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CONFIRMED: Jesse Puljujärvi Signs Multi-Year Contract in Switzerland
Finnish winger Jesse Puljujärvi, 27, has signed a two-year contract with Genève-Servette, the National League club announced on Tuesday.
“I’m really excited to be joining Genève-Servette!” Jesse Puljujärvi is quoted in the club’s press release. “I’ve heard nothing but good things about the organization and the league, and I’m looking forward to experiencing it all. We have a great group of players, and I’m going to give my all to help the team succeed. I’m also looking forward to visiting the city, which looks amazing, and meeting the fans.”
“We are very pleased with the arrival of Jesse, a player we have been following for some time now,” said club sports manager Marc Gautschi. “Thanks to his physique and speed, he can be absolutely dominant on the big Swiss ice rinks. We are convinced that with the help of our coaching staff, he will further develop his scoring skills and become an essential offensive leader for our team.”
News of Puljujärvi heading to Switzerland began two weeks ago while he was still playing in the Calder Cup finals for the Charlotte Checkers.
He joins a Genève-Servette team that won its first-ever national championship in Switzerland in 2023-24 and won the Champions Hockey League in 2024-25, but has missed the playoffs the last two National League seasons.
In addition to Puljujärvi, Genève-Servette has under contract for 2025-26 former NHLers Markus Granlund, Josh Jooris, Marc-Antoine Pouliot, Taylor Beck and Tim Berni, whose NHL rights are still retained by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
French Former Habs Prospect Swaps Bitter Rival Teams In Switzerland
American-born French
left winger Tim Bozon was rumored as far back as November to have
already signed a four-year contract with Swiss National League club
Genève-Servette. The problem was, the 30-year-old former Montreal
Canadiens prospect currently plays for Lausanne HC – Geneva’s
fiercest rival.
Born in Älvkarleby, Sweden, Puljujärvi grew up in Finland and is a product of the Kärpät club in northern Finland. It is with that Oulu-based club that he first turned pro at age 16 in 2014-15.
Puljujärvi was chosen fourth overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He has 128 points in 387 career NHL regular-season games with the Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers. He also has six points in 27 playoff games with Edmonton and Carolina.
During his career, Puljujärvi returned to play for Kärpät in 2019-20 and part of 2020-21, as pandemic-related restrictions delayed the NHL’s start to that season.
In June 2023, he underwent double hip surgery and missed half of the following season.
Jesse Puljujärvi: “It’s been a long process, I’m really happy to be here”The last couple of seasons have been an ordeal for Jesse Puljujärvi. He split a rather unproductive 2022-23 campaign between the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes, during which he played in constant pain. Then in June 2023, he underwent double hip surgery. He didn’t return to the ice until January and, after a half-season split between the AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the NHL, he’s now playing in his second IIHF World Championship for Finland, and first since 2017.
When Puljujärvi was waived by Pittsburgh in February of this year to terminate his contract “by mutual agreement” ahead of the international transfer deadline, it was widely expected that he’d end up in Europe. Switzerland was one of his rumored destinations at that time, as was Kärpät. However, he surprisingly signed with Florida instead.
This past season, Puljujärvi had 10 pointss in 31 NHL games, split between Pittsburgh and Florida, and 16 points in 26 AHL games, split between Wilkes/Barre-Scranton and Charlotte. He also had 11 points in 18 playoff games for Charlotte, which included an overtime goal in Game 5 of the finals against the Abbotsford Canucks, which kept the Checkers alive for one more game.
Photo © Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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Canadiens: It’s Now Or Never For Joshua Roy
Earlier this week, Montreal Canadiens and Laval Rocket player Joshua Roy was attending Jonathan Huberdeau’s golf tournament and spoke to RDS’ Eric Leblanc. The 21-year-old has wised up since last season, and he’s aware of how crucial the upcoming camp and season will be.
