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Why Steph Curry's Li-Ning sneaker deal is ‘absolutely insane' to Draymond Green

Why Steph Curry's Li-Ning sneaker deal is ‘absolutely insane' to Draymond Green originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

After four NBA titles, two MVP awards, the all-time 3-pointers made record and 12 All-Star appearances, it might seem like Steph Curry doesn’t have many more accolades to attain.

However, with his new reported 10-year, $400 million partnership with Li-Ning, Curry is proving he isn’t ready to slow down a bit.

Draymond Green is plenty excited for his long-time Warriors teammate, and recently explained what went into Curry’s decision to sign with the shoe company.

“Well, number one, Li-Ning is one of the fastest growing shoe brands in the world,” Green said on “The Draymond Green Show”. “Number two, the opportunity for him to grow Curry brand globally, the market in China, life after basketball for him. This deal checks all of those boxes and I’m happy as hell for him. I think this is groundbreaking.”

In November 2025, Curry and Under Armour ended their partnership that had been ongoing since 2013 – before the future Hall of Fame shooter had achieved any of the honors listed above.

“To sign a $400 million plus sneaker deal, allegedly, at 38 years old is unheard of,” Green said. “Which just lets you know the weight that the name Steph Curry carries, which lets you know that the presence that Steph Curry has, who he is, what he is, what he stands for, that they’re willing to sign this a 10-year deal.”

Green also mentioned the fact that the 17-year veteran likely has “two or three more years” left in the NBA, something that stands out given the length of the contract.

“Amazing, absolutely insane,” Green added. “So, shout out to 30. Incredible. Another one. Incredible to see, man. Congratulations, brother. Job well done.”

The deal will also give Curry the freedom to sign male and female athletes, will feature a golf line and also will introduce “Curry Brand” retail stores in the United States and China.

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Reds recall Noelvi Marte, option TJ Friedl to AAA Louisville

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 12: Noevli Marte #16 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by TJ Friedl #29 after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of the game against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park on July 12, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Colorado 4-3. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The seemingly neverending shuffle of the Cincinnati Reds outfield got another significant round on Wednesday afternoon. This time, it featured the demotion of a player nobody, if polled in the offseason, would have expected would be off the active roster just 60 games into the 2026 season.

The Reds made a straight swap, optioning former leadoff man and everyday CF TJ Friedl to AAA Louisville and recalling Opening Day RF Noelvi Marte in his stead.

This is the TJ Friedl who posted a robust .364 OBP in 685 PA atop the Reds lineup at the big league level just last year. This is the TJ Friedl who posted a nearly ~4 WAR season in 2023 when he hit .279/.352/.467 with 18 homers and 27 steals. This is the TJ Friedl who, aside from 7 games rehabbing, has been out of AAA and at the big league level full-time since the middle of the 2022 season.

Rather, this is merely some version of what’s left of that TJ Friedl.

So far in 2026, Friedl’s the owner of a meager 44 wRC+ in 178 PA. There have been 235 MLB players who have logged at least 140 PA so far this season, and only Lawrence Butler of the A’s (43) owns a lower mark than Friedl’s. It’s been a decline so rapid that the Reds seemingly struggled to truly grasp it, with TJ still regularly starting and playing entire games as recently as two weeks ago despite those struggles.

Ultimately, it became too much to continue to try to hide, especially with Marte knocking the cover off the ball again at AAA and getting regular run as the CF of the Bats in the process. That paired with the solid performances by Blake Dunn and the almost profile-perfect pinch hitting by Will Benson meant it was Friedl’s spot on the roster – not one of the other OFs who’ve been on the shuttle bus between Cincinnati and Louisville – that was on the line.

