The Buckeyes are replacing eight starters on the defensive side of the ball and will have a new coordinator in former Lions coach Matt Patricia.
Bridgeport Islanders Sign Sean Day To One-Year Deal
The Bridgeport Islanders have signed defenseman Sean Day to a one-year deal, it was announced earlier this week.
Day, a 2016 third-round pick of the New York Rangers, spent the 2024-25 season with HV71 in the SHL, scoring two goals and adding nine assists for 11 points in 45 regular season games. With HV71 having played in six games in a relegation round, Day collected an assist.
Having turned pro at the beginning of the 2018-19 season, Day has appeared in two NHL games for the Tampa Bay Lightning, going pointless in the process. Across his pro career, he has also seen time in the ECHL and AHL.
With Day now returning to North America, he joins the New York Islanders organization that has a few familiar faces amongst the crowd, including former Lightning AGM Mathieu Darche. Although Day may not have been able to establish himself in the NHL, he will still provide solid leadership and play at both end of the ice for Bridgeport.
Canadiens Held Their Own Against the Lightning
The Montreal Canadiens’ performance against teams from their division was a significant part of the reason why they were able to qualify for the playoffs last season, and that included their winning record against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While Jon Cooper and his men are no longer the reigning Stanley Cup champs they were in 2020 and 2021, they are still a contending team every year.
The Habs took on the Bolts three times last season and won two of the three duels, outscoring the Florida outfit 11-9 in the season series, showing character and determination.
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The first duel between the two teams came on December 29, just the second game after the Christmas break. Fresh off a 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers, the Canadiens triumphed 5-2 over the Lightning in the second game of a back-to-back. After seeing his backup blank the Cats, Samuel Montembeault put on a strong display, saving 21 of the 23 shots he faced, making key stops when needed. It was a win acquired by the veterans as Christian Dvorak, Jake Evans, Joel Armia, and Brendan Gallagher all found the back of the net after Alex Newhook opened the score in the first period.
A month later, at the Bell Center, the Canadiens showed character coming back from behind to snatch a 3-2 win after Tampa Bay had taken a 2-0 lead. Montembeault was instrumental in the win, making 33 saves as his teammates only tested Andrei Vasilevskiy 22 times. Patrik Laine got a pair of assists, including one at even strength on the game-tying goal, while Jake Evans scored the game-winning goal with 2:15 left in the third.
The Lightning came back strong in the last duel of the season on February 9, posting a 5-3 win while the Canadiens were in the midst of an awful sequence. They were 3-6-1 in their last 10 games and were hoping to bounce back before the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Tampa Bay’s best players stood tall on the night, with Jake Guentzel, Brandon Hagel, Victor Hedman, and Anthony Cirelli all picking up a pair of points.
The secret of the Habs’ success against Tampa last season was their ability to keep the Bolts’ best players in check. In the three games of the series, Guentzel, Hagel, and Cirelli only had three points, meaning they all had only one across the first two games. Hedman and Nikita Kucherov could only manage a pair of points in the season series. The fact that Vasilevskiy only had a .889 save percentage also helped.
Montreal’s team effort and depth scoring were also key since the Bolts blanked both Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki in the season series. Armia, Dvorak, and Gallagher all played significant roles in those wins, and if the Canadiens are hoping to have the same kind of results against Tampa this season, their best players will have to step up. Armia and Dvorak will no longer be there to provide veteran leadership and depth scoring. Newcomers Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc won’t be the solution since they had moderate success against the Bolts; Dobson was blanked, and Bolduc had one point in two games. Ivan Demidov could potentially make a difference; however, if the Canadiens find a way to put him in winning conditions, on a second line that manages to develop chemistry.
Tampa Bay didn’t make huge moves this offseason; they didn’t really need to, but they did sign recently reacquired forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract extension. The veteran generally does well when playing against the Canadiens; he has 15 points in 21 games. The Bolts' most significant move this offseason probably was to move Isaac Howard, who had let it be known he wouldn’t sign with them, to the Edmonton Oilers for Sam O’Reilly, a Memorial Cup Champion with the London Knights.
