May 31, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tanner Gordon (29) pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
Tonight, they will even things up in Game 2 of a four-game stand with the Fish. As a reminder, the Rockies were swept in Miami to open the 2026 season, losing each game by one run.
given that it’s the final day of June, it’s worth noting that the Rockies are 11-14 overall this month, holding a 4-4 series record. Their eight series wins match last season’s total. In addition, the eight series wins pre-All-Star are their most since winning 10 first-half series in 2023. In 2025, a season in which the Rockies were historically bad, they only won two series pre-All-Star break (both on the road).
Starting for the Marlins is Eury Pérez. This will be his 14th start for the Marlins in 2026. He has made three previous starts against the Rockies, owning a 1-1 record with a 3.31 ERA (6 ER/16.1 IP), 10 hits (2 home runs), four walks, and 17 strikeouts. Pérez last faced Colorado in his first start of the season on March 28 where he yielded three earned runs on five hits (2 home runs) with one walk and eight strikeouts over 7.0 innings in Miami’s 4-3 victory.
In 2026, the righty has a 4.41 ERA in 67.1 IP. He’s struck out 73, walked 28, and given up 12 home runs. Pérez has a 1.22 WHIP.
Taking the mound for the Rockies will be RHP Tanner Gordon. This will be his third start (10th appearance) of 2026. His last start came on May 31 against the San Francisco Giants. That game was 19-6 Rockies loss during which Gordon allowed four runs on six hits across three innings in what was his first loss of the season.
Currently, he has an ERA of 6.37 in 35.1 IP. He’s struck out 35 while giving up eight walks and six home runs with a 1.57 WHIP. Gordon’s 5.1% walk percentage ranks in the 94th percentile among MLB pitchers.
Harry Brook said Tuesday it would be a “great honour” to succeed Ben Stokes as England’s Test captain even if that meant he was responsible for leading the side in all three international formats.
Just eight days after trading for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Heat have agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with Tim Hardaway Jr., ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Tuesday.
NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer previously reported Hardaway was among the players to receive “priority” interest from the Heat this offseason.
The 34-year-old guard spent last season with the Nuggets, but has bounced around the league between the Knicks, Hawks, Mavericks and Pistons.
Tim Hardaway Jr. of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot as Drake Powell of the Brooklyn Nets and Nolan Traore of the Brooklyn Nets defend in the first half at the Barclays Center. JASON SZENES/ NY POST
After spending three years at Michigan and scoring 13 points per game or more in each, the Knicks took a chance on Hardaway in the 2013 NBA Draft.
Hardaway’s first stint in New York was a mixed bag, as he displayed brilliance from beyond the arc but struggled to be consistent. He averaged nearly 11 points per game over his first two seasons with the Knicks.
He then joined the Hawks for two years before returning to the Knicks for a second stint from 2017-19, where he saw increased minutes despite poor efficiency.
Tim Hardaway Jr. of the New York Knicks reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on January 27, 2019. Getty Images
Hardaway then spent the next five years with the Mavericks and Luka Doncic from 2019-24, and he averaged between 14 and 17 points per game each season while becoming a solid 3-point shooter.
Following one season with the Pistons, Hardaway averaged 13.5 points per game with the Nuggets last season, though he started just six games.
Hardaway brings much-needed shooting to a forward-heavy team with Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Bobby Portis and Andrew Wiggins.
After losing to the Hornets in the play-in round, the Heat continue to make moves this offseason in hopes of competing with the Eastern Conference’s best.
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 28: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by Christian Walker #8 after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the eighth inning at Comerica Park on June 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) | Getty Images
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-45) will play the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-45) tonight at Daikin Park.
RHP Mike Burrows (3-8, 5.48 ERA) will make his team-leading 16th start of the season tonight opposite the Twins and their ace RHP Joe Ryan (5-4, 3.18 ERA).