The only question now is just how much of a ‘regular’ the Reds choose to make Marte. The infield injuries and shuffling have rendered Spencer Steer more of a regular in a corner OF spot, while NL Player of the Month JJ Bleday has a stranglehold on the other corner. That means CF is the one spot where there’s more of a track to playing time, though each of Dunn, Dane Myers, and Benson have a claim to some time there, too. I don’t get the impression that the Reds would actively recall Marte just to have him sit bench more often than not, though, so it will be interesting to see if he’s given a shot to claim the regular CF spot with a consistent spate of playing time in the coming weeks.

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Islanders to Host NHL All-Star international 3-on-3 tournament

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman used his traditional Stanley Cup final media availability to crow about growing revenues and TV ratings — fuel to increase the next rights fee contracts and boost revenues further — and brag that the game’s never been better.

And with the dramatic back-and-forth between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights in Game 1 of the final, it’s hard to claim he’s wrong.

It was also an occasion to unveil the format for next season’s All-Star weekend, which takes place on Long Island after this year’s was postponed due to Olympics participation.

With the conference-vs.-conference format a thing of the past, the league will lean into the international theme again by holding a five-team, 10-game mini tournament of round-robin, 3-on-3 games. That means teams representing the U.S., Canada, Sweden, Finland…and then “the World,” which would include any Putin apologists and targets who are otherwise currently banned from international competition due to their country of origin.

Islanders News

  • Isles business head Kelly Cheeseman calls the All-Star thing a “tentpole” event, notes that the building has now been open five(!) years. [NHL | Isles]
  • As the Leafs coaching search continues, reportedly they have interviewed ex-Isles coaches Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette. [Dreger on Twitter]
  • Who could or should be moved to clear up Islanders cap space? [THN]

Elsewhere

  • After the Ehlers-fueled Canes burst out to a 2-0 lead in Game 1, Vegas came back and got the last goal in a back-and-forth classic. [NHL]
  • Brandon Bussi was a revelation this season at age 27, now he’s patiently playing the part of loyal backup for Carolina. [NHL]
  • Stan Fischler: It’s a “gentler” John Tortorella behind the Vegas bench. Sure. [NHL]
  • Yes, Russians but not “Russia” can participate in the All-Star thing. Interestingly, they had polled players about the matter. [Sportsnet]
  • Manny Malhotra has earned trust by coaching through highs and lows to win the Canucks job. [Sportsnet]
  • And the Avalanche have graciously allowed Chris MacFarland to leave to become GM of the Predators, and closer to his family. [NHL]
  • Brendan Gallagher knows his days in Montreal are done, and it hurts. [Sportsnet]
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Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A, recall Joey Gerber

Jun 2, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Jonah Tong (21) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Ahead of their series finale against the Mariners, the Mets have optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A. To take his place on the roster, the club has recalled right-hander Joey Gerber.

Tong was brought up recently due to the mounting injuries to the club’s pitching staff and has experienced mixed results while primarily serving as a reliever and a bulk arm behind an opener. His first appearance was strong, as he shut out the Marlins through three innings to close out a 2-1 loss at loanDepot Park. What was especially encouraging is that he limited the traffic on the basepaths, walking one and not allowing a hit while needing just 28 pitches to complete his three innings of work.

Since then, he has struggled with his command. He earned a win in 3 2/3 innings against the Reds while serving as the bulk pitcher, though the underlying numbers weren’t encouraging. He walked four and allowed three hits in those 3 2/3 innings, though he was just charged with one unearned run. Yesterday’s outing was his worst, as he was tagged for five runs (four earned) on five hits, with two walks in 3 1/3 innings. Overall, he walked seven and struck out seven in ten innings. Tong was very much not ready when he was called up and will go down for some more work at Triple-A, where he posted a 5.68 ERA in 38 innings across his nine starts before coming up to the majors.

With Kodai Senga potentially on the way back as early as next week, sending Tong down makes sense in any event, since he’ll likely slot right into that role in the rotation. For now, the club is in need of some relief help, as they’ve used a lot of pitchers over the past two days given that both were, essentially, bullpen games. Gerber made one appearance for New York back on April 13, where he pitched the final two innings of the team’s loss to the Dodgers and struck out five while allowing two hits and walking one batter. In Triple-A, the righty has allowed 15 runs (14 earned) with ten strikeouts over 14 1/3 innings, which amounts to an 8.89 ERA on the year.

