Oh Maryland, My Maryland, you let Baffert enter? Bob’s blood-test results are in. Cholesterol and sugar levels are normal, but his Altuves are through the roof. Undercard at Pimlico looks interesting. In addition to the Sir Barton and Maryland Sprint is the Syringe Stakes. A-Rod expected in the winner’s circle.

Who do I like in the Preakness?

Obviously, I like the horse whose groom peed in his hay. That info not forthcoming, we will take Rombauer.

Tyler Anderson was moved back a day. Saturday matchup is with the Giants’ Johnny Cueto (2-1, 3.52 ERA). Cueto returned from the IL and wished he hadn’t after he allowed five runs over three innings. Sticking with our 10-unit Pirates play. And play 20 units on the Cards. Adam Wainwright (2-3, 3.80 ERA) kept the Rockies’ bats in check. The Padres go with Chris Paddack (1-3, 4.78 ERA), who shut out the Giants for three abbreviated innings, eleven days since his previous start.

No play on Friday. Frozen at -1,509 buckpassers.