LOS ANGELES, CA - May 08: Jim Jarvis #74 of the Atlanta Braves in action during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 8, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Atlanta Braves had the worst offense in MLB in the month of June after having one of the best in the previous months. Some of that had to do with injuries, and regression to the mean of some players overperforming their underlying metrics, but a lot of it had to do with key players just not hitting.
The shortstop position has been bad for the Braves for years, but it looked like they would have a stop gap in place with Ha-Seong Kim, but that clearly has not worked out. Jorge Mateo has had his moments but he has also been struggling over the past month. On the other hand, Jim Jarvis is slashing .313/.406/.461 in AAA, and the call was finally made to bring him back up after his earlier season cup of coffee call up.
The Cardinals will have Dustin May on the mound tonight. May had an incredible start two starts ago where he had a one hit complete game shutout with no walks and nine strikeouts. However, he followed that up with his last start where he gave up two HRs and six earned runs in only 2.0 innings.
Mike Yastrzemski spent time on the Giants and May was on the Dodgers for years so it make sense that he would lead the team with fourteen at-bats against May. He has been successful with a .500 average and 1.206 OPS against May. Austin Riley only has five at-bats against May but has made the most of them with two HRs, and Dominic Smith has a HR in three at-bats against May. Outside of these mentioned players though the rest of the team has struggled. No other starter has an OPS better than .400. However, it should be noted that none of those players have more than eight at-bats against him either.
The Braves are bringing Hurston Waldrep to the mound and with his limited MLB experience it should come as no shock that none of the Cardinals players have faced him before. Waldrep was hitting ninety-nine MPH before his injury. If he shows a strong outing against this lineup it would go a long way in giving the Braves some hope of the future.
Jul 2, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Sign displays the air temperature of 100 just before first pitch between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The temperature was hot. The Phillies’ bats were not. Throw in some more shaky work by the Phillies’ bullpen and you have a 6-1 loss to the Pirates that most in attendance probably wish they had skipped.
A day after pummeling Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the Phillies were facing Jared Jones who entered the game with a 5.76 ERA. When he struck out the side in the first inning, that gave us a good indication as to how the day was going to go.
The Phillies broke through for a run in the third when they got a couple of runners on board thanks to walks and Bryce Harper doubled one of them home.
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 2, 2026
Alan Rangel got the start for the Phillies, and despite having plenty of baserunners aboard during his four innings, he somehow stranded them all. The Phillies’ bullpen couldn’t say the same. Tim Mayza took over in the fifth, and gave up three hits to allow the Pirates to tie it up.
After a scoreless frame by Jonathan Bowlan, Jose Alvarado pitched the seventh and immediately ran into trouble. A single by Brandon Lowe followed by a triple by Esmerlyn Valdez (Alvarado certainly wasn’t helped by Justin Crawford’s defense) put the Pirates up 2-1.
A single by Nick Gonzales then made it 3-1, and then the rest of the game consisted of the Pirates slowly extending their lead and the Phillies’ bats doing absolutely nothing to counter it. After Jones left the game, the Phillies managed just two hits in five innings against the Pittsburgh bullpen.
The Phillies gave an inning each to Lou Trivino and Kyle Backhus, and both men showed why they are limited to low leverage situations. After Trivino walked his second batter of the inning, I questioned why any fans not sitting in an air-conditioned suite would choose to remain in their seats.
The Phillies will have a full day to stew in the loss – and hopefully avoid the heat – before they travel to Kansas City for an ultra-rare Saturday through Monday series.
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The Cleveland Cavaliersbegin Summer League on July 10 when they take on the Indiana Pacers at 4:30 PM on ESPN 2. Now, we know who will be a part of the team, as they announced the roster for this season.
The headline of the group is recent second-round pick Meleek Thomas. The shooting guard will make his on-court debut for the wine and gold after signing a standard contract on Wednesday.
Nae’Qwan Tomlin will also see some action this go-around. Tomlin started last season on a two-way contract, but was pressed into duty more than anticipated due to injuries. He performed well and earned a standard deal as a result, but saw his minutes decrease toward the back end of the season. Tomlin is the only other player on a standard contract that will be a part of this group.
Tyrese Proctor is noticeably absent from the group due to spending the summer with the Australian national team.
This year’s squad will be rounded out by all three of the current two-way players: Riley Minix, Tristan, Enaruna, and newly signed undrafted free agent Ernest Udeh Jr.
The group will be led by Cavs assistant Andrew Olson, with Cleveland Charge head coach Eli Kell-Abrams taking on the associate head coach duties.
The entire group that the Cavs will be bringing to Las Vegas can be seen below.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
Earlier this week, I asked you: If the Cubs can’t trade for Tarik Skubal (for whatever reason), who would you want as your next choice for a starting pitcher trade?
Your answer was close, but Joe Ryan of the Twins is your guy:
The advantage to Ryan – beyond his obvious talent – is that he’s under team control for one more year after 2026. So this would be more than a rental, as Freddy Peralta would be. (BTW, I still like that pic of Ryan, so I decided to use it again.)
One other guy on that list who is intriguing is Reid Detmers, who’s having a solid year for a bad team and is three years younger than Ryan (Detmers turns 27 next week). He comes with two years of team control after 2026 and is making only $2.625 million this year. If Ryan can’t be acquired (for whatever reason) I think the Cubs should seriously look into Detmers.
Here are the responses to the national questions asked in the SB Nation Reacts survey this week.
Mets owner Steve Cohen has said he’s not firing David Stearns, which could be the dreaded “vote of confidence.” But I suspect Stearns finishes out this year, at least.
Both Buster Posey and Craig Breslow could be out of jobs after 2026, though the Red Sox have righted the ship, to some extent. The Giants are a hot mess and clearly, Posey, as great a player as he was, is way over his head in this job.
That’s about a 50/50 split, and the question didn’t go into exactly how the Draft should be revamped. What sorts of ideas would you have?