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Giants vs Brewers Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for June 3

Milwaukee (37-21) dominated game two of the series versus San Francisco (23-38), winning 8-3, after a 16-2 throbbing in the opener. This will be the third of a four game series, so a Milwaukee win would clinch a series victory for the Brewers.

The Giants' offense leads the MLB in batting average over the last five games (.326) and in the past 15 days (.286), yet that hasn't translated to wins. San Francisco is 1-7 over the last eight games and 3-11 in the previous 14. The Giants are in a slump and even with Logan Webb on the mound, they've lost four straight starts and six of the previous seven.

The Brewers have won seven out of the last eight games and are 21-7 since the start of May. Milwaukee is one of the hottest teams in the MLB and has scored 24 runs in the last two games and 46 in the previous eight. It's not all about the offense though, in the past 12 games, the Brewers pitching rotation has a 2.83 ERA (2nd) and the second-best OBA (.191).

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 the 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 Giants at Brewers

  • Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
  • Time: 7:40 PM EST
  • Site: American Family Field 
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming: MLB TV

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Odds for the Giants at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Milwaukee Brewers (-156), San Francisco Giants (+129)
  • Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+139), Giants +1.5 (-168)
  • Total: 8.0

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Brewers

  • Wednesday's pitching matchup (June 3): Logan Webb vs. TBA
  • Giants: Logan Webb 

2026 stats: 52.1 IP, 2-4, 4.82 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 47 Ks, 18 BB

  • Brewers: TBA

2026 Stats:

Who’s Hot? Who’s Not

  • The Giants’ Jung Ho Lee is hitting .307 with 61 hits and 86 total bases over 199 at-bats
  • The Giants’ Matt Chapman is hitting .231 with 52 hits and 56 strikeouts over 225 at-bats
  • The Brewers’ William Contreras is hitting .293 with 63 hits and 85 total bases over 215 at-bats
  • The Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell is hitting .238 with 36 hits and 66 strikeouts over 151 at-bats

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Giants at Brewers

  • The Giants are 25-36 ATS, ranking fifth-worst
  • The Brewers are 35-23 ATS, ranking fourth-best
  • The Giants are 30-26-5 to the Over
  • The Brewers are 30-27-1 to the Under

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Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reportedly will be available to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals

SAN ANTONIO — When news broke that Knicks reserve center Mitchell Robinson fractured a finger — it turned out to be his hand — and had surgery to repair it, there were understandable doubts he would be able to get healthy enough for Game 1. This is the kind of injury that usually takes more than a month to heal.

Robinson is expected to be available to play in Game 1, reports Shams Charania of ESPN.

This is not a surprise. Robinson had been pushing to return to play but remains officially "questionable" for Game 1, a status unlikely to change until the hour before tip-off. However, he practiced with the team on Tuesday with just a wrap on his hand, and the expectation has been that if he could play, he would.

New York needs Robinson and his physicality to help defend Victor Wembanyama, an assignment he will draw for much of the series. In the Knicks' NBA Cup Finals victory over the Spurs back in December, Robinson had 10 offensive rebounds and was a force on both ends of the floor.

Robinson suffered the hand injury at home, not during Game 4 against the Cavaliers or at the Knicks' practice facility (it is still not clear exactly what caused it). Robinson fractured his fifth metacarpal, which is the bone that connects the little finger to the wrist.

Because it's a hand injury, it can be wrapped and padded to protect it on the court. How that impacts his ability to catch a pass or pull down a contested rebound remains to be seen.

It looks like we will find out in Game 1.

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Which Dodgers position players will be All-Stars?

