ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Houston Astros placed LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of a right hamstring strain, less than a week after the team signed the veteran utilityman to bolster its offensive production from the left side.
The 32-year-old Wade went 4 for 12 with one homer, two doubles and four RBIs in his first four games with the Astros after opting out of his deal with Triple-A Charlotte in the Chicago White Sox organization this month and signing with Houston.
Wade started in left field and hit an RBI double in the sixth inning of a 5-4, 10-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels, but hobbled into second base and was removed from the game.
“Wade is going to take a little bit longer,” Astros manager Joe Espada said before another game against the Angels. “His diagnosis is not encouraging, but we’re going to see how he progresses.”
Houston recalled outfielder Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land to replace Wade on the roster.
Wade, who can play all three outfield positions and first base, is a .236 career hitter with 56 homers, 189 RBIs and a .734 OPS in eight major league seasons with the Twins, Giants, Angels and Astros.
“The quality of his at-bats, having that lefty bat off the bench … (it’s tough) to have that weapon taken away from us,” Espada said. “But we’ll get him treated and get him back in the lineup because I really liked what he was doing and the way he was going about it. It was a good piece.”
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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.”
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Josh Inglis' expert pick: Brewers/Athletics Under 13.5
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Powered by an elite offense, the Atlanta Braves own a sparkling 23-11 record on the road this season.
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.
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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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.
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)
Brewers vs A's latest injuries
Brewers vs A's weather
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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.
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)
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Yankees vs Guardians weather
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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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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
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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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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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.”
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.
I'm targeting Max Scherzer and his fly-ball ways with two different Phillies batters, 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.
UPDATE: Added another HR pick + parlay.
Best MLB home run props today
Player to hit a HR
Odds
Bryce Harper
+402
Ezequiel Tovar
+470
Brandon Marsh
+585
💲Today's HR parlay
+13436
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
Home run pick: Brandon Marsh (+585)
Let's add another left-handed bat against Scherzer in his first start off the IL.
There aren't many pitchers in baseball who allow as many fly balls as the veteran right-hander while also carrying one of the highest HR/FB rates in the league this season.
Brandon Marsh is just two games removed from homering in three straight contests. Over the last two weeks, he leads the Phillies in ISO, slugging percentage, HR/FB rate, and wOBA.
His low 16% groundball rate also pairs perfectly against a fly-ball pitcher like Scherzer.
Almost every visiting bat is projecting as +EV to go deep today, and the Phillies team total Over 1.5 home runs at plus money is another strong way to attack this matchup.
Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
Where to watch: SN1, NBCSP
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After three thrilling NBA Finals games, Knicks fever is at an all-time high in New York City.
Yet, somehow, ticket prices keep free falling for Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, June 10.
These past few days, our team has tracked how much the cheapest seats cost to get into MSG for the pivotal second contest at home for the Knicks (that will also feature a halftime performance from Wu-Tang Clan).
On Monday, tickets started at $9,280 including fees on SeatGeek. That made sense; before the painful Game 3 loss, fans were ponying up top dollar to potentially see Jalen Brunson and co. sweep Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs on their home court.
Following their unfortunate defeat, prices roundly plummeted on Tuesday. In fact, they halved. Over a mere 24 hours, the cheapest seats went from $9,280 to $4,585 including fees.
That’s a steep $4,695 drop.
Now, on game day, tickets can be found for as low as $3,383 including fees at the time of publication.
If math isn’t your thing, that means prices went down a whopping $5,897 in two days.
And, while we’ll concede that seeing the Knicks play a Finals game that won’t clinch the series isn’t nearly as exciting as a game that would net New York the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy, one thing is clear:
This might be your best and most inexpensive chance to see Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges in the NBA Finals on their historic postseason run.
Plus, who knows when they’ll be back?
It has been 27 long, long years since the club’s last Finals appearance after all.
Need a few more details before smashing that buy button?
You’re in the right place, Brunson, Egg and Cheese lovers.
Our team has everything you need to know and more about catching Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden below.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
What do tickets cost for Knicks NBA Finals games at MSG?
A complete calendar, including all announced Knicks NBA Finals home game dates and the best prices on tickets versus what they cost on June 8 are listed here:
New York Knicks NBA Finals home game dates
Ticket prices start at
Ticket prices started at on June 9
Ticket prices started at on June 8
Game 4 Wednesday, June 10
$3,383(including fees)
$4,585(including fees)
$9,280(including fees)
Game 6 Tuesday, June 16 (if necessary)
$9,791(including fees)
$11,348(including fees)
$11,510(including fees)
What do tickets cost for Spurs NBA Finals games in San Antonio?
All Spurs playoff home game dates at the Frost Bank Center and the cheapest tickets available can be found below.
San Antonio Spurs home game dates
Ticket prices start at
Game 5 Saturday, June 13 7:30 p.m.
$1,440(including fees)
Game 7 Friday, June 197:30 p.m. (if necessary)
$4,241(including fees)
What are the Knicks Finals home game giveaways at MSG?
New York Post social media guru Olivia Silio let us know that there are some additional perks to attending Finals games at MSG.
“The first home game of the series, you’ll go home with a souvenir t-shirt, commemorating the game,” she said, based on her experience attending the Eastern Conference Finals.
“Other games have ‘Always Knicks’ towels for fans to keep as well as interactive arena bracelets, used for light shows and hyping up the crowd. Another bonus is you may see your favorite actor, singer or athlete, rooting alongside you.”
How can I watch the Knicks and Spurs in the NBA Finals on TV?
Fans hoping to catch Mike Brown’s ballers on the tube can watch all NBA Finals games on ABC and ESPN.
Just make sure to review your local listings before tuning in.
If you don’t have cable, your best bet may be DIRECTV.
Wu-Tang Clan
GZA, Method Man, Young Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, U-God and Masta Killa aren’t only playing the halftime show at Madison Square Garden this summer.
They’re also embarking on their ‘Final Chamber Tour’ with special guest Bone Thugs-N-Harmony from August through October.
Darien Lake AmphitheaterDarien Center, NYThursday, Aug. 27
Hard Rock Hotel and CasinoAtlantic City, NJFriday, Aug. 28
PNC Bank Arts CenterHolmdel, NJFriday, Sept. 11
Jones Beach TheaterWantagh, NYSunday, Sept. 13
Want to see the Staten legends live for less than $50?
You can find tickets for all 2026 Wu-Tang Clan ‘Final Chamber Tour’ concerts here.
Huge concerts at MSG in 2026
Not sure what to do once the final buzzer sounds on the 2025-26 NBA season?
MSG has you covered.
The legendary venue has booked a number of exciting acts to entertain audiences all summer long.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• Bon Jovi (July 7-9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26)
• Earth, Wind, and Fire with Lionel Richie (July 11)
• Phish (July 22, 24, 25, 27, 29)
• RUSH (July 28, 30, Aug. 1, 3)
• J. Cole (Aug. 2, 4)
Want to see who else is Big Apple-bound? Check out this list of all the upcoming events at Madison Square Garden to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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.
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…
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.
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.
"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."
"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."
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.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on X @melinakh and Instagram @bymelinakhan.
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