Yeah, that’s a definite “no one.” The Giants have been awful. The Red Sox got a really good starting pitcher in that deal, Kyle Harrison… oh, wait, he was traded to the Brewers for Caleb Durbin (and others). What a disastrously bad deal for Breslow, as Harrison has been one of the best pitchers in the league this year.
The start of NBA free agency has produced plenty of league-altering moves in 2026, just not in the form of many high-profile free agent signings. Instead, blockbuster trades have been the preferred method of transaction for teams this year and it's almost hard to keep up with how many star players switched uniforms since the NBA offseason began.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, LaMelo Ball, Julius Randle, Tyler Herro and Paul George were among the players with NBA All-Star credentials to land with new teams after the frenzy of moves that took place in recent days. LeBron James, meanwhile, began the NBA's free agency period as the top free agent on the market and it's still the case as of Thursday, July 2.
Note: NBA teams can not officially sign free agents to contracts until July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET
LeBron James
Whatever team the NBA's all-time leading scorer chooses, the fact he's so coveted as a 41-year-old is yet another accomplishment that's largely incomparable in league history. Though part of that is due to James' decision to not prioritize money during this free agent process, he will be a difference maker for whichever playoff contender he chooses. Depending on how much of a pay cut James is willing to take, there may not be a better bargain in the NBA than him next season.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers seemingly came out of nowhere to snag Jaylen Brown from their division rival, exchanging what had been considered one of the worst contracts in the NBA (Paul George) for a second team all-NBA selection coming off the best season of his career (Jaylen Brown), two first-round draft picks and two second-round draft picks. The Sixers also swiped Anfernee Simons and Dean Wade over several others in bargain bench deals. Philadelphia suddenly looks like it could be the biggest threat to the Knicks in the East again.
Miami Heat
Pat Riley and the Heat are winners simply by landing the superstar they've coveted for years in Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami did lose Norman Powell to free agency, but Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins will return to form perhaps the Eastern Conference's top frontcourt with Antetokounmpo. How the rest of the roster is filled will determine just how big of a win this will appear to be during Antetokounmpo's first year with the Heat. Adding James along with Antetokounmpo would create flashbacks to when Riley formed the Big Three in Miami during James' initial free agency "decision."
Toronto Raptors
The version of Kawhi Leonard that played for the Clippers this past season, paired with Scottie Barnes, should make the Raptors a legitimate Eastern Conference Finals contender. Toronto gave up Brandon Ingram and draft picks to get Leonard via trade, but enough of last year's supporting cast remains and Leonard gives the franchise a veteran closer with multiple championship runs under his belt. The Raptors seemed hamstrung by several contract extensions in recent years that quickly became overpays, so pulling off this move is a worthy bet to take.
NBA free agency losers
Boston Celtics
Celtics lead basketball executive Brad Stevens is taking a beating from fans over how this offseason is going. Boston failed to land Antetokounmpo despite offering Brown and then elected to trade Brown for what's perceived to be the below-market return of George, two first-round draft picks and two second-round draft picks. The Celtics did address issues inside, signing Mitchell Robinson from the New York Knicks, and there could be another move still in the works. But the Boston roster seems worse today than it did after being eliminated from the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers
Though the Lakers pivoted quickly from the LeBron James era, they had to pay a lot to do so and they might not be any closer to contending with the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers are betting big on the nucleus of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler because they committed most of their salary cap space and draft picks for the foreseeable future toward putting together a new-look roster this offseason.
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons let go well-regarded veterans in the locker room to upgrade their roster around Cade Cunningham this offseason, but the results have been lackluster thus far with only Isaiah Joe added to the fold. The franchise is also now embroiled in an increasingly uncomfortable contract negotiation with all-NBA center Jalen Duren, a restricted free agent who has taken meetings with several other teams.
New York Knicks
Knicks owner Jim Dolan's determination that the team should not go into the second apron of the NBA's salary cap this offseason to keep its NBA championship team together led to Robinson's departure to the Celtics. Though New York hasn't lost anyone else of significance, the rest of the Eastern Conference looks stronger via trades and the Knicks don't have many avenues to add more depth.
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Jaylen Brown is a Sixer. Those are not words I ever thought I’d write, let alone out of nowhere in 2026 free agency after he was dealt for the 36-year-old Paul George of all players.
But here we are. Mike Gansey has not been messing around after taking over as the Sixers’ president of basketball operations. The shocking blockbuster for Brown is really happening, and Philly’s new incoming star has now made his first statement since the trade.
Like all of us, Brown is probably still in a state of shock. After spending all 10 years of his NBA career so far in Boston, becoming a five-time All-Star and NBA champion and Finals MVP there, it’s an awful lot to leave behind both personally and professionally.
Of course, Brown shared just how grateful for is everything he had in Boston:
First and foremost, thank you to the Most High, even in the midst of adversity. I’m here with gratitude.
I’m still processing how this all went down. I’m excited and disappointed at the same time. I earned my respect from this city. I never asked for shortcuts or special treatment. I simply showed up every day, put my head down, and accepted every challenge.
The relationships I built here, the battles we fought together, the championship we brought to this city, and the connection I shared with the fans, I’ll carry on with me.
And when it came to talking about heading to Philly, as you’d expect Brown shared his excitement for the new opportunity. Plus, he put emphasis on how he’s looking forward to earning respect in his new city through hard work. The kind of hard work that’s allowed him to develop into such a high level player.
I’m excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the opportunity to join Philadelphia. Every city has its own identity, its own passion, and its own expectation. I respect that, and I’m looking forward to earning that respect the only way I know how.. through the work.
Philly – throw the ball up let’s get it!
Brown is fresh off a career year averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game with a 57.3 true shooting percentage, showcasing such talent as a creator and making the All-NBA Second Team for the second time. It’s still just two years since he rose to Finals MVP level. Waiting to see what Brown does with the Sixers is exciting to say the least.