He had an underwhelming camp in 2024 and looked surprised to be sent down to the AHL, but things will be even more complicated this season. The Canadiens now have Ivan Demidov; they acquired Zack Bolduc in a trade and signed Samuel Blais. Oliver Kapanen, Owen Beck, Florian Xhekaj, Lucas Condotta, and Jared Davidson will also be hoping to graduate with the Habs.
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Roy was never going to challenge Demidov for the second-line role, especially considering he didn’t produce much in the 12 games he played in Montreal last season. This Summer, he intends to work on his physical form, which is sometimes lacking and prevents him from providing the same level of effort in each game, which is not something coaches like.
Roy explains that he didn’t need to be told what was wrong with his game; he says he’s smart enough to figure out the issues. Roy can talk the talk, but can he walk the walk? That remains to be seen.
The Rocket forward also commented on the Logan Mailloux vs. Bolduc trade, explaining that the defenseman was one of his good friends, a good person, and an outstanding player. He added that with Noah Dobson’s arrival and all the good defensemen in the organization, a defenseman was bound to be leaving soon. He’ll get a new start in St. Louis.
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Mets at Orioles: How to watch on SNY on July 8, 2025
The Mets open a three-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m. on SNY.
Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- Juan Soto is hitting .331/.470/.703 with 13 home runs, five doubles, 26 RBI, 31 runs scored, and 30 walks over his last 35 games
- RonnyMauricio has reached base safely in his last nine games, slashing .370/.452/.556 during that span
- Edwin Diaz has allowed one earned run since April 21. For the season, he has a 1.80 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with 53 strikeouts in 35.0 innings
METS | ORIOLES |
|---|---|
| Brandon Nimmo, LF | Jackson Holliday, 2B |
| Francisco Lindor, SS | Jordan Westburg, 3B |
| Juan Soto, RF | Gunnar Henderson, SS |
| Pete Alonso, 1B | Ryan O'Hearn, 1B |
| Jesse Winker, DH | Ramon Laureano, RF |
| Jeff McNeil, CF | Colton Cowser, LF |
| Luis Torrens, C | Tyler O'Neill, DH |
| Ronny Mauricio, 3B | Cedric Mullins, CF |
| Brett Baty, 2B | Jacob Stallings, C |
What channel is SNY?
Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.
How can I stream the game?
The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.
In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone.
How can I watch the game on my computer via MLB?
To get started on your computer, click here and then follow these steps:
- Log in using your provider credentials. If you are unsure of your provider credentials, please contact your provider.
- Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account.
- Log in using your MLB.com credentials to watch Mets games on SNY.
- Select the SNY Mets game you wish to view from the Multimedia Center.
How can I watch the game on the MLB App?
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- Download the free MLB App.
- Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices.
- Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”
- To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.
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Brad Stevens admits it's ‘unlikely' Al Horford returns to Celtics
Brad Stevens admits it's ‘unlikely' Al Horford returns to Celtics originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Al Horford remains unsigned on the NBA free agent market, and even though the Boston Celtics would love to have him back, it doesn’t sound like that’s a realistic scenario.
Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was pretty candid at a press conference Tuesday when asked about Horford.
“We made offers to both Luke (Kornet) and Al. We would’ve loved to have had both of them back. I’d say that’s unlikely,” Stevens told reporters.
“The only reason I haven’t talked about Al is, I could talk about Al my whole press conference and not say enough. But I don’t want to speak in absolute terms until an ultimate decision is made. If he were to go and play somewhere else, I think he’s an all-time Celtic, a winner, and did everything he could for this organization, not only in the games but also how he impacted our younger players.”
Horford has spent the last four seasons with the Celtics (seven in total across two stints in Boston), and he played a crucial role in the C’s being a title contender throughout that period, including a championship in 2024.
His ability to shoot 3-pointers, defend at a high level and provide veteran leadership, among several other qualities, was very valuable to the Celtics’ ascension.
The Celtics are limited in what they can offer Horford — or any other free agent — as a team over luxury tax. Horford is able to make more money with other teams. The C’s are also unlikely to be title contenders next season with Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles.