The bottom line, however, is that if the Canadiens intend to become contenders, they will need to keep on performing well against teams that know how to win, like Tampa. To win against those teams when it matters the most, you also need to get top performances from your key players. Caufield and Suzuki need to play their usual key role against this team as well.
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Knight Flights Take Off: Cirrus Aviation Services And Vegas Golden Knights Launch VIP Away Game Experience
The energy of the Vegas Golden Knights won’t just be lighting up T-Mobile Arena this season, now it’s taking flight! Knight Flights, a new partnership with Cirrus Aviation, provides the opportunity for the most die-hard fans to travel in VIP fashion.
“Bringing Knight Flights back this season was a strategic decision rooted in our long-standing partnership with the Vegas Golden Knights and our belief in the power of experiential travel,” said Eric Grilly, President of Cirrus Aviation Services. “We saw an opportunity to reimagine how fans experience away games by offering something more immersive and elevated. The idea of combining private aviation, exclusive access, and game-day energy just made sense—and aligned perfectly with what Cirrus stands for. Since announcing the return of Knight Flights, the early momentum has been strong, and we’re seeing real enthusiasm from fans who are eager to travel in style and support their team on the road.”
This experience is the first-of-its-kind. Each curated getaway includes round-trip private jet travel aboard a Cirrus Challenger 850, seating just 15 guests for an ultra-exclusive feel, bespoke in-flight hospitality, premium lower bowl tickets putting fans right in the heart of the action, and white-glove ground transportation provided by Kaptyn, ensuring a seamless ride throughout the duration of the day.
“Every detail of the Knight Flights experience is curated with the fan in mind,” Grilly said. “We’re fortunate to work with trusted partners like Kaptyn, who share our standard of service, and with the Golden Knights organization, who help us bring this vision to life. Internally, our operations and guest services teams obsess over the details—because for us, it’s not just about the flight, it’s about making every touchpoint feel exceptional.”
The Knights are entering their ninth year in the NHL, and with that comes the ongoing effort to sustain the strong bond between the team and its fans. The players feed off the energy and support that fans bring. Their 82-game schedule is certainly demanding, so this partnership benefits not only the fans but the players putting in the work on the ice as well.
“We live, play and work in Vegas - the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World - so we aspire to be five-star in everything we do,” said Matt Lenio, Vice President of Partnerships for the Vegas Golden Knights. “The Golden Knights are proud to align with brands who share our mission to be champions both on and off the ice, value community, and provide fans with benefits and opportunities that other teams may not. Cirrus Aviation Knight Flights fit directly into the team's profile of being innovative and creative in finding new ways our fans can follow their passions.”
While fans can always stream the games from home, nothing compares to the thrill and unforgettable memories of experiencing the action live.
“Knight Flights is an easy and convenient way to arrange travel to a VGK game, and it minimizes the work of planning travel arrangements,” Lenio said. “Furthermore, it provides an elevated experience at an affordable rate to help create a memorable and stress-free trip. Walking away from a game or event with a positive view is crucial to fan loyalty, and so are unique experiences where fans can feel like they’re part of something bigger than themselves. Through this partnership, Cirrus Aviation is helping the Golden Knights build long-term relationships with their fans to further improve the connection they have to Vegas and beyond.”
2025-2026 Knight Flights Schedule
- 10/9/2025— Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks
- 11/20/2025—Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoths
- 11/22/2025— Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
- 11/24/2025— Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoths
- 1/1/2026— Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks
- 1/14/2026— Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings
- 2/1/2026—Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks
- 2/25/2026—Vegas Golden Knights vs Los Angeles Kings
With select dates already released and up for purchase, Cirrus Aviation continues to have playoff games and other tentpole moments on their radar and plan to announce additions as the season progresses.
“You can feel the energy onboard these flights—people are excited, united, and proud to represent their team on the road,” Grilly said. “It’s more than just a trip; it’s a shared experience that turns strangers into community. As for what fans can look forward to—we’re just getting started. Whether it’s new destinations, surprise onboard activations, or special guest appearances, we’re committed to pushing the envelope and delivering even more moments that fans will remember long after the final buzzer.”