The good news just keep going, too! How about the Sixers adding even more offensive creation and much needed high-volume, highly accurate three-point shooting to their bench with the excellent value signing of Anfernee Simons.
May 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Chandler Simpson (14) center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) and right fielder Jonny DeLuca (21) celebrate after defeating the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images | Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
Following the hiring of Corey Dickerson this offseason — who has received significant buy-in from the Rays outfielders this season — and by having Kevin Kiermaier in camp during Spring Training, the Rays outfield has quietly become one of the better defensive groups in baseball. They have taken an unconventional approach to doing so as well, as they consistently post the fastest reactions off the bat, emphasizing initial speed rather than running perfect routes.
In other words, the Rays outfielders appear to prioritize getting to full speed immediately and trusting their athleticism to make up the difference. Here’s how Rays outfielders stack up in several key defensive metrics:
3rd best rate converting fly balls and line drives into outs
5th most outs above average
5th best fielding run value
9th most outfield assists
10th most defensive runs saved
The Rays were bottom 10 in the league in every one of these statistics last season.
Personnel changes have helped this to an extent (for example, swapping Christopher Morel for Ryan Vilade, Cedric Mullins instead of Kameron Misner, and returning Jonny DeLuca from injury), but one player remains the same. Instead, another big reason though is the defensive growth we’ve seen from Chandler Simpson. His jumps (how many feet an outfielder covers in the first three seconds in the correct direction towards a batted ball) have gone from roughly average to plus-plus territory. Statcast measures an outfielder’s jump using three components:
Reaction: How many feet are covered in any direction from 0 to 1.5 seconds of a ball being put in play
Burst: How many feet are covered in any direction from 1.6 to 3 seconds
Route: Feet covered against direct route to the ball from 0 to 3 seconds
Here’s how the outfield defenses around the league have compared so far based on jump and its components:
You might notice that big blue label for the Rays outfielder’s routes. The Rays take the worst routes in baseball on average, yet still cover the third-most ground above average. This appears to be by design; take a look at their reactions and you’ll find they’re the best in the league by a large margin.
Intuitively this makes some sense, even if you weren’t raised on watching B.J. Upton lead the Rays outfield to the World Series with a similar approach.
Once an outfielder hesitates, that lost acceleration is almost impossible to recover. An imperfect route taken at full speed can often beat a perfect route taken after a delayed first step. The Rays appear to be optimizing for the one thing that can’t be made up later: immediate acceleration.
To be clear, Simpson’s new defensive strategy of “get to top speed first, figure out the route later” is actually something the entire Rays outfield group has bought into. All four of the Rays primary outfielders (Simpson, Mullins, Vilade, and DeLuca) included in the data rank in the top 20 in reactions in the league with Simpson ranking 2nd and Mullins ranking 4th. If fifth outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. had enough opportunities to be included, he would rank 3rd just behind Simpson. If the injured Jake Fraley had enough opportunities to qualify, he would be tied with Michael Harris II of the Braves at 14th — just behind Vilade at 13th and ahead of DeLuca at 17th.
The resurgence of Mullins as a quality defender really helps drive this home. Take a look at his reactions in each season as a professional:
Mullins is having his quickest reactions ever and his best jumps since 2021 despite being the slowest and oldest he has ever been (sorry Cedric, no offense). His sprint speed in 2021 was in the 86th percentile at 28.5 feet per second, clearly plus and one of the faster players in the game. In 2026, he’s still above average as he’s in the 63rd percentile with 27.8 feet per second, but it’s clear he has lost a step from elite.
While Mullins hasn’t fully regained his reputation as one of the best defenders in the league like he was during his prime, he has transformed from a roughly average defender across the last couple of seasons into a plus one once again, and the player credits Corey Dickerson for the improvement, as noted in Adam Berry’s article linked above:
Mullins told a similar story. He wasn’t happy with his defensive performance last season, but admitted he didn’t fully grasp what needed to change or how to go about doing it. After one conversation with Dickerson, he did. “I know that’s not me as a defensive player. I wanted to definitely improve upon that as quickly as I could,” Mullins said. “He came in with a true plan for us, and it’s been working really well.”
It seems clear this is indeed an organizational emphasis rather than a coincidence, and that the Rays may once again be ahead of the curve. It wouldn’t be surprising if outfield defense is simply the next frontier in what is frequently written about as The Rays Way.
Overall, these improvements become both intuitive and intriguing when you consider who’s teaching it. Dickerson and Kiermaier posted below-average route efficiency during their playing careers while consistently excelling in jump metrics by getting to top speed immediately and trusting their athleticism. Now young coaches, Dickerson the team’s first base and outfield coach and Kiermaier an organizational consultant, it’s fascinating to see those same tendencies emerge throughout Tampa Bay’s current outfield.
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 22: Dakota Jordan #2 of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Sacramento River Cats during the ninth inning of an exhibition game at Sutter Health Park on March 22, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Scott Marshall/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Four games for the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates on Wednesday, as all the A-ball teams were in action, while the trio of rookie ball squads had the day off. Let’s dive in!
All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.
News
Just a little news. AAA RHP Wilkin Ramos cleared waivers and was outrighted back to Sacramento. AA Richmond RHP Brad Deppermann was placed on the 7-Day IL.
AAA Sacramento (44-36)
Sacramento River Cats lost to the El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres) 6-3 Box score
It seems likely that the Giants will have some holes in their rotation to fill by the end of this month, as Robbie Ray and Tyler Mahle will presumably be traded. While Adrian Houser could slide back into the rotation, that’s not an exciting option, especially with Landen Roupp seemingly forgetting how to pitch. So they’ll almost surely dip into their reserve in AAA.
