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June 25, 2025

Marlins at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 25

It's Wednesday, June 25 and the Marlins (32-45) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (44-35). Edward Cabrera is slated to take the mound for Miami against Logan Webb for San Francisco.

The Marlins picked up the win in the first game of the series making it back-to-back wins and three of their last four.

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 tipoff, 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 Giants

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 9:45PM EST
Site: Oracle Park
City: San Francisco, CA
Network/Streaming: NBCS BA, FanDuel Sports Network Florida

Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.

Odds for the Marlins at the Giants

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

Moneyline: Marlins (+183), Giants (-222)
Spread: Giants -1.5
Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Giants

Pitching matchup for June 25, 2025: Edward Cabrera vs. Logan Webb
- Marlins: Edward Cabrera, (2-2, 3.81 ERA)
  Last outing (Philadelphia Phillies, 6/19): 6.1 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
- Giants: Logan Webb, (7-5, 2.49 ERA)
  Last outing (Cleveland Guardians, 6/19): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts

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

The Giants have won 3 straight games with Logan Webb starting
The Giants' last 3 home games with Logan Webb as their starting pitcher have gone under the Total
The Marlins have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.00 units

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Marlins and the Giants

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread, and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information, and weather forecasts.

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 Wednesday's game between the Marlins and the Giants:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Francisco Giants 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 7.0.

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June 25, 2025

Blue Jackets Rumors: Rasmus Andersson A Trade Target?

With each passing day, more rumors about the Columbus Blue Jackets being involved in trades keep popping up. Two days from the Draft and nothing has changed.

This time it's Rasmus Andersson that has popped up.

The Calgary Flames are apparently trying to move the 28-year-old right shot defenseman, and that is a need that the Blue Jackets have.

Andersson 9-year vet that has 231 NHL points, all for the Flames.

RG.org has reported that the CBJ is looking into Andersson. “The Flames are definitely listening and exploring their options. “I’m hearing the Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, and Bruins have all looked into Andersson," per RG.org.

“The Blue Jackets make a ton of sense,” the first source said. “They have all that space, they have two first-round picks this year, prospects, and some are NHL-ready."

This is a need that the Jackets need to take a serious look at.

Let us know what you think below.

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Blue Jackets Rumors: K'Andre Miller To Columbus?With the NHL Draft just a few days away and the start of free agency a week away, the NHL's silly season is in full swing, and the Blue Jackets look to be involved at some point.

Columbus Blue Jackets 2025 Draft Target: Lynden LakovicAs we inch closer to the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday, we continue to look at potential draft day targets for the Columbus Blue Jackets. As I mentioned in a previous article, with the Blue Jackets owning two draft picks within the same 10 picks with number 14 and 20, they will be looking at the same tier of players.

Former Columbus Blue Jackets Forward Manny Malhotra Wins Calder CupFormer Columbus Blue Jackets forward Manny Malhotra, head coach of the Abbotsford Canucks of the AHL, won the Calder Cup last night by defeating the Charlotte Checkers in six games.

June 25, 2025

Reds rookie Chase Burns strikes out first 5 batters in big league debut before faltering vs. Yankees

CINCINNATI — Major league debuts are a milestone for any player.

Chase Burns had one for the record books.

The Cincinnati Reds rookie became the first starting pitcher in the expansion era to strike out the first five batters against the New York Yankees.

The 22-year old Burns, the second overall pick in last July’s amateur draft, gave up three runs in five innings, but his teammates made sure that the night ended on a positive note as the Reds rallied for a 5-4 victory in 11 innings.

“I feel like after the first batter, I kind of settled in there, but I was amped up, so it was fun,” Burns said. “It was everything I could ask for. I mean, to walk it off like that, to be in the dugout and see that, there’s nothing better than that.”

The right-hander struck out his first five batters before Jazz Chisholm Jr’s single. He gave up six hits and struck out eight, the seventh Cincinnati starter to have at least that many in his first career start.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Burns also joined the Yankees’ Al Leiter (vs. Brewers in 1987) and Tampa Bay’s Wade Davis (vs. Tigers in 2009) as the only pitchers since 1961 whose first six outs in their debuts were strikeouts. Both gave up a run during the first two innings.

The Dodgers’ Pete Richert struck out the first six batters he faced in relief against the Reds in 1962, but the third batter reached on a third strike passed ball.

“That was pretty cool,” Reds manager Terry Francona said. “He didn’t get too excited, I think he enjoyed the competition. There’s a lot to like. His slider is really good.”

Burns struck out seven of his first 10 hitters and allowed only one hit until Ben Rice led off the fourth by connecting on a hanging slider that went 413 feet and two-thirds of the way into the right field sun deck at Great American Ball Park.

Aaron Judge followed with a base hit. Burns retired the next two hitters, Chisholm got aboard with a single and Anthony Volpe hit a two-run triple when center fielder TJ Friedl made an ill-advised dive and the ball got by him.

Catcher Tyler Stephenson noticed though that the three-run fourth did not faze Burns too much.

“I think the maturity shows when they score a couple runs and then he goes right back out the next inning and goes out and attacks,” he said.

Burns averaged 98.1 mph with 48 fastballs, topping out with a pair at 100.1 mph in the first inning. He threw 24 sliders, eight changeups and one curveball. New York was 1 for 9 with six strikeouts in his first time through the order and 5 for 9 with a triple and home run the second time through.

