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Wild stats show Athletics rookie Clarke's immediate defensive impact

Wild stats show Athletics rookie Clarke's immediate defensive impact originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Denzel Clarke is earning a reputation around MLB.

The 25-year-old has been making spectacular catch after spectacular catch since earning his first call-up and debuting for the Athletics on May 23.

In just 16 big-league games, Clarke finds himself near the top of the list when it comes to Outs Above Average (OAA) for all MLB outfielders.

A 2021 fourth-round draft pick, Clarke has an eight OAA, which trails just Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong (11) and Boston Red Sox outfielder Cedanne Rafaela (10). What makes the number stand out so much is that those two players have played 66 and 63 games, respectively.

Clarke also has six Defensive Runs Saved in his first 125 innings played, which already places him among the top 15 outfielders this season.

It all started in Toronto, Clarke’s hometown, when he scaled the wall and robbed an Alejandro Kirk would-be home run.

Clarke followed that up with an incredible catch against the Baltimore Orioles – one that forced him to come out of the game – as he crashed into the wall in centerfield to rob extra bases from Jorge Mateo on Friday.

Clarke’s most recent catch, however, has gotten the most attention — from those who cover the league and from legends of the game, as well — after he robbed a home run from Angels’ Nolan Schanuel.

Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder, knows a thing or two about playing defense, so earning the respect of someone like him is no small feat for Clarke.

“He continues to blow our mind,” Athletics pitcher Grant Holman said following Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. “He’s unbelievable out there and it’s a really good feeling as a pitcher to know you’ve got a guy in centerfield who’s going to track everything down and even if you give up a homer, he’s going to bring it back.”

Additionally, Clarke’s grab has now even become a collector’s piece by Topps, who made his latest catch into a Topps Now card.

Following the game, A’s manager Mark Kotsay also gave Clarke his flowers.

“That’s about as far over a fence as you can get without going over and making a play,” Kotsay told reporters. “We talk a little bit about, you know, his range and the package is instinct, it’s reaction and it’s speed and he’s got them all.”

With it still being early on in the season and especially early into Clarke’s rookie year, there’s no telling what plays the outfielder still has in store for the Green and Gold.

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Roman Anthony changes jersey number after wearing No. 48 in debut

Roman Anthony changes jersey number after wearing No. 48 in debut originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

BOSTON — If you bought a No. 48 Roman Anthony jersey after the Boston Red Sox prospect’s MLB debut, you may want to find your receipt.

Anthony confirmed to Tokyo Sports Press’ Carlos Yamazaki on Tuesday that he will switch from No. 48 to No. 19.

“I wore (48) in spring, and wore 19 last year in Triple-A,” he told Yamazaki. “And then credit to Tom and those guys, called me this morning and ‘Hey, we’re gonna be able to get you 19.’ So I was super thankful for that.”

Left-hander Sean Newcomb wore No. 19 with Boston before being traded to the A’s on May 27. Other noteworthy players in Red Sox history to wear No. 19 include Jackie Bradley Jr., Koji Uehara, Josh Beckett, Gabe Kapler, and Fred Lynn.

Anthony, the No. 1 prospect in MLB, was promoted roughly three hours before Monday’s series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. The 21-year-old outfielder drove from Worcester to Boston and batted fifth in the Red Sox lineup, replacing the injured Wilyer Abreu in right field.

Donning No. 48, Anthony went 0-for-4 with an RBI, a walk, and a strikeout in his big-league debut. Primarily a left fielder in the minors, he committed a costly error in the fifth inning on a Yandy Diaz single that rolled past him in right field. The miscue allowed Brandon Lowe to score from first base and Diaz to get to third.

The Rays went on to win in 11 innings, 10-8. Anthony will hope for better results with his new number, including his first MLB hit, as the Red Sox aim to even the series.

First pitch for Tuesday’s game against Tampa Bay at Fenway Park is set for 7:10 p.m. ET.

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Roman Anthony goes hitless with RBI groundout in MLB debut for the Red Sox

BOSTON — Roman Anthony was in Worcester, waiting for the 275-mile bus ride that would take him to Allentown, Pennsylvania, for his next Triple-A game, when WooSox manager Chad Tracy told the team their departure would be delayed because someone might need to head an hour east to Boston instead.