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Dave Roberts #30 and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on during introductions prior to the 95th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Truist Park on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Major League Baseball started the All-Star voting process on Wednesday, beginning the campaign for the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

The current ballot setup involves two phases, with fan voting for starting position players from June 3-25. From there, the top two players at each position, and the top six outfielders will move into the second phase, with voting totals reset and that vote open from June 29-July 2.

Here are the Dodgers on the ballot this year

  • DH — Shohei Ohtani
  • C — Will Smith
  • 1B — Freddie Freeman
  • 2B — Hyeseong Kim
  • 3B — Max Muncy
  • SS — Mookie Betts
  • OF — Andy Pages
  • OF — Kyle Tucker
  • OF — Teoscar Hernández

A reminder that pitchers are not voted on by fans. So let’s stick with position players today. In total, 20 position players will make the National League All-Star team — nine starters voted on by fans, then nine players voted on by the players, and two others chosen by the commissioner’s office. Often those last spots include a team’s only All-Star, to satisfy the requirement that all 30 MLB teams have at least one All-Star.

Today’s question is simple: Which Dodgers position players should be All-Stars in 2026?

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Mitchell Robinson set to play in Game 1 of NBA Finals for Knicks after breaking hand

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson prepares to shoot during practice at media day during the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. , Image 2 shows New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson puts up a shot during practice at media day during the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Mitchell Robinson

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is expected to be available for Wednesday’s Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs after having hand surgery for a broken right hand, according to ESPN.

The 7-foot Robinson — who sustained a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, as first reported by The Post’s Stefan Bondy — was a full participant in practice Tuesday.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson prepares to shoot during practice at media day during the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST

Robinson wore a sleeve on his right hand and appeared to be moving well while shooting.

Although it is unclear exactly how Mitchell was injured, ESPN reported that it occurred at his home during New York’s off week following a four-game sweep of the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals.

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson puts up a shot during practice at media day during the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST

The Knicks had nine days off before Game 1 of the NBA Finals Wednesday night in San Antonio.

The 28-year-old big man has been a reliable backup for starter Karl-Anthony Towns.

Robinson shared that he was “fighting to get back on track” with his mental health and taking a break from social media amid the Knicks’ playoff run.

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Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Ronald Acuña Jr. takes off, Victor Caratini exposed in run game

Welcome to the steals report! I will be here every Wednesday to go over important stolen base trends so you can find more speed for your fantasy teams.

Stealing a base is as much about the opposing pitcher and catcher as it is the actual base runner themself. So, being able to spot which teams and pitchers specifically are being run on most frequently will help you to figure out who can swipe some bags over the next week.

Before we get to this week’s important trends, here is the stolen base leaderboard on the season so far.

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Full Season Stolen Base Leaders

Player
SB
CS
Nasim Nuñez
22
3
José Ramírez
20
2
Oneil Cruz
19
3
Bobby Witt Jr.
19
3
Randy Arozarena
17
2
José Caballero
15
6
Fernando Tatis Jr.
14
6
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
14
3
Jakob Marsee
14
8
Chandler Simpson
14
8
Konnor Griffin
14
1

Be mindful that Nasim Nuñez and his .503 OPS has sat in three of the Nationals’ last seven games after starting eight in a row before that. Being that poor of a hitter puts his playing time in jeopardy.

Konnor Griffin has been one of the most efficient base stealers in the league. Let’s hope his forearm strain doesn’t keep him out too long so he can get back to it.

Last Seven Days Stolen Base Leaders

Player
SB
CS
Ronald Acuña Jr.
5
1
Xavier Edwards
4
0
Jake Mangum
4
1
Randy Arozarena
3
0
Ceddanne Rafaela
3
0
Bobby Witt Jr.
3
0
Luisangel Acuña
3
0
David Hamilton
3
0
Anthony Volpe
3
0

Ronald Acuña Jr. has been on fire since coming off the injured list nearly two weeks ago with five home runs and a 1.004 OPS. These stolen bases are great too. He was one of the least efficient base stealers in the league before this hot week, so let’s hope he’s gotten over some type of hump physically and is back to running well.

