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June 10, 2026

Diamondbacks News: Pitching Lets Team Down

MIAMI, FL - JUNE 09: Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen (23) walks the dugout during the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Miami Marlins on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Diamondbacks News

Arizona’s Comeback Stymied
Arizona managed to come back from a four-run deficit, tying the game up with a three-run eighth. Unfortunately, the bullpen had a rough afternoon and allowed four runs in the bottom of the inning.

Kayson Cunningham Moving Up Ladder
Last year’s first pick in the draft and one of Arizona’s top prospects has managed to do something other highly-rated prospects of late have had trouble with, staying healthy and thus moving up quickly through the minors.

They Came to the U.S. for Baseball, Diamondbacks’ School Covers the Rest
The development of Latin American players begins at the Diamondbacks Dominican Academy in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. There, alongside constant baseball training, there is a strong emphasis on academic preparation.

Lovullo Defends Marte Amongst Swirling Criticisms and Rumours
Torey Lovullo threw a sea of frigid water on Bob Nightengale’s latest Ketel Marte hit piece.

Other Baseball News

What All 30 Teams Should Do Before Trade Deadline
The Diamondbacks’ lineup needs to make it abundantly clear that Mike Hazen can focus on pitching upgrades at the deadline.

Do Catchers Challenge Well Where They Frame Well?
It is still early days, but which catchers are better at challenging and are they also the ones with good framing tendencies?

Minnesota Waited a Decade for this Byron Buxton
Better late than never in this case. But what do they do now?

White Sox are in Midst of Impressive Turnaround
While there’s a long way to go in the 2026 season, at their current pace the White Sox could post this century’s second-largest improvement in winning percentage among the teams that lost at least 108 games two years prior.

June 10, 2026

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon out until after the All-Star break with a strained left hamstring

DENVER — The Chicago Cubs are expected to be without starter Jameson Taillon until after the All-Star break due to a strained left hamstring.

The right-hander exited a game against San Francisco in the second inning. He was placed on the 15-day injury list before opening a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies.

Chicago made a series of moves, including reinstating outfielder/infielder Matt Shaw from the 10-day IL and recalling right-handers Ethan Roberts and Tyler Ferguson from Triple-A Iowa. The team also optioned designated hitter Kevin Alcántara to Iowa, while placing pitcher Trent Thornton on the paternity list.

The loss of Taillon is the latest blow to a pitching staff already without Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton and Justin Steele. Boyd, the Cubs’ opening-day starter, is nearing a return. He’s slated to pitch over the weekend in San Francisco.

The 34-year-old Taillon threw an inning, allowing a run, before departing in the second with the injury. He’s 2-5 with a 5.19 ERA.

“After the All-Star break, I think, would be what we’re shooting for,” manager Craig Counsell said. “The margins become ... it makes losing somebody else more daunting, obviously. So that’s just the way we’re at, and guys are going to have some opportunities for the next month or so, until we get to the All-Star break, because of it.”

Shaw is hitting .242 with three homers and 12 RBIs.

“Ready to help in any way I can,” Shaw said. “Whatever that looks like, whatever that kind of manifests into, whether it’s some of those late-inning pinch running situations, I look forward to those.”

June 10, 2026

MLB Expert Picks & Baseball Predictions June 10

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Our MLB experts have you covered on the diamond tonight, and one of our featured picks includes a mispriced divisional showdown in Anaheim.

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MLB expert picks for today

Pick	Odds
Josh Inglis: MIL/ATH u13.5	+122
Jon Metler: PHI ML	-135
Joe Osborne: HOU ML	+102

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Josh Inglis' expert pick: Brewers/Athletics Under 13.5

Price: 45¢ (+122) at Polymarket

This series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Athletics has seen 41 runs through two games, but these totals are getting out of hand. Between Games 1 and 2, the total jumped from 10.5 to 13.5.

I don't see today's pitching matchup as any worse than last night's, which closed with a lower implied total. It's hot, but the hitting conditions aren't significantly better today either, so I don't agree with adding nearly a full run to the implied total.

Last night, both bullpens were taxed, but they're in much better shape today after relatively light usage on both sides. Milwaukee also has all of its high-leverage arms available, which should help keep a lid on the scoring.

Time: 9:05 p.m. ET
How to watch: Brewers.TV,NBCS California

Jon Metler's expert pick: Phillies moneyline

Price: 57¢ (-135) at Polymarket

Facing Max Scherzer makes it hard not to like the Philadelphia Phillies in this spot, especially given the gauntlet of left-handed bats at the top of their order.

While the sample size is still small this season, Scherzer has already allowed five home runs in 51 at-bats and is giving up a .314 average and 1.037 OPS to left-handed hitters. When you combine that with a Phillies lineup featuring Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, and Brandon Marsh in three of the top four spots, the matchup becomes even more concerning for him.

Scherzer's fading slider tends to leak into the barrels of left-handed bats and is particularly vulnerable in this park and against this type of lineup. Against that profile, his arsenal starts to look highly exploitable in this spot. At this price point, there’s a clear edge, as I make the Phillies closer to a 65-cent favorite against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
How to watch: NBCS Philadelphia, Sportsnet One

Joe Osborne's expert pick: Astros moneyline

Price: 49¢ (+102) at Polymarket

I'll happily fade the Los Angeles Angels following last night's win. One of their biggest issues all season has been stringing together victories, as they own an MLB-worst 8-17 record following a win.