Burns threw 53 of 81 pitches for strikes. His first big league pitch was a 98.4 mph fastball to Trent Grisham that just caught the inside corner of the plate. He got Judge to chase a 91.1 mph slider for the third out in the first inning.

“Big arm. Excited for his future. He’s running it up there at 100 miles per hour and has a good feel for all the breaking pitches,” Judge said. “It was impressive to see him out there doing his thing. You see guys like that kind of amped up and throwing it all over the place, but he did a good job of attacking the zone.”

Burns also fell behind 3-0 on three of the first 10 batters before ending up with strikeouts.

Burns started 11 of 21 batters with strikes and induced 12 swing and misses. He is the fifth first-round selection from last year’s draft to reach the majors, joining Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone, Angels second baseman Christian Moore and Astros outfielder Cam Smith, who was selected by the Cubs before going to Houston in the Kyle Tucker trade last December.

“Everyone has kept telling me to do what I’ve been doing and not change anything,” Burns said.

June 25, 2025

Evander Kane Releases Statement As Oilers Trade Him To Canucks

Evander Kane is headed to the Vancouver Canucks.

The Edmonton Oilers traded Kane to the Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. The selection originally belonged to the Ottawa Senators. Vancouver takes on Kane's $5.125-million cap hit for the last season of his four-year contract, according to Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.

Kane, 33, released a statement on social media thanking the Oilers for the past four years and saying he's excited to join the Canucks.

"As my time with the Edmonton Oilers has now come to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank the entire organization, my teammates, and the incredible community of Edmonton," Kane said in his statement.

"To the Oilers ownership, front office, coaching staff, and trainers — thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of such a respected and passionate franchise. Your support meant everything, and I’ll always be grateful for the chance to compete in the blue and orange."

Kane signed with the Oilers on Jan. 27, 2022, after the San Jose Sharks terminated his contract earlier that month. He had six goals and six assists for 12 points in 21 playoff games. He missed the regular season after having surgery in September to repair two torn hip adductor muscles, two hernias and two torn lower abdominal muscles. He then had knee surgery on Jan. 9

Kane had 22 goals and 39 points in 43 games in 2021-22 when he joined Edmonton. In 2022-23, those totals dropped to 16 goals and 28 points in 41 games. In 2023-24, he had 24 goals and 44 points in 77 games.

"To my teammates — thank you for the battles, the friendships, and the memories," Kane said. "I’ll always remember the playoff runs, the highs and lows, and the pride of going to war with a special group of guys."

The 6-foot-2 left winger from Vancouver will join his sixth NHL team. He first played for the Atlanta Thrashers, which drafted him fourth overall in 2009. The Thrashers relocated to Winnipeg ahead of the 2011-12 season. The Winnipeg Jets traded him to the Buffalo Sabres in 2015, and Buffalo traded him to San Jose in 2018.

Kane made the playoffs for the first time with the Sharks, playing in two post-seasons for them. In Edmonton, he appeared in four playoff campaigns.

"To the fans — thank you for embracing me and showing unwavering support throughout my time in Edmonton," Kane said. "Rogers Place was always electric, and I’m proud to have played in front of such a passionate hockey city. My family and I have built some incredible relationships that will last forever."

Before Kane made the NHL, he played for the WHL's Vancouver Giants for parts of three regular seasons and four post-seasons.

"I’m incredibly excited for the next chapter of my career as I join the Canucks," Kane said. "It’s an honor to become part of an organization and team I grew up watching as a kid. Vancouver is a city that lives and breathes hockey, I’m looking forward to the opportunity to play in front of my hometown as I did many years ago as a Vancouver Giant."

Canucks GM Patrik Allvin said Kane will provide much-needed size and toughness to the team.

"We like the way he wins puck battles along the boards and handles himself in the dirty areas in front of the net," Allvin said in a news release. "Evander moves well around the ice and has proven to be a productive goal-scorer in the National Hockey League. We are excited to bring him back home to Vancouver, and our staff looks forward to working with him this coming season.”

After the trade, the Canucks have about $7.03 million in projected cap space, according to PuckPedia. They have three pending UFAs: right winger Brock Boeser, center Pius Suter and defenseman Noah Juulsen.

The Oilers, meanwhile, have about $17.09 million in space. Defenseman Evan Bouchard is a pending RFA with arbitration rights and is expected to take a big chunk out of that cap space. The Oilers' pending UFAs are Jeff Skinner, Trent Frederic, Corey Perry, Connor Brown, Kasperi Kapanen and John Klingberg.

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June 25, 2025

Braves at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 25

It's Wednesday, June 25 and the Braves (37-41) are in Queens to take on the Mets (46-34). Didier Fuentes is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Clay Holmes for New York.

Atlanta took the first two games of the series, 3-2 and 7-4 as they attempt to sweep New York. The Mets have lost 10 of the last 11 games, while Atlanta is heading in a different direction as the winner in 9 of the past 12.

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 Mets

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 7:10PM EST
Site: Citi Field
City: Queens, NY
Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, SNY

Odds for the Braves at the Mets

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

Moneyline: Braves (+122), Mets (-146)
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Mets

Pitching matchup for June 25, 2025: Didier Fuentes vs. Clay Holmes
- Braves: Didier Fuentes, (0-1, 7.20 ERA)
  Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
- Mets: Clay Holmes, (7-4, 3.04 ERA)
  Last outing: 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 6 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Braves and the Mets

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

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

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 Atlanta Braves at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Mets

The Braves are on a 4-game win streak at the Mets
The Under is 4-1 in the Braves' last 5 matchups against divisional opponents
Atlanta won 10 of the past 14 games
New York is 1-10 over the last 11 games
New York is 10-5 this season when Clay Holmes pitches

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June 25, 2025

The NHL draft begins Friday. Here's the schedule, full draft order and more to know

The NHL draft begins Friday. Here's the schedule, full draft order and more to know originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The chase for the 2026 Stanley Cup is on.