The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach reported Monday, citing a league source, that Horford is “taking his time while assessing offers from multiple teams” and that “the 39-year-old is considering retirement, too.”
The Golden State Warriors reportedly have interest in signing Horford after they lost veteran center Kevon Looney earlier in free agency.
If Horford doesn’t return, the Celtics will have lost three centers — Horford, Kornet, and Kristaps Porzingis — from last season’s roster.
Watch Stevens’ entire press conference below:
Report: Kings/Rangers Gavrikov Sign-And-Trade Fell Apart Before Free Agency
The Los Angeles Kings lost one of their key players to the open market this offseason. Despite their efforts to try and bring him back, Vladislav Gavrikov decided to sign a long-term deal with the New York Rangers.
In a recent episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman revealed the Kings and Rangers almost pulled off a sign-and-trade that fell apart before free agency opened, and instead of the Kings getting something back, they lost Gavrikov for nothing.
#NYR have agreed to terms with defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov on a seven-year contract.
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 1, 2025
Welcome to New York, Vladislav! pic.twitter.com/kaawGy4Xnb
Friedman didn't seem to reveal what that sign-and-trade would've looked like, but comparing it to what happened with Mitchell Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs, as he was dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Nicolas Roy, the Kings likely would've only received a depth player or a draft pick from the Rangers.
Either way, the Kings lost Gavrikov and will have to move forward into next season. They tried to fill out their defensive depth with the money they had this summer, and time will tell if it pays off.
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Patchwork Pitfalls: Kings Risk Regression on the Back EndEL SEGUNDO, CA — As the draft dust settled and free agency kicked off, the Los Angeles Kings needed to upgrade their roster or, rather particularly, patch up the backend.
Kings' Kempe, Fiala Selected to Represent Their Home Countries at 2026 Winter GamesLA Kings' winger Adrian Kempe has been selected to play for his native Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Kempe joins countrymen William Nylander (Toronto), Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay), Ramus Dahlin (Buffalo), Lucas Raymond (Detroit), and Gabriel Landeskog (Colorado) as the first six selections for the Tre Kronor. Rafael Devers reportedly stood up workout with Giants legend Will Clark
Rafael Devers reportedly stood up workout with Giants legend Will Clark originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
History could be repeating itself for Rafael Devers and the Giants, and not in a good way.
San Francisco acquired the star slugger in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox last month, but Devers might already have gotten off on the wrong foot with one Giants legend.
“We were in San Francisco right after that trade happened,” Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming shared Monday on WEEI Sports Radio’s “WEEI Afternoons.” “They don’t yet know what is going to happen with the player. I was there the second day. Will Clark was there to work on ground balls with him at first base and Rafi didn’t show up.
“So that’s the person that these guys [the Red Sox] have been dealing with for a long time.”
While Red Sox manager Alex Cora labeled the stunning trade as “not personal,” several reports indicate Devers left Boston with souring relationships around the organization.
Devers appeared to have a fallout with the Red Sox over his role with the team. Devers played third base for the first eight years of his MLB career before Boston moved him to DH this season to make way for Alex Bregman, whom the Red Sox signed to a three-year, $120 million free-agent contract this past offseason.
But there also was speculation that Devers was a bad teammate and a bad influence in the Red Sox clubhouse. Even Red Sox and baseball icon David Ortiz openly was critical of Devers and his communication, or lack thereof, over the years.
“You can’t imagine how many times I wrote to Devers trying to give him advice, but unfortunately, he has communication problems,” Ortiz told Dominican baseball insider Hector Gomez. “He almost never returned my messages, but I don’t blame him.
“He’s a good guy, but he definitely needs to improve his communication. He should find an advisor to help him with that.”
Ortiz continued to take subtle jabs at Devers, sharing a social media post to his Instagram story about what it means to play for the Red Sox organization.
“The thing is that to have some like this at Boston you have to just not be a hitter you have to be the full package a all the way around player… go Sox.”
