’s last year. The former National League Cy Young Award winner, who missed the entire 2024 season following elbow surgery, struggled in the first half of 2025, going 4-9 with a 7.22 ERA. He got his groove back in the second half of last season, when he went 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA.  This year, Alcantara permitted just one run, which was unearned in seven innings on Opening Day, then fired a three-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Through 16 innings, he has permitted seven hits and two walked while striking out 12.  In nine appearances (seven starts) against the Reds, Alcantara is 2-5 with a 3.99 ERA. For his career, Alcantara has a 3.15 ERA at home as opposed to a 4.08 ERA on the road.  On offense, the Marlins are looking for more production from Jakob Marsee, who is batting just .109 with a .389 OPS. As a rookie last year, the center fielder was much better, hitting .292 with an .842 OPS.  Marlins manager Clayton McCullough isn’t panicking.  “With Marsee, things will start falling his way in time,” McCullough said. “Those line drives will fall, and he will get on a run.”  For the Reds, Stewart is hitting .353 with a 1.094 OPS. Many other Cincinnati batters are slumping, but the team is 7-3 due to outstanding pitching.  “We haven’t done anything yet,” Stewart said. “We just have to stay focused and help the team win.”  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Sal #Stewart #Reds #aim #Marlins #ace #Sandy #AlcantaraApr 6, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits an RBI single against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

First baseman Sal Stewart, a Miami native, is hoping for more good vibes on Tuesday when his Cincinnati Reds play the host Marlins.

Stewart hit the go-ahead RBI single on Monday as the Reds won 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.

“I’m super happy to be home (in Miami),” said Stewart, 22. “I love seeing my family and friends. Miami is where I grew up. It’s in my blood, and everyone knows how much Miami means to me.”

On Tuesday, Stewart and his teammates will be backing up Andrew Abbott, the fourth straight left-hander to start against the Marlins.

Abbott (0-1, 3.09 ERA) will go up against Miami’s ace, right-hander Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 0.00).

Abbott became a first-time All-Star last year at age 26, going 8-1 with a 2.07 ERA in the first half of the season. However, in the second half of the season, he wasn’t as sharp (2-6, 3.84 ERA).

This year has seen him produce one stellar start and one rough outing. He fired six shutout innings in a no-decision against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day, then yielded four runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in a loss on Wednesday.

“I feel like I’m in a good spot,” Abbott said after the defeat, according to MLB.com. “Obviously, there are improvements to make, there’s things to kind of go back over, rewatch, relearn. But for the most part, I’m doing what I meant to do in the spring.”


In his lone start against the Marlins last year, Abbott tossed 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball. However, the previous season he was lit up twice by Miami, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits in 8 1/3 innings.

Alcantara had a season that was essentially the opposite of Abbott’s last year. The former National League Cy Young Award winner, who missed the entire 2024 season following elbow surgery, struggled in the first half of 2025, going 4-9 with a 7.22 ERA. He got his groove back in the second half of last season, when he went 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA.

This year, Alcantara permitted just one run, which was unearned in seven innings on Opening Day, then fired a three-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Through 16 innings, he has permitted seven hits and two walked while striking out 12.

In nine appearances (seven starts) against the Reds, Alcantara is 2-5 with a 3.99 ERA. For his career, Alcantara has a 3.15 ERA at home as opposed to a 4.08 ERA on the road.

On offense, the Marlins are looking for more production from Jakob Marsee, who is batting just .109 with a .389 OPS. As a rookie last year, the center fielder was much better, hitting .292 with an .842 OPS.

Marlins manager Clayton McCullough isn’t panicking.

“With Marsee, things will start falling his way in time,” McCullough said. “Those line drives will fall, and he will get on a run.”

For the Reds, Stewart is hitting .353 with a 1.094 OPS. Many other Cincinnati batters are slumping, but the team is 7-3 due to outstanding pitching.

“We haven’t done anything yet,” Stewart said. “We just have to stay focused and help the team win.”