ABOUT BURROWS: RHP Mike Burrows is coming off a strong start his last time out on June 24 at TOR, in which he worked 6.0 innings, allowing one run on two hits and one walk.
Burrows has been a durable starter in his first season in Houston, as he leads the Astros in starts (15) and innings (85.1).
He joined the club from the Pirates this offseason as part of a three-team, six-player trade in which the Astros sent OF Jacob Melton and minor leaguer RHP Anderson Brito to the Rays, while the Rays sent IF Brandon Lowe, OF Jake Mangum and LHP Mason Montgomery to the Pirates.
ASTROS-TWINS: Tonight is the 100th regular season game between the Astros and Twins in their franchise histories, with Houston owning the all-time advantage with a 52-47 record. There are several connections between the two clubs including both team’s catchers, with C Victor Caratini spending his last two seasons (2024-25) in Houston and C Christian Vázquez spending his last three years (2023-25) in Minnesota.
THE SLOW TURNAROUND: After a slow start to the season, the Astros are 22-14 since May 21, which is the best record in the AL in that span. On that date, the Astros were 20-31, 11 games under, which is their low water mark for the season.
Winning Percentage since May 21, AL
1. Astros 22-14 (.611)
2. White Sox 19-15 (.559)
3. Mariners 19-16 (.543)
RECENT ‘STROS: The Astros have won five of seven, six of nine, and are 9-4 in their last 13 games. The Astros 15-11 record in June ties as the best in the AL, along with their rival Rangers.
SERIES-LY SPEAKING: The Astros have won five consecutive series dating back to June 12, posting a 11-5 record in those games. The last time the Astros won five straight series was from June 20July 6 of last season (went 12-3 in that stretch).
WINNING THE CLOSE CALLS: The Astros are 9-5 in one-run games and 18-10 in two-run games. Each of the Astros last six wins and 11 of their last 12 victories have come by two-or-fewer runs.
PEN PALS: Since May 15 the Astros are 25-17 thanks in part to their bullpen, which has posted the lowest ERA in the AL in that span at 2.62 (45ER/154.2P). They’ve been led by their lefties since that date with LHP Josh Hader (0.75 ERA), LHP Bryan King (2.25 ERA) and LHP Steven Okert (2.29 ERA) all posting low ERAs.
GET ‘EM EARLY: The Astros lead the AL in 1st inning runs with 60 runs scored in their 87 games. Overall, the Astros rank fifth in the American League in runs scored (391), with their opponent tonight, the Twins, leading the AL in runs (417).
TODAY’S ROSTER MOVE: The Astros have placed IF Jeremy Peña on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain and have recalled IF Raynel Delgado from Triple A Sugar Land.
OUT ON ASSIGNMENT: The Astros have several players out on minor league rehab assignments and are adding to that group today.
OF LaMonte Wade Jr. (right hamstring strain) will begin a minor league rehab assignment tonight for Triple A Sugar Land in their series opener at OKC.
RHP Hayden Wesneski (right elbow surgery) began his minor league rehab assignment today for the FCL Astros, tossing 3.0 scoreless innings.
MVP-CALIBER: DH Yordan Alvarez has had a torrid first half to his season, currently leading all of baseball in OPS (1.031), OBP (.424), SLG (.607) and total bases (185). Additionally, he ranks tied for first in the AL in homers (25) and extra-base hits (41), while ranking second in batting average (.308), tied for second in hits (94), third in runs (58), fourth in walks (58), and tied for fifth in RBI (56).
ALL-STAR UPDATE: DH Yordan Alvarez has been named a finalists for the 2026 KONAMI eBaseball MLB All-Star Ballot with second-phase fan voting available now through Thursday, July 2 at 11 a.m. CT. Alvarez has been an All-Star three times thus far in his career.
Since 2017, the Astros 37 All-Star selections are tops in the AL in that span.