Unfortunately, Wednesday was not a good audition for Sacramento’s top pitcher, LHP Carson Whisenhunt (No. 8 CPL). Whisenhunt couldn’t miss bats against the Chihuahuas, as he gave up 7 hits in 5 innings (which included 2 home runs and 2 doubles), and only struck out 1 of the 24 batters he faced. The southpaw also walked 3, en route to allowing 6 earned runs and picking up the loss.
It was a continuation of a few concerning trends with Whisenhunt. Perhaps most notably given what the Giants desperately want and need out of starters, is that Whisenhunt has greatly struggled with efficiency this year. He needed 94 pitches (just 56 of which were strikes) to get through 5 innings, and has only recorded an out in the 6th inning in 4 of his 17 appearances this year. After a hot stretch a little while ago, Whisenhunt has also seen his strikeouts and walks get flipped on their heads: over his last 4 starts (3 with Sacramento, and 1 with San Francisco), Whisenhunt has more walks (13) than strikeouts (12) in 18.1 innings. That’s brought his ERA up to 4.42, and his FIP to 4.09.
His fellow Carson was quite a bit better, as RHP Carson Seymour came out of the pen to throw 2 no-hit innings with a walk and 3 strikeouts. It’s been an odd year for Seymour, who has a nice 3.63 ERA, but hasn’t been particularly impressive (4.46 FIP, and just 8.0 strikeouts per 9 innings). With LHP Matt Wilkinson set to rejoin Sacramento’s rotation, it seems that maybe Seymour is shifting full-time to relief for now. We’ll see.
Rounding out the pitching was RHP Trent Harris (No. 29 CPL), who gave up a walk with a strikeout in a no-hit inning. After a very rough start to the year, the 27-year old has had 14 scoreless outings in his last 15 appearances. If he keeps this up, you can expect him to make an MLB debut later in the year.
It was a boring but well-balanced game on offense for the River Cats, as all 9 of their position players picked up a hit … but only 1 of those 9 had multiple hits. That player was right fielder Will Brennan, who hit 3-5 with a double and a strikeout. Getting designated for assignment appears to have motivated Brennan, who has gone 14-41 with 4 doubles, 2 walks, and just 2 strikeouts since being outrighted.
AA Richmond (49-27)
Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) 7-2 Box score
Great news: it doesn’t appear that June was the secret to success for center fielder Bo Davidson (No. 4 CPL). It instead appears that he has just turned a corner. If you read this space with any regularity, you know that the lefty UDFA had a phenomenal June, in which he slashed .309/.391/.681 with 11 home runs.
And July? Off to the same start! Davidson was the star in this game, leading off and hitting 1-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a hit by pitch, a stolen base, and a strikeout. Hell of a game!
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) July 2, 2026
It was his organization-leading 18th home run of the season, and brought him up to an .868 OPS and a 122 wRC+ on the year, despite his slow start. And he has 12 home runs in his last 26 games! Fans will surely be clamoring for a AAA promotion for Davidson, though there’s still work to be done on contact and chase, but still. There’s so much talent for the soon-to-turn 24-year old, and it wouldn’t be shocking if he’s in Sacramento by the end of the month … and rostered as a Rule 5 protection come November.
Otherwise a quiet offensive day, as the rest of the team combined for just 5 hits (all singles) and 5 walks. Second baseman Diego Velasquez (No. 31 CPL) and catcher Adrián Sugastey continued to quietly hit decently, as both went 1-3 with a walk. Velasquez, a 22-year old switch-hitter in his 3rd AA season, has a .743 OPS and a 104 wRC+; Sugastey, a 23-year old righty, has a .721 OPS and a 92 wRC+. Both have very low strikeout rates.
RHP Yunior Marte (No. 25 CPL) made his 6th start since getting promoted. The electric 22-year old from the DR, who was the return in the Mike Yastrzemski trade last year, had a good if not overpowering start, allowing 5 hits (including a home run), 1 walk, and 2 runs in 5 innings of work, but only striking out 3 batters. Despite the low punchout total in this game, Marte has a blissful 11.1 per 9 innings in AA, with just 3.3 walks. Home runs have done him in, however, as he’s allowed 5 in just 27.2 innings (and 32 hits total), which has led to a 4.55 ERA and a 4.56 FIP.
A great relief appearance from another recently-promoted pitcher, RHP Ryan Vanderhei. The just-turned 25-year old, who was a 10th-round selection in 2023, tossed 2 no-hit innings with a walk and 3 strikeouts. Vanderhei has officially adjusted to life in AA: after giving up 7 hits, 9 runs, and 6 earned runs in his first 4 games at the level (spanning just 3.1 innings), Vanderhei has now gone 4 straight outings without allowing a hit or a run (and has 8 strikeouts against just 2 walks in those 5.2 innings).
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for LHP Jack Choate (No. 37 CPL) who had a very difficult outing, giving up 3 hits, 2 hit batters, and 5 runs, while recording just 1 out. Choate has really been struggling with free passes and strikeouts lately: over his last 12 games, the 2022 9th-rounder has pitched 15.1 innings and issued 13 walks and 4 hit batsmen, while striking out just 15. He has a 3.34 ERA and a 4.16 FIP on the season.
High-A Eugene (47-30)
Eugene Emeralds beat the Vancouver Canadians (Blue Jays) 12-9 Box score
Richmond’s Bo Davidson (No. 4 CPL) may be the farm’s clear leader in the home run race, but Eugene center fielder Dakota Jordan (No. 5 CPL) is making himself the clear runner-up. The ultra-powerful Jordan, who I’d argue easily has the most raw power in the system, smashed yet another glorious home run in this game, as part of a 2-4 outing that also featured a walk and 4 runs batted in.