The Florida Panthers last week secured a repeat championship triumph over the Edmonton Oilers. Now, front offices across the NHL will be working to put their teams in position to contend in the 2025-26 season and beyond.

The first tentpole on the offseason calendar is the NHL draft, which takes place over two days this week. The New York Islanders are set to kick off this year’s draft after moving up nine spots in the lottery.

The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks hold the No. 2 and No. 3 overall selections, respectively, after picking first and second last year. San Jose and Chicago are among eight teams with multiple first-round picks.

The Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers each own three first-rounders. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames, along with the Blackhawks and Sharks, have two apiece.

So, from the full seven-round order to the event schedule and more, here’s what to know about the 2025 NHL Draft:

When is the 2025 NHL Draft?

This year’s NHL draft takes place from Friday, June 27, to Saturday, June 28.

What time is the 2025 NHL Draft?

Day 1 of the draft begins at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT/4 p.m. PT and includes only the first round.

The second day, featuring Rounds 2-7, gets underway at 12 p.m. ET/11 a.m. CT/9 a.m. PT.

Where is the 2025 NHL Draft being held?

The Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles is hosting the draft.

What TV channel is the 2025 NHL Draft on?

The first round of the draft will air on ESPN. NHL Network will carry the Day 2 broadcast.

How to stream the 2025 NHL Draft live online

Both days of the draft will be available to stream on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.

Who has the first pick in the 2025 NHL Draft?

The Islanders won the No. 1 overall pick despite boasting just 3.5% odds. This will be the fifth time New York picks No. 1 overall and the first since selecting center John Tavares in 2009.

Who are the top NHL draft prospects in 2025?

And OHL defenseman Matthew Schaefer is expected to become the sixth No. 1 pick in Islanders franchise history. Schaefer, 17, had seven goals and 15 assists with a plus-21 rating over 17 games last season with the Erie Otters before suffering a broken collarbone while playing for Canada at the world junior championship in December.

There have been just four defensemen picked first overall since 1997, with Owen Power of the Buffalo Sabres in 2021 being the most recent.

Among the other top prospects expected to come off the board early are OHL center Michael Misa, Swedish center Anton Frondell, Canadian center Caleb Desnoyers, Boston college center James Hagens, WHL center Roger McQueen, OHL winger Porter Martone and OHL center Jake O’Brien.

How many rounds are in the NHL draft?

There are seven rounds in the NHL draft.

How many picks are in the NHL draft?

A total of 224 selections will be made.

What’s the 2025 NHL Draft order?

Here’s the complete seven-round draft order:

Round 1

1. New York Islanders

2. San Jose Sharks

3. Chicago Blackhawks

4. Utah Mammoth

5. Nashville Predators

6. Philadelphia Flyers

7. Boston Bruins

8. Seattle Kraken

9. Buffalo Sabres

10. Anaheim Ducks

11. Pittsburgh Penguins

12. Pittsburgh Penguins (from Vancouver via NY Rangers)

13. Detroit Red Wings

14. Columbus Blue Jackets

15. Vancouver Canucks

16. Montreal Canadiens (from Calgary)

17. Montreal Canadiens

18. Calgary Flames (from New Jersey)

19. St. Louis Blues

20. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Minnesota)

21. Ottawa Senators

22. Philadelphia Flyers (from Colorado)

23. Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay)

24. Los Angeles Kings

25. Chicago Blackhawks (from Toronto)

26. Nashville Predators (from Vegas via San Jose)

27. Washington Capitals

28. Winnipeg Jets

29. Carolina Hurricanes

30. San Jose Sharks (from Dallas)

31. Philadelphia Flyers (from Edmonton)

32. Calgary Flames (from Florida)

Round 2

33. San Jose Sharks

34. Chicago Blackhawks

35. Nashville Predators

36. Philadelphia Flyers

37. Washington Capitals (from Boston)

38. Seattle Kraken

39. Buffalo Sabres

40. Philadelphia Flyers (from Anaheim)

41. Montreal Canadiens (from Pittsburgh)

42. New York Islanders

43. New York Rangers

44. Detroit Red Wings

45. Anaheim Ducks (from Columbus via Philadelphia)

46. Utah Mammoth

47. Vancouver Canucks

48. Philadelphia Flyers (from Calgary)

49. Montreal Canadiens

50. New Jersey Devils

51. Boston Bruins (from St. Louis via Pittsburgh and Edmonton)

52. Minnesota Wild

53. San Jose Sharks (from Ottawa)

54. Calgary Flames (from Colorado via Washington)

55. Nashville Predators (from Tampa Bay)

56. Tampa Bay Lighting (from Los Angeles)

57. Seattle Kraken (from Toronto via Utah and Tampa Bay)

58. Vegas Golden Knights

59. Pittsburgh Penguins (from Washington)

60. Anaheim Ducks (from Winnipeg via New Jersey)

61. Boston Bruins (from Carolina via Colorado)

62. Chicago Blackhawks (from Dallas)

63. New Jersey Devils (from Edmonton via Utah)

64. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Florida)