ROAD WARRIORS: With their win on Sunday in Detroit, the Astros completed a seven-game road trip with a 5-2 record after stops in Toronto (2-1) and Detroit (3-1). The Astros are 15-8 in their last three road trips combined and are 21-14 on the road since going 1-9 on their first road trip of the 2026 season.
DOWN AT TRIPLE A: The Astros have several players performing great down at Triple A Sugar Land, including RHP Ethan Pecko and IF Cavan Biggio. In June, Pecko has gone 3-0 with a 0.75 ERA (2ER/24IP) in four games, while Biggio has hit .321 (26×81) with nine extra-base hits, a .476 OBP and a 1.032 OPS in 21 games in June.
TODAY IN ASTROS HISTORY: 1962 – At Colt Stadium, the Colt .45s defeat the Reds, 7-3, in a game shortened to just 7.0 innings due to heavy fog. RHP Bob Bruce goes the distance to improve to 6-1 on the season for the expansion Colt .45s.
Game Info
Game Date/Time: Tuesday, June 30, 7:10 p.m. CT
Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
TV: SCHN
Radio: KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 8: President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics talks to Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during Day 1 of the 2021 Las Vegas Summer League on August 8, 2021 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
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With the draft in the rearview and the Celtics staring at the start of free agency and (hopefully) a conclusion to this Jaylen Brown trade saga, it’s been an eventful last two weeks in Boston. But for anybody who misses the squeaking of sneakers on the parquet, we’re also just a week away from actual basketball. The NBA Summer League starts on July 9th in Las Vegas with Boston playing on Friday and Sunday to kick off their exhibition schedule next week.
Frankly, it’ll be a nice break from all the drama.
At the draft, the Celtics selected Chris Cenac Jr. with the 27th pick in the first round and on Night 2, went with Dillon Mitchell at #40. Both will be at The Strip for their first NBA action. Tatum’s friend from their Duke days, Amile Jefferson, will be the head coach.
Cenac was the fifth ranked high school player in 2025 before being coached hard as a system player under Kelvin Sampson at The University of Houston. As CelticsBlog’s Rich Jensen writes:
Chris didn’t choose a school that would give him star treatment. He went with a coach who promised only that he would make him a better player. College was not a reward for being one of the best of the best, it was just another stop on the road.
Many draft experts love the kid’s potential and a standout performance from Cenac would be a great way to start off his career in Boston.
BROOKLYN, NY – JUNE 23: Chris Cenac Jr. smiles during the 2026 NBA Draft – Round One on June 23, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Laura June Kirsch/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
Hugo Gonzalez and Amari Williams are also expected to suit up for the Summer Celtics. Williams recently inked a new deal with the team to return on a two-way contract and Joe Mazzulla just spent some time in Spain with Gonzalez as he preps for FIBA play. For the sophomores, Summer League is a good proving ground to show that last season’s success wasn’t a fluke and what new things they’ve been working on since the season ended.
However, if a resolution hasn’t been reached, all eyes might be on Jaylen Brown and Brad Stevens. Traditionally, players, coaches, and front office staff also attend the Vegas proceedings to support the team, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be tension in Thomas & Mack or Cox Pavilion. Back in 2018, Marcus Smart and his agent attended a few games while he was still negotiating with Danny Ainge on a new deal, even going as far as talking with brass of other teams. Could there be an awkward or encouraging moment between Stevens and Brown amid all the drama? If there is, well, let’s just hope that whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
MINNEAPOLIS , MN - APRIL 23: Bones Hyland (8) of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after cooking Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets before hitting a three pointer during the third quarter of the Timberwolves' 113-96 win at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Minnesota took a 2-1 best-of-seven series lead. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images
On Tuesday, as the NBA’s Free Agency period opened, the Minnesota Timberwolves wasted no time making a move to fill out their roster.
As reported by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, Bones Hyland has agreed to return to the Timberwolves next season. The Wolves are signing Hyland to a one-year league minimum deal.
Hyland originally came to Minnesota in February of 2025, playing in just four games down the stretch of that season. Bones returned to the Wolves for the 2025-26 season, eventually earning a permanent rotation spot in December.