Houston is also in a favorable matchup against left-hander Reid Detmers. The Houston Astros rank among the league's best offenses versus southpaws over the past month, and their current roster has produced an .802 OPS against Detmers across 94 at-bats.

While Detmers has put together a respectable season, the Angels are just 4-9 in his starts. Even if the game is close late, Houston holds a significant bullpen edge, boasting one of baseball's hottest relief staffs over the past few weeks.

Time: 9:38 p.m. ET
How to watch: Space City HN, FDSN West

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June 10, 2026

Can Mike Babcock Finally Get Out Of His Own Way?

For most of the last two decades, Mike Babcock's résumé has spoken louder than almost anyone else's.

More than 700 wins.

A Stanley Cup.

Two Olympic gold medals.

A World Championship.

A World Junior title.

For years, there wasn't much debate. Babcock was viewed as the gold standard behind the bench, a demanding coach capable of squeezing every ounce out of talented teams and star players, and one whose preparation and attention to detail helped him earn the trust of some of the greatest teams and players the sport has seen.

Hurricanes Healthy Scratching Andersen Should Be Warning Sign for OilersFrederik Andersen’s sudden benching during the Stanley Cup Final exposes durability concerns, signaling a potential free-agency trap for Edmonton as they hunt for a reliable postseason starter.

And, to be fair, the results backed up the reputation.

He took the Ducks to the Stanley Cup Final. He won it all with Detroit in 2008. Team Canada trusted him with Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews. Brendan Shanahan handed him an eight-year contract and the keys to the Maple Leafs' rebuild.

Few coaches in league history have accomplished more.

Which is what makes the other half of the story so fascinating.

Can The Oilers Learn From Florida Without Trying To Become Florida?A first-round exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks has a way of making people question everything, and after an entire season spent talking about unfinished business and another opportunity to chase the Stanley Cup, the disappointment surrounding <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers#google_vignette">Edmonton's</a> early departure has naturally led to uncomfortable conversations about where the organization goes from here.

Because for almost as long as Babcock has been winning hockey games, there have been stories.

Johan Franzén described him as the worst person he had ever met. Chris Chelios accused him of embarrassing and belittling players. Mike Modano was famously left sitting on 1,499 career games because Babcock wanted to reward younger players, a decision that Modano himself admitted still bothered him years later. Following his dismissal in Toronto, Mitch Marner revealed that as a rookie he had been asked to rank teammates by work ethic, only to have those rankings shared with the group, creating tension before Marner had even established himself in the league.

One incident can be explained away.

A pattern becomes much harder to dismiss.

If The Oilers Make Their Babcock Bed — They’ll Have to Sleep In ItDesperate to win before Connor McDavid’s clock runs out, Edmonton pivots from Bruce Cassidy to Mike Babcock, risking a toxic culture and the real possibility that this all goes terribly wrong.

And that pattern followed him to Columbus.

When Babcock was hired by the Blue Jackets in 2023, he spoke openly about reflection and growth, saying that time away from the game had given him a new perspective and helped him appreciate that today's players require a different approach than the one that worked twenty years ago. Days before training camp, however, allegations surfaced that Babcock had been asking players to show him photographs on their phones as part of a get-to-know-you exercise. Veterans Boone Jenner and Johnny Gaudreau publicly defended those interactions and insisted they had never felt uncomfortable, but concerns raised by younger players led the NHLPA to launch a review. Before Babcock coached a single game, he resigned.

Now, with reports linking him to the Edmonton Oilers' vacancy, the NHLPA has reportedly requested that the league conduct a formal investigation before Edmonton proceeds with a hire, which is a remarkable development considering Babcock hasn't coached an NHL game since 2019 and resigned from Columbus before his tenure even began.

Everybody Wants Darnell Nurse Gone, But Who Exactly Is Taking Him?It's become the easiest offseason move to suggest in <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton</a>. From debates online and on sports radio, it's one that plenty of frustrated fans have already made up in their minds.

That should give everyone pause.

Not because Babcock suddenly forgot how to coach.

Nobody questions his hockey knowledge. Nobody questions his preparation. Nobody questions his ability to organize a team and hold players accountable.

The question is whether Mike Babcock can stop creating problems that don't need to exist.

Because Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl aren't young stars trying to establish themselves anymore. They are veterans carrying enormous expectations after a shocking first-round exit to Anaheim, and the last thing Edmonton needs is another storyline competing with the pressure that already exists around the organization.

Players Are On Board As Babcock To Oilers Is Real, Just Waiting for ApprovalDaryl Katz and Edmonton’s leadership group have reportedly approved a stunning pursuit of Mike Babcock, signaling a high-stakes coaching gamble as the team awaits league clearance.

But perhaps the bigger concern isn't Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl.

Those two have seen everything. They have security. They have stature. If they dislike something, they have voices powerful enough to make themselves heard.

Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard don't.

Neither does Beau Akey. Neither do the next wave of prospects trying to establish themselves in the NHL.