“I didn’t really think anything of it, to be honest,” Anthony told reporters in the Red Sox dugout at Fenway Park before making his major league debut in Boston’s 10-8, 11-inning loss to Tampa Bay.

“I was just kind of waiting around in the food room with a few of the guys, and then all of a sudden he came out and just said, ‘Hey, you’re going to the big leagues,’” Anthony said. “From there on out it’s kind of been a little bit of a blur. But it was amazing. You dream of that every single day. So, to finally hear it was definitely awesome.”

Anthony, who played right field and batted fifth, received the biggest cheer of all during pregame introductions and then a standing ovation from the crowd of 31,422 when he came to bat in the second inning, with a runner on first and nobody out. He popped up to left field and got another cheer as he returned to the dugout.

In the fourth, he may have been robbed of his first major league hit when he lined a ball up the middle that hit pitcher Shane Baz — at 111 mph. It deflected to the third baseman, who made the throw to first for the out. Anthony also struck out looking with runners on first and second in the sixth and walked in the seventh.

In the ninth, with the crowd again on its feet, he came up with runners on second and third and hit a hard bouncer up the middle for an RBI groundout. He was due to lead off the 11th, but manager Alex Cora pinch-hit for him against left-hander Ian Seymour.

“It was nice to finally take the field, forget about all the outside noise and just be able to take the field with the guys,” he told reporters afterward. “Unfortunate we couldn’t get a win, but it was a good experience — good to just get the first one over with.”

Anthony fielded two balls easily in right field — a pair of singles in the fourth inning — but in the fifth he let a rolling ball go under his glove for a two-base error that led to an unearned run, giving Tampa a 3-0 lead.

“It just can’t happen,” he said. “It’s tough when you lose a game like that, you feel like that’s the reason we lost — little things like that. Just got to learn from it and be better.”

A 21-year-old second-round draft pick who went viral when he hit a 497-foot grand slam in Worcester, Anthony was the top-rated prospect in the minors before his call-up. He batted .288 with 10 homers and 29 RBIs in 58 games in Triple-A this season.

His accomplishments in the minors had Red Sox fans clamoring for his call-up, especially with the team languishing in fourth place in the AL East, 8 1/2 games behind the rival New York Yankees. But while fellow prospects Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer got the call, the Red Sox remained patient on Anthony until an injury to Wilyer Abreu left them needing another outfielder.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Mayer. “It’s been talked about for a very long time, and it’s kind of crazy that today’s the day that we’re all going to share the field together in the big leagues. I’m super excited. I think we have a really good team, and he’s just another great addition to that.”

Cora said he noticed something was wrong with Abreu after a game against the Yankees. When the team realized it would be more than a day or two, they decided to make the move and put Abreu on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. The Red Sox made room for Anthony on the 40-man roster by designating first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda for assignment.

“We’re trying to win ballgames,” Cora said. “The kid has done an amazing job getting ready for this moment. We’re excited. It’s a big day for the organization.”

Anthony perhaps was known only to the most dedicated fans before his homer that was the longest measured this year by Statcast, which tracks the major leagues, Triple-A and the Class A Florida State League. Since Statcast started tracking in the majors in 2015, only five home runs have gone farther, including Nomar Mazara’s 505-foot shot in 2019 for the Rangers.

After getting the promotion, Anthony had time to call his parents and siblings and an old baseball coach and gather most of his equipment — his own glove, a single bat and a borrowed pair of cleats — before driving down the MassPike to Boston. He arrived in Boston a few hours before game time and by 7:30 p.m. he was taking aim at the historic red seat that marks Ted Williams’ 502-foot homer that is the longest ever at Fenway Park.

“It happened quick. I think no matter when that call comes, nobody’s really expecting it,” he said before the game. “Obviously a little bit of a short notice. But, you know, better than being on the bus to Lehigh Valley right now.”

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Morosi proclaims Giants starters Webb, Ray as MLB's best one-two punch

Morosi proclaims Giants starters Webb, Ray as MLB's best one-two punch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The story of the Giants’ 2025 season so far clearly has been its pitching.

Though their offense has left plenty to be desired, San Francisco has remained in NL West contention, thanks in large part to their league-leading bullpen. Because of that back-end dominance, the Giants’ rotation — which has been stellar as well — is flying a little under the radar.

Starters Logan Webb and Robbie Ray have been particularly dominant to the extent that many fans and analysts consider them MLB’s best one-two punch.

