CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: Yaxel Lendeborg #23 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts after being fouled and making a basket during the second half of a NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight game against the Tennessee Volunteers at the United Center on March 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 95-62. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The start of the 2026 NBA Draft is less than two weeks away, which means the Golden State Warriors are working hard to decide what to do with their picks. Mainly, their first-round pick, which lands at No. 11 this year … a number that has produced some elite talent over the years.
Most pre-draft workouts — such as the ones the Warriors reportedly had two weeks ago — feature less-heralded players. Many of the prospects projected to be in play with lottery picks skip individual workouts, with teams already having loads of information on them. Most workouts are for potential second-round picks and undrafted free agents to impress and form relationships with teams.
But there are always a few big-name players whose workouts get reported, and one is headed to the Bay Area. According to reporter Marc Stein, the Dubs will work out Michigan star big man Yaxel Lendeborg on Thursday.
The Warriors, who hold the No. 11 pick in the NBA Draft on June 23, say Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg is among the prospects who will be in San Francisco on Thursday to participate in pre-draft workouts.
Lendeborg has become a popular pick to end up on the Warriors in recent mock drafts. SB Nation’s own draft expert Ricky O’Donnell mocked the 6’9 NCAA champion to the Dubs, saying that he “has unique physical gifts that will help him adjust to the NBA level quickly.”
The Puerto Rico-born Lendeborg is only projected to be available to the Warriors because of his age. He spent three years at a junior college before transferring to the University of Alabama at Birmingham for two seasons, and ending his career with one title-lifting year at Michigan. Lendeborg was unquestionably one of the top players in college basketball last year, as he was a consensus First Team All-American, as well as the Big Ten Player of the Year, but he’ll turn 24 right about as his first NBA training camp is getting underway.
That could make him the perfect fit on the Warriors, who are still chasing superstars, and hoping to build one more NBA Finals contender around Steph Curry. Lendeborg, who is talented defensively on both the perimeter and interior, can score in a variety of ways, and is very polished, would likely slot right into the rotation, as he figures to be one of the most NBA-ready players in the draft. But, despite his age, there’s also a belief by many that Lendeborg has a lot of untapped potential, and has a star ceiling rather than just a high floor.
We’ll have to wait until June 23 to see if Lendeborg is still available at No. 11, and if the Warriors take him if he is. But after Thursday, they should have a better idea as to whether they want to or not.
Jun 10, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Leody Taveras (30) lays down a bunt for a single during the second inning against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Orioles 7, Mariners 2
Hey, he drew a walk: Luke Raley, -0.01 WPA
Certainly a team loss: Randy Arozarena, Julio Rodríguez, -0.08 WPA
Seth Lugo was removed from the Kansas City Royals' game against the Texas Rangers after taking a line drive to the head in the fourth inning.
Lugo was delivering a 3-2 pitch to Brandon Nimmo when the veteran outfielder laced a high, center-cut change-up straight back up the middle.
Lugo could not get out of the way of the ball – which left the bat with a 106.6 mph exit velocity, according to the Rangers' broadcast – and it struck him on the left side of the head.
Lugo immediately went down in a heap as the ball caromed into right field. Nimmo was immediately concerned, throwing his helmet to the ground and motioning for a time-out as he reached the first base bag.
Scary moment...Nimmo's 106.6 MPH line drive hits Lugo in the forehead. Lugo appears to be okay but will exit.
Nimmo was visibly shaken up/concerned. He and Lugo are good friends from Mets days. After reaching first, Nimmo ran over to the mound right immediately. pic.twitter.com/mYQ5sK7KXz
The Royals' training staff quickly came out to tend to Lugo. Nimmo also checked on the veteran pitcher, who appeared to tell his former New York Mets teammate that he was OK.
Lugo had a contusion on his forehead where he had been struck but was able to stand under his own power. Nonetheless, the Royals removed him from the game for further evaluation.
Lugo walked into the dugout without assistance and was replaced on the mound by Mason Black.
The Royals did not immediately provide an update about Lugo's condition.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 18: Shay Whitcomb #14 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning during the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kairi Mano/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-38) continue a six-game road trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (26-42) tonight at Angel Stadium.
RHP Peter Lambert (5-4, 3.55ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite LHP Reid Detmers (2-5, 4.26ERA) and the Halos. The Astros have won 11 of their last 18 games.