Anthony Volpe has mostly maintained his spot in the Yankees’ lineup as Jose Caballero has returned from the IL. In nine games since, Volpe has started six at shortstop and has been playing well defensively again.

Now with Aaron Judge being banged up, Caballero drew a start in right field on Tuesday. That could only further open the door for Volpe to take his shortstop job back full-time.

Stolen Base Disappointments

Player
SB
CS
Chandler Simpson
14
8
Jakob Marsee
14
8
Zach Neto
8
6
Austin Martin
8
5
Victor Scott II
7
4
Garrett Mitchell
6
5
Ceddanne Rafaela
6
4
Juan Soto
5
2
Daylen Lile
4
3
AJ Ewing
4
3
Cole Young
2
3
Jose Altuve
1
2
Willy Adames
1
2
Ozzie Albies
0
3
Mookie Betts
0
2

Zach Neto is having one of the least efficient yet most aggressive base stealing seasons in the modern era so far. It’s a marvel the Angels haven’t turned his green light red or even yellow yet.

Jakob Marsee went 0-for-3 trying to steal over the past week. With just a .616 OPS, his tremendous defense in center field is the only thing saving him from a demotion to Triple-A at the moment.

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Somehow, 13 bases were stolen successfully against the Twins over the past week and they only caught one runner. That pushed them ahead of the Marlins for the most allowed this season. Let’s figure out why.

Of those 13 steals, 11 came with Victor Caratini behind the plate.

Since Ryan Jeffers was injured a few weeks ago, Caratini has started 10 of the Twins’ last 15 games at catcher. On the season in total, he’s only thrown out seven of 40 would-be base stealers. That comes out to a measly 18% caught stealing rate, ninth-lowest among all catchers with at least 200 innings played so far.

Caratini was even worse at throwing out runners last season. They went 57-for-64 against him, which comes out to a dreadful 11% caught stealing rate. That was third-worst in the league among catchers who played at least 400 innings only trailing the Marlins duo of Liam Hicks and Agustín Ramírez. Neither of those two are starting catchers in the major leagues right now.

With the slowest pop time in the league and multiple seasons as a terrible catcher in the run game, perhaps we and the Twins should have seen this coming.

Even worse for the Twins’, Caratini’s deficiencies practically cost them a game on Saturday.

In a high-scoring, back and forth affair, the Pirates successfully swiped five bags against relief pitchers between the sixth and eighth innings. Two of those stolen bases led to insurance runs before the Twins led a comeback effort that ultimately fell short as the Pirates eked out a one run win.

This is a weakness that will continue to be exploited. With games coming up this week against the Royals and Tigers, look for Kyle Isbel, Isaac Collins, Wenceel Pérez, and Colt Keith to provide cheap speed.

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President Trump plans to attend Game 3 at MSG as Knicks host first NBA Finals in 27 years

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Donald Trump speaking at a podium with three American flags behind him, Image 2 shows The New York Knicks basketball team celebrating with the Eastern Conference Championship trophy, Image 3 shows Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly watch a New York Knicks vs Cleveland Cavaliers game
Trump MSG

The first NBA Finals game in New York in 27 years is set to have a presidential guest.

President Trump is planning to attend Game 3 of the Knicks-Spurs series on June 8 at Madison Square Garden, sources told The Post, although there’s always the chance plans change.

MSG performed security walkthroughs in preparation for his potential visit, according to the sources.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a “Rose Garden Club” dinner in honor of Police Week at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 11, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

New York City mayor and diehard Knicks fan Zohran Mamdani also plans to attend Game 3, although he is not expected to sit alongside the president, according to sources.

The White House did not immediately respond to comment.

Trump previously said he planned to attend one of the NBA Finals games in New York, with Game 3 set for June 8, Game 4 on June 10 and a potential Game 6 on June 16.