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‘The attitude is despair’: Sheffield Wednesday fans push for end to Chansiri’s reign
Protests and a flyover will mark first game of season for 158-year-old club struggling to pay or recruit players
There is little like the anticipation of a new season, not knowing what will come, optimistic this could be your club’s year. Sheffield Wednesday fans have sold out the away end at Leicester on Sunday to watch their team take on a club recently mixing it with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City in the Premier League. The excitement should be building at Hillsborough but instead there is only worry and anger.
It has been a summer of discontent at Wednesday, although the problems began years ago, and the only thing for supporters to cling to is that it may end Dejphon Chansiri’s reign. Those at the King Power Stadium are due to show their disdain for the ownership by leaving their seats empty for the first five minutes and covering the area with a large anti-Chansiri banner. A plane is scheduled to fly overhead with a further message aimed at the owner.
Continue reading...Marlins at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 8
Its Friday, August 8 and the Marlins (56-58) are in Atlanta to continue their series against the Braves (48-66).
Edward Cabrera is slated to take the mound for Miami against Bryce Elder.
Last night the Braves took the series opener, 8-6. Atlanta rallied from a 6-3 deficit scoring six runs over the final three innings. Drake Baldwin led the attack with three hits including two home runs and five RBIs. Marcell Ozuna added his 16th home run of the season. Carlos Carrasco allowed all six Miami runs but the Braves' bullpen was perfect in relief of him allowing just one baserunner over the final 3.1 innings.
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Game details & how to watch Marlins at Braves
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 7:15PM EST
- Site: Truist Park
- City: Atlanta, GA
- Network/Streaming: FDSNFL, FDSNSO
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Odds for the Marlins at the Braves
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Marlins (-116), Braves (-104)
- Spread: Marlins -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Braves
- Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Edward Cabrera vs. Bryce Elder
- Marlins: Edward Cabrera (5-5, 3.24 ERA)
Last outing: August 3 vs. Yankees - 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts - Braves: Bryce Elder (4-8, 6.03 ERA)
Last outing: August 1 at Cincinnati - 2.70 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
- Marlins: Edward Cabrera (5-5, 3.24 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Marlins at Braves
- The Marlins have won 4 of 5 games at divisional opponents
- The Under is 4-1 in the Marlins' last 5 matchups against divisional opponents
- Edward Cabrera has struck out at least 5 hitters in every appearance but 1 since May 10
- Edward Cabrera has struck out at least 6 hitters in 4 of his last 6 starts
- Marcell Ozuna was 4-8 in his last 2 games
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Ranking The NHL’s Best Media Meals While Covering The Maple Leafs Part 4: Top 8 Revealed
Welcome the fourth and final installment of the ultimate NHL Media Meal rankings. This is the moment you've all been waiting for. You know which meals are the worst and which ones are right in the middle. But what about the top eight in the NHL? Which places go above and beyond. It's time for the full reveal.
TikTok · David AlterCheck out David Alter’s video.No. 8: Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks had a delicious media meal on my last visit. We had a high-quality lunch buffet, complete with a carving station, since it's always a 4 p.m. local start time. During the first intermission, they had a hot dog station, and in the second intermission, there was a candy station. I should note that the media meal experience isn’t always this good in Vancouver; many local media members have told me they step it up when Toronto is in town. Since that’s the only time I’m here, they get the No. 8 spot. My only disappointment was that the previous year it was a brunch instead of a lunch, but I can’t complain.
TikTok · David Alter829 likes, 31 comments. “For $16, the #Canucks #media #meal for the #Leafs game rocks. It also has one of the best coffees in the entire #NHL.”No. 7: Minnesota Wild
I don’t remember the Wild’s buffet being this good before, but that’s probably because the Leafs had to wait two years before going to Minnesota again. The lone road game the season before was played in Sweden. This time, in addition to delicious proteins and good Mexican food, they had an amazing new ice cream bar. It was indeed very good, and I’m looking forward to coming back.
Ranking Every NHL Arena Media Meal Part 3, No. 9 Through 16 RevealedWelcome to Part 3 of The Hockey News Toronto’s ranking of the media meals that are served around the NHL. This week, we move further down the rankings to look at the teams and venues
No. 6: Chicago Blackhawks
This is a hidden gem, probably the best arena when it comes to free food choices up in the press box. A very reasonably priced $11 gets you a high-quality buffet. Upstairs, they’ve got healthy and unhealthy snacks and finger food. Apparently, it used to be even better, with all kinds of desserts coming up during the second intermission. But you know what? This is still fine and quite delicious. Chicago is a good eats town, and it is for the media meal as well.