Oilers Want NHLPA To Give Green Light On Mike Babcock HiringSeeking a veteran bench boss, Edmonton is vetting Mike Babcock’s controversial past. Would the Oilers actually hire the most controversial NHL coach of the last decade if the league and the NHLPA said yes?

That's what made the Columbus episode so alarming in the eyes of the NHLPA. The issue was never whether Boone Jenner or Johnny Gaudreau felt comfortable sharing photographs from their phones. Veterans with established careers can navigate those situations differently.

It's the young player sitting in his first training camp, eager to make a good impression and uncertain about where the line exists between a request and an expectation, who occupies the minds of NHLPA officials.

Hockey has changed. The relationship between players and coaches has changed. And while Babcock's résumé remains one of the strongest of his generation, the modern NHL is asking a different question than it did fifteen years ago.

Oilers Not on Larkin's List Of Trade LocationsThe Red Wings captain shortlists three contenders for a potential trade, prioritizing tax-friendly destinations and top-line roles over a chance to join McDavid and Draisaitl in Edmonton.

Winning games still matters, but how you treat people matters, too.

Maybe time away from the game has changed Mike Babcock.

People evolve. Coaches evolve. Plenty of successful leaders have learned from mistakes.

But if the Oilers are going to entrust some of the most important years of Connor McDavid's career—and the first years of Matt Savoie and Isaac Howard's careers—to a man whose downfall has repeatedly come not from a lack of hockey knowledge, but from his own inability to recognize where the line is, they need to be absolutely certain that the lessons of Toronto and Columbus have finally sunk in.

Ex-Oiler Officially Announces Retirement After 1177 GamesA Stanley Cup champion and quintessential power forward, Milan Lucic hangs up his skates after 1,177 games, leaving a complex legacy defined by physical play and championship grit.

Because throughout a coaching career that includes a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold and more than 700 wins, Mike Babcock's toughest opponent has rarely been the team on the other bench.

More often than not, it's been Mike Babcock himself.

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June 10, 2026

Braves vs White Sox Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

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My Braves vs. White Sox predictions are backing the Braves to get back in the win column on Wednesday night.

Let's break it all down with my MLB picks for June 10.

Who will win Braves vs White Sox today: Braves moneyline (-150)

Chris Sale has posted a 2.81 xFIP over the past 30 days, which is the lowest mark among all of the day’s starting pitchers.

He struck out 29.1% of batters while completely neutralizing opposing power by keeping the ball out of the air (28.6 FB%) and limiting hard contact (26.6 HH%).

While Davis Martin is a quality arm, his xERA (3.68) is more than a full run higher than his ERA (2.61).

The Atlanta Braves rank first in OPS against righties on the road and should provide Sale with run support.

Bet to -165.

COVERS INTEL:The Braves lead the league with a 15.6 HR/FB% against right-handed pitching in away games.

Braves vs White Sox Over/Under pick: Over 7.5 (-105)

The starting pitching matchup is strong but I still think there’s a real path to runs in this game.

Martin ranks in the 13th percentile in hard hit rate allowed while the Braves rank third on the road against righties.

They have a lot of power that could cause Martin problems, especially if he’s rusty after eight days off.

As good as Sale is, the Chicago White Sox are an elite offense against lefties – they sit second in ISO and third in wOBA.

Play the Over to -115.

Todd Cordell's 2026 Transparency Record

ML/RL bets: 25-22, -3.63 units
Over/Under bets: 22-23-2, -4.01 units

Braves vs White Sox odds

Moneyline: Braves -150 | White Sox +130
Run line: Braves -1.5 (+115) | White Sox +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-105) | Under 7.5 (-115)

Braves vs White Sox trend

Atlanta has hit the Over in 17 of the last 25 away games (+10.40 units, 37% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Braves vs. White Sox.

How to watch Braves vs White Sox and game info

Location	Rate Field, Chicago, IL
Date	Wednesday, June 10, 2026
First pitch	7:40 p.m. ET
TV	BravesVsn, CHSN
Braves starting pitcher	Chris Sale (8-4, 2.23 ERA)
White Sox starting pitcher	Davis Martin (8-2, 2.61 ERA)

Braves vs White Sox latest injuries

Braves vs White Sox weather

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June 10, 2026

Brewers sign another prospect to long-term contract by reaching deal with outfielder Luis Lara

MILWAUKEE — Outfield prospect Luis Lara signed a seven-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, who continue to work out long-term deals with some of their top minor league players.

The Brewers announced the deal runs through 2032 with team options for 2033, 2034 and 2035. The club didn’t disclose financial terms, but ESPN, MLB.com and the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported the agreement includes $31 million in guaranteed money.

The deal comes less than three months after the Brewers signed shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract.

“Luis is an exciting young talent, and we’re thrilled to commit to him long term,” Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold said in a statement. “He has proven to be one of the premier defensive outfielders in the minor leagues, and he has taken tremendous strides forward offensively this season. With support from ownership, we’re pleased to be able to lock in another key player for our future.”

The Brewers started this pattern of reaching long-term deals with heralded minor league prospects in December 2023 when they signed outfielder Jackson Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million contract. At the time, Chourio had no major league experience and only had played six games above the Double-A level.