KNBR’s Murph & Markus posed that same question Tuesday in an interview with MLB reporter Jon Morosi.

“You certainly can,” Morosi responded. “… I think when you talk about the pure stuff and the ability to go deep in the games, and also to get outs in different ways — with Webb, we know what a great ground ball artist he is, and Ray has a swing-and-miss fastball. You got one lefty, one righty. It’s a really nice complement.”

Morosi considered some other teams both within the division (Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres) and across the MLB (Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies), but he ultimately sided with the Giants’ consistent duo.

“There is not a team, I believe, with a better one-two than what the Giants have right now with Webb and Ray,” Morosi concluded.

Both Webb and Ray rank among the top 20 qualified MLB starters in ERA, strikeouts, innings pitched and quality starts. Ray is coming off an incredible May, for which he won NL Pitcher of the Month, while Webb’s surging strikeout numbers are putting him in elite company in Giants franchise history.

The Giants’ rotation has the potential to get stronger, too; Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is currently on the IL and could bolster their pitching even more upon his return.

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Athletics' Denzel Clarke makes another spectacular catch, robs Angels’ Nolan Schanuel of home run

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke made yet another spectacular catch for the Athletics, this time reaching high above the wall to rob the Los Angeles Angels’ Nolan Schanuel of a home run.

The Angels had one out and no one on in the bottom of the first when Schanuel launched a 1-0 splitter from Grant Holman toward left-center. Clarke raced back and planted his right foot about halfway up the wall in a perfectly timed leap and grabbed the top for support. He extended the upper half of his body several feet beyond the wall and made a backhand grab with his left arm fully stretched out.

Clarke let out a roar after the catch. Schanuel gazed toward the outfield in disbelief, and Holman held his hands above his head.

Clarke has made several terrific catches since he debuted on May 23. He robbed the Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk of a home run in his native Toronto a week and a half ago. And against Baltimore in Sacramento, he robbed Jorge Mateo of an extra-base hit with a backhand grab as he sprinted full speed into the wall in left-center.

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Nola seems unlikely to return before All-Star break with rib injury

Nola seems unlikely to return before All-Star break with rib injury originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

What began as a potential minimum stay on the injured list has turned into a long-term absence for Aaron Nola.

An MRI conducted Monday night showed that Nola is dealing with a stress reaction in his right rib. He had already been on the IL since May 15 with a right ankle sprain.

The Phillies initially thought Nola might only miss a start or two with the ankle sprain but it didn’t heal as quickly as expected. He began ramping up for a return about 10 days ago and was scheduled to throw live batting practice last Thursday in Toronto with a rehab assignment to follow if everything went well.

But Nola woke up one morning during the Toronto series feeling tightness in his right side and the Phillies shut him back down from throwing.

Now, he won’t even play catch for the next two weeks.

“He’s no-throw for two weeks,” manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday. “I don’t have a date of return but I know he’s not even going to play catch for two weeks.

“He doesn’t really remember the moment that it happened. I think he just woke up one day and it was sore. The MRI confirmed it.”

At this point, it is highly unlikely that Nola returns to the Phillies’ rotation before the All-Star break (July 14-17). It could very well be even longer than that. Even if Nola resumes throwing two weeks from Tuesday, he’ll have gone nearly six weeks since last pitching at an intensity higher than a bullpen session.

The progression to return would require at least one bullpen session and maybe two, followed by live batting practice and then likely a multi-start rehab assignment.

“You know Noles, he’s a competitor, he wants to play, he wants to pitch, he wants to help us win,” Thomson said.

It had been so long since Nola missed any time at all. His last stint on the injured list for non-COVID reasons was April 2017, when he missed two weeks with a back strain.

Nola’s extended absence means Mick Abel will be here to stay a while longer. It means nothing new, Thomson said, for top prospect Andrew Painter, who is still expected to debut with the Phillies soon after the All-Star break.

Abel dazzled in his first two starts, allowing just a run over 11⅓ walk-free innings to the Pirates and Blue Jays with 11 strikeouts. His third was Tuesday against the Cubs.

“What I’ve seen so far from Mick is a guy that’s really mature,” Thomson said. “His poise and composure is fantastic, his strike-throwing ability, his ability to spin the baseball for strikes. I hope he keeps it going.”