Dakota Jordan absolutely destroys his 13th home run of the season. He’s also up to 56 RBI, only trailing Gavin Kilen (61) in the entire org. #SFGiantspic.twitter.com/UXgZktYQDt
— Even Year Dynasty Show (@EYDShow) July 2, 2026
With that, Jordan is up to 13 home runs on the year, and has some separation between the trio of 3rd-place homer hitters. He’s also firmly put a slump behind him: over his last 6 games, he’s hit 9-22 with 4 home runs, 2 doubles, and, most excitedly, just 2 strikeouts. After dipping to near league-average, Jordan is back to an .814 OPS and a 114 wRC+, albeit there’s still a lot of work to do on the strikeouts.
One of those players who is tied for 3rd in the organization with 11 home runs is Jordan’s newish teammate, second baseman Jhonny Level (No. 3 CPL). And while Level only has 1 of those 11 home runs in High-A, he did put on a show on Wednesday, going 2-4 with 2 doubles and a walk, though he also committed 2 errors (admittedly he’s a shortstop by trade, just sharing the position with Gavin Kilen).
Level’s numbers have fallen off a little bit since moving up from Low-A a month ago, but that’s to be expected. And ultimately, the numbers are still quite good, as the switch-hitter has a .781 OPS and a 110 wRC+ … and a reminder that, at a young 19 years old, he’s still more than 3.5 years younger than his peers in the Northwest League. Perhaps most encouraging is that Level’s contact skills have remained strong while moving up a level: his strikeout rate his risen by less than a percentage point, to just 17.5%, while his batting average is at .299. The walks and power are lagging a little bit, but I’d say that’s better than the other way around.
Another painful day for catcher Jancel Villarroel (No. 42 CPL), who hit 2-4 with a hit by pitch and a strikeout. It was the 2nd straight game being plunked for Villarroel, who has been hit 11 times on the year. That’s tied for most in the system with Drew Cavanaugh (No. 19 CPL) … what is it about catchers that makes pitchers want to throw at them whether they’re catching or hitting?
Regardless, Villarroel has had a delightful season, as the 21-year old righty is sporting an .820 OPS and a 121 wRC+. That’s made it a little easier to overlook the fact that Kai-Wei Teng (whom the Giants traded for Villarroel) has had a decent year for the Astros (though he’s been struggling lately).
Not a very good pitching performance for Eugene. LHP Luis De La Torre (No. 14 CPL) had some struggles once again, allowing 6 hits, 3 walks, and 5 runs in 5 innings, while striking out 5. After his breakout 2025 campaign, De La Torre has continually flashed things things season, but just has not been able to put it all together. He’s been especially poor lately, as his last 3 starts have resulted in 13 walks and 15 earned runs in just 13.1 innings. While he remains a great strikeout artist, with 11.8 punchouts per 9 innings, his other stats have cratered compared to last year, which he split between the Complex League and Low-A. His walks per 9 have more than doubled (3.3 to 7.0), his home runs per 9 have more than tripled (0.24 to 0.75), and his groundball rate has dropped by more than 10 percentage points (48.4% to 37.9%). The result is a fairly ugly 5.22 ERA and 4.70 FIP for the 22-year old. Still too early to be worried, but a little concern is mounting.
RHP Ryan Slater continued his run of dominance, pitching 1.1 perfect innings with a strikeout. Since returning to Eugene following an injury and a rehab stint, Slater has made 6 appearances and thrown 6.2 scoreless innings, giving up just 1 hit and 2 walks, while striking out 11. He has a delightful 3.18 ERA and a 2.42 FIP.
Low-A San Jose (45-32)
San Jose Giants beat the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes (Angels) 5-4 Box score
A nice day for the strikeouts. LHP Jordan Gottesman, last year’s 5th-round selection (and the 1st pitcher the Giants took in the draft), showed off the strikeout stuff, K’ing 8 batters in 5 innings while walking 0 (though he hit a batter). That’s elite stuff!
As you would expect from an 8-to-0 strikeout-to-walk ratio, Gottesman lived in the zone, throwing 63 of 83 pitches for strikes. That came with a severe tradeoff, unfortunately, as he did give up 8 hits, including a home run. And as a result, he got hit for 4 earned runs. That’s been the debut season for the 23-year old Northeastern product: he has 9.7 strikeouts to just 2.9 walks per 9 innings … but is giving up nearly a hit per inning, and has already ceded 9 dingers in just 62 innings, giving him a 4.35 ERA and a 5.44 FIP. There’s a solid foundation there, but a lot to work on.
RHP Ubert Mejias struck out 3 batters in 3 shutout innings, giving up just 2 hits and 0 walks. That was a much-needed nice showing for Mejias, as he allowed runs in all 5 of his June appearances (13 total runs, in just 11.1 innings). Through both the good and bad performances, Mejias has maintained an elite strikeout-to-walk ratio: he has 55 strikeouts against just 7 walks in 51.2 innings. Like Gottesman, however, Mejias is allowing too many hits and way too many dingers: in those 51.2 innings he’s allowed 58 hits and 10 home runs, giving him a 4.70 ERA and a 5.26 FIP across 2 levels (Low and High-A).
Really not much at all on offense. Just a solid, well-balanced day, with no standout performances. Left fielder Lisbel Diaz (No. 32 CPL) hit 2-3 with a walk, though he had a strikeout and an error. Diaz is staying sharp with San Jose while High-A Eugene is playing in Canada, where he can’t travel due to visa issues. Third baseman Dario Reynoso, who has cooled after a brilliant stretch, went 1-3 with a double and a walk, but struck out twice. The 21-year old has a .924 OPS and a 130 wRC+, but a 30.6% strikeout rate.
Home run tracker
18 — Bo Davidson — [AA] 13 — Dakota Jordan — [High-A]
Thursday schedule
Sacramento: 5:35 p.m. PT at El Paso (SP: TBD) Richmond: 3:30 p.m. PT at Harrisburg (SP: Cesar Perdomo) Eugene: 7:05 p.m. PT at Vancouver (SP: Hunter Dryden) San Jose: 6:30 p.m. PT vs. Rancho Cucamonga (SP: Ben Bybee)
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One year ago, left defenseman Maleek McGowan was invited to Pittsburgh Penguins' prospect development camp, but an injury prevented him from participating.