–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Sal #Stewart #Reds #aim #Marlins #ace #Sandy #Alcantara">Deadspin | Sal Stewart, Reds take aim at Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara  Apr 6, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits an RBI single against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images   First baseman Sal Stewart, a Miami native, is hoping for more good vibes on Tuesday when his Cincinnati Reds play the host Marlins.  Stewart hit the go-ahead RBI single on Monday as the Reds won 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.  “I’m super happy to be home (in Miami),” said Stewart, 22. “I love seeing my family and friends. Miami is where I grew up. It’s in my blood, and everyone knows how much Miami means to me.”  On Tuesday, Stewart and his teammates will be backing up Andrew Abbott, the fourth straight left-hander to start against the Marlins.  Abbott (0-1, 3.09 ERA) will go up against Miami’s ace, right-hander Sandy Alcantara (2-0, 0.00).  Abbott became a first-time All-Star last year at age 26, going 8-1 with a 2.07 ERA in the first half of the season. However, in the second half of the season, he wasn’t as sharp (2-6, 3.84 ERA).  This year has seen him produce one stellar start and one rough outing. He fired six shutout innings in a no-decision against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day, then yielded four runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in a loss on Wednesday.  “I feel like I’m in a good spot,” Abbott said after the defeat, according to MLB.com. “Obviously, there are improvements to make, there’s things to kind of go back over, rewatch, relearn. But for the most part, I’m doing what I meant to do in the spring.”  In his lone start against the Marlins last year, Abbott tossed 7 2/3 innings of one-run ball. However, the previous season he was lit up twice by Miami, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits in 8 1/3 innings.   Alcantara had a season that was essentially the opposite of Abbott’s last year. The former National League Cy Young Award winner, who missed the entire 2024 season following elbow surgery, struggled in the first half of 2025, going 4-9 with a 7.22 ERA. He got his groove back in the second half of last season, when he went 7-3 with a 3.33 ERA.  This year, Alcantara permitted just one run, which was unearned in seven innings on Opening Day, then fired a three-hit shutout against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Through 16 innings, he has permitted seven hits and two walked while striking out 12.  In nine appearances (seven starts) against the Reds, Alcantara is 2-5 with a 3.99 ERA. For his career, Alcantara has a 3.15 ERA at home as opposed to a 4.08 ERA on the road.  On offense, the Marlins are looking for more production from Jakob Marsee, who is batting just .109 with a .389 OPS. As a rookie last year, the center fielder was much better, hitting .292 with an .842 OPS.  Marlins manager Clayton McCullough isn’t panicking.  “With Marsee, things will start falling his way in time,” McCullough said. “Those line drives will fall, and he will get on a run.”  For the Reds, Stewart is hitting .353 with a 1.094 OPS. Many other Cincinnati batters are slumping, but the team is 7-3 due to outstanding pitching.  “We haven’t done anything yet,” Stewart said. “We just have to stay focused and help the team win.”  –Field Level Media    #Deadspin #Sal #Stewart #Reds #aim #Marlins #ace #Sandy #Alcantara

RR vs MI Live Score: Catch the score, updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians taking place at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati.

Updated : Apr 07, 2026 16:38 IST

Level: IPL. Difficulty: Suryavanshi.  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
                                                   | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
                                              
                  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
                                                   | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
                                            #Level #IPL #Difficulty #Suryavanshi

Rohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: Anupam Nath

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Rohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: Anupam Nath

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 game between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday. 

Date & Time: April 7, 2026, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati

Where to watch: Click here to find out where to watch the telecast or live stream for today’s IPL 2026 contest between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. 

The Royals enter the encounter on the back of consecutive wins to start the season. A dominant win against Chennai Super Kings was followed by a final-over thriller against Gujarat Titans where Tushar Deshpande defended ten runs of the last six balls. 

MI, on the other hand, had a middling batting performance despite its riches in the department, which allowed Delhi Capitals to chase down the below-par target without much fuss. 

  • Good evening!

    Welcome to the live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at Guwahati. There seems to be a whiff of rain around in the city. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates from the game. 