Chourio made the Brewers’ big league roster the next year and has compiled more than 20 homers and 20 steals in each of his first two full seasons in the majors. He entered Tuesday batting .305 with an .846 OPS this year.

Now the Brewers have made a long-term commitment to another promising outfielder.

Baseball America ranks Lara as the No. 50 prospect in the game, while MLB Pipeline has him 91st. The 21-year-old entered Tuesday batting .338 with seven homers, 27 RBIs and 18 steals in 56 games with Triple-A Nashville this season.

Lara ranked second in the International League in runs (49) and on-base percentage (.447). He was tied for third in hits (69), was fourth in batting average and was tied for fifth in walks (39).

Last year, Lara won a Gold Glove as one of the top three defensive outfielders in the minors. During that 2025 season, he batted .257 with a .369 on-base percentage, two homers, 40 RBIs and 44 steals in 136 games with Double-A Biloxi.

Lara signed with the Brewers in January 2022 out of Venezuela.

Milwaukee added Lara to its 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A. The Brewers also transferred left-handed pitcher Brian Fitzpatrick to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move.

June 10, 2026

Brewers vs A's Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

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The Milwaukee Brewers and Athletics conclude a three-game set tonight in Las Vegas.

My Brewers vs. Athletics predictions are targeting Milwaukee's offense to keep firing and ultimately lead them to victory.

Read more in my MLB picks for Wednesday, June 10.

Who will win Brewers vs A's today: Brewers moneyline (-104)

The Milwaukee Brewers offense is thriving lately. They have a 144 wRC+ over the last week while slugging 14 home runs across their last seven games. As a lineup, they're averaging a 43.1% hard-hit rate, which is absolutely phenomenal.

The Athletics send Jack Perkins to the hill as the opener tonight. While he likely won't be in there long, Perkins owns a 4.80 xFIP across his last three appearances while walking 5.14 hitters per nine innings. That's a dangerous combination against a Brewers lineup that is punishing mistakes right now.

The A's bullpen has actually performed relatively well lately, but a 3.68 xERA over the last two weeks still suggests Milwaukee should have opportunities to generate offense throughout the game.

Milwaukee, meanwhile, sends Brandon Sproat to the mound. He hasn't been perfect, but the Brewers don't necessarily need a dominant outing with the way their offense is swinging the bat right now. If Milwaukee continues generating hard contact at this rate, the visitors should have enough firepower to back their starter.

I'll play this pick up to -130.

COVERS INTEL: The Brewers own a .231 ISO over the last week, and their recent power surge should play well in the hitter-friendly conditions at Las Vegas Ballpark.

Brewers vs A's Over/Under pick: Under 14.5 runs (-108)

While Milwaukee's offense is capable of putting up crooked numbers, a total of 14.5 requires sustained production from both sides. The A's bullpen has quietly posted a 2.37 FIP over the last week, while the Brewers' relief corps has also been effective with a 3.04 xERA over that same span.

Perkins shouldn't be in there long, and while I do firmly believe the Brew Crew score runs here, the Athletics bullpen has shown the ability to keep games under control. The same can be said for Milwaukee's relief corps.

Milwaukee's offensive numbers are inflated after scoring 12 runs on Sunday and another 15 on Tuesday, hence the high total here. Unless both lineups continue producing at an unsustainable rate, 15 runs is a difficult number to reach.

I'll play this pick up to -140.

Quinn Allen's 2026 Transparency Record

ML/RL bets: 22-18, +2.77 units
Over/Under bets: 23-16, +3.30 units

Brewers vs A's odds

Moneyline: Milwaukee -104 | Athletics -100
Run line: Milwaukee -1.5 (+138) | Athletics +1.5 (-144)
Over/Under: Over 14.5(-104) | Under 14.5 (-100)

Brewers vs A's trend

The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 40 games (+12.55 Units / 22% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Brewers vs. A's.

How to watch Brewers vs A's and game info

Location	Las Vegas Ballpark, Las Vegas, NV
Date	Wednesday, June 10, 2026
First pitch	9:05 p.m. ET
TV	Brewers.TV, NBC Sports California
Brewers starting pitcher	Brandon Sproat (1-4, 6.17 ERA)
A's starting pitcher	Jack Perkins (2-3, 6.19 ERA)

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Brewers vs A's weather

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June 10, 2026

Yankees vs Guardians Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Today's MLB Game

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The New York Yankees go for the series sweep vs. the Cleveland Guardians this afternoon in a finale that pits Carlos Rodon against rookie Parker Messick.

Rodon owns a career 2.54 ERA in 24 appearances against the Guardians, and the bigger swing factor is a Cleveland bullpen that's been used extensively in recent games.

Here are my Yankees vs. Guardianspredictions and MLB picks for Wednesday, June 10.

Who will win Yankees vs Guardians today: Yankees moneyline (+100)

Carlos Rodon is an elite hard-hit suppressor with a ground-ball rate in the Top 80th percentile of baseball and a hard-hit rate that lands the same. I fully expect him to lean on that strength today.

Furthermore, there's not much pop in this Cleveland Guardians lineup outside Jose Ramirez, best indicated by its second-to-last barrel rating, which means Rodon's soft-contact profile gets stronger.