This year, there is no such issue - and he arrived at camp with heightened expectations and a new contract.
At the end of AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton's (WBS) season, the team signed McGowan to a one-year AHL contract, which kicks in at the start of the 2026-27 season. He also signed an amateur tryout agreement (ATO) with WBS to conclude the season, earning the opportunity for some exposure to the professional environment to prepare him for what lies ahead.
"It was nice, almost getting a head start, in a way, where I could see what it was like," McGowan said of attending camp but not being able to participate last year. "And, then, now, being able to actually skate is really good."
McGowan, 21, spent the last four-plus seasons with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL, and his two-way skills only grew stronger with time. He prides himself on being effective in all three zones, being a physical presence, and separating himself as a difference-maker in transition, which is something that caught the Penguins' eye, too.
He registered 14 goals and 36 points in 62 games for the Frontenacs last season, playing top-pair minutes and filling an alternate captain post.
"I was in Kingston for four years. The coaching staff was really good," McGowan said. "The D-coach, head coach, they had a lot of faith in me, so that allowed me to become the player that I am.
"In the d-zone, I'm pretty physical. It's just straight business. You gotta get the puck out, you can't really play it in there. And then, offensively, I like to use my feet, my deception, and my skill to beat guys one-on-one and set up my teammates."
McGowan knows he is joining a crowded blue line in the Penguins' prospect pool. While Pittsburgh has limited young options at the NHL level and prospects who are surefire NHL-ready, they have a crop of defensive prospects who will be vying for precious AHL spots.
On the right side, Harrison Brunicke, Chase Pietila, Finn Harding, and 111th overall pick Parker von Richter figure to be a large part of the equation. Looking to the left, Owen Pickering could be there or have a look in the NHL, in addition to NCAA signee Jake Livanavage and Ryan Graves, a veteran who spent a large portion of time in the AHL last season. There's also Daniel Laatsch and whoever else might be pushed down to the AHL level, depending on roster movement with the parent club.
He knows it will be an uphill climb to separate himself, and it starts with one simple aspiration: Have the chance to play AHL games to begin with next season.
"First, I've got to make the team," McGowan said. "And, if I do that, I just want to help the team in any way I can. There's nothing specifically that I want to add, but I just want to go in there and do as much as I can, gain as much trust as possible, and just play to the best of my ability."
And he is aware that playing to his strengths is the best way to make an impression.
"I'd say my skating [feeds] into my game," McGowan said. "I feel like my feet play into everything I do, whether that's being physical or making plays or just maybe scoring goals or setting up my teammates. It all starts with my feet.
"So, I'm focusing on the skating portion and that aspect a lot because I feel if I can build my skating, then the rest of my game can pick up with it and I can just become an overall better player."
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Amanda Kessel - assistant general manager for WBS - said McGowan's skating as well as his toughness are attributes that led to his AHL signing.
"Maleek, he's somebody that we've kind of identified for the last couple of years and that we've been keeping an eye on," Kessel said. "We had him come to Wilkes at the end of the year and learn what it was to be a pro, and I think that was kind of eye-opening for him, how much downtime there is, and everybody's on their phone, just realizing that there's a lot of grown-ups and men there.
"But, as far as the player, he has all the physical tools, and he's somebody that's mean. He wants to hurt guys, and we like that about him."
McGowan - like many other Penguins' prospects - has echoed the sentiment that the organization's front office and development staff has a high level of investment in their prospects. They check in frequently, they are direct in their approach about what they are looking for, and they lead players to understand the purpose behind their method of development.
That communication - and the organization's belief in him as a player - has helped McGowan grow substantially as a player and made him feel ready as he can for the next level.
"I think it's been great," McGowan said. "I was in Wilkes for about three and a half weeks after the season, and I feel like I, honestly, got better. The development, they take us through things and they explain what it's going to do for us rather than, you know, just putting it through us and having us figure it out ourselves. For me, I'm a visual learner, so when they're going through step-by-step showing me what I've got to do and what it's going to do for me, then I can follow, and they can show me step-by-step. I feel like that helps me the most.
"Obviously, going from junior to now - like, being officially a professional hockey player - there's a big jump. And, I mean, with these guys, taking it step-by-step, showing me what it takes on and off the ice... they're making it so easy for me."
Joel Kiviranta's time with the Colorado Avalanche has officially come to an end.
After three seasons in Denver, the versatile forward is heading back to familiar territory, as the Dallas Stars announced Wednesday that they have signed Kiviranta to a one-year contract worth $1 million. The move reunites the 30-year-old with the organization where he began his NHL career before joining Colorado in 2023.
For the Avalanche, Kiviranta's departure marks the loss of one of the club's most reliable depth forwards.
Fresh off a career-best 16-goal campaign in 2024-25, there was optimism that Kiviranta could build on his breakout season and provide another wave of secondary scoring. Instead, injuries never allowed him to establish any real momentum.
A lower-body injury early in the season sidelined him for several months, and he battled additional ailments after returning to the lineup. By year's end, Kiviranta had missed 31 of Colorado's 82 regular-season games, finishing with three goals and six assists for nine points in 51 appearances.
The offensive numbers represented a significant drop from the previous season, but they hardly told the full story.
Even while battling injuries, Kiviranta remained one of Colorado's most trusted defensive forwards. He continued to play an important role on the penalty kill while bringing the relentless forechecking, physicality, and dependable two-way game that earned the coaching staff's trust.
According to Natural Stat Trick, the Avalanche outscored opponents 20-12 during five-on-five play with Kiviranta on the ice while controlling 59.5 percent of the shots. He also averaged 1:03 of shorthanded ice time per game, marking the fourth consecutive season in which he averaged more than a minute per game on the penalty kill.