The New York native also planned to attend Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, but the Knicks secured their first Finals berth since 1999 by sweeping the Cavaliers in four games.

The New York Knicks hold the Eastern Conference Championship trophy after Game 4 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Monday, May 25, 2026. AP Photo/Tim Phillis

“I was invited to. I was going to go on Wednesday [Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals], but they closed it out very quickly. They’re great, and Jim Dolan’s a great guy — he’s, as you know, owns and in charge of Madison Square Garden. He’s having a good year,” Trump told The Post’s Emily Goodin on May 27.

“Boy, what a team! They win all their games. They really have some great players. I think I’ll be going to one of the games, yeah. I was invited by numerous people, and Jim, and I think it’s great. Great to see it. The Knicks have really, they’ve really suffered for years and they’re doing right now very well.”

Donald Trump at a Knicks game in 2014 alongside Bill O’Reilly. Anthony J. Causi for NY Post

President Trump has attended various high-profile sporting events throughout his two terms, including the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl win over the Chiefs in New Orleans and the 2025 men’s US Open finals in Queens.

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Padres vs vs Phillies Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for June 3

Philadelphia (31-29) won the series opener versus San Diego (32-27), 3-2, thanks to Alec Bohm's RBI through a double play in the sixth inning. Aaron Nola struck out eight and didn't walk a soul in the Phillies' win.

Cristopher Sanchez takes the mound for the Phillies for game two of the series and he's the hottest pitcher in all of baseball. Sanchez is the odds on favorite to win the NL Cy Young Award thanks to 44.2 innings of scoreless action. You have to go back six starts for Sanchez last earned run. Sanchez broke a 115-year record for scoreless innings streak in Phillies history. The all-time record is held by Orel Hershiser, who went 59 straight innings without allowing a run in 1988 with the Dodgers.

San Diego has lost three straight games and seven of the past eight. The Padres are struggling offensively with a .227 batting average over the last four games (23rd) and .202 (28th) in the past 11. San Diego has scored three or fewer runs in seven of the previous nine games. This will be a tough test versus Sanchez.

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 the 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 Padres at Phillies

  • Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
  • Time: 6:40 PM EST
  • Site: Citizen Bank Park 
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: MLB TV

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Odds for the Padres at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: San Diego Padres (+179), Philadelphia Phillies (-219)
  • Spread: Padres +1.5 (-122), Phillies -1.5 (+102)
  • Total: 7.5

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Phillies

  • Wednesday's pitching matchup (June 3): Christopher Sanchez vs. Walker Buehler 
  • Padres: Walker Buehler

2026 stats: 51.2 IP, 3-3, 4.88 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 43 Ks, 18 BB

  • Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez 

2026 Stats: 79.1 IP, 6-2, 1.47 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 95 Ks, 16 BB

Who’s Hot? Who’s Not

  • The Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting .275 with 60 hits and 72 total bases over 218 at-bats
  • The Padres’ Manny Machado is hitting .171 with 35 hits and 54 strikeouts over 205 at-bats
  • The Phillies’ Brandon Marsh is hitting .332 with 64 hits and 93 total bases over 193 at-bats
  • The Phillies’ Alec Bohm is hitting .206 with 42 hits and 30 strikeouts over 204 at-bats

Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!

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

  • The Padres are 33-26 ATS
  • The Phillies are an MLB-worst 19-41 ATS
  • The Padres are 34-24-1 to the Under, ranking first
  • The Phillies are 33-25-2 to the Under, ranking third-best
  • The Padres are 14-11 ATS on the road
  • The Phillies are an MLB-worst 8-23 ATS at home

Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Phillies

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Knicks vs Spurs Computer Picks: Our Best Player Prop Projections for Game 1

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Our computer's NBA picks for Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3 are calling for a trio of San Antonio players to top their point totals tonight, led by Julian Champagnie. 