While I like Parker Messick a great deal, the game tilts once he exits. With the Guardians' bullpen overextended, manager Stephen Vogt is forced to lean on non-premium arms.

Take the New York Yankees down to -115.

COVERS INTEL:Carlos Rodon has issued 16 walks across 25 innings in 2026.

Yankees vs Guardians Over/Under pick: Over 7.5 (-122)

The exhausted Cleveland bullpen carries roughly four innings behind Messick today, and Carlos Rodon walks 15.4% of hitters in 2026, ranking in the bottom third percentile.

While I expect Rodon to have a good day, it's unlikely to come without giving up a few runs.

On the other side, the Yankees will make hay later in the game against a few bullpen arms that have hard-hit issues. Play to 8.

Chris Hatfield's 2026 Transparency Record

ML/RL bets: 28-23, +4.71 units
Over/Under bets: 31-20, +13.87 units

Yankees vs Guardians odds

Moneyline: Yankees +100 | Guardians -115
Run line: Yankees +1.5 | Guardians -1.5
Over/Under: Over 7.5 | Under 7.5

Yankees vs Guardians trend

The Yankees have covered the first five innings run line in 30 of their last 50 road games for +7.80 units and a 13% ROI.

How to watch Yankees vs Guardians and game info

Location	Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Date	Wednesday, June 10, 2026
First pitch	1:10 p.m. ET
TV	YES, Guardians.TV
Yankees starting pitcher	Carlos Rodon (1-2, 2.88 ERA)
Guardians starting pitcher	Parker Messick (6-2, 2.40 ERA)

Yankees vs Guardians latest injuries

Yankees vs Guardians weather

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June 10, 2026

Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for June 10

The Dodgers (43-24) snapped a three-game losing streak to the Pirates (34-33) with a dominating 12-2 victory. However, it wasn't all a breeze in the wind. Once Paul Skenes exited in a 2-2 ballgame at the end of the sixth inning, Los Angeles rattled off a 10-run seventh inning with only one home run.

Los Angeles scored 13-straight runs last night as the Dodgers extended their record to 3-1 over the last four games. The Dodgers' offense is starting to cook with 9, 5, and 13 runs over the past three games. To start June, Los Angeles is 5-3 and hitting .273 (7th) with the fifth-most runs (43). The pitching staff has the third-lowest OBA (.211) and the best WHIP (1.05) this month, so the Dodgers are rolling and now have one of the Cy Young favorites on the mound in Shohei Ohtani.

Pittsburgh's bullpen exploded yesterday and the Pirates choked away an early 2-0 lead. The Buccos have now lost four straight games as they've played arguably the best two teams (Dodgers, Braves). Pittsburgh is 2-5 to start June, which is their worst start to month so far this season. The Pirates pitching staff has a 5.95 ERA (29th) in June and a .276 OBA (T-25th). In those seven games, Pittsburgh has been outscored 45-35 and 25-11 over the past four.

Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Pirates

Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 6:40 PM EST
Site: PNC Park
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Network/Streaming: MLB TV

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Pirates

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers (-207), Pittsburgh Pirates (+169)
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (+105), Dodgers -1.5 (-126)
Total: 8.5

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Pirates

Wednesday's pitching matchup (June 10): Jared Jones vs. Shohei Ohtani
Pirates: Jared Jones

2026 stats: 9.1 IP, 1-0, 4.82 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 10 Ks, 4 BB

Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani

2026 Stats: 61.0 IP, 6-2, 0.74 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 67 Ks, 18 BB

Who’s Hot? Who’s Not

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is hitting .301 with 71 hits, 11 home runs and 37 RBI over 236 at-bats
The Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker is hitting .233 with 54 hits and 52 strikeouts over 232 at-bats
The Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds is hitting .267 with 63 hits, 7 home runs, and 40 RBI over 236 at-bats
The Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna is hitting .195 with 36 hits and 60 strikeouts over 185 at-bats

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Dodgers at Pirates

The Dodgers are 35-32 ATS
The Pirates are 33-34 ATS
The Dodgers are 38-29 to the Under, ranking third-best
The Pirates are 38-27-1 to the Over, ranking seventh-best
The Dodgers are 19-14 ATS on the road, ranking eighth-best
The Pirates are 16-18 ATS at home and 7-4 ATS as a home underdog

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June 10, 2026

Angels' Jack Kochanowicz to have Tommy John surgery; Yoán Moncada to have surgery on right knee

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz needs Tommy John surgery, the team said, and the 25-year-old right-hander is expected to be sidelined through the 2027 season.

The Angels also said third baseman Yoán Moncada will have surgery on his balky right-knee. But, the specifics of the procedure and a timetable for the switch-hitter’s return were not known.

Kochanowicz went 2-5 with a 6.19 ERA in 13 starts this season, striking out 47 and walking 36 in 64 innings.

The hard-throwing sinker-ball specialist went 2-1 with a 3.05 ERA in his first seven starts, but was ineffective during his next six starts, going 0-4 with an 11.91 ERA, striking out 17 and walking 15 in 22 2/3 innings.

Kochanowicz didn’t make it out of the first inning of a game in Dodger Stadium. He allowed seven runs and six hits in a third of an inning in an eventual 9-2 loss.