Kiviranta appeared in five Stanley Cup Playoff games for Colorado this past spring, bringing his career postseason total to 56 contests between the Avalanche and Stars.
Now, he'll return to the franchise where his NHL journey began.
Originally signing with Dallas as an undrafted free agent out of Finland, Kiviranta spent the first four seasons of his NHL career with the Stars before revitalizing his career in Colorado. Across 349 regular-season games, he has totaled 38 goals and 31 assists for 69 points, with his 16-goal breakout in 2024-25 remaining the best offensive season of his career.
"We are excited to welcome Joel back to the Stars organization," Stars General Manager Jim Nill said in a statement. "Our familiarity with Joel made signing him an easy choice, and his versatility as a player gives us some added flexibility to our lineup."
The move also reunites Kiviranta with a strong Finnish contingent in Dallas that includes Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz, Esa Lindell, Arttu Hyry, and former Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen.
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The pressure was on Lakers President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka to land an A-list center this offseason.
It was reported that Luka Dončić wanted one. The fans clearly desired it, and with the carousel of starting centers, it was clear the front office had been searching for years.
This trade was far from a foregone conclusion. With Kessler as a restricted free agent, the Jazz could’ve matched any contract agreed upon between the Lakers and Kessler. Utah’s reported offer of a five-year, $140 million extension indicated they wanted to keep their big.
However, the Lakers prepared for this summer. They held onto assets at the February trade deadline, saying no to deals. This allowed them more draft picks and cap space in the offseason to permanently fill holes in their roster.
As Dave McMenamin of ESPN illustrated in his recent story, this set up an opportunity for the Lakers to finally acquire Kessler via a trade.
In the past when the Lakers reached out to the Jazz, Kessler was on a cost-controlled rookie contract, making under $3 million. This time around, Kessler was a restricted free agent — and seeking a massive raise.
The Jazz ultimately decided that building around this year’s No. 2 draft pick, Darryn Peterson, while armed with a bevy of draft assets from L.A. would be a better path than overpaying Kessler over the long term.
Utah offered Kessler a five-year, $140 million extension, sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, or about $28 million per year. The Lakers offered a four-year deal worth $130 million, sources told Charania, or about $32.5 million per year, and they emptied their war chest to send their unprotected 2031 and 2033 first-round picks — plus pick swaps in 2028 and 2030 — to Utah in the deal.
In negotiations, whoever has leverage has the advantage.
With the Lakers holding onto their assets and setting up a situation where they’d have a ton of cap space this summer, they were able to make the Jazz an offer they couldn’t refuse. Add in that the Lakers reportedly had a contract richer than what Utah offered, and that’s how Kessler got to LA after so many rumors of the team’s interest in him.
Clearly, the Lakers feel that Kessler will lead to sustainable Lakers excellence. They gave up their 2031 and 2033 first round picks and pick swaps in 2028 and 2030 to acquire Kessler. That’s far more draft capital than they gave up for Luka.
The cost was high, but if it makes Dončić happy and, most importantly, works on the court, then that’s the price of doing business.
Fans have complained during other trade windows that the Lakers didn’t do enough, but this season that won’t be possible to say. Pelinka went all-in and landed his star big.
He used his assets to make a player a team didn’t necessarily want to part with into a Laker, and now the franchise is ready to fully enter the Luka Dončić era with the center they need for success.
For Mats Zuccarello, signing with the Los Angeles Kings wasn't simply another stop in a long NHL career. It was the chance to fulfill a dream that had been years in the making.
The 38-year-old veteran had other offers on the table in free agency, but none carried the same appeal as pulling on a Kings sweater. More than a decade after facing Los Angeles in the 2014 Stanley Cup Final with the New York Rangers, Zuccarello now gets the opportunity to wear the crest he once battled against.
"L.A. Kings is a team that I think is a dream to play for, for any player. I played against them in the Final many years ago and lost. It's a team that's always been up there," Zuccarello said.
The move represents another chapter in one of the most remarkable careers ever produced by Norway. No Norwegian-born player has come close to matching Zuccarello's NHL success, as he has accumulated nearly seven times as many career points as anyone else from his home country.
Even so, he believes his legacy may ultimately be measured by what comes after him.
Norwegian hockey has begun producing a wave of young talent, highlighted by players like Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Brandsegg-NygĂĄrd and Anaheim Ducks prospect Stian Solberg. The country's national program has also taken significant steps forward, giving Zuccarello optimism about where the sport is headed.
"We have some really talented players coming up, which is really nice to see, and a bunch of people getting drafted, some in the first round. Our national team this year got bronze at the World Championships with a young core group and a couple of veterans. It's on the rise, for sure, Norwegian hockey, which is really, really exciting to see," Zuccarello said.
For someone who has spent more than 15 years representing Norwegian hockey on the NHL stage, watching the country's growth has become just as rewarding as his own accomplishments.
"We're a small country with only five million people and about 30 or 40 rinks in total," Zuccarello said. "It's really exciting for an older hockey guy like me who's been in the game for many years to see that there's progress and a youth movement happening in Norway."
That success has also made Zuccarello one of Norway's most recognizable athletes, though he admits another superstar currently owns the spotlight.
When asked if joining one of the NHL's marquee franchises might be enough to knock soccer sensation Erling Haaland off the front pages back home, Zuccarello laughed.
"I'm pretty sure I'm gonna make Page 2 right now, because the Norwegian national team is doing really well at the World Cup and they deserve every front page they can get, for sure."
While the attention in Norway may fluctuate, Zuccarello's focus is firmly on helping the Kings take another step forward.
He signed a one-year contract worth a $1 million base salary with an additional $5 million in performance bonuses, saying several teams expressed similar interest during free agency. Ultimately, Los Angeles stood apart because of the opportunity it presented and how strongly the organization made him feel wanted.
When asked what role he expects to fill, Zuccarello joked before giving a more thoughtful answer.