TikTok · David Alter8852 likes, 121 comments. “It is #media #meal time in #Chicago. Here’s the spread. It’s really awesome!!! Oh and the #leafs play the #blackhawks tonight. Enjoy.”No. 5: Montreal Canadiens
I will admit, the Montreal media meal is good. It’s not the absolute best, but it ranks so high because of the experience. The hot dogs are free here, and they come in a panini-pressed bun which is absolutely delicious. For all the reasons I look forward to coming to Montreal, the media meal is high on the list, and the hot dogs are replenished for both the first and second intermissions. The dining area is great, and there is nothing like a Leafs vs. Habs game in Montreal.
TikTok · David Alter371 likes, 23 comments. “The #Canadiens media #meal is one of my favourites because of the hot dog. But beginning last month, they debuted a ‘Michigan’ take on the chien chaud. Bob Apetit.”No. 4: Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins do an excellent meal here. There's a traditional buffet bar with a main event station where cooks are usually preparing a pasta bar or something custom to your liking. The quality is outstanding. My only beef with this is that they are cash only. However, there are ATMs, and since I bank with TD in the United States, it’s a fairly easy process to get your cash.
Ranking Every NHL Arena Media Meal (Part 2): Venues 17 to 24 RevealedWelcome back to the second part of our summer-long series ranking NHL media meals. With the schedule revealed this week, I've started booking road trips for the upcoming season, which is also making me hungry and excited for the media meals next season. This week, we count down the No. 17 through 24 media meals in the NHL.
TikTok · David Alter839 likes, 21 comments. “The #media #meal in Boston ahead of #Leafs and #Bruins never disappoints. The main event is a Mac and cheese bar. #food.”No. 3: Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken have a wonderful, high-quality, and free media meal. As the home of Starbucks, they offer a good quantity and quality of food, along with great ice cream and snacks. The only issue is that the lineup and wait can be quite long since the entire building’s staff seemingly comes into the same room to eat at the same time. But the food is really good, and combined with a price of $0, it’s high on the list at No. 3.
TikTok · David Alter11K likes, 200 comments. “It was a taco night for the #media #meal ahead of #leafs vs #kraken. The chicken was superb and it’s free. The #candy spread upstairs was great too. Love new buildings for this.”No. 2: Los Angeles Kings
What's great about the Los Angeles Kings media meal is that it is free and there are a lot of options. On one occasion, they had the most amazing sour cream and guacamole combo dip—it was incredible. It's usually Mexican food whenever we are here, and as long as it’s good, there are no complaints. They even had cold brew coffee, which was great, and the snacks and finger foods in the press box are delightful.
TikTok · David Alter1567 likes, 28 comments. “#media #meal in Los Angeles for #leafs and #lakings was free and it’s one of the best in the #NHL.”No. 1: Detroit Red Wings
And now, the undisputed No. 1 media meal in the NHL: the Detroit Red Wings. It costs $11, and it is so worth it. You begin with a salad bar, and then you have your meats. On its own, that would be good enough, but the options just keep going and going. Even after you pick a protein, you get more options. Then you have a dedicated area for fried food like fries and chicken wings, along with Little Caesars pizza, because of course. They have a lot of dipping sauces, which is usually an extra charge at most fast-food joints. There's also an excellent dessert station with cookies and ice cream. This meal is so good that we had the joy of having it twice in one day because the Pistons were playing an afternoon game in the same building. That was heaven on earth. There are also great snack choices from chips, gummies, and chocolate upstairs. Detroit is the bar. I stuff myself to the point where it’s almost hard to focus on my job, which is to cover the game.
TikTok · David Alter1005 likes, 35 comments. “My first visit to the Detroit media #Meal in over a year and they follow the channel!!!! Truly blessed!”