Round 3

65. Vancouver Canucks (from San Jose via Vegas and NY Rangers)

66. Chicago Blackhawks

67. Nashville Predators

68. Philadelphia Flyers

69. Boston Bruins

70. New York Rangers (from Seattle)

71. Buffalo Sabres

72. Anaheim Ducks

73. Pittsburgh Penguins

74. New York Islanders

75. Detroit Red Wings (from NY Rangers via Utah)

76. Detroit Red Wings

77. Columbus Blue Jackets

78. Utah Mammoth

79. Montreal Canadiens (from Vancouver)

80. Calgary Flames

81. Montreal Canadiens

82. Montreal Canadiens (from New Jersey)

83. Edmonton Oilers (from St. Louis)

84. Pittsburgh Penguins (from Minnesota via Philadelphia and Nashville)

85. Pittsburgh Penguins (from Ottawa via St. Louis)

86. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Colorado via Nashville and San Jose)

87. Carolina Hurricanes (from Tampa Bay)

88. Los Angeles Kings

89. New York Rangers (from Toronto via Anaheim)

90. New Jersey Devils (from Vegas)

91. Vegas Golden Knights (from Washington)

92. Winnipeg Jets

93. Washington Capitals (from Carolina)

94. Dallas Stars

95. San Jose Sharks (from Edmonton)

96. Ottawa Senators (from Florida)

Round 4

97. Ottawa Senators (from San Jose)

98. Chicago Blackhawks

99. New Jersey Devils (from Nashville)

100. Boston Bruins (from Philadelphia via Toronto)

101. Anaheim Ducks (from Boston via Detroit)

102. Seattle Kraken

103. Buffalo Sabres

104. Anaheim Ducks

105. Pittsburgh Penguins

106. New York Islanders

107. Chicago Blackhawks (from NY Rangers)

108. Montreal Canadiens (from Detroit)

109. Columbus Blue Jackets

110. Utah Mammoth

111. New York Rangers (from Vancouver via Colorado)

112. Florida Panthers (from Calgary)

113. Montreal Canadiens

114. New Jersey Devils

115. San Jose Sharks (from St. Louis via Columbus)

116. Buffalo Sabres (from Minnesota via Anaheim)

117. Edmonton Oilers (from Ottawa via Vancouver)

118. Colorado Avalanche

119. Detroit Red Wings (from Tampa Bay)

120. Los Angeles Kings

121. Minnesota Wild (from Toronto)

122. Vegas Golden Knights

123. Washington Capitals

124. San Jose Sharks (from Winnipeg via Dallas)

125. Carolina Hurricanes

126. Dallas Stars

127. Tampa Bay Lightning (from Edmonton)

128. Florida Panthers

Round 5

129. Florida Panthers (from San Jose)

130. Pittsburgh Penguins (from Chicago via Toronto and Washington)

131. Nashville Predators

132. Philadelphia Flyers

133. Boston Bruins

134. Seattle Kraken

135. Buffalo Sabres

136. Anaheim Ducks

137. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Pittsburgh)

138. New York Islanders

139. New York Rangers

140. Detroit Red Wings

141. Minnesota Wild (from Columbus)

142. Utah Mammoth

143. Vancouver Canucks

144. Calgary Flames

145. Montreal Canadiens

146. Dallas Stars (from New Jersey)

147. St. Louis Blues

148. Pittsburgh Penguins (from Minnesota via NY Rangers)

149. Ottawa Senators

150. San Jose Sharks (from Colorado)

151. Tampa Bay Lightning

152. Los Angeles Kings

153. Toronto Maple Leafs

154. Vegas Golden Knights

155. Washington Capitals

156. Winnipeg Jets

157. Philadelphia Flyers (from Carolina)

158. Dallas Stars

159. Anaheim Ducks (from Edmonton)

160. Florida Panthers

Round 6

161. New Jersey Devils (from San Jose)

162. Chicago Blackhawks

163. Nashville Predators

164. Philadelphia Flyers

165. Boston Bruins

166. New York Rangers (from Seattle)

167. Buffalo Sabres

168. Anaheim Ducks

169. Pittsburgh Penguins

170. New York Islanders

171. New York Rangers

172. Detroit Red Wings

173. Columbus Blue Jackets

174. Utah Mammoth

175. Vancouver Canucks

176. Calgary Flames

177. Montreal Canadiens

178. New Jersey Devils

179. St. Louis Blues

180. Minnesota Wild

181. Ottawa Senators

182. Nashville Predators (from Colorado)

183. Carolina Hurricanes (from Tampa Bay)

184. Los Angeles Kings

185. Toronto Maple Leafs

186. Vegas Golden Knights

187. Vegas Golden Knights (from Washington)

188. Winnipeg Jets

189. Carolina Hurricanes

190. Dallas Stars

191. Edmonton Oilers

192. Florida Panthers

Round 7

193. Tampa Bay Lightning (from San Jose)

194. Chicago Blackhawks

195. Buffalo Sabres (from Nashville)

196. Los Angeles Kings (from Philadelphia)

197. Chicago Blackhawks (from Boston)

198. Seattle Kraken

199. Buffalo Sabres

200. Anaheim Ducks

201. Pittsburgh Penguins

202. New York Islanders

203. New York Rangers

204. Detroit Red Wings

205. Columbus Blue Jackets

206. Tampa Bay Lightning (from Utah)

207. Vancouver Canucks

208. Calgary Flames

209. Montreal Canadiens

210. San Jose Sharks (from New Jersey)

211. Detroit Red Wings (from St. Louis)

212. Tampa Bay Lightning (from Minnesota)

213. Ottawa Senators

214. Colorado Avalanche

215. Tampa Bay Lightning

216. Los Angeles Kings

217. Toronto Maple Leafs

218. Columbus Blue Jackets (from Vegas)

219. Buffalo Sabres (from Washington via San Jose)

220. Winnipeg Jets

221. Carolina Hurricanes

222. Dallas Stars

223. Edmonton Oilers

224. Florida Panthers

June 25, 2025

Canadiens’ Price Fails To Enter The Hockey Hall Of Fame On His First Year Of Eligibility

This time last year, Montreal Canadiens’ fans rejoiced when former captain and blueliner Shea Weber was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. This year, all eyes were on Carey Price to see if he would imitate his former teammate and get in his first year of eligibility.