After multiple clashes between Devers and the organization, a fresh start seemed like the best solution for all parties involved. That continues to be the hope for Devers and San Francisco.
But was Devers standing up Clark just a miscommunication? The Giants surely hope so.
In 20 games since his arrival with the Giants, Devers has still only played DH, is slashing .240/.348/.387 with just two home runs and 9 RBI, and has struck out 28 times.
Giants icon Will Clark reveals Rafael Devers didn't show for first-base workout
Giants icon Will Clark reveals Rafael Devers didn't show for first-base workout originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
History could be repeating itself for Rafael Devers and the Giants, and not in a good way.
San Francisco acquired the star slugger in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox last month, but Devers might already have gotten off on the wrong foot with one Giants legend.
“We were in San Francisco right after that trade happened,” Red Sox broadcaster Will Flemming shared Monday on WEEI Sports Radio’s “WEEI Afternoons.” “They don’t yet know what is going to happen with the player. I was there the second day. Will Clark was there to work on ground balls with him at first base and Rafi didn’t show up.
“So that’s the person that these guys [the Red Sox] have been dealing with for a long time.”
While Red Sox manager Alex Cora labeled the stunning trade as “not personal,” several reports indicate Devers left Boston with souring relationships around the organization.
Devers appeared to have a fallout with the Red Sox over his role with the team. Devers played third base for the first eight years of his MLB career before Boston moved him to DH this season to make way for Alex Bregman, whom the Red Sox signed to a three-year, $120 million free-agent contract this past offseason.
But there also was speculation that Devers was a bad teammate and a bad influence in the Red Sox clubhouse. Even Red Sox and baseball icon David Ortiz openly criticized Devers and his communication, or lack thereof, over the years.
“You can’t imagine how many times I wrote to Devers trying to give him advice, but unfortunately, he has communication problems,” Ortiz told Dominican baseball insider Hector Gomez. “He almost never returned my messages, but I don’t blame him.
“He’s a good guy, but he definitely needs to improve his communication. He should find an advisor to help him with that.”
Ortiz continued to take subtle jabs at Devers, sharing a social media post to his Instagram story about what it means to play for the Red Sox organization.
“The thing is that to have some like this at Boston you have to just not be a hitter you have to be the full package a all the way around player… go Sox.”
After multiple clashes between Devers and the organization, a fresh start seemed like the best solution for all parties involved. That continues to be the hope for Devers and San Francisco.
Luckily for Devers, Clark was understanding of the situation and looked at it with an open mind.
Clark believes Devers didn’t show up to take grounders with him during that Giants-Red Sox series because he didn’t want to be at first base, a position he refused to play with Boston, right in front of the dugout of his former team.
Clark revealed that Giants manager Bob Melvin and third-base coach Matt Williams asked him to meet with Devers and work with him around first base. And while he was forgiving of being stood up, Clark issued a stern warning to Devers for the next time he’s in town.
“Friday, Saturday, Sunday, he did not come out at all. Period. Not at all,” Clark shared on the “Deuces Wild with Eric Byrnes & Will Clark” podcast. “I completely understand. But Rafael Devers, next time I’m in San Francisco, your ass will be on the field at first base. Just letting you know that. Even if I have to go grab you by the f–king back of the neck and drag your ass out there, you will be at first base.”
In 20 games since his arrival with the Giants, Devers has still only played DH, is slashing .240/.348/.387 with just two home runs and nine RBI, and has struck out 28 times.
Nationals at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 8
It's Tuesday, July 8 and the Nationals (37-53) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (48-43). Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against Sonny Gray for St. Louis.
Both Washington and St. Louis had much needed rest days on Monday. The Cardinals are coming off an 11-0 throbbing via the Cubs, which makes St. Louis 1-5 over the last six games.