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Gauthier, Helleson Earn Calder Trophy Votes

It was always going to be a long shot for one of the Ducks’ rookies to win the 2024-25 Calder Memorial Trophy.

While many pegged the San Jose Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini or the Philadelphia Flyers’ Matvei Michkov to win the award in their preseason predictions, few had defenseman Lane Hutson, who ultimately won the award, as their top pick.

Cutter Gauthier fell into the tier of contention just below the true Calder candidates, playing in all 82 games of his rookie season and notching his first 20-goal campaign in the NHL. After a slow start that saw him yo-yo’d throughout the Ducks lineup, he settled into a complementary role alongside Mason McTavish and eventually found himself as one half of a dynamic duo alongside Leo Carlsson following the 4 Nations Face-off break.

A strong second half in which he had 22 points in 28 games led to six fourth-place votes and 74 fifth-place votes in the Calder Trophy voting. Gauthier also carried over his momentum from the end of the NHL season into the IIHF Worlds, where he helped Team USA win their first Worlds gold in over 90 years.

Apr 15, 2025; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) in action against the Minnesota Wild in the third period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Defenseman Drew Helleson began the 2024-25 season in the AHL, but was recalled in November and spent the rest of the season up with the big club. He eventually carved out a regular spot in the Ducks’ lineup due to injuries to fellow defensemen and Cam Fowler’s departure via trade. Helleson averaged a shade over 16 minutes of time on ice after the 4 Nations Face-off break, proving to be a go-to option in late-game and penalty killing situations for former head coach Greg Cronin.

Helleson’s play in his rookie season was deemed good enough to earn one fifth-place vote in the Calder Trophy voting. He was tied for second in goals and points among all rookie defensemen and led all rookie defensemen in plus-minus with a plus-6 rating.

Though he was utilized heavily by Cronin and assistant Brent Thompson, both are no longer with the team and the path to a regular lineup spot may be a bit steeper now with Joel Quenneville coming in and all players likely getting a clean slate come training camp. Helleson is also a restricted free agent this summer.

Gauthier and Helleson are just two of the many promising, young players that the Ducks have at their disposal. With players like Beckett Sennecke, Ian Moore and others also looking like they’re ready to make the jump to the next level, they may have another player receiving Calder Trophy votes quite soon.

Featured image caption: Feb 27, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks left wing Cutter Gauthier (61) celebrates his goal scored against the Vancouver Canucks with defenseman Drew Helleson (43) and center Isac Lundestrom (21) during the second period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Braves at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 10

It's Tuesday, June 10 and the Braves (28-37) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (35-32). Grant Holmes is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Quinn Priester for Milwaukee.

Atlanta snapped its seven-game losing streak with a series-opening win over Milwaukee yesterday, 7-1. The Braves offense homered three times to hand the Brewers back-to-back losses and three in the last four games.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Braves at Brewers

  • Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: American Family Field
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, FDSNWI

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Odds for the Braves at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Braves (-121), Brewers (+101)
  • Spread:  Braves -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Brewers

  • Pitching matchup for June 10, 2025: Grant Holmes vs. Quinn Priester
    • Braves: Grant Holmes, (3-4, 3.99 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.1 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Brewers: Quinn Priester, (3-2, 3.88 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Braves and the Brewers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Milwaukee Brewers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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  • The Brewers have won 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with losing records
  • The Braves' last 5 games versus the Brewers have gone over the Total
  • It has been 4 games since the Brewers last covered the Run Line

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Cardinals sign first-round pick Walter Nolen

The Cardinals have taken care of some important business before getting on the field for the first day of mandatory minicamp.

Arizona announced on Tuesday that the club has signed first-round pick Walter Nolen to his rookie contract.

The club will decide whether or not to exercise Nolen's fifth-year option in the spring of 2028.

Selected at No. 16 overall in this year’s draft, Nolen’s deal is worth $19.3 million with a $10.7 million signing bonus, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Nolen spent his first two collegiate seasons at Texas A&M before transferring to Ole Miss for 2024. He was a first-team All-SEC honoree last year.

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Marlins at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 10

It's Tuesday, June 10 and the Marlins (24-40) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (27-40). Sandy Alcantara is slated to take the mound for Miami against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.