The 3:00 PM announcement came on Tuesday, and Price’s phone stayed silent. Instead, the phone rang for former nemesis and Boston Bruins’ captain Zdeno Chara, Chicago Blackhawks and Team Canada mainstay blueliner Duncan Keith, San Jose Sharks longtime forward Joe Thornton, long overdue Buffalo Sabres sniper Alexander Mogilny, Team USA’s Brianna Decker, and Team Canada’s Jenniffer Botterill on the players' side. On the builders’ side, Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau got the call. The Montreal Victoire GM became the first woman to be inducted into the builders’ category, a much-deserved honor, as she was the face of the women’s fight for a professional league and worked tirelessly to bring their dream to fruition.

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While it’s no doubt disappointing for Price not to get in right away, it’s not a no; it’s only a not just yet. There is no doubt that his turn will come, but he was part of a strong crop of players in their first year of eligibility, including Chara, Keith, Thornton, Ryan Getzlaf, Dustin Brown, and Tuukka Rask, to name a few. This year’s crop was superior to last year’s when Weber was elected. The 2024 first-year eligibility list included the likes of Pavel Datsyuk, Pekka Rinne, Patrick Marleau, David Backes, Jussi Jokinen, and Mikko Koivu.

It's hard to argue with any of this year’s inductees. Chara was the face of the franchise in Boston for years and led them to their first Stanley Cup in 39 years in 2011. He also played a whopping 1,680 games, scoring 680 points and accumulating 2,085 penalty minutes. Not only did he play a very physical style, but his size sometimes made him more susceptible to being called for penalties. On a lighter note, one could even add that he’s the sole ready Brad Marchand got away with some of his more questionable acts on the ice, hiding behind the Slovakian giant.

As for Keith, he was a significant cog in the Blackhawks’ dynasty in the 2010s when the Chicago outfit won three Cups in six years. During that span, the blueliner won the James Norris Trophy twice as the top defenseman in the league and the Conn Smythe trophy as the playoffs’ MVP in 2014-15. Additionally, Keith won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada in 2010 and 2014.

While some will question why Price should be in the Hall since he didn’t win a Stanley Cup, it’s important to remember that it’s not the NHL Hall of Fame, but the Hockey Hall of Fame. Thorton got in this year, but hockey’s biggest prize always eluded him throughout his 24-year and 1,714-game career. Just like Price, Thornton only won the most significant individual awards in one of his seasons, grabbing the Art Ross and the Hart Trophies in 2005-06.

There’s no deadline for induction, though, and Price will have to wait a bit longer. This year’s inducted Mogilny had been eligible since 2009 and had an exceptional career. He skated in 990 games, collecting 1032 points in the process, including 473 goals. The Russian right winger was a fifth-round pick by the Sabres at the 1988 NHL Draft and played for five NHL teams, winning the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 1999-2000. His only individual honor came in 2002-03 when he won the Lady Bring Trophy.

The temporary snub is a deception for Price, especially considering fellow goaltenders who went without winning a Cup, Henrik Lundqvist and Roberto Luongo, both of whom got in on their first year of eligibility. While Lundqvist did win 459 games and had a 2.43 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage (Price won 361 games, had a 2.51 GAA, and a .917 SV), the New York Rangers franchise cornerstone only ever won one of the league’s major awards, the Vezina Trophy in 2011-12. As for Luongo, he won 489 games, kept a 2.52 GAA and a .919 SV, and only netted one of the major individual awards, netting the William M. Jennings Trophy in 2010-11. Make no mistake, Price meets all the criteria, even though he could never raise Lord Stanley’s mug.

Next year, Price will be battling it out with the next crop of first-year eligible players, which will include Bruins’ former captain Patrice Bergeron, Phil Kessel, and Eric Staal. The fight may just be a little easier, although Bergeron should get in right away.

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June 25, 2025

Rangers at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 25

It's Wednesday, June 25 and the Rangers (39-41) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (34-45). Jacob deGrom is slated to take the mound for Texas against Brandon Young for Baltimore.

Texas took the second game of the series, 6-5 in extra innings after a 6-0 loss on Monday. The two will meet again on Monday for another three-game series but first, the rubber match. The Rangers are 10-6 over the last 16 games, while the Orioles are 15-9 in the past 24 contests.