Ranking Every NHL Arena's Media Meal Part 1: The Bottom 8 Revealed (Nos. 25–32)As I write this, I feel blessed that I get to travel as often as I do. And while on the road covering the Toronto Maple Leafs, I like to see what every city has to offer in terms of restaurants, amenities, etc.
Full 2025-26 NHL Media Meal Ranking
- Detroit Red Wings
- Los Angeles Kings
- Seattle Kraken
- Boston Bruins
- Montreal Canadiens
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Minnesota Wild
- Vancouver Canucks
- Carolina Hurricanes
- New York Islanders
- Nashville Predators
- Dallas Stars
- New York Rangers
- Anaheim Ducks
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Utah Mammoth
- Edmonton Oilers
- Florida Panthers
- Vegas Golden Knight
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Calgary Flames
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Washington Capitals
- Winnipeg Jets
- San Jose Sharks.
- Buffalo Sabres.
27. Colorado Avalanche.
28. Pittsburgh Penguins.
29. St. Louis Blues
30. Ottawa Senators.
31. Philadelphia Flyers.
32. New Jersey Devils.
Angels at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 8
Its Friday, August 8 and the Angels (55-60) are in Detroit to open a series against the Tigers (66-50).
Kyle Hendricks is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Tarik Skubal for Detroit.
Winners of just two of their last six games, the Tigers turn to their ace, Skubal, as they open a series against Mike Trout and co. Despite their recent struggles, Detroit is still up six games in the American League Central and are just two games behind Toronto for the best record in the American League. The Angels have flirted with having a decent season but are teetering again having dropped to six games out in the Wild Card race.
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Game details & how to watch Angels at Tigers
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 7:10PM EST
- Site: Comerica Park
- City: Detroit, MI
- Network/Streaming: FDSNW, FDSNDT
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Odds for the Angels at the Tigers
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Angels (+257), Tigers (-324)
- Spread: Tigers -1.5
- Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Angels at Tigers
- Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Kyle Hendricks vs. Tarik Skubal
- Angels: Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.59 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 at White Sox - 1.80 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts - Tigers: Tarik Skubal (11-3, 2.18 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 at Philadelphia - 3.86 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts
- Angels: Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.59 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Angels at Tigers
- At home this season the Tigers have won 13 of 24 games following a defeat
- Each of the Angels' last 4 road games with the Tigers have stayed under the Total
- The Angels have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 road games against the Tigers
- Tarik Skubal has struck out a minimum of 7 hitters in each of his last 3 starts
- Mike Trout is enjoying a modest 6-game hitting streak (7-22)
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- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Angels at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.
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Athletics at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 8
Its Friday, August 8 and the Athletics (51-66) are in Baltimore to open a series against the Orioles (52-63).
J.T. Ginn is slated to take the mound for Oakland against Tomoyuki Sugano for Baltimore.
Jacob Lopez struck out 10 and the Athletics took the rubber game of their series against the Nationals, 6-0. The offense showed up as well for the Athletics pounding out 12 hits including Tyler Soderstrom's 21st HR of the season. The Orioles were off yesterday. They were on the road for the previous six games managing a combined two wins in their series against the Cubs and the Phillies.
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Game details & how to watch Athletics at Orioles
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
- City: Baltimore, MD
- Network/Streaming: NBCSCA, MASN
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Odds for the Athletics at the Orioles
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Athletics (-102), Orioles (-117)
- Spread: Orioles 1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Athletics at Orioles
- Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: J.T. Ginn vs. Tomoyuki Sugano
- Athletics: J.T. Ginn (2-3, 4.28 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 vs. Arizona - 8.31 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts - Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (8-5, 4.42 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 at Cubs - 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
- Athletics: J.T. Ginn (2-3, 4.28 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Athletics at Orioles
- The Athletics have won their last 4 road games against teams with better records
- The Under is 8-2 in the Orioles' last 10 with a rest advantage over their opponents
- The Orioles have covered the Run Line on the last 3 occasions that they've had a rest advantage
- J.T. Ginn has struck out no more than 2 batters in 4 of his last 6 and 6 of his last 10 appearances and has struck out 5 or more just 1 time in those 10 appearances
- Rookie Nick Kurtz is hitless (0-6) in his last 2 games after going 7-15 in his previous 4 games
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- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Oakland Athletics at +1.5.