DRIVING THE LAMBO: Tonight’s Astros starter RHP Peter Lambert has been solid in his nine starts for the Astros, going 5-4 with a 3.55 ERA (19ER/45.1IP) with 47 strikeouts and a .212 opponent average.
Lambert pitched last year for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in the NPB, posting a 3.98 ERA (55ER/124.1IP) with 111 strikeouts in 23 appearances in Japan.
He began this season at Triple A Sugar Land (1.84 ERA in three appearances) before being called up to join the rotation on April 17.
ROAD TRIP: Tonight is the third game of six game road trip for the Astros. The Astros are facing the Angels for a three-game series before traveling to Kansas City to face the Royals for another three-game series. The Astros are 15-19 on the road this season and went 7-3 on their last road trip.
PEN PALS: Since May 15, the Astros bullpen has recorded a 2.61 ERA (24ER/82.2IP) with 81 strikeouts, a 0.98 WHIP and a .167 opponent batting average. Among AL teams since May 15, the Astros bullpen ranks first in opponent batting average, first in WHIP and first in ERA. The Astros are also 14-10 during since May 15.
MAKING THE PLAYS: The Astros are tied for the fewest errors in the AL (28) with the Athletics. Houston has posted the best fielding percentage (.988) in the AL, topping the Athletics (.988) by a few percentage points.
VS. THE HALOS: The Astros and Angels are facing each other for the second time this season. The last time was on Opening Weekend at Daikin Park, where the two teams split the four-game series.
The Astros went 8-5 against the Angels last season, including a 4-2 record at Angel Stadium. The Astros own a 141-91 all-time record against the Angels, including a 67-47 record at Angel Stadium.
TRADE WINDS: Earlier today, the Astros acquired minor league IF Raynel Delgado from Tampa Bay in exchange for cash considerations. Delgado batted .250 (56×224) with three home runs, 33 RBI and a .682 OPS in 61 games at Triple A Durham this season. He will report to Triple A Sugar Land.
ON THE LEADERBOARD: DH Yordan Alvarez leads the Majors in OPS (1.074), SLG (.642) and total bases (156) and leads the AL in home runs (22). Also in the AL, he ranks tied for first in extra-base hits (25), second in RBI (48), second in OBP (.432), second in hits (77), second in batting average (.317), fourth in walks (46) and fifth in runs (46).
ON THE MEND: C Yainer Diaz and RHP Cristian Javier each made a rehab appearance with Triple-A Sugar Land last night.
Diaz went 1×3 with a run scored and caught six innings. Javier struck out three in three scoreless innings (44 total pitches, 29 strikes).
RHP Hunter Brown will also continue his rehab assignment with Triple A Sugar Land tonight.
ON BASE MACHINE: OF Yordan Alvarez is on a 17-game on-base streak. During the streak, he’s batting .362 (21×58) with 16 runs, two doubles, seven home runs, 17 RBI, 15 walks and a 1.252 OPS. It is his second-longest on-base streak this season, behind a 22-game on-base streak from April 4-28.
AL PLAYER OF THE WEEK: On Monday, OF Yordan Alvarez was named the AL Player of the Week for the week of June 1-7. For the week, he batted .476 (10×21) with six runs, one double, two HR, nine RBI, five walks and a 1.386 OPS. It marked his second AL Player of the Week award this season, also won for the week March 30-April 5.
WALKER, TEXAS HAMMER: 1B Christian Walker ranks tied for second in the AL in RBI with teammate DH Yordan Alvarez (48). Walker also ranks tied for sixth in the AL in total bases (125), tied for sixth in extra-base hits (29), tied for sixth in total bases (125), tied for seventh in home runs (16) and 13th in SLG (.494).
In the field, Walker has not committed an error in 67 games.
MOVIN’ ON UP: RHP Bryan Abreu (342 G) is one appearance shy of surpassing RHP Ryan Pressly (342 G) for the sixth-most relief appearances in Astros history. Abreu is also six appearances shy of tying LHP Joe Sambito (348) for the fifth-most relief appearances in franchise history.
HIT PAREDES: IF Isaac Paredes is one double away from recording his 100th career double. He is looking to become just the 4th Mexican-born player in MLB history with 500 career hits, 100 doubles and 100 home runs, joining IF Vinny Castilla, IF Jorge Orta and IF Aurelio Rodríguez.