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Game details & how to watch Rangers at Orioles

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 6:35PM EST
Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
City: Baltimore, MD
Network/Streaming: RSN, MASN

Odds for the Rangers at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

Moneyline: Rangers (-147), Orioles (+123)
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Orioles

Pitching matchup for June 25, 2025: Jacob deGrom vs. Brandon Young
- Rangers: Jacob deGrom, (7-2, 2.24 ERA)
  Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 7 Strikeouts
- Orioles: Brandon Young, (0-1, 6.23 ERA)
  Last outing: 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday’s game between the Rangers and the Orioles:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rangers at Orioles

The Rangers have won 7 of their last 10 road games
The Under is 32-16-1 in the Rangers' matchups against American League teams this season
Baltimore is 1-1 when Brandon Young pitches this season
Texas has won four straight with Jacob DeGrom pitching
Texas is 10-5 this season when Jacob DeGrom pitches

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June 25, 2025

England ease off Bazball big talk but continue to embrace thrill of the chase

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes’s side have developed clarity in the final innings and never seem to give up

Sports writers love a Churchillian speech that precedes a mind-bending feat. Take three years ago, when word got back that Brendon McCullum had told his England players to “run towards the danger” at Trent Bridge before Jonny Bairstow vaporised a target of 299 against New Zealand. It was like ruddy catnip for the press corps.

This time, after reeling in 371 at Headingley on Tuesday at a breezy 4.5 runs per over and with 14 overs to spare? Apparently very little was said in the dressing room beforehand beyond “bat the day, win the game” or Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett deciding between them to ignore the target and just “play like it was day one”.

June 25, 2025

NHL Rumor Roundup: Latest On Brock Boeser, Jason Robertson And JJ Peterka

The July 1 start of the NHL's annual free-agent market is fast approaching. Most of the focus is on which club Mitch Marner will sign with and whether Sam Bennett will re-sign with the Florida Panthers.

Meanwhile, Brock Boeser is starting to garner some attention in the rumor mill.

The 28-year-old spent nine seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, reaching or exceeding 45 points in eight of them. He's completed a three-year contract with an average annual value of $6.65 million and would prefer a long-term deal.

A recent rumor linked Boeser to the New York Rangers and a reunion with former Canucks teammate J.T. Miller. However, more clubs are emerging as possible suitors.

NESN's Kayla Gregoire recently indicated that Boeser is projected to receive a six-year contract with an $8.46-million cap hit. She cited Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, suggesting the Boston Bruins could be a destination.

RG.Org's James Murphy also has the Bruins looking at Boeser, citing a league source claiming he's been on their radar since last summer. He also believes the Minnesota Wild, Los Angeles Kings, Utah Mammoth, Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens could be in on Boeser.

A Postmedia report suggested the Ottawa Senators could be among Boeser's suitors. They want to boost an offense that was tied for 18th this past season in goals (242). With $10.75 million in cap space and pending UFA forward Claude Giroux to re-sign, they don't have much cap room unless they shed some salary.

The Canucks reportedly haven't closed the door on bringing back Boeser. If the rumored list of interested teams is anything to go by, his tenure in Vancouver appears to be over.

Turning to the Dallas Stars, their recent cost-cutting trade of Mason Marchment to the Seattle Kraken has renewed speculation over the status of Jason Robertson.

The 25-year-old Robertson has a year left on his contract with a $7.75-million cap hit and will be RFA-eligible with arbitration rights next July. His name surfaced as a cost-cutting candidate following the Stars' elimination from the Western Conference final.

Conflicting reports suggest the Stars are entertaining trade proposals or haven't spoken with other clubs about Robertson. Last Saturday, Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reported they're listening to offers but aren't actively shopping the scoring winger. Whether they trade or re-sign him remains to be seen.

Meanwhile, Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams lamented the amount of misinformation being spread about his club's off-season plans. While he dismissed rumors that he was planning to buy out defenseman Mattias Samuelson’s contract, he played coy about winger JJ Peterka's status.

Peterka, 22, is an RFA without arbitration rights after completing his entry-level contract. Recent reports suggest the young forward would welcome a change of scenery.

Seravalli listed the Rangers, Canucks, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks as potential destinations for Peterka.

June 25, 2025

Kutter Crawford to have wrist surgery after off-field ‘accident'

Kutter Crawford to have wrist surgery after off-field ‘accident' originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Kutter Crawford won’t pitch a single game for the Boston Red Sox in 2025, it appears.

The 29-year-old right-hander will undergo right wrist surgery that will “most likely” sideline him for the rest of the season, manager Alex Cora told reporters Wednesday.

Crawford began the year on the injured list with a right knee injury but developed a wrist injury in the spring. According to Cora, Crawford recently exacerbated that wrist injury due to an off-field “accident.”

While Cora didn’t provide more details on the incident, he insisted it was not due to irresponsible behavior on Crawford’s part, per MassLive’s Sean McAdam.

Crawford looked like an ace in the early stages of the 2024 season, allowing just two earned runs total over his first five starts and entering the All-Star break with a 3.00 ERA and 1.044 WHIP. He struggled mightily in the second half of the season, however, posting a 6.59 ERA over his final 13 starts and finishing the season with 34 home runs allowed, the most in Major League Baseball.

Despite Crawford’s struggles down the stretch in 2024, he was still expected to be an everyday starter for Boston in 2025 after recovering from his knee injury. Instead, Crawford will remain on an extensive list of injured Red Sox starters that includes Tanner Houck, Hunter Dobbins, Patrick Sandoval and the newly-acquired Jordan Hicks.

The Red Sox’ current rotation consists of ace Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Brayan Bello, Lucas Giolito and Richard Fitts, who will start Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against the Los Angeles Angels as Boston aims to end a four-game losing streak.