The Nationals were swept by the Red Sox at home, which was the final straw for ownership apparently. Washington fired their team president and manager on Sunday with six games left before the All-Star break.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Nationals at Cardinals
- Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Time: 7:45PM EST
- Site: Busch Stadium
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Network/Streaming:
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Odds for the Nationals at the Cardinals
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Moneyline: Nationals (+154), Cardinals (-186)
- Spread: Cardinals -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Cardinals
- Pitching matchup for July 8, 2025: Jake Irvin vs. Sonny Gray
- Nationals: Jake Irvin, (7-3, 4.71 ERA)
Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts - Cardinals: Sonny Gray, (8-3, 3.51 ERA)
Last outing: 6.1 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 6 Strikeouts
- Nationals: Jake Irvin, (7-3, 4.71 ERA)
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Nationals and the Cardinals:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Nationals at Cardinals
- Washington is 9-8 when Irvin pitches this season and 3-0 in the last three
- St. Louis is 13-4 when Gray pitches this season and 3-0 when coming off a loss
- The Nationals have won 4 of their last 5 away games following a loss
- The Nationals' last 3 road games have gone over the Total
- The Nationals have covered in 4 of their last 5 road games but they are profiting 1.47 units
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Marc Johnstone Re-Joins Maple Leafs Organization With Two-Year Marlies Contract, Goaltender Ken Appleby And Reese Johnston To One-Year Deals
The Toronto Marlies are beginning the process of filling out their roster beyond players signed to NHL contracts, and they have signed three players, including a familiar face up front.
The Marlies signed forward Marc Johnstone to a two-year Marlies contract, marking his return to the organization after spending the last two seasons within the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. Johnstone signed his first NHL entry-level contract shortly after Kyle Dubas departed the Leafs organization and became President and General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023.
Johnstone played one NHL game, making his debut in the show on Dec. 8, 2023, against the Florida Panthers. With Toronto, Johnstone is reunited with Marlies GM Ryan Hardy, who helped nurture the player’s talent. The 29-year-old will be counted on to provide leadership in a room that will be chock-full of younger talent.
How Former Marlies Forward Marc Johnstone Overcame Getting Cut in The ECHL to Earning an NHL ContractThe 27-year-old signed his first-ever NHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this month.
The Marlies also signed veteran goaltender Ken Appleby to a one-year deal. Like Johnstone, the last time Appleby played in the NHL was during the 2023-24 season, when he was with the New York Islanders. The 6-foot-4 goaltender spent last season with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL, where he posted a .910 save percentage and a 1.96 goals-against average in 24 games. His six shutouts were second in the AHL last season, which is impressive given how few starts he made. With goaltender Matt Murray departing the Leafs and signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Kraken, Appleby could be another netminding presence and provide support for prospect goaltenders Dennis Hildeby, Artur Akhtymov, and Vyacheslav Peksa.
The Marlies also signed Reese Johnson to a one-year deal. The Maple Leafs acquired the forward from the Minnesota Wild at the trade deadline last season in exchange for future considerations. Johnson played in six games with the Marlies following the trade, putting up one assist. The physical forward played in two playoff games with Toronto and accumulated four penalty minutes.
Flyers Playoff Hero Michael Leighton Hired by Red Wings
After seven seasons, Philadelphia Flyers playoff hero Michael Leighton is back in the NHL... just not as a player.
On Monday, it was announced that Leighton, 44, was hired to become the Red Wings' new goalie coach, marking his first foray into coaching senior level hockey.
Leighton previously served as the goalie coach of the OHL Windsor Spitfires from the 2021-22 season to 2023-24.
Flyers fans will best remember the 44-year-old journeyman as the surprise goalie who helped drag the Orange and Black to the 2010 Stanley Cup Final, posting a 16-5-2 regular season record, a shutout, a 2.48 GAA, and a marvelous .920 save percentage.
In the postseason, Leighton was just as good, going 8-3 with three shutouts, a 2.46 GAA, and a .916 save percentage.
But, after the Finals loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, Leighton struggled to regain his form, losing his place to Brian Boucher and Sergei Bobrovsky while coming back from back surgery.