The Pirates have won a season-high four-straight games after taking Game 1 against the Marlins, 10-3, after sweeping the Phillies. Miami has lost two straight and six of the previous seven games.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Marlins at Pirates

  • Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: PNC Park
  • City: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNFL, SNP

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Odds for the Marlins at the Pirates

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Marlins (+109), Pirates (-131)
  • Spread:  Pirates -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Pirates

  • Pitching matchup for June 10, 2025: Sandy Alcantara vs. Mitch Keller
    • Marlins: Sandy Alcantara, (2-7, 7.90 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Pirates: Mitch Keller, (1-8, 4.13 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.1 Innings Pitched, 6 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Marlins and the Pirates:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Pittsburgh Pirates on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Marlins at Pirates

  • The Pirates have won 5 straight home games against the Marlins
  • In his last 5 starts on the mound the Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller has an ERA of 4.48
  • The Marlins have covered in 4 of their last 5 on the road, profiting 1.84 units

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Cubs at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 10

It's Tuesday, June 10 and the Cubs (40-26) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (38-28). Colin Rea is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Mick Abel for Philadelphia.

The Phillies took Game 1 of the series, 4-3 to snap its five game losing streak. Philadelphia is now 2-9 over the last 11 games compared to Chicago who is 1-3 over the last four games and now on a two-game losing streak.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Cubs at Phillies

  • Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Citizens Bank Park
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: MARQ, NBCSP

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Odds for the Cubs at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cubs (+100), Phillies (-120)
  • Spread:  Phillies 1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Phillies

  • Pitching matchup for June 10, 2025: Colin Rea vs. Mick Abel
    • Cubs: Colin Rea, (4-2, 3.59 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 0 Strikeouts
    • Phillies: Mick Abel, (1-0, 0.79 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Cubs and the Phillies:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago Cubs at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cubs at Phillies

  • The Phillies have lost 8 of their last 10 games
  • The Under is 4-1 in the Phillies' last 5 matchups against National League teams
  • The Phillies have failed to cover the Run Line in 6 straight home games
  • The Brewers are 9-4 on the ML when Colin Rea pitches this season

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Rays at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 10

It's Tuesday, June 10 and the Rays (36-30) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (32-36). Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Lucas Giolito for Boston.

Tampa Bay took Game 1 of the series in extra innings, 10-8, yesterday behind two runs in the top of the 11th. The Rays spoiled the debut of the No. 1 prospect in baseball, Roman Anthony. The rookie went 0-for-4, but had a clutch at-bat bringing in a run during the bottom of the 9th inning off a ground out fielders choice.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Rays at Red Sox

  • Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Fenway Park
  • City: Boston, MA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSUN, NESN

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Odds for the Rays at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Rays (-115), Red Sox (-105)
  • Spread:  Rays -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Red Sox

  • Pitching matchup for June 10, 2025: Ryan Pepiot vs. Lucas Giolito
    • Rays: Ryan Pepiot, (3-5, 3.20 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
    • Red Sox: Lucas Giolito, (1-1, 6.42 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.2 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 1 Strikeout

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rays and the Red Sox

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Rays and the Red Sox:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tampa Bay Rays on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Boston Red Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rays at Red Sox

  • The Rays have won four of five games at divisional opponents
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Red Sox's last five divisional matchups
  • The Rays have covered the Run Line in seven of their last nine road games

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Montreal Canadiens' Lane Hutson Dominates NHL Calder Trophy Voting

Montreal Canadiens rookie Lane Hutson is the NHL's 2024-25 winner of the Calder Trophy, and it wasn't all that close.

Hutson, 21, had more than 50 family and friends at a dinner in Lake Barrington, Ill. Rob Hutson, Lane's father, said the group was there to celebrate the rookie's nomination for the Calder Trophy, but mostly everyone else had no idea he actually won it and the Calder Trophy would show up.

The Professional Hockey Writers Association selected Hutson as the NHL's most proficient player in their first year of competition. He is the second Canadiens player to win the Calder Trophy since 1967-68 after Ken Dryden won it in 1971-72. He's also the fifth active D-man to win the award, with Detroit Red Wings blueliner Moritz Seider being the last one in 2021-22.

But Hutson didn't just win – he won in a landslide.

Of the 191 ballots, Hutson received 165 first-place votes and 26 second-place votes. Nobody had him below second.