June 25, 2025

Mark Walter, Jeanie Buss comment on Lakers sale expected to close later this year

Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter stands claps during the introduction of star Shohei Ohtani — Dodgers majority owner Mark Walter confirmed in a statement his holding company is buying a majority stake of the Lakers. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter and Lakers president and controlling owner Jeanie Buss broke their silence Wednesday on a blockbuster deal that shocked many in and outside of Los Angeles.

A news release issued by Walter's team confirmed his acquisition of majority ownership stake of the Lakers, with the transaction expected to close in the third or fourth quarter of this year.

During the sale talks, the valuation of the Lakers was placed at $10 billion, a record for a professional sports team, people with knowledge of the deal not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times. ESPN reported it is possible the value could swell to $12 billion before the transaction is complete.

Buss, whose family has had control of the Lakers for 46 years, will remain governor of the team and “continue to oversee all team operations on a day-to-day basis for the foreseeable future," the statement confirmed.

Walter and Todd Boehly — a partner in the Dodgers ownership group — became the Lakers’ largest minority shareholders in 2021 when they bought 27% of the franchise, a stake previously held by Phil Anschutz.

Jerry Buss, Jeanie Buss’ father, bought the team for $67.5 million in 1979 in a deal that included the Los Angeles Kings and the Forum in Inglewood. Buss sold the Kings to Bruce McNall in 1988.

“The Buss family is deeply honored to have looked after this incredible organization for almost half a century,” Jeanie Buss said in the statement. "From the day our father purchased the Lakers, we have been determined to deliver what the City of Los Angeles deserves and demands: a team that is committed to winning — relentlessly — and to doing so with passion and with style."

Buss said she felt confident Walter would lead the franchise to success. During his tenure, the Dodgers signed a collection of stars headlined by two-way wonder Shohei Ohtani. The team won the World Series last year, their second championship and fourth World Series appearance in the last eight seasons.

“I have gotten to know Mark very well over time and been delighted to learn how he shares those same values," Buss said. "For the last four years, Mark has been an excellent partner to us, and we are thrilled to keep working with him to continue the Lakers’ extraordinary legacy.”

Walter, the chairman and CEO of TWG Global, has ownership stakes in the Dodgers, the WNBA’s Sparks, the Billie Jean King Cup, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team and the Professional Women’s Hockey League.

He said the Lakers “have long been one of the most iconic franchises in sports.”

“Since Dr. Jerry Buss first purchased the team in 1979, they have truly set the standard for basketball in one era after another, which is why you can find people anywhere in the world wearing Lakers shirts and jerseys,” Walter said.

Control of the Lakers went into a family trust after Buss died in 2013, with daughter Jeanie Buss operating as the team’s governor. The structure of the trust meant the majority of Buss’ six children — Johnny, Jim, Jeanie, Janie, Joey and Jesse — had to agree to the deal for a sale to occur.

The structure of the family trust, according to people familiar with it, doesn’t allow for ownership to pass down to heirs after death, meaning the split among the siblings would go from being shared six ways down to five and so on.

“I admire what [Jerry Buss], Jeanie and the Buss family have built, and I know how much this special organization matters to Southern Californians and to sports fans everywhere," Walter said. "I also have tremendous respect for Jeanie’s continued commitment to maintaining the Lakers’ long-term vision and elite status, and I’m excited to work with her on the next era.”

Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong continues to hold a minority owner share of the Lakers.

The agreement for the sale of the Lakers came about three months after Bill Chisholm agreed to buy the Boston Celtics with an initial valuation of $6.1 billion — which was going to be a record, topping the previous mark of $6.05-billion sale for the NFL’s Washington Commanders.

The Lakers transaction was viewed as a massive surprise in NBA circles.

The Celtics’ sale is not yet finalized, pending final approval by the NBA’s board of governors.

The Lakers, led on the court by stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic, are preparing to start their 78th season later this year. The team has reached the postseason 65 times in franchise history, including 32 trips to the NBA Finals and 17 championships.

The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds contributed to this report.

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

June 25, 2025

NBA Draft 2025: Contract Values for Cooper Flagg, Every First-Round Pick

The NBA Draft tips off Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and there is zero doubt the Dallas Mavericks‘ first pick will be Duke’s Cooper Flagg.

Something else lacking doubt: the value of the contract Flagg will sign with the Mavericks. The 18-year-old power forward, who will be the youngest top pick since LeBron James in 2003, is set to earn $62.7 million over four years. Year 1 is worth $13.8 million.

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Rookie contracts for first-round picks are tied to the NBA salary cap, which is currently projected to be $154.6 million for the 2025-26 season, a 10% increase versus last season, with rookie deals up by the same percentage. French teen Zaccharie Risacher signed a four-year contract worth $57 million last year as the No. 1 pick.

The salary cap is based on projected basketball-related income (BRI). The cap figure is often tweaked just ahead of free agency opening, which is next week, as the league wraps up final accounting on the just-finished season.

Don’t expect any adjustments to the cap this year. BRI is set to soar next season, with the start of the league’s new 11-year, $77 billion media agreements with NBC, ESPN/ABC and Amazon. It will boost the annual payout to teams by 33% to $137 million in the first year, according to three NBA team executives. The payouts then jump 13.5%, followed by annual 7% increases.

The salary cap can only increase a maximum of 10% each season. The provision was new in the 2023 CBA to avoid one-time salary-cap spikes, such as the one that allowed the Golden State Warriors to sign Kevin Durant as a free agent in 2016.

You can probably pencil in 10% increases to the cap and rookie contracts through the end of the CBA after the 2029-30 season. It would mean a four-year, $92 million deal for the No. 1 pick in the 2029 NBA Draft.