TODAY IN ASTROS HISTORY: 1962 – SS Dan Buddin hits the first grand slam in Astros franchise history in a 9-7 Colts loss to the Dodgers in Game 2 of a doubleheader at Colt Stadium. Buddin hit only two homers in his Astros tenure, which lasted just the 1962 season.
Game Info
Game Date/Time: Wednesday, June 10, 8:38 p.m. CT
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
TV: Space City Home Network
Radio: KTRH 740 AM, KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)
The cloud over the Boston Red Sox's 2026 season keeps getting darker.
Left-handed starting pitcher Garrett Crochet said the lat injury that put him on the injured list in late April is "a lot worse than we thought," according to Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe. Crochet added he has "no idea" when he'll be cleared to throw again.
Crochet, who finished second in American League Cy Young voting last year, slumped out to a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA after six starts in 2026. He went on the IL on April 29 with what was described as left shoulder inflammation.
Crochet began a gradual throwing program in early May, but interim manager Chad Tracy said on May 31 that his ace was experiencing shoulder tightness and would be shut down from throwing.
An MRI showed a low-grade lat strain and Crochet was moved to the 60-day IL on June 2.
The Red Sox, meanwhile, have struggled out to a 27-39 start, which has them in last place in the AL East and 13½ games out of first.
The San Antonio Spurs hope to take their momentum after getting their first win of the series two nights ago to pull even in Game 4 on Wednesday, June 10. The New York Knicks are determined to get their first NBA Finals win at Madison Square Garden since 1999.
This is only the second time in NBA Finals history that the first three games in the title series were won by the road team.
In the tunnel for Game 4, players from both teams looked extremely focused. Pants were the statement piece for this matchup. There was checkerboard, leather and more.
Victor Wembanyama looked a little bit like he rolled out of bed in this comfy outfit. But the checkerboard pants and lemon yellow Nike sneakers show that he did have some intention with it. The pants are super long, which is right on trend.
Stephon Castle took a break from his cozy fits and broke out the Chrome Hearts pants. His are a gritty gray color with pink crosses. He paired them with a longsleeve white Black Flag graphic tee and some black Jordan IVs.
Mohamed Diawara was ready for work in this gray chore jacket. It fits him well and he was smart to wear all black underneath with matching gray sneakers.
Karl-Anthony Towns repped his team in a really cool vintage jacket. It was orange and blue and had a white star that stretched across the back, across the sleeve and onto the front. The New York Knicks center let the jacket do the talking and wore it with well-fitting chinos and white sneakers.
Karl-Anthony Towns wore this super cool vintage jacket in team colors.#NBAFinals
Devin Vassell's bold choices continue to impress. The San Antonio Spurs guard wore a cozy black knit sweater with crosses on the arms and turned heads with these luxe burgundy leather pants. The shades, his signature rosary necklace and chunky black boots complete another rockstar look.
Devin Vassell rockin the leather pants. 🎸 #NBAFinals
Madison Square Garden’s Celebrity Row was stacked for Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Taylor Swift was in the building with best friends Alana and Este Haim after Page Six reportedthat the 14-time Grammy winner was attending Wednesday’s game between the Knicks and the Spurs.
Swift, who owns multiple properties in New York City, and fiancé Travis Kelce, a veteran tight end for the Chiefs, reportedly shelled out about $3 million dollars to rent MSG for their July 3 wedding.
The couple also attended Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals series between the Knicks and the Cavaliers in Cleveland last month. New York completed a four-game sweep of Cleveland.
Taylor Swift walks on the court to her seat wearing a shirt that says Stevie Knicks and greets actress Christine Taylor and her husband Ben Stiller before the start of NBA Finals Game 4 on June 10, 2026. Jason Szenes for the New York PostFilmmaker Spike Lee, left, and actor Ben Stiller watch warm ups prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
Knicks diehards — comedian Tracy Morgan, director Spike Lee, and actors Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet, along with girlfriend Kylie Jenner — all were in attendance.
Celebrity row regulars, actress Mariska Hargitay — aka, a close friend of Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson — rappers Fat Joe and Jadakiss, late night host Jimmy Fallon, actor Steve Schirripa, actress Edie Falco and actor Micheal J. Fox, occupied their usual courtside seats.