Following the promotion to the rotation, Hyland averaged 9.7 points per game across 57 games for the Timberwolves. Now, Hyland is set to return to Minnesota for his third different season with the organization
Bones has become a fan favorite in Minnesota, with his “skelly celly” celebration becoming a sensation at both Target Center and across the street at Target Field. Hyland has also flourished with newfound backcourt-mate Ayo Dosunmu, with the pairing being dubbed the Twin Turbos.
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 5, 2026
Hyland and Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly have an obvious affection for each other, as Connelly drafted Bones back with the Denver Nuggets in 2021 and has not kept him with the Timberwolves for the second straight offseason.
I’m very appreciative of them,” Hyland said of Timberwolves leadership back in May. “Tim [Connelly] drafted me in Denver. Him just coming to get me; we have that bond already. I’m close with the staff that he has had with Denver and this front office staff [in Minnesota].”
“Also, Finchy, man,” Hyland continued. “Just giving me the opportunity to come out and play has been big for me. Just the trust he has in me. It’s been everything, I ain’t gonna lie.”
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 17: Brandon Sproat #23 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at American Family Field on June 17, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Brewers opened their series against the Reds last night with a late rally to take a 5-3 win. It was their fourth straight win against the Reds this season. The Brewers will try to extend that to five straight wins tonight.
Brandon Sproat starts game two for the Brewers. He’s pitched six innings in two of his last three starts, with his last one particularly impressive. Coming against this Reds’ team, he pitched six shutout innings with just one hit allowed and 10 strikeouts. This is his third career start against them.
For the Reds, Rhett Lowder gets the start. The Brewers also faced him in their last series and scored three runs off him in 5 2/3 innings. Overall, this season, Lowder has a 4.81 ERA and 4.67 FIP in 12 games over 58 innings.
Before tonight’s game, the Brewers made a roster move. They selected the contract of Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville. Stallings was originally drafted by the Angels in 2019 and has been at the Triple-A level since 2024. This season, he has a 3.45 ERA and 3.29 FIP in 16 games (12 starts) over 62 2/3 innings. He also has 59 strikeouts and 22 walks. His first appearance will be his major league debut, and he offers a full complement of three options available as well.
In a corresponding move, they optioned Robert Gasser to the Rookie ACL Brewers following his start yesterday. They did not need to clear a 40-man spot since one was open following Luis Rengifo’s DFA and release. While this is not a surprising roster move, the destination is. There could be a few reasons for this. The Brewers are traveling to Arizona after this series for three games against the Diamondbacks. Gasser cannot be called up for 15 days unless it’s as a corresponding move for an injury. This could be some security if there is an injury concern on the pitching staff. It could also be for some extra work, as other pitchers have rehabbed in Arizona since it provides a more flexible environment, especially when pitching in games. He could also be used as the 27th man in Milwaukee’s doubleheader against St. Louis next week (there is no minimum day requirements in the case of a 27th man).
After three straight games against left-handed starters, the Brewers are back to their regular lineup with a righty on the mound. One change in the lineup is that Joey Ortiz is getting a start at shortstop following his go-ahead home run last night. Cooper Pratt and Andrew Vaughn will start this game on the bench.
First pitch is at 6:40 p.m., and the game will be on Brewers.TV and the Brewers Radio Network.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Rhett Lowder #25 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 19, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Cincinnati Reds welcomed back closer Emilio Pagán prior to Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, getting back the would-be anchor of their bullpen after a roughly two month absence due to a serious hamstring injury. That good news, of course, was offset by more bad news on the injury front, as that’s just apparently how things are going to be for the Reds this year.
Dane Myers hit the IL after he hit the wall in fifth gear last night’s crushing 5-3 loss to the Beers, so Ivan Johnson will get his first day as a big leaguer after being called up for bench depth.