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Mets at Brewers: How to watch on SNY on Aug. 8, 2025
The Mets open a three-game series against the Brewers at American Family Field on Friday at 8:10 p.m. on SNY.
Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- Kodai Senga has allowed three or more runs in three of his four starts since returning from the IL
- Pete Alonso is hitting .308 with 10 RBI and a 1.052 OPS over his last seven games
- Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff has pitched to a stellar 2.22 ERA and 0.64 WHIP across five starts since returning from an injury of his own
- Woodruff has recorded four quality starts over that span, and he's struck out 8+ batters three times
- The Mets enter play 2.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East
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Ex-Giants prospect James Tibbs III reflects on stressful 2025 after traded twice
Ex-Giants prospect James Tibbs III reflects on stressful 2025 after traded twice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Former Giants prospect James Tibbs III has had quite the introduction to professional baseball.
Selected No. 13 overall out of Florida State by San Francisco in the 2024 MLB Draft, Tibbs was traded to the Boston Red Sox in the blockbuster deal for All-Star slugger Rafael Devers on June 15, and later to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for starting pitcher Dustin May on July 31.
Tibbs discussed his journey of being traded twice in 46 days with MLB.com’s Cole Weintraub in an article published Thursday.
“I will say it’s been very stressful,” Tibbs told Weintraub. “It’s been probably the hardest year of my life from a baseball perspective. And, you know, I think most people look at a hitter and they say, ‘Oh man, they’re struggling,’ and whatever. It’s like, well, there’s typically a lot more going on than people seem to realize.”
Tibbs is settling in with the Dodgers, having collected five hits — with a pair of homers — over his first five games with their Double-A Tulsa.
Though he first had 51 hits in 57 games with the Giants’ High-A Eugene and later 24 hits in 30 games with the Red Sox’s Double-A Portland.
Baseball is a game of consistent failure and working out kinks — Tibbs knows what he signed up for. But what fans often don’t see is the human element of ballplayers. Living in three places over 46 days and saying goodbye to friends you just made isn’t easy.
“When I got traded the first time, you know, it was bittersweet because I was leaving a bunch of guys that I’d been really close with, an organization that I felt comfortable with,” Tibbs told Weintraub. “And then getting traded again, it was kind of the same way. I loved being there.”
And, despite understanding how the business side of baseball works, Tibbs still can’t help but wonder why he might be deemed flawed by one organization and promising by another, or two.
“Obviously, getting traded is kind of a two-part story,” Tibbs told Weintraub. “On one hand, I’m excited because somebody wants me. But on the other hand, I’m like, what am I doing wrong? You know, there’s a human element to that that fans and people don’t necessarily understand. It’s definitely been a wild year.”
Tibbs is far removed from his Giants chapter, and soon the same will be said for his Red Sox one. A lot has changed since he was San Francisco’s last top draft choice of the Farhan Zaidi era. But since Zaidi now works in Los Angeles’ front office, perhaps Tibbs is where he was supposed to be all along.
“I’ve never lost confidence in my ability to play the game,” Tibbs told Weintraub. “It was just a matter of figuring out the kinks and getting back to me. The Dodgers told me, ‘We love what you do, and we just want you to get back to that.’ That was a breath of fresh air for me. I just want to finish strong and be the best baseball player I can be.”
Astros at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 8
Its Friday, August 8 and the Astros (64-51) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (61-54).
Hunter Brown is slated to take the mound for Houston against Cam Schlittler for New York.
These teams enter the series struggling to see the results expected of them by their respective organizations and fanbases. The Yankees are 13-19 since July 1 and as a result have fallen to third in the American League East. They currently sit 6.5 games behind first place Toronto and 2.5 games behind Boston. New York owns the third and final Wild Card spot with a 1.5 game lead over Cleveland and Texas.
Houston is 4-6 in their last 10. Coupled with Seattle's 7-3 record in their last 10, the Astros' lead in the American League West is down to 1.5 games. Offense has been an issue as Houston has scored 497 runs (T13 fewest in baseball). The Astros, however, have pieced it together to this point and are in fact above .500 at home (35-24) as well as on the road (29-27).