Hailey Bieber enters Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. X/New York Post
Giants’ quarterback Jaxson Dart, backup Jameis Winston, running back Tyrone Tracy, running back Cam Skattebo, receiver Odell Beckham, tight end Theo Johnson and former two-time Super Bowl champ with Big Blue, Lawrence Taylor, were all there, as well as Jets owner Woody Johnson.
Other notable celebs in attendance included Hailey Bieber, Adam Sandler, Tate McRae, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Liam Neeson, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Matthew Modine, Julianne Moore, Jimmy Fallon and Jerry Seinfeld.
Ben Stiller, left, takes selfie with a fan prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in New York. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
The heightened security measures that were in place outside of MSG for Monday’s Game 3 — when President Donald Trump attended and sat in a suite with Knicks owner James Dolan — rolled over to Game 4, the New York Police Department said in an advisory.
Fans were instructed to leave their bags at home and arrive early to be screened in the secure zone, which was set up around the arena.
The watch party for Game 4 outside of MSG was a ticketed event with only one entrance and no reentry, per the NYPD.
The rematch of the 1999 finals, a 4-1 series win by the Spurs, has New Yorkers celebrating all over the city — with some contributing to chaos fueled by the rivalry.
Timothée Chalamet & Kylie Jenner arrive to NBA Finals Game 4 in matching fits. Presented by Tri State Cadillac. #sponsoredpic.twitter.com/MGBl1nl9s4
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 11, 2026
After San Antonio’s 115-111 road win over New York in Game 3, Spurs players were greeted with boos from a crowd of people waiting outside the Ritz Carlton in New York on Tuesday.
A total of 21 people were taken into custody after an “incredibly reckless” post-game reaction that resulted in multiple injuries and people piled on top of police cars, the NYPD said.
Two people were charged with assault on a police officer, and five cops were hurt.
The 2026 NBA Finals shifts back to San Antonio for Game 5, with Game 6 taking place in New York. If necessary, a Game 7 will be hosted by the Spurs.
As each individual player was introduced during the starting lineup ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals, one name drew more noise from the Madison Square Garden crowd than any other.
The loudest reaction wasn't the boisterous cheering for any of the Knicks stars; it was the torrential rain of boos aimed at Spurs center Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama is introduced to the Madison Square Garden crowd before the game pic.twitter.com/umaBkYYNkJ
Wembanyama was not assessed with a foul on the play, clearly a missed call by the officials. And the NBA decided not to give the Spurs center a flagrant foul upon review of the play on Tuesday.
Asked for his thoughts about the league not handing Wembanyama a retroactive Flagrant-1 foul, Knicks head coach Mike Brown said on Wednesday that the “league is gonna do what they’re gonna do” and that “you gotta live with it.”
“They ain’t gonna listen to me, they ain't gonna listen to nobody else,” Brown said, adding that he gave his thoughts on the officiating in Game 3 after the game, and, “you just hope at the end of the day, everything is consistent on both ends throughout the whole game, that’s it.
“It is what it is.”
Brown said that he spoke with his team about those situations and, during the game, to the referees that, “Stuff like that can cause a fight.”
“Obviously, they didn’t see it," he said, adding later, “If it happens in the future, fingers crossed the officials see it and call it, but again, it’s out of my control. The officials are human; they’re gonna miss stuff. You hope that they miss stuff for both teams, but they’re gonna miss stuff.”
Following the Spurs' 115-111 victory to gain a toehold in the series, Brunson was short with his answer on the incident. "Whatever you saw is what you saw," the diminutive point guard, who scored 32 points of his own, said.
“I think that’s not basketball,” Alvarado said Tuesday. “That’s something that they gotta look at. But he got away with one. That’ll be the last one.”
For his part, Wembanyama clearly has no qualms about becoming public enemy number one in New York City. He smiled as he answered questions about his newfound status as the Knicks' newest villain, but also paid homage to an unforgettable fellow foe from recent playoff history, chuckling as he remarked that he is "nowhere near Trae Young's level."
Ultimately, the outcome of this series will determine where the lanky French 22-year-old lands in the pantheon of all-time Knicks villains.
Fans then chanted, “F–k you, Wemby,” for the second straight game after the Spurs challenged a foul call on the big man a little more than a minute into the game.