There’s a bit more good news today, however, as Eugenio Suarez is back in the lineup again after being plunked on the hand by Pittsburgh over the weekend in what, at the time, was scary enough to make us all wonder if it was broken. Good news!
Edwin Arroyo gets yet another start as the team’s 2B for the day during his hot streak, and Matt McLain will once again begin the game on the pine.
Brandon Sproat will start for Milwaukee, and with a 6.75 ERA at home (and 5.43 ERA overall) he’s one of the precious few Brewers having a bad season so far. Of course, he fired 6.0 IP of nearly perfect 1-hit ball (wiht 10 K against nary a walk) in his first start of the season against this Reds club, so maybe he just needs to face them a little bit more to make those overall numbers look a lot, lot rosier.
Rhett Lowder will toe the rubber for the Reds looking to get into a groove. That mustache, those locks need groovin’, after all.
First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET. Lineups for both clubs are listed below.
CAMDEN, NJ - JUNE 8: Mike Gansey speaks as the Philadelphia 76ers introduce him as their new President of Basketball Operations on June 8, 2026 at The Penn Medicine Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex in Camden, New Jersey. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Mary Kate Ridgway/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
At 6 p.m. ET on June 30, free agency in the NBA will officially begin.
For the Philadelphia 76ers, there are a number of moving parts in the mix already. The Sixers picked up Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. last week with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Earlier this week, we learned that the team is picking up their options for Dominick Barlow and Dalen Terry, but not for Trendon Watford. Now, Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes and Andre Drummond are all set to become unrestricted free agents as of 6 p.m. Tuesday.
And that’s not even mentioning the complications in the Sixers’ salary cap situation or the fact that they have a number of future second-round picks they could potentially use in trades.
So, there are a lot of questions. Let’s see if we get some answers in Mike Gansey’s first free agency as Sixers president of basketball operations.
Stay tuned here as we track all the signings, trades, rumors and exits for the Philadelphia 76ers as free agency gets underway!
Signings/trades
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics) for Paul George, two firsts, two seconds
BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xNcNlIV2mh
There will be nothing by time to digest and unpack this, but WOW. Seismic move from Mike Gansey in his first month of being president of basketball operations.
Anfernee Simons, free agent guard (prev. Chicago Bulls)
The Sixers reportedly are in agreement with free agent guard Anfernee Simons on a two-year, $12.3 million deal (second year player option).
Simons should be able to provide a scoring boost off the bench as a depth shooting guard.
Dean Wade, free agent forward (prev. Cleveland Cavaliers)
The Sixers have reportedly reached an agreement with free agent forward Dean Wade on a four-year, $39 million deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. It is Mike Gansey’s first signing as Sixers president of basketball operations.
Ariel Hukporti, free agent center (prev. New York Knicks)
The Sixers have reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.4 million deal with former Knicks reserve center Ariel Hukporti, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The Sixers have reportedly filled their second of three two-way contract slots, reaching an agreement with free agent guard Caleb Love.
Sixers’ free agents
Kelly Oubre Jr., Quentin Grimes, Andre Drummond
All three are set to become unrestricted free agents at 6 p.m. ET.
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Oubre will also be departing the Sixers, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The report is that he will sign a two, year $17 million dollar deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Free agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed to a two-year, nearly $17 million deal to sign with the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/qzUyLGX7DP
Quentin Grimes’ time as a Sixer has officially come to an end as the free agent agrees to a four-year, $60 million deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Free agent guard Quentin Grimes has agreed to a four-year, $60 million to join the Los Angeles Lakers, with a player option, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/5mcp4pULuD
The Sixers haven’t been linked to many players ahead of free agency, but a couple familiar names could be candidates for the team to use a chunk — if not all — of its non-taxpayer mid-level exception on.
Dean Wade
There’s an obvious connection here as Mike Gansey was part of the Cavaliers’ front office when Cleveland signed Wade as an undrafted free agent back in 2019. The 6-foot-9 forward is considered one of the best and most versatile defenders on the market. While the Cavs are hoping to retain his services, Stein and Fischer have reported the Sixers have real interest.