Sergei Bobrovsky Affirms Worst Philadelphia Flyers Trade EverThe worst Philadelphia Flyers trade of all time hits a little closer to home after the Florida Panthers won their second consecutive Stanley Cup Tuesday night.
Ultimately, after that playoff run, Leighton played just two more games for the Flyers, and seven NHL games total when including brief stints with the Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes.
Leighton retired at the end of the 2018-19 season and finished his NHL career with a 37-43-14 record, four shutouts, a 2.98 GAA, and .900 save percentage.
A recently inducted AHL Hall of Famer, Leighton holds the minor league's records for most career shutouts (50) and most saves in a game (98).
Indeed, the former Flyer couldn't keep it together at the NHL level, but he's seen and experienced many different things in hockey in two of the toughest leagues in the world.
Now, Leighton will be passing on his knowledge to Red Wings goalies Cam Talbot (also a former Flyers goalie) and the recently acquired John Gibson.
And in time, they'll pass the baton to top goalie prospects Trey Augustine and Sebastian Cossa.
Rays at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 8
It's Tuesday, July 8 and the Rays (49-42) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (58-34). Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Jack Flaherty for Detroit.
Detroit won the series opener over Tampa Bay, 5-1 behind three homers and two singles. The Tigers have now won four straight and seven out of the past 10 whereas the Rays are 1-3 and 3-7 in that span.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Rays at Tigers
- Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Time: 6:40PM EST
- Site: Comerica Park
- City: Detroit, MI
- Network/Streaming: FDSNSUN, FDSNDT
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Odds for the Rays at the Tigers
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Moneyline: Rays (+105), Tigers (-125)
- Spread: Tigers -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Tigers
- Pitching matchup for July 8, 2025: Ryan Pepiot vs. Jack Flaherty
- Rays: Ryan Pepiot, (6-6, 3.34 ERA)
Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts - Tigers: Jack Flaherty, (5-9, 4.84 ERA)
Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts
- Rays: Ryan Pepiot, (6-6, 3.34 ERA)
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Rays and the Tigers:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Tampa Bay Rays at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rays at Tigers
- The Rays are 8-10 when Pepiot pitches this season
- The Tigers are 5-12 when Flaherty pitches this season
- The Tigers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against the Rays
- Each of the last 3 matchups between the Tigers and the Rays have gone over the Total
- The Rays have covered the Run Line in 3 straight games
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Rockies at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 8
It's Tuesday, July 8 and the Rockies (21-70) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (47-45). Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Brayan Bello for Boston.
The Red Sox dominated game 1 of the series, 9-3, behind three homers, including the first at Fenway Park via No. 1 prospect Roman Anthony.
Boston has scored at least four runs in seven straight games and six or more in four connecting contests. The Red Sox won four straight games and six of the past seven, while Colorado is 1-3 and 2-5 in that same span.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Red Sox
- Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Time: 7:10PM EST
- Site: Fenway Park
- City: Boston, MA
- Network/Streaming: COLR, NESN
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Odds for the Rockies at the Red Sox
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Moneyline: Rockies (+196), Red Sox (-239)
- Spread: Red Sox -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Red Sox
- Pitching matchup for July 8, 2025: Kyle Freeland vs. Brayan Bello
- Rockies: Kyle Freeland, (1-9, 5.49 ERA)
Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts - Red Sox: Brayan Bello, (4-3, 3.42 ERA)
Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 3 Strikeouts
- Rockies: Kyle Freeland, (1-9, 5.49 ERA)
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rockies and the Red Sox
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Rockies and the Red Sox:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Boston Red Sox on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Red Sox
- Boston is 7-7 this season when Bello pitches
- Colorado is 3-13 this season when Freeland pitches
- Colorado is 0-3 this season when coming off a win where Freeland was pitching
- The Red Sox are on a 4-game win ML and ATS streak
- 4 of the Rockies' last 5 road games stayed under the Total
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Marlins at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 8
It's Tuesday, July 8 and the Marlins (41-48) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (46-45). Eury Pérez is slated to take the mound for Miami against Nick Martinez for Cincinnati.