Victor Wembanyama before Game 4. AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
Wembanyama was awesome in Game 3, exploding for 32 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks. He scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds but also picked up a flagrant foul in their Game 4 loss.
The early Game 4 booing was more a byproduct of him throwing Jalen Brunson to the court in the first quarter of Game 3.
“Hey, the league’s going to do what they’re going to do,” Knicks coach Mike Brown said before Game 4. “They ain’t going to listen to me. They ain’t going to listen to nobody else.”
A New York Knicks fan reacts in the crowd in during Game 3. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Wembanyama already has two penalty points for being issued a Flagrant 2 foul in the Western Conference semifinals against the Timberwolves.
A Flagrant 1 foul is one penalty point.
If a player gets up to four penalty points in the postseason, an automatic one-game suspension is given.
Taylor Swift at MSG for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between Knicks and Spurs. AP Photo/Frank Franklin II
Swift is set to marry Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden on July 3.
Her appearance at MSG on Wednesday night — alongside singing sisters Este and Alana Haim — comes a month after she and Kelce attended Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland, a series the Knicks swept in four games.
Taylor Swift & The HAIM Sisters are cheering on the Knicks courtside for NBA Finals Game 4! pic.twitter.com/K5spBWG5BL
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) June 11, 2026
The trio wore t-shirts in blue and orange, Knicks’ colors, that said: “Stevie Knicks.”
Swift and the Haim sisters all are friends with Knicks.
They were seen cheering in their courtside seats — and at one point, Swift blew a kiss to the camera while shown on the ABC broadcast.
(L-R) Alana Haim, Taylor Swift and Este Haim attend Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 10 at Madison in New York, New York. NBAE via Getty ImagesTaylor Swift cheering at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 10 at Madison in New York, New York. NBAE via Getty Images
“She’s a huge fan of the Knicks and really wants to be there to support them. She is going with friends,” a source told Page Six early Wednesday.
Swift’s presence and attire further solidifies her loyalty to the New York, where she has upheld residency since 2014, purchasing multiple properties through the years.
Taylor Swift at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs on June 10 at Madison in New York, New York. X
The “Welcome to New York” singer has attended multiple Knicks games in years past, often sporting the blue and orange.
Kelce was not in attendance Wednesday, as his Chiefs are in the midst of mandatory minicamps.
It was just under a week ago that a stunning report from NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman was released, in which he indicated Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade.
The reported request set off a flurry of reactions from across the Detroit sports scene as well as the rest of the NHL, especially after Larkin's alleged trade list including a mere three clubs.
So far, neither Larkin nor the Red Wings/GM Steve Yzerman has commented on the ongoing drama between the two sides. And just days later, a report surfaced that Larkin and Yzerman aren't in regular contact with one another, adding another layer of complexity to the already delicate situation.
But now, former Red Wings forward Darren McCarty, who won the Stanley Cup four times with the club during his career, is weighing in on the situation.
"I automatically think about the guys who persevered, right? The guys in St. Louis, (Aleksander) Barkov in Florida," McCarty said via Woodward Sports. "That's a great example. Ovi (Alex Ovechkin). I don't understand. Obviously, he's got his reasons, but when you bring up the fact that they haven't talked in a year and there's contention and stuff like this, what do I always say? You're either in, or in the way. So you're definitely in the way."
Detroit Red Wings Legend Darren McCarty reacts to the Dylan Larkin trade request. pic.twitter.com/l9tRQCkrEY
— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) June 9, 2026
McCarty concluded by saying he believes the situation will ultimately result in a better outcome for the Red Wings organization.
"We can put blame on this and that, but I don't want a guy, no matter if you're the top guy or the bottom guy, I don't want you here. This, I believe, will be one of the best things to happen to the Red Wings organization."
This is an extremely unusual situation in the history of the Red Wings, and there's no telling when the next domino is going to fall.
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Scott Hastings and Chris Marlowe smile before the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets on March 14, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
The Nuggets are moving on from two broadcasters after multiple decades together.
Altitude Sports has decided not to renew contracts with either Scott Hastings or Chris Marlowe as part of a talent shakeup.
Marlowe has spent the last 22 years working as the team’s regional TV play-by-play announcer.