Published on Apr 07, 2026

#Live #Score #IPL #Mumbai #Indians #bounce #unbeaten #Rajasthan #Royals #weather #updates">RR vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians looks to bounce back against unbeaten Rajasthan Royals; weather updates  
  RR vs MI Live Score: Catch the score, updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians taking place at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati. 
Updated : Apr 07, 2026 16:38 IST 
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            READ LATERRohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians.  
                                                                          | Photo Credit:  
                                      Anupam Nath
                                                                      
                        Rohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians. 
                                                  | Photo Credit:  
                          Anupam Nath
                                              Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 game between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday. Date & Time: April 7, 2026, 7:30 PM ISTVenue: ACA Stadium, Barsapara, GuwahatiWhere to watch: Click here to find out where to watch the telecast or live stream for today’s IPL 2026 contest between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. The Royals enter the encounter on the back of consecutive wins to start the season. A dominant win against Chennai Super Kings was followed by a final-over thriller against Gujarat Titans where Tushar Deshpande defended ten runs of the last six balls. MI, on the other hand, had a middling batting performance despite its riches in the department, which allowed Delhi Capitals to chase down the below-par target without much fuss. 
				Good evening!
			Welcome to the live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at Guwahati. There seems to be a whiff of rain around in the city. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates from the game. Published on Apr 07, 2026  #Live #Score #IPL #Mumbai #Indians #bounce #unbeaten #Rajasthan #Royals #weather #updates

Level: IPL. Difficulty: Suryavanshi.  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
                                                   | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
                                              
                  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
                                                   | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
                                            #Level #IPL #Difficulty #Suryavanshi

Rohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: Anupam Nath

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Rohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: Anupam Nath

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 game between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday. 

Date & Time: April 7, 2026, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati

Where to watch: Click here to find out where to watch the telecast or live stream for today’s IPL 2026 contest between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. 

The Royals enter the encounter on the back of consecutive wins to start the season. A dominant win against Chennai Super Kings was followed by a final-over thriller against Gujarat Titans where Tushar Deshpande defended ten runs of the last six balls. 

MI, on the other hand, had a middling batting performance despite its riches in the department, which allowed Delhi Capitals to chase down the below-par target without much fuss. 

  • Good evening!

    Welcome to the live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at Guwahati. There seems to be a whiff of rain around in the city. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates from the game. 

Published on Apr 07, 2026

#Live #Score #IPL #Mumbai #Indians #bounce #unbeaten #Rajasthan #Royals #weather #updates">RR vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians looks to bounce back against unbeaten Rajasthan Royals; weather updates

RR vs MI Live Score: Catch the score, updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians taking place at the ACA Stadium in Barsapara, Guwahati.

Updated : Apr 07, 2026 16:38 IST

Level: IPL. Difficulty: Suryavanshi.  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
                                                   | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
                                              
                  Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to put bowlers to the sword.
                                                   | Photo Credit: SATISH ACHARYA
                                            #Level #IPL #Difficulty #Suryavanshi

Rohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: Anupam Nath

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Rohit Sharma has been in good touch with the bat in the first two matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: Anupam Nath

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 game between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati on Tuesday. 

Date & Time: April 7, 2026, 7:30 PM IST

Venue: ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati

Where to watch: Click here to find out where to watch the telecast or live stream for today’s IPL 2026 contest between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. 

The Royals enter the encounter on the back of consecutive wins to start the season. A dominant win against Chennai Super Kings was followed by a final-over thriller against Gujarat Titans where Tushar Deshpande defended ten runs of the last six balls. 

MI, on the other hand, had a middling batting performance despite its riches in the department, which allowed Delhi Capitals to chase down the below-par target without much fuss. 

  • Good evening!

    Welcome to the live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians at Guwahati. There seems to be a whiff of rain around in the city. Stay tuned as we bring you live updates from the game. 

Published on Apr 07, 2026

#Live #Score #IPL #Mumbai #Indians #bounce #unbeaten #Rajasthan #Royals #weather #updates

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