John Collins
In the Sixers’ eternal quest for a starting-caliber four, they could turn to former Atlanta Hawk John Collins, who just finished his ninth NBA season with the LA Clippers. Collins could offer athleticism, rebounding and some shooting at a position of serious need. Stein and Fischer also linked Collins to the Sixers.
Team options
Dominick Barlow
The Sixers exercised their team option for Dominick Barlow, bringing him back for the 2026-27 season on a $3.4 million salary.
Dalen Terry
The Sixers exercised their team option for Dalen Terry, their two-way signing late last season, bringing him back for the 2026-27 season. However, it is important to note that Terry’s contract is fully non-guaranteed until January. This means the Sixers could feasibly waive Terry any time between now and January without taking a dead cap hit.
Trendon Watford
The Sixers declined to exercise their team option for Trendon Watford, who will now become an unrestricted free agent at 6 p.m.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 29: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres reacts to a walk in the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Sage Zipeto/Getty Images) | Getty Images
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May 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) makes a pitch during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Shohei Ohtani’s streak of seven consecutive Wednesday pitching starts ends this week, as the Dodgers star won’t pitch the series finale against the A’s in West Sacramento, the team announced on Tuesday.
Shohei Ohtani will not start tomorrow against the A’s and will pitch Friday against the Padres.
Wednesday is the Dodgers’ sixth game in a stretch of 13 game days in a row, and moving him to Friday against the San Diego Padres eliminates the possibility he might be needed to pitch on five days rest during this stretch, something he’s only done once this season.
Seven Wednesdays in a row for Ohtani is the longest streak of pitching starts on the same day of the week in Dodgers franchise history. Last year, Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Fridays, March 28-May 2) and Roki Sasaki (Saturdays, March 29-May 3) each had six-start streaks.
Roster move
Being in a 13-game stretch often means many trips for the fresh arm express, and Tuesday was no exception with Wyatt Mills getting called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Jonathan Hernández, who was designated for assignment.
Hernández was often used in mop-up situations at the end of lopsided games, and his 0.167 average leverage index is the lowest in the Dodgers bullpen among pitchers with at least five appearances. Those innings he soaked up produced an 8.15 ERA and 5.90 xERA in 12 games, with 15 strikeouts and 12 walks in 17 2/3 innings.
Hernández getting designated for assignment opens up the 40-man roster slot the Dodgers will need when they activate Evan Phillips off the 60-day injured list some time soon. In the interim comes Wyatt Mills, who probably got to West Sacramento by plane, though it’d be easy to think he walked to Sutter Health Field. Mills in four mop-up appearances for the Dodgers this year has seven walks and one strikeout in his 3 1/3 innings, with three runs allowed.
Mills has excelled in Triple-A this season, posting a 2.64 ERA in 26 games for Oklahoma City, with 45 strikeouts and 16 walks in 30 2/3 innings, with six saves.
Draymond Green didn’t hold back when exposing his newest teammate on his podcast “The Draymond Green Show” on Tuesday.
Yaxel Lendeborg said he didn’t hear from Green, after being selected as the No.11 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Green publicly called him out on his podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” and called him a “F— liar,” and went on to say, “It’s the Michigan way, of course it’s the Michigan way.”
Yaxel said Steph Curry welcomed him and Lajae to the Warriors groupchat:
“Steph actually welcomed both of us in the groupchat the night of the drafts, when he (Lajae) got drafted, I got drafted. And I reached out to him yesterday I asked one quick question and then I reached out… pic.twitter.com/PiwaYs53oZ
On Saturday, Green pulled out the receipts and posted a screenshot of his conversation with Lendeborg to confirm he did welcome the rookie.
An outraged Green went to his podcast to call out his newest teammate and didn’t hold back.