Scott Hastings and Chris Marlowe smile before the Nuggets’ win over the Lakers on March 14, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver. NBAE via Getty Images
“All good things must come to an end,” Marlowe wrote on social media. “I wanted to let you know personally that I will not be returning as the play-by-play announcer for the Denver Nuggets next season. Altitude Sports is moving in a different direction and decided not to renew my contract.”
The former Olympic volleyball player has spent 40 years as a broadcaster, covering events such as USC basketball, college football, and NCAA championships in swimming, gymnastics and volleyball, in addition to his Nuggets duties.
Marlowe made it clear in his statement that he has no plans to retire.
Hastings, an 11-year NBA veteran as a player, is also a sports broadcasting staple, especially in Denver, having spent time with the Broncos before his role at Altitude Sports.
Team reporter and studio analyst Chris Dempsey was also let go.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver presents the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy to Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke. Getty Images
Altitude Sports was founded in 2004 as a regional sports cable and satellite television channel owned by Stan Kroenke’s Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.
Kroenke also owns the Nuggets, Avalanche, Los Angeles Rams and Arsenal FC.
“For more than a decade, Chris Marlowe, Scott Hastings and Chris Dempsey have been synonymous with Nuggets basketball, bringing energy, insight and a genuine love of the game to every broadcast,” president of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment media ventures Steve Smith said in a statement to the Denver Post.
“They have been part of many of the most memorable moments in franchise history, including the 2023 championship run, and have helped shape how generations of fans experience Nuggets basketball. Each has been an outstanding ambassador for our organization, leaving a lasting impact on our company, our fans, and the broader Nuggets community.”
The Padres trailed 4-2 going into the bottom eighth inning where Jackson Merrill got things going with a double to left field. Merrill scored after Gavin Sheets hit a double at right field, giving him an RBI. Jase Bowen went in as pinch runner for Sheets. Bowen scored after a single from Samad Taylor allowed him to cross home.
The score was 4-4 going into the ninth inning. And with two outs on the board, Tatis took a swing of his bat, ate the pitch and left no crumbs in a walk-off fashion as his teammates embraced him and the victory at home plate.
Take a glance at his batting stats alone, Tatis has looked a bit unfamiliar early in the season, but he's finding his way back. The 27-year-old has a .281 batting average and .695 OPS in 2026. He's hit two homers and is responsible for 21 RBIs.
His two homers have come in the last week, and compared to how he started the season, that's a massive improvement and a sign that good things are to come for Tatis and the Padres.
Fernando Tatis Jr. career stats
Tatis Jr. hasn't looked like the guy we remember from his breakout 2021 season. It's been that way for a couple of seasons.
It's no knock on his play. It's been solid. Consistently average, or just above. He finished 2025 with 594 plate appearances through 155 games, registering 159 hits, 25 home runs, 71 RBIs and 129 strikeouts with an .814 OPS.
He appeared in fewer games in 2024, suiting up for 102 games where Tatis Jr. saw the plate 398 times. He suffered a right quad injury that limited his games. He still batted .276 with an .833 OPS while launching 21 home runs.
A long way from 2021
However, Tatis Jr. hasn't put together a season like the 2021 season, where he was the NL home run leader with 42. His offensive numbers included a .282 batting average, .364 on-base percentage, and .611 slugging percentage with 97 RBIs and 25 stolen bases. He was third in NL MVP behind Bryce Harper and Juan Soto.
He missed the 2022 season with a broken wrist and an 80-game league suspension for testing positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance Tatis said he used to treat ringworm. It caused questions about his career in 2021.
In his MLB debut in 2019, Tatis finished the season hitting .317/.379/.590 with 22 home runs, 61 runs, and 106 hits, appearing in 84 games. He finished third in NL Rookie of the Year behind Pete Alonso and Mike Soroka. Following his rookie season, he batted .277/.366/.571 with 17 home runs and 45 RBIs in 2020.
When he returned in 2023, following the suspension and return from injury, Tatis won a Gold Glove Award after moving to right field. As for his batting stats, they weren't the astonishing numbers from 2021, but they still weren't shabby. Tatis batted .257/.322/.449 with 25 home runs and 78 runs batted in in 141 major league games.
One thing's for sure, two for certain.
Does one breakout year still cause for questioning years later? Maybe. However, based on other years that Tatis Jr. has put together, he's more than capable of turning around his 2026 season.