"I think I'm gonna be the captain and the GM and the president," he said with a smile.
"I know there's a good opportunity for me to prove myself, and that's the most important thing. I like (Coach Peter Laviolette's) vision of how to play and how to go about the business every day."
Zuccarello arrives in Los Angeles after another productive season in Minnesota. Despite battling injuries and nearing his 39th birthday, he recorded 54 points in 2025-26, including 21 on the power play, continuing to show the elite vision and playmaking ability that have defined his NHL career.
Now, after years of admiring the Kings from across the ice, Zuccarello finally gets the opportunity he always hoped would come — playing for one of the league's most iconic franchises instead of trying to beat it.
First and foremost, thank you to the Most High, even in the midst of adversity. I'm here with gratitude.
I’m still processing how this all went down. I’m excited and disappointed at the same time. I earned my respect from this city. I never asked for shortcuts or special treatment. I simply showed up every day, put my head down, and accepted every challenge.
The relationships I built here, the battles we fought together, the championship we brought to this city, and the connection I shared with the fans, I’ll carry on with me.
Saying goodbye isn’t easy when you’ve invested your heart into something.
I’m big on respect and actions speak louder than words. To the people of Boston, thank you. To the community I built here I love you, and to the shiftaz we are locked in for life⚡️
As one chapter closes, another begins.
I’m excited for what’s ahead and grateful for the opportunity to join Philadelphia. Every city has its own identity, its own passion, and its own expectation. I respect that, and I’m looking forward to earning that respect the only way I know how.. through the work.
Tonight’sMLB player propsslate is loaded with heavy hitters in strong matchups. Can guys like Yandy Diaz or Shohei Ohtani cash in and send one out of the yard for us tonight?
My besthome run propsfor Thursday, July 2 certainly hope so.
UPDATE: Added another HR pick + parlay.
Best MLB home run props today
Player to hit a HR
Odds
Liam Hicks
+546
Yandy Diaz
+542
Shohei Ohtani
+208
đź’˛Today's HR parlay
+12161
Home run pick: Liam Hicks (+546)
Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen has his hands full this evening against a lineup featuring five elite-rated bats. One stands out above the rest in my eyes, and that's Liam Hicks.
Hicks has been seeing the ball extremely well and, with the momentum of the offense behind him, should be in a prime spot all afternoon to do damage.
Hicks covers over 83% of Lorenzen’s pitch mix while carrying an elite rating in Batters-Box’s current season grades. In his last 60 plate appearances against right-handed pitching, he owns a .346 AVG, .538 SLG, and .955 OPS.
Rockies pitching has been tormented by lefties at Coors Field, as opponents are hitting over .350 with a .519 SLG, .409 wOBA, and a 45.7% hard-hit rate. Over Lorenzen’s last 30 left-handed hitters faced, they are producing a 66.7% hard-hit rate and a 55% elevation rate, along with a .375 expected batting average, .514 xSLG, and .337 xwOBA.
For the price, I think it is worth dabbling on Hicks to go yard in Coors.
Time: 3:10 p.m. ET
Where to watch: COLR, MIAM
Home run pick: Yandy Diaz (+542)
It is Yandy Diaz over Junior Caminero in this spot tonight.
Diaz owns an arsenal coverage greater than 80% against Royals right hander Stephen Kolek, whose arsenal grades more than 50% below league average. The only two above average pitches in his mix are the fastball and sinker. Diaz is hitting .414 against sinkers this season with a 1.066 OPS and a .479 wOBA.
Against fastballs, his expected batting average is still above .300.
The Rays veteran has also been generating an alarming amount of hard contact. In his last 30 plate appearances against right handed pitching, he owns a 71.4% hard-hit rate while batting .320 with an .840 OPS and a .369 wOBA.
At the current price tag, this feels like a better option than trying to bank on Caminero hitting a home run seven games in a row.
Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
Where to watch: ROYL, RAYS
Home run pick: Shohei Ohtani (+208)
There is an argument to be made that every day is a Shohei Ohtani day. Today is certainly one of them, as he enters Thursday with an elite rating covering 82.7% of Randy Vasquez’s entire pitch mix on Batters-Box.
Tonight will mark Ohtani’s 314th elite rating over the last three seasons. In the previous 313, he has recorded a home run 29.71% of the time.
Over his last 30 plate appearances against right handed pitching, he owns a .346 AVG, .462 SLG, and .862 OPS. The Dodgers slugger is also generating a 50% hard-hit rate and a 9.1% barrel rate during that stretch.
For Vásquez, the last 30 lefties he has faced have produced a 57.7% hard-hit rate, 19.2% barrel rate, and 65.4% elevation rate. Those lefties own a .764 xSLG and .596 xwOBA in that span.
I am fully expecting the superstar to have a ball fly off the bat this evening, hopefully out of the ballpark.
Time: 9:10 p.m. ET
Where to watch: MLBN
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HR picks: 65-240, +8.7 units
Today’s HR parlay
Liam Hicks
Bet Now +12161
Yandy Diaz
Shohei Ohtani
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The Colorado Avalanche and their prospects will be heading to San Jose, California, to play two games at the 2026 Rookie Faceoff. The games will take place at Tech CU Arena and Sharks Ice in San Jose.
The 2026 Rookie Faceoff will take place from Sept. 12-15 and feature top prospects from the Sharks, Anaheim, Colorado Avalanche, Los Angeles, Utah Mammoth, and Vegas Golden Knights, with all teams playing on Sept. 12 and 13.
The Colorado Avalanche will play on:
Sat. 9/12 against the Anaheim Ducks, 2 p.m. (MT)
Sunday 9/13 against the Vegas Golden Knights, 2 p.m. (MT)
Last year, Colorado hosted the 2025 Rookie Showcase at the Suburban Sports Complex in Highlands Ranch. That was the last time they hosted it, back in 2016.
Liam Hicks
Yandy Diaz
Shohei Ohtani