Kochanowicz’s fastball averaged 97 mph and touched 99 mph against the Dodgers, but he said after the game that his arm bothered him when he threw his changeup. An MRI revealed a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament.

“Honestly, I didn’t think this was in the cards,” Kochanowicz said before the game against Houston. “I really thought it was just a little angry.

“I mean, my velo was fine, the fastballs, everything was fine. It really was just the changeup.

“I thought it was just kind of general soreness. … I thought I was going to hear back today that it was all right, but man, it is what it is.”

Manager Kurt Suzuki said the Angels are “still evaluating” their options for Kochanowicz’s replacement in the rotation. Among the candidates are left-hander Sam Aldegheri and Triple-A right-handers Caden Dana and George Klassen.

Moncada, 31, who signed a one-year, $4-million deal with the Angels in February, was placed on the injured list because of right-knee inflammation on May 22 and transferred to the 60-day injured list.

He hit .189 with a .605 OPS, three homers and 10 RBIs in 41 games and was more unproductive from the right side, with one hit in 21 at-bats (.048). Suzuki said Denzer Guzman, who was recalled from Triple-A, will get most of the playing time at third base.

“We don’t know if it’s a cleanup or a tear,” Suzuki said of Moncada. “We’ll know more after it gets done.”

June 10, 2026

MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Best HR Prop Bets, Picks, Parlay & Odds for Wednesday, June 10

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What does it feel like to hit a home run prop? I've lost that loving feeling during this cold snap.

But the sun's out, home runs are on the rise, and it's a great time to back the bats and MLB player props.

Bryce Harper is the best +EV home run on the board vs. Max Scherzer and his fly-ball ways, while the Rockies might have the best HR matchup on the board vs. a lefty who has given up a dozen dingers over his last four games.

These are my favorite MLB home run predictions for Wednesday, June 10.

Best MLB home run props today

Player to hit a HR	Odds
Bryce Harper	+402
Ezequiel Tovar	+470

Home run pick: Bryce Harper (+402)

Max Scherzer is coming off the IL today and should be good for his usual 80-pitch workload. That's great news for the Phillies' bats, as the veteran right-hander has already allowed seven home runs in just under 20 innings of work this season.

The roof should be open, and the fly balls should be plentiful for the visitors.

It's a small sample, but Scherzer ranks 21st-worst among MLB starters in HR/FB rate, which pairs poorly with his seventh-worst groundball rate at 27.7%. A lot of Philadelphia bats are popping in the projections.

There are several Phillies hitters who have seen Scherzer more than 20 times, but at the current prices, Bryce Harper at +402 stands out as one of the best +EV home run plays, per the projections powered by THE BAT.

Left-handed hitters are crushing Scherzer this year, and Harper has taken him deep three times in 24 at-bats, which isn't an insignificant head-to-head sample. Alec Bohm at +700 or better is also showing value in the projections.

I have the fair price on the Harper home run closer to +300. For reference, Kyle Schwarber is sitting at +191.

Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
Where to watch: SN1, NBCSP

Home run pick: Ezekiel Tovar (+470)

There is no better home run matchup to target today than the Rockies against Chicago's Shota Imanaga. The Cubs' starter has allowed 12 home runs over his last four starts, owns the worst BlastContact% of any starter on the slate over the last 30 days, and over that same stretch ranks second-worst in HR/FB rate.

It's 90 degrees in Colorado, and the wind is blowing toward the right-field wall.

Ezequiel Tovar went deep last night at a similar price in a tougher matchup. He has three homers over the last 14 days, ranks second on the team in ISO over the last two weeks, and is getting the ball in the air at a healthy rate. The fair price should be closer to +320.

Hunter Goodman is priced well below +200 to go deep, but Tovar projects as the next-most likely Rockie to leave the yard despite carrying the fifth-longest odds on the board.

Time: 8:40 p.m. ET
Where to watch: Rockies.TV, Marquee Sports Network

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HR picks: 13-108, -38.94 units

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June 10, 2026

Could McTavish Improve The Canadiens’ Center Line?

It’s no secret that if the Montreal Canadiens can find an upgrade for the second-line center position, they’ll pounce on the occasion. Oliver Kapanen got the role by default last season, but by the end of the season, he struggled with the heavy NHL calendar, and in the playoffs, he made way for Jake Evans. With all due respect to Evans, he’s by no means a second-line center on a contending team. Even if he has a great work ethic and has picked up more than his fair share of points, he lacks the finishing to play with a playmaker like Ivan Demidov.

Last offseason, there was a lot of talk about what the Anaheim Ducks would decide to do regarding their contract negotiations with Mason McTavish; some hoped he would end up in Montreal. Pat Verbeek was patient, and he ended up giving the third overall pick at the 2021 draft a six-year deal at a $7 million cap hit. It all had the makings of a happy ending, but unfortunately for both parties, the centerman struggled this season and was a healthy scratch at times. In 75 games, he could only put up 41 points, compared to 52 in 76 games the previous year. His differential also took a hit, dropping from an even rating in 2024-25 to minus-15 this year.