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Astros at Yankees
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: Yankee Stadium
- City: Bronx, NY
- Network/Streaming: Apple TV+
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Odds for the Astros at the Yankees
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Astros (-121), Yankees (+101)
- Spread: Astros -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Yankees
- Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Hunter Brown vs. Cam Schlittler
- Astros: Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.47 ERA)
Last outing: August 1 at Boston - 1.29 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts - Yankees: Cam Schlittler (1-2, 4.58 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 at Miami - 3.60 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
- Astros: Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.47 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Astros at Yankees
- The Yankees have lost 4 of their last 5 games
- The Astros' last 3 games have gone over the Total
- It has been 6 games since the Yankees last covered the Run Line
- After hitting .323 in July, Cody Bellinger is hitting just .136 (3-23) in August
- Jose Altuve is riding a modest 5-game hitting streak (6-23)
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Astros and the Yankees
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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.
Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Astros and the Yankees:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Yankees 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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Continue reading...Derrick White recalls being on ‘good side' of Steph Curry flurry during Olympics
Derrick White recalls being on ‘good side' of Steph Curry flurry during Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Derrick White has fond memories of Steph Curry’s incredible finish to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After many seasons of seeing Curry and the Warriors unload on White’s Boston Celtics squad, the NBA veteran got to be on the winning side for once during the Olympics last summer, something he cherishes still.
“Steph was unbelievable, he was just going crazy,” White said Tuesday on the “White Noise Podcast.” “In the beginning [of the Olympic tournament], Steph wasn’t himself. We were waiting for that Steph game to happen, and it happened in that Serbia game, and he carried it over to the gold medal game.
“In the [fourth quarter] of that game, Steph kicks it to [Kevin Durant] and [LeBron James] is open in the corner and he’s like, ‘Nah, back to you, Steph,’ it was unbelievable. To be on the good side of it, it was an unbelievable feeling. The whole bench is going crazy, like we can’t believe what we’re watching either.”
Curry shook off some rust early in the tournament to almost single-handedly lift Team USA to the victory over Serbia in the semifinals. After that, Curry turned in an iconic performance against France in the gold medal game, erupting for 24 points on 8-for-12 shooting from 3-point range and five assists.
It was another vintage performance from one of the NBA’s all-time greats and a welcome relief from White’s perspective.
White and the Celtics faced Curry and the Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals and saw firsthand his devastating shooting abilities. Boston took a 2-1 series lead, but after that it was all Golden State, with Curry putting things out of reach with a mesmerizing 34-point performance in the series-clinching Game 6.
Still, White always will have golden memories of his time with Curry and Team USA in Paris to go along with his gold medal.
Reds at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 8
Its Friday, August 8 and its Game 2 of the series between the Reds (60-56) and the Pirates (50-66) in Pittsburgh.
Chase Burns is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.
Yesterday, Paul Skenes struck out eight in six shutout innings as the Bucs blanked the Reds, 7-0. A balanced attack was the story on offense as every starter other than Jack Suwinski picked up at least one hit in the win. Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis went yard in the first and seventh innings respectively.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Reds at Pirates
- Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
- Time: 6:40PM EST
- Site: PNC Park
- City: Pittsburgh, PA
- Network/Streaming: Apple TV+
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Odds for the Reds at the Pirates
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Reds (-105), Pirates (-115)
- Spread: Pirates 1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Pirates
- Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Chase Burns vs. Mitch Keller
- Reds: Chase Burns (0-3, 6.04 ERA)
Last outing: August 2 vs. Atlanta - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts - Pirates: Mitch Keller (5-10, 3.89 ERA)
Last outing: August 3 at Colorado - 9.00 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
- Reds: Chase Burns (0-3, 6.04 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Reds at Pirates
- Betting the Pirates on the Money Line is up 2.00 units this season when Mitch Keller has started at home against NL Central teams
- The Over has cashed in the Pirates' last 3 games with Mitch Keller on the mound
- With Mitch Keller starting the Pirates have covered in 5 of their last 5 games to return 3.39 units
- Elly De La Cruz is 4-24 (.167) to open August
- Bryan Reynolds is 9-26 (.348) to open August
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Reds and the Pirates
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Reds 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 Cincinnati Reds 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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