Knicks vs Spurs computer picks for Game 1

Knicks KnicksSpurs Spurs
Hart u1.5 threes
+140		Champagnie o9.5 points
-125
Towns u4.5 assists
-155		Fox o15.5 points
+100
Anunoby u5.5 rebounds
+102		Castle o16.5 points
-102

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Knicks Game 1 computer picks

Josh Hart Under 1.5 threes (+140)

Projection: 1.33 threes

Our computer's lone five-star play of the night is Josh Hart to fall short of his 3-point line at plus-odds, with a +24.98% EV edge.

The New York Knicks SG has missed the Over in six of his last 10, and he plays in a system that's been the seventh-least aggressive when it comes to 3-point attempts across the last 25 games.

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Karl-Anthony Towns Under 4.5 assists (-155)

Projection: 3.75 assists

Karl-Anthony Towns' assists have risen steadily since the playoffs started, as he's hit the Over in eight of his last 10. But our computer believes now is the time to sell on the Knicks big man.

Towns has gone Under in two of his last three, and the Knicks have played at the slowest tempo in the NBA over the last 25 games.

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OG Anunoby Under 5.5 rebounds (+102)

Projection: 5.37 rebounds

OG Anunoby has gone below this line in four of his last six games, and there's an 8.37% EV edge associated with backing the Under again here.

The San Antonio Spurs have been a tough team to rebound against all year, ranking eighth in opponent boards per game.

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Spurs Game 1 computer picks

Julian Champagnie Over 9.5 points (-125)

Projection: 11.77 points

Julian Champagnie has beaten this line in six of his last eight overall, and our computer is calling for him to go Over again by more than a full basket.

Our system sees the 3-ball as the key to success for Champagnie.

"This year when they are on their home court, the opposing team's starting PFs have averaged 47.7% on threes (2nd-highest in the NBA) against the Knicks, labeling this as a positive matchup."

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De'Aaron Fox Over 15.5 points (+100)

Projection: 16.55 points

De'Aaron Fox was playing hurt and was most neutralized by the Oklahoma City Thunder, going below his points prop in all five games he played in the Western Conference Finals. But our system has identified multiple angles that suggest Fox can bounce back.

"Offensive rebounds preserve possession and spark further opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Spurs rank 4th-best in in the league with 13.1 offensive boards per game over the last 10 games.. This year, opposing starting PGs have attempted 4.3 free throws per game (6th-highest in the league) against the Knicks, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line."

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Stephon Castle Over 16.5 points (-102)

Projection: 17.67 points

Another Spurs points prop, another four-star Over play for our computer. This one comes out to a 15.65% EV edge.

Stephon Castle should make it rain on the Knicks from downtown tonight.

"The matchup against the Knicks is a positive one for three-pointers; the opposing team's starting SGs have posted the highest 3-point rate in the NBA this year (44.7%)."

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How to watch Knicks vs Spurs Game 1

LocationFrost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
DateWednesday, June 3, 2026
Tip-off8:30 p.m. ET
TVABC

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GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 1:10 p.m.

Jun 2, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers right fielder Wenceel Perez (46) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a two run home run in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images | Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Detroit Tigers (25-38) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (36-22)

Time/Place: 1:10 p.m., Tropicana Field
SB Nation Site: DRaysBay
Media: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network
Pitching Matchup: RHP Troy Melton (1-0, 1.42 ERA) vs. RHP Nick Martinez (5-1, 1.62 ERA)

Lineups

TIGERSRAYS
Gleyber Torres – 2BChandler Simpson – LF
Kevin McGonigle – SSJunior Caminero – 3B
Dillon Dingler – DHJonathan Aranda – 1B
Kerry Carpenter – RFYandy Diaz – DH
Riley Greene – LFRichie Palacios – 2B
Spencer Torkelson – 1BBen Williamson – SS
Colt Keith – 3BCedric Mullins – CF
Matt Vierling – CFNick Fortes – C
Jake Rogers – CVictor Mesa – RF

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Red Sox News & Links: Sox call up Anthony Seigler, Nick Sogard to IL