Hutson had 150 more first-place votes than Calgary Flames netminder Duston Wolf, who finished second in the voting. Wolf had the most second-place votes, with 96, while the San Jose Sharks' first-overall pick in 2024, Macklin Celebrini, finished third.

Only three other defensemen since 1943-44 led the NHL's rookies in scoring: Bobby Orr, Brian Leetch and Quinn Hughes. Of that group, Hutson's 66 points rank second, and his 0.80 points per game also rank second.

Lane Hutson (Eric Bolte-Imagn Images)

Hutson set a Canadiens franchise record for most points by a rookie defenseman, while only forwards Kjell Dahlin and Mats Naslund had more points, with 71. Hutson's 60 helpers also tied Larry Murphy for the most by a rookie defenseman in NHL history.

The 5-foot-9, left-hand shot stepped up his production against the Canadiens' opponents in their own division.

Hutson recorded one goal and 28 assists for 29 points in 26 games against teams in the Atlantic Division, which comes to around 1.12 points per game. Against teams in the rest of the NHL, he had five goals and 32 assists for 37 points in 56 games, or 0.66 points per game.

As for the rest of the rookies to receive votes, Philadelphia Flyers sniper Matvei Michkov finished fourth, with zero first-place votes but eight in second place, 26 in third, 151 in fourth and six in fifth. Michkov led all rookies in goals, with 26.

Anaheim Ducks left winger Cutter Gauthier finished fifth, followed by the Sharks' Will Smith, Carolina Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven and St. Louis Blues' Zack Bolduc. Five players only received fifth-place votes, including the Hurricanes' Jackson Blake and Red Wings' Marco Kasper.

The NHL will recognize Hutson's rookie of the year honors again during the 2025 NHL Awards show, a one-hour program airing on June 12 at 6 p.m. ET.

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Why Jameson Williams is no longer a boom-or-bust fantasy football option in 2025

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If you’re looking for contenders who could break through another glass ceiling in fantasy football this coming season, Jameson Williams’ name is likely floating around your draft board. But does the buzz match the reality for 2025? To answer that, let’s turn to the keen insights from Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski on the latest edition of the "Yahoo Fantasy Forecast," where they dove into Williams’ outlook with the kind of nuance and reality check this wideout deserves.

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Matt and Scott wasted no time calling out a key fantasy football narrative — the idea that Williams "might break out" in 2025 is already a little backward. In Harmon’s words:

“They’re talking about [Williams] again this year like they were last year ... People are being like, ‘Oh, yeah, they’re hyping up Jameson Williams for a breakout year.’ He had a breakout year last year. What are we talking about?"

That’s the crux of it: While many fantasy players and analysts are looking for Williams’ leap this season, Harmon’s view is that the leap already happened in 2024. After a slow start to his NFL career, Williams’ growth last season was more than just flashes — he became a genuine threat in Detroit’s offense.

That said, both Harmon and Pianowski do agree Williams is “a maddening player” — not because he’s unreliable, but because his multi-layered skill set gives Detroit so many options. He can “take the top off the defense” but also house any short throw. That level of weaponry means opposing defenses have to account for him at all times, as Pianowski said:

“He could also catch any pass behind the line of scrimmage or any short little dig and take it to the house ... Just to have a guy like that, it changes how teams have to defend you because they’re just petrified of him all the time.”

The Lions are clearly aware of this. They’ve been vocal about Williams again this offseason, not as a hope-for breakout, but as a key piece they need playing at his best. It’s about keeping him “engaged,” as Harmon put it.

One of the overlooked angles from the Forecast’s discussion was a potential shift in the Lions’ playing style in 2025. Frank Ragnow’s retirement signals trouble for their previously dominant O-line, meaning Detroit might need to pass more simply to move the ball as efficiently as before.

Translation? More volume for Detroit’s pass-catchers, and that includes Williams.

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Williams isn’t just a deep threat or a boom-bust flex. He’s morphing into a true every-week piece, especially with the likely changes to Detroit’s offense after the departure of their All-Pro center.

So, if you’re looking for upside, don’t think of Williams as a guy with more to prove. He’s already proved it — now, he’s stepping into a bigger opportunity with a potentially higher target floor and established big-play upside. That’s a compelling package for a receiver currently being drafted as WR24.

Draft him for what he is, not what you hope he’ll become — because Williams is already living his breakout. The 2025 season might just be where the rest of the world catches up.