Miami took game 1 of the series yesterday, 5-1, behind a one-hit outing from Janson Junk and a two-hit two-RBI performance from Agustin Ramirez.
The Reds have now lost three straight games and five of the past seven. During this three-game losing streak, Cincy has been outscored 13-3. The Marlins are 11-3 over the last 14 games, but 4-3 since July has started.
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Game details & how to watch Marlins at Reds
- Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
- Time: 7:10PM EST
- Site: Great American Ball Park
- City: Cincinnati, OH
- Network/Streaming: FDSNFL, FDSNOH
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Odds for the Marlins at the Reds
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Moneyline: Marlins (+104), Reds (-124)
- Spread: Reds -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Reds
- Pitching matchup for July 8, 2025: Eury Pérez vs. Nick Martinez
- Marlins: Eury Pérez, (1-2, 4.50 ERA)
Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hit Allowed, 1 Walk, and 7 Strikeouts - Reds: Nick Martinez, (6-8, 4.20 ERA)
Last outing: 6.2 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
- Marlins: Eury Pérez, (1-2, 4.50 ERA)
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- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cincinnati Reds on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Marlins at Reds
- The Reds are 7-12 when Martinez pitches this season, but 3-0 in the last three games
- The Marlins are 3-2 when Perez pitches this season
- The Reds have won 4 of their last 5 home games against National League teams
- The Over is 5-0 in the Marlins' last 5 road games
- The Marlins have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.63 units
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Warriors' Draymond Green slams NBA free agency, CBA rules in social media rant
Warriors' Draymond Green slams NBA free agency, CBA rules in social media rant originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Like many fans and players, Draymond Green patiently has been waiting for a big move in NBA free agency this year. And like those fans and players, he’s been disappointed thus far.
The Warriors star forward shared some in-depth thoughts in multiple Threads posts Monday night, calling out the league and its new CBA rules for their impact on the free-agent market.
Green said a lot, but the premise of his “argument” seems to be how little players truly understand the fine print of the business side of the NBA.
“Sadly, I sit here and watch so many players overplay the market and not understand what they are up against with the new rules,” Green wrote. “Which leads me to trying to understand the [staggering] percentage of guys that has no idea of THE BUSINESS they are a part of. And I as a ‘VET’ in this league watch players mismanage their careers and before they know it, look back like DAMN, where to next?”
Green acknowledged there were plenty of other topics he wanted to get off his chest but didn’t want to type all of it out.
And while he showed an appreciation to the league and the partnerships between all parties involved, he seemingly hinted that he would be a better fit as the National Basketball Players Association president, a role currently occupied by veteran guard CJ McCollum.
“I have what I think is an extremely unique perspective on this,” Green wrote. “I am obviously a player, a former amazing general manager is one of my close friends. I am very close with previous owners and current ones. I was introduced to the business at 16 by Joe [Dumars], so yeah all that to say, it’s interesting to watch and also be a part of. Maybe I’ll write some long piece, or maybe I’ll just do a podcast lol.
“But regardless of where I decide to let these thoughts out, I should’ve been the Players association president lol. I could’ve helped a lot.”
Green ended his late-night rant wanting to make one thing perfectly clear.
“Also before y’all run and make this about [Jonathan Kuminga], it isn’t,” he wrote. “He’s 22 and will be great and make a bunch of money, so this aint’ got nothing to do with him.”
Kuminga is a restricted free agent and remains unsigned on Day 9 of free agency.
With a week gone by of free agency, it’s been mostly a snoozefest around the league in a period when the basketball world is on high alert in anticipation of major league-shaking moves.
The second apron, which acts as a hard cap for teams, of the luxury tax has led to teams spending less money. The CBA extends through the 2029-30 season, and June 2029 is the earliest the NBPA or league owners can opt out.