Boston, MA - May 24: Boston Red Sox third baseman Nick Sogard throws to first base in the third inning. The Boston Red Sox played the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images

Well, the Sox are now dealing with an injured injury replacement. Nick Sogard, who has been with the Sox since Trevor Story went down with a hernia, is now experiencing some “side soreness” himself and has been placed on the 10-day IL. Coming east from Worcester to replace him is Anthony Seigler, who was acquired in the now-infamous Kyle Harrison-Caleb Durbin trade and who has been tearing it up in AAA to the tune of a .298/.425/.471 stat line with 3 homers. (Sean McAdam, MassLive)

And how is Trevor Story doing, anyway? He was back at Fenway yesterday, working on his, umm, walking, if the lede to this story is to believed. After undergoing surgery on the aforementioned hernia, he is expected to be out for 8-12 weeks. “It just kept getting worse, kept getting worse, and I couldn’t recover from it, and it was obviously affecting me on both sides of the ball,” he said. “You don’t get a trophy for going out there and just dragging your right leg with you and playing, so it was a situation where I felt like I needed to do it to be the best version of myself, and go out there and play the way I know how to.” (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)

As for Garrett Crochet, an MRI this week revealed that he has a “very low grade lat strain.” We don’t yet have a timeline for his return, but he will be permitted to begin throwing again as soon as he no longer feels any discomfort. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)

Thankfully, the pitching rotation has more or less held up during Crochet’s absence. There is, however, some concern about the amount of home runs Connelly Early is giving up, as he’s now allowed 11 in his last 9 starts. (Christopher Smith, MassLive)

Early gave up another bomb to Pete Alonso last night, as the Sox once again lost at Fenway. With a 9-20 home record, the Sox are the only big league team with fewer than 10 home wins and are off to their worst home start since 1932. (Khari A. Thompson, Boston.com)

Is there any particular reason for the poor home performance? Isiah Kiner-Falefa made some cryptic comments about unnamed groups of people being around the team too much at home, but others aren’t so sure. “I don’t know. I think baseball happens,” Wilyer Abreu said. “Right now, we can’t win games here, but we’re trying, we’re battling, we’re trying our best and working on trying to win here.” (Ian Browne, MLB.com)

While Connelly Early is starting to give up too many homers, Abreu is starting to hit too few. Abreu, who, along with Willson Contreras, has carried the Sox limp offense for much of the season, hasn’t made a trip around the bases since May 8 and has more strikeouts than hits over his last 16 games. (Tyler Maher, NESN.com)

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What Do The Surging Knicks Do For The Rangers?

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The New York Knickerbockers are the hottest thing in pro sports and will have even more sizzle if they go all the way and win the NBA title.

No matter what happens, the Knicks are delivering pots of gold to the MSG coffers while making Garden owner Jim Dolan happier than a convention of larks warbling "Who's Sorry Now?"

Believe it or not Dolan's sometimes sunny disposition matters to the fair citizens of Rangerville who crave an ice winner like their MSG cousins on the hardwood floor. 

Two things are going to happen as a result of the Knicks' bonanza:

THE GOOD THING: Dolan should figure: "Now that I got my Knicks on track; I should be able to put all of the Garden'$ resources behind the Blueshirts. And if Drury and Sullivan don't get me results, they go and I'll get the best replacements money can buy."

THE BAD THING: The Knicks have been enjoying a ton of positive headlines and should get a ton more going forward and next season as well. Dolan knows that the Rangers will sell out even with 20 skating cockroaches stickhandling in blue uniforms. 

With that in his crafty mind, Jimmy might just decide not to waste his emotion and pride on his Blueshirts and allow them to lose their way into the NHL sunset.

However, The Maven is convinced that Dolan will do the Good Thing, knowing that it'll take a couple of seasons before the franchise is rebuilt.

Hey! Look how long it took for his basketeers to get good. Not exactly overnight. More like over-century!