Contract values drop steeply for picks lower in the first round. The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the 15th pick on Wednesday and are set to commit $22.5 million over four years to the selection. The Los Angeles Clippers have the final pick of the first round, which is slotted at $14.1 million.

The first two years of these first-round contracts are guaranteed with “protection for lack of skill and injury or illness,” per the NBA collective bargaining agreement. Teams hold options for years three and four, although typically only a handful of picks each draft class don’t have their options picked up. The 30 picks would earn a total of $787 million in playing salary over the next four seasons if all their options were exercised.

Teams must offer at least 80% of the “rookie scale contract” and can go as high as 120% of the rookie salary slot. In practice, almost every deal is completed at the maximum 120% of slot value, and these contract projections reflect that.

Second-round picks do not have any salary restrictions, but the players often sign deals for the league minimum or even two-way contracts with different salaries for the time spent in the developmental NBA G League versus the parent NBA team.

Last year’s second round included the selection of Bronny James as the 55th pick by the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed a rare deal for a second-rounder without two-way language for his time in the G League, where he played part of the season. The contract is worth $7.9 million over four years, with the first three seasons guaranteed.

The NBA system is similar to the NFL, where first-round picks sign four-year contracts tied to their draft slot. Cam Ward, whom the Tennessee Titans picked No. 1 overall, is set to earn $48.4 million, including a $32.2 million signing bonus. Bonuses soared 26% this year after being held down when the NFL “borrowed” money against future rookie compensation pools in 2021 to prevent a decline in deals following the 2020 COVID-19-induced revenue shortfall.

The NFL jump this year helped close the gap in contract values between the two leagues for first picks, which grew to 45% last year, but is now 28%. The NHL and MLB also have restrictions in place on salaries for draft picks.

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June 25, 2025

Insider Questions If Devils Could Target Flames Goalie

Depending on what happens with pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) Jake Allen, the New Jersey Devils may need to look for a new backup goalie this off-season. Allen has still not re-signed with the Devils with July 1 rapidly approaching.

If Allen ends up testing the market and signing elsewhere, it would be understandable if the Devils brought in a new, experienced goalie to replace him. While they have Nico Daws in their system, the Devils could want to add a proven backup goalie to their roster.

In a recent article for Daily Faceoff, NHL insider Frank Seravalli questioned if New Jersey could target UFA goalie Dan Vladar, who previously played with Devils star goalie Jacob Markstrom on the Calgary Flames.

Seravalli writes:

"Jacob Markstrom is signed for one more year at a very reasonable number. Could he be reunited with close friend and former runningmate Dan Vladar from Calgary?"

After Allen, Vladar is arguably the second-best goalie in this year's free agency class. The 27-year-old netminder appeared in 30 games this season with the Flames, where he recorded a 12-11-6 record, a .898 save percentage, a 2.80 goals-against average, and two shutouts. Overall, it was a solid year for the 6-foot-5 netminder.

While Vladar may not be the flashiest name out there, he would have the potential to be a decent replacement if Allen leaves. The 2015 third-round pick has been a serviceable backup throughout his career and could be the same for the Devils because of it. Furthermore, he is also only 27 years old, so he is right in his prime.

In 105 career NHL games over five seasons split between the Boston Bruins and Flames, Vladar has a 49-34-16 record, a .895 save percentage, and a 2.99 goals-against average.

Report: Devils Goalie Generating Serious InterestJake Allen is the New Jersey Devils' most notable pending unrestricted free agent (UFA). Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald has been open about being interested in re-signing him, but the clock is certainly ticking with July 1 being less than a week away.

June 25, 2025

MLB star breaks down in tears on the field after heckler mocks his dead mother

Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte broke down in tears mid-game after a fan made derogatory comments about his late mother.

Marte, a second baseman, became visibly emotional after a fan at the Chicago White Sox’s Rate Field yelled something about his mother, Elpidia Valdez, who died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017, according to the Arizona Republic.

Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo said the comments were made during Marte’s at-bat in the top of the seventh inning, and that he heard what the fan said, but would not repeat it.

“I looked right at him when I heard,” Lovullo said. “I looked right at him and he looked at the person, as well. He put his head down and I could tell it had an immediate impact on him for sure.”

In the moments after the incident, Marte could be seen wiping away tears from his eyes while Lovullo put his arm around him to comfort him.

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte became visibly emotional after a fan called out a derogatory comment about his mother, who died in 2017. (Getty Images)

The incident also left some of Marte’s teammates shaken, including shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who called for the fan to be banned in a heated rant.

““That can’t happen,” Perdomo said. “Everybody knows how Ketel is. He’s fun. He plays the game hard. I feel bad for him. I feel mad about it. I hope MLB can do something with that guy. I don’t know who it was, but they’ve got to do something. We can’t continue to do that s*** here in MLB.”

Perdomo added: “He should be banned, for sure.”

The fan was ejected from the stadium shortly after the outburst.

Lovullo, the team’s manager, said he “just reacted as a dad would” when he stopped to hug him as he called for the pitchers to change.

“I could see he was sobbing. It hurt,” he said. “(I told him), ‘I love you and I’m with you and we’re all together and you’re not alone. No matter what happens, no matter what was said or what you heard, that guy is an idiot. It shouldn’t have an impact on you.”

Marte declined to comment on the incident to the Republic. The Diamondbacks won the game 4-1, in part thanks to a home run scored by Marte.

The Independent has reached out to the Diamondbacks and White Sox for comment.