His walk-off home run happening a little over a week after his first homer of the season is the indicator.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - JUNE 03: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game One of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 03, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Where: Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)
When: Wednesday, June 10 at 8:30 PM EST
How to watch: ABC
Betting Line: NY -2.5 (subject to change), O/U 216.5 (subject to change) via FanDuel
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 05: Athletics starting pitcher Jack Perkins (50) throws a pitch in the bottom of the second inning during the MLB game between the Athletics and Houston Astros on June 5, 2026 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Tonight, the Athletics will take on the Brewers in the series finale of the first of two series at Las Vegas Ballpark this week. After dropping the opener 15-14 in the highest scoring game of the season so far, the A’s rebounded last night with a 7-5 victory, hitting five more home runs and getting strong relief outings from Elvis Alvarado and Mason Barnett.
Having launched 12 home runs through their first two games in Las Vegas, the A’s powerful offense looks well-positioned to keep the long-ball barrage going in another matchup that figures to produce plenty of runs.
Making his second start and 19th appearance of the season, A’s right-hander Jack Perkins brings a 2-3 record, 6.19 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts in 32 innings into today’s matchup. The 26-year-old struggled in his first start against the Houston Astros, allowing five runs on five hits over four innings while taking the loss.
Like Ginn, Perkins is very familiar with this hitter-friendly ballpark. He made nine starts for Triple-A Las Vegas last season and three more appearances with the affiliate this year before earning his promotion to the majors. Perkins’ high-velocity arsenal gives him the ability to miss bats and limit damage, even in a venue that tends to favor hitters.
However, inconsistency and occasional command issues have plagued him during his brief MLB career, which is not uncommon for a young pitcher. If Perkins can trust his stuff, pound the strike zone, and keep the ball on the ground, he should have success this evening. Otherwise, the Brewers’ lineup could capitalize on his mistakes the way the Astros did in his previous outing.
Here’s the Athletics’ lineup for this series-deciding contest:
This is an interesting lineup that A’s manager Mark Kotsay has put together for tonight’s game. Nick Kurtz and Tyler Soderstrom, the team’s two hottest hitters in this series, occupy the first two spots in the order. Meanwhile, Carlos Cortes is making his first start of the series as the designated hitter and is surprisingly slotted into the cleanup spot rather than leading off.
Given how well Kurtz has been swinging the bat, it would seem to make more sense to flip him and Cortes in the lineup to maximize Kurtz’s RBI opportunities with runners on base. Another notable development is Brent Rooker’s absence from the starting lineup for a second consecutive game. The A’s have not indicated any issues, but they can ill afford to lose one of their most dangerous hitters to another stint on the injured list.
Cortes is not the only A’s player making his first start in Vegas. He is joined by outfielder Lawrence Butler and second baseman Jeff McNeil, two players who have had their playing time drastically reduced lately due to major offensive slumps. Zack Gelof moves back to third base with Max Muncy getting the night off, while Alika Williams earns his third straight start at shortstop.
That starting nine will be facing Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat, who was involved in one of the biggest trades of the offseason. The New York Mets sent Sproat and a minor league infield prospect to Milwaukee in exchange for Freddy Peralta.
The 25-year-old has gone 1-4 with a 6.17 ERA through his first 12 appearances with the Brewers, including ten starts. In his most recent outing against the Colorado Rockies, Sproat received a no-decision after allowing three runs on seven hits over five innings.
Only A’s backup catcher Jonah Heim, who is not in tonight’s lineup, has previously faced Sproat. While the element of unfamiliarity could work in the young right-hander’s favor against A’s hitters, the A’s may benefit from the fact that Sproat has likely never pitched in this ballpark before. If the hosts can repeat the approach and offensive execution they displayed over the first two games, they should have opportunities to score against this talented but inexperienced pitcher.
The Brewers’ lineup features most of their regulars, with the lone exception coming behind the plate, where Gary Sànchez gets the start in place of William Contreras. The top of Milwaukee’s order is especially dangerous now that Andrew Vaughn is back in the lineup after appearing as a pinch-hitter last night.
As a result, Perkins will need to be careful when attacking the strike zone and do his best to keep the ball in the ballpark, something his teammate J.T. Ginn handled well in yesterday’s outing.
Time to win the series and head into tomorrow’s off day with good vibes. Let’s go A’s!
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