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As things stand, he finds himself on the Ducks' third line, having made way for Leo Carlsson and Mikael Granlund on the first two lines, but when Ryan Poehling is healthy, he also gives him a run for his money, ice time-wise. McTavish isn’t on the first power play unit either; he centers the second unit, and he even missed two of the Ducks’ 12 playoff games this season.

Will Verbeek decide to be patient with the player and give him a chance to bounce back next season, or could he be convinced to move him? If it were an option, it likely wouldn’t be cheap because even though McTavish is on the third line right now, Granlund is already 34 and only has two years left on his contract.

Still, given his offensive potential and the skills he has, McTavish could be the ideal complement to Demidov’s skill set. At just 23 years old, he’s the right age to fit with the Canadiens’ core as well, and his cap hit is very reasonable; he’d earn less than Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, Cole Caufield, Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson, and likely less than Demidov as well. In 304 career games, he’s put up 181 points for a 0.6 point-per-game average. He’s got a 48.6% success rate at the faceoff circle and is a left-shot, which is what Montreal needs down the middle.

He would be a great option for the Canadiens, but it would be surprising to see Verbeek throw in the towel after managing to sign McTavish to a team-friendly contract. To even start the conversation, it would take a very attractive package, which would likely have to include one of Michael Hage or Alexander Zharovsky, a couple of picks, and probably a roster player as well, since he’d leave a big hole in the Ducks’ lineup.

The 23-year-old is an established center, not another gamble like Kirby Dach or Alex Newhook, who will likely remain on the wing for the rest of their careers, and he’s signed long-term, which warrants a higher price tag. Furthermore, he’s the kind of player Martin St-Louis likes, with a good hockey IQ and who makes good reads, which would likely make it easier for him to adapt to the Canadiens’ brand of hockey. At 6-foot-1 and 219 pounds, he landed 95 hits this past season, an aspect of his game that has kept improving from one year to the next.

McTavish could definitely improve the Canadiens’ center line, but would the price tag be too hefty for Kent Hughes? That’s quite possible…

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June 10, 2026

Trump probably won't be at NBA Finals Game 4. Knicks fans are relieved

From cleansing Madison Square Garden to sneaking in lucky items, New York Knicks fans are sparing no effort to manifest an NBA Finals win.

But after the team's loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3, some are saying the superstitions even apply to the president of the United States.

President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game when he went to the matchup at Madison Square Garden on June 8.

His visit led to amplified security measures around the arena, plus a chorus of boos from those inside. It also coincided with the Knicks first loss in 13 games, a broken streak some attributed to Trump.

The president, though, seemed to have a positive experience. He told reporters the following day that he heard "mostly cheers" from the crowd.

Still, some Knicks fans would seem to prefer he passes on Game 4 at the Garden on June 10. Here's what know about his possible attendance and fans' reactions.

Knicks fans give Trump mixed blame for Game 3 loss

After Game 3, Knicks fans had mixed opinions about whether Trump's attendance affected the outcome.

"I blame Trump," fan Ty Jackson told Reuters outside the Garden.

"I don't think it was Trump's fault but the aura – like the fact that they had to show him on the jumbotron, everybody was booing him, like we shouldn't even have to do that, we should be cheering," another, Taylor Perlmutter, told the outlet.

On social media, the consensus was similarly divided.

"I blame Trump for this Knicks loss. Bad juju," one person wrote on X.

"If you play badly, admit it," another X user said. "If you can't beat them, practice. Don't scapegoat the president next time, it's embarrassing."

Is Trump attending NBA Finals Game 4?

The White House has not confirmed whether or not Trump will be attending the next game at Madison Square Garden, though many signs are pointing to him not being there.

Trump told reporters last week that his invitation from his friend and Knicks owner James Dolan applied to both Games 3 and 4.

As of 9 a.m. ET on June 10, the president's schedule does not show a planned trip to New York.

ESPN's senior NBA insider Shams Charania also reported that Trump is not expected to attend due to scheduling conflicts.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also announced that a watch party outside the Garden was back on for Game 4 after the previous one was canceled, in part because of heightened security in the area.

Stephen A. Smith, Cardi B among those blaming Trump for Knicks loss

Some celebrities are even joining the chorus of those Knicks fans aiming fault at the president.

ESPN television personality Stephen A. Smith said during an episode of his podcast "The Stephen A. Smith Show" that the president had "no business" attending the game.

"It has nothing to do with politics. Zero," Smith said. "It has everything to do with the fervor and the momentum that exists surrounding the New York Knicks and he is singlehandedly disrupting everything that the New York Knicks have been vibing with."

After the game, Trump responded to Smith's comments.

"I think he's a nice guy, but you need a certain aptitude to run for president. You need a high IQ. I'm not sure that Stephen has that. I don't think he does actually," Trump told reporters.

Smith later doubled down on his opinion that the president interrupted the team's "mojo."

Like Smith, rapper Cardi B, who performed the halftime show at the event, also criticized Trump after the game.

Cardi B performs during halftime between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 8, 2026, in New York City.

The Bronx-born rapper responded to a comment during an Instagram Live session after the game asking whether Trump was "bad luck" for the team.

"It probably was. But it is what it is," she said, per social media reposts. "You can't stop the president from … going to a game. But it did feel a little dark in there."

"It felt like the principal was there, and everybody had to be on their best behavior," she added. "But, nevertheless."