“Yaxel’s been f—— lying,” Green said. “I was very happy to expose the rookie on the internet. This guy, texts me. I text back within 30 seconds. …It’s my responsibility as a veteran to help you be in the best position that you can be to be successful and take over this franchise.”
Draymond Green calls out Yaxel Lendeborg for saying Green didn’t text him back. NBAE via Getty Images
Green went on to say that he had to expose him a little bit and gave him a warning by informing him that his credibility is everything.
As Green continued to speak, he didn’t rule out the possibility of bringing back rookie hazing, as he said the Warriors aren’t a team that participates in those kinds of activities anymore, but could bring it back.
“We’ve just never been that team, pouring in on rookie hazing,” Green said. “But we can pick that back up. We can definitely make it a little more interesting.”
Green said he’s been a part of some rookie hazing before in the past, as it involved popcorn and some tires going missing.
The clip finished with Green telling Lendeborg to “tread lightly,” as he said his rookie duties could start to increase as the season goes on, and added that there could be a day when the rookie has to drive out to a particular Best Buy to purchase a PlayStation 5.
Since Lendeborg got selected by the Warriors a week ago, he’s been receptive to some criticism for saying he grew up hating Curry as a kid, because he grew up a fan of Kyrie Irving, and calling out his new head coach, Steve Kerr, for not playing rookies.
Jun 24, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
First Pitch: 7:10 PM CDT
TV: Twins.TV
Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com
Is this Joe Ryan’s final start as a Twin? Probably not, but as the trade deadline approaches you have to wonder. Ryan is in the middle of the best season of his career in terms of ERA+ (136), ERA (3.12), and FIP (2.81).
Joe will match up against Astros starter RHP Mike Burrows. He features a fastball, change-up, slider, curve ball, and a sinker. He’s had a rough year so far (5.48 ERA in 15 starts), but is coming off a 6 inning, 1 run performance against the Blue Jays.
Byron Buxton is out of the lineup again today, but looking at 1-7, all of those guys have been hitting pretty well lately.
Jun 29, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Hao-Yu Lee (50) follows through on a two run single against the New York Yankees during the second inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Detroit Tigers (36-49) vs. New York Yankees (48-36)
The NBA is going back to college this coming season, bringing the NBA Cup championship game to Butler’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Hinkle — one of the oldest arenas in the country — is iconic, and more than fits the billing that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and other league officials were looking for when he said the league was searching for “storied college arenas” to play host to the Cup final.
The 2026-27 title game, to be played Dec. 11, will mark the first time the Cup final is held outside of Las Vegas — which hosted the final for the first three in-season tournaments.
“Hinkle Fieldhouse offers a special setting to capture the excitement and drama of the Emirates NBA Cup Championship,” NBA Head of Global Events Kelly Flatow said. “Playing the championship in an iconic basketball environment like this will further establish it as a signature moment on the NBA calendar.”
The arena, which has about 9,100 seats, has played host to at least six U.S. presidents — Herbert Hoover, Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush — along with the first U.S. vs. Soviet Union basketball games, circuses, tennis matches, ice shows and even was used as a barracks for the U.S. military during World War II.
“Hinkle Fieldhouse gets loud,” Boston Celtics basketball operations president Brad Stevens said when he coached at Butler, “and it gets as loud as loud gets.”
Hinkle also was home of the famed Indiana high school basketball tournament for decades, including 1954 when tiny Milan High beat Muncie Central High to win the state title in the story that served as the inspiration for the classic basketball movie “Hoosiers” — which used Hinkle as the set for its championship game.
Indianapolis native Oscar Robertson also played there; his Crispus Attucks High team won state titles in that arena in 1955 and 1956 as well. It also has been the site of NBA games in the past, along with some WNBA games in 2022.
The Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural NBA Cup in 2023; the event was simply called the in-season tournament that year. Milwaukee won in 2024 and New York beat San Antonio for the 2025 title — in a preview of this season’s NBA Finals, in which the Knicks topped the Spurs again.