Charlamagne tha God, Charles Barkley address Trump's affect on NBA Finals

On the other side of the conversation, some big names weren't quick to point blame at Trump for the Spurs win.

Former NBA star Charles Barkley said the Knicks simply did not play to their full potential.

"That has nothing to do with it," he told TikToker Adam Glyn when asked whether Trump's attendance could have influenced the game. "I thought the Spurs outplayed them."

Similarly, Charlamagne tha God also said on "The Breakfast Club" that the outcome of the game was not tied to the president, though his being there did have an affect on fans.

"Donald Trump wasn't responsible for the loss of the game, but he was responsible for the loss of joy that the New York Knicks fans had been feeling," he said.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Trump be at NBA Finals Game 4? Knicks fans hope not

June 10, 2026

Donald Trump calls Stephen A. Smith 'dumb as a rock' in scathing post

The feud between United States President Donald Trump and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith continued Wednesday, June 10, as the two trade barbs about one another in public forums since Trump's NBA Finals appearances.

Trump escalated his criticism of Smith's rumored political aspirations in an early morning post on his Truth Social site. The President declared Smith an "arrogant fool" and "dumb as a rock, and totally unqualified to ever think of running for high political office, or low political office for that matter!"

Trump and Smith have been going back-and-forth, initially regarding Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden for NBA Finals Game 3 on Monday. Smith first criticized Trump ahead of Game 3, noting he would blame Trump for a Knicks loss because of how the president's decision to attend the game would disrupt the environment.

"This is about an individual engaging in a level of narcissism that really rakes my freakin' nerves," Smith said. "He's got no business here tonight. It has nothing to do with politics. It was everything to do with the fervor that exists around the New York Knicks and he is disrupting everything the Knicks have been vibing with."

Trump first addressed Smith's comments when asked about them by reporters after Game 3, which the Knicks lost to the Spurs.

"I think he's a nice guy, but you need a certain aptitude to run for president," Trump said. "You need a high IQ. I'm not sure that Stephen has that. I don't think he does actually."

Smith fired back on Tuesday during ESPN's "First Take" and his podcast, and challenged Trump to a one-on-one debate regarding the president's "IQ" remark. Using patriotic music as a backdrop, Smith told viewers that, "obviously, I'm blaming him" for the Knicks Game 3 loss.

He then criticized Trump for the traffic around Madison Square Garden, the cancellation of the Knicks watch party outside the arena for fans that couldn't afford Finals tickets, and the loss of business in the surrounding area because of the security protocols in place for the presidential visit. Smith also attacked Trump for appearing to fall asleep in some photos taken of him at the game.

"If it was that important for you to be there, why did you look like you were asleep?" Smith said. "Didn’t you call out former President Joe Biden, 'Sleepy Joe'? Well, what should we call you? Cause you weren’t awake."

"To see them in this position and to disrupt the momentum they've built, I called narcissistic and selfish," Smith added later on his podcast. "Why would I do such a thing? Because it's Donald Trump, that's why. Because it's factually correct, that's why. Because he had no business at the game."

Smith's podcast has served as a platform for his political commentary separate from ESPN in recent years. He has been mentioned as a potential presidential candidate, though Smith has thus far not run for any political office. It's a possibility that Trump seemed to take aim at in his latest response on Wednesday morning.

"He'd get annihilated in a debate by the most incompetent of politicians," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Joe Biden's now 'fabled' performance would look great by comparison to anything that this loudmouth huckster has to offer, which isn't much! Within a few weeks, they'd laugh him out of politics!!!"

ESPN's "First Take" was scheduled to begin only a few hours later. Surely, Smith has something to say back.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Donald Trump fires back at Stephen A. Smith: 'Arrogant fool'

June 10, 2026

JR Ritchie recalled, James Karinchak selected to major league roster

NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 20: James Karinchak #00 of the Atlanta Braves poses for a photo during Spring Training photo day at CoolToday Park on February 20, 2026 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Prior to tonight’s game in Chicago, the Braves have made a few bullpen-bolstering moves.

The expected: after last night’s blown save versus the White Sox, Carlos Carrasco re-enters the DFA spin cycle. Let’s see if the fourth go-around looks a lot like the last three and if we’ll be seeing him soon enough.

In his place, the Braves have selected RHP James Karinchak to the major league roster. Signed to a minor-league contract in December, the 30-year-old has a 2.45 ERA and five saves in 21 games played with Triple-A Gwinnett.

Tyler Kinley was starting to find it again after a rough patch, so it’s unfortunate to see him hit the 15-day IL (backdated to June 8), with right elbow inflammation. We’re likely to hear more about the severity of it from Walt Weiss before tonight’s contest, but here’s hoping it’s just an Iggy-like stint to rest and let things calm down.

The corresponding move for Kinley is the return of rookie JR Ritchie. Ritchie hasn’t had a scoreless outing in three games with the Stripers since being sent back down, but a fresh arm is a fresh arm.

The #Braves today selected RHP James Karinchak to the major league roster and designated RHP Carlos Carrasco for assignment. The club also recalled RHP JR Ritchie to Atlanta and placed RHP Tyler Kinley on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 8, with right elbow…
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) June 10, 2026