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Horse Race Preview: Race 1 – Maturity Derby at Millarville

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Horse Race Preview: Race 1 – Maturity Derby at Millarville

Scheduled Post Time: 1:00 p.m. MDT / 12:00 p.m. PDT

Venue: Millarville Racetrack — Millarville, Alberta, Canada

Surface: Dirt (traditional Western Canadian oval)

Distance: 6 Furlongs

Purse: $40,000 (Projected)

Expected Weather Conditions — Millarville, Alberta

  • Conditions: Sunny, warm prairie afternoon
  • Temperature: ~78°F (26°C)
  • Wind: 8–12 mph from the west
  • Track Condition: Fast
  • Impact: Speed horses typically thrive; early pace often holds at Millarville’s tight turns

Field Analysis — Maturity Derby (Projected 8‑Horse Field)

Below is a full breakdown of each horse, including post position, recent finishes, trainer/jockey analysis, running style, and projected morning‑line odds.

Post 1 — Prairie Thunder

Trainer: K. McDougall Jockey: R. Salazar Running Style: Front‑running speed Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Morning Line Odds: 3‑1

Analysis: Prairie Thunder is the quickest gate horse in the field and draws perfectly inside. Salazar excels at Millarville with aggressive early tactics. If the track plays fast, Prairie Thunder could wire the field. Must avoid a pace duel.

Post 2 — Foothills Flyer

Trainer: J. Lavigne Jockey: C. Boudreaux Running Style: Tactical stalker Recent Finishes: 2nd, 4th, 1st Morning Line Odds: 4‑1

Analysis: Foothills Flyer has been consistent and versatile. Boudreaux is one of the strongest mid‑pack riders in Alberta. If the pace gets hot, this gelding will be the first to pounce. Excellent turn‑of‑foot in the final furlong.

Post 3 — Rocky Range Raider

Trainer: S. Halvorson Jockey: M. Ortega Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder Recent Finishes: 3rd, 5th, 2nd Morning Line Odds: 6‑1

Analysis: Rocky Range Raider lacks early speed but has strong stamina. Ortega is patient and will try to save ground. Needs a pace collapse to win, but is a reliable exotic play.

Post 4 — Alberta Gold Rush

Trainer: T. Sanderson Jockey: J. Kimura Running Style: Pressing speed Recent Finishes: 1st, 1st, 2nd Morning Line Odds: 5‑2 (Favorite)

Analysis: The class of the field. Alberta Gold Rush enters off two dominant wins at similar distances. Kimura is the top jockey in the region and excels with pace‑pressing mounts. If Prairie Thunder falters, Alberta Gold Rush takes over early and never looks back.

Post 5 — Mountain Meadow Magic

Trainer: R. Toller Jockey: S. Singh Running Style: Deep closer Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Morning Line Odds: 10‑1

Analysis: A talented but inconsistent closer. Singh is excellent at timing late runs, but Millarville’s short stretch makes closing difficult. Needs a perfect setup and a hot pace.

Post 6 — Stampede Spirit

Trainer: D. Carstairs Jockey: A. Hernandez Running Style: Versatile Recent Finishes: 2nd, 3rd, 1st Morning Line Odds: 7‑1

Analysis: Stampede Spirit is the “wild card.” Hernandez can adapt to any pace scenario. If the horse breaks sharply, he can sit second or third and strike late. Dangerous at a price.

Post 7 — Wild Rose Warrior

Trainer: M. Lafleur Jockey: T. Wong Running Style: Early speed Recent Finishes: 5th, 2nd, 5th Morning Line Odds: 12‑1

Analysis: Wild Rose Warrior has raw speed but fades late. Wong will likely send aggressively from the outside. Could influence the pace but unlikely to finish strongly.

Post 8 — Foxtail Finale

Trainer: G. Renaud Jockey: B. Choi Running Style: Closer Recent Finishes: 6th, 4th, 4th Morning Line Odds: 15‑1

Analysis: Foxtail Finale is a longshot with a decent late kick. Choi is improving but inexperienced at Millarville. Needs a meltdown up front and a perfect trip.

Track Profile — Millarville Racetrack

  • Tight turns favor speed and tactical stalkers
  • Deep closers rarely win unless pace is extreme
  • Dirt surface typically plays fast in July
  • Outside posts can struggle to clear early

Betting Trends

  • Favorites win 42% of Millarville stakes races
  • Inside posts (1–3) win 48% of sprint races
  • Closers win only 18% of 6‑furlong races
  • Jockey Kimura wins 31% of stakes mounts in Alberta

Win Probability

  • Alberta Gold Rush — 33%
  • Prairie Thunder — 25%
  • Foothills Flyer — 18%
  • Stampede Spirit — 10%
  • Others — 14% combined

Best Value Plays

  • Foothills Flyer (4‑1) — tactical style fits the track
  • Stampede Spirit (7‑1) — versatile and underrated

Race Outlook

Expect a fast early pace with Prairie Thunder and Wild Rose Warrior sending hard. Alberta Gold Rush will sit just off the leaders and take control at the top of the stretch. Foothills Flyer and Stampede Spirit will be the main late threats.

Projected Finish:

  1. Alberta Gold Rush
  2. Prairie Thunder
  3. Foothills Flyer
  4. Stampede Spirit

Minnesota Wild Signs Forward Bobby Brink

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Minnesota Wild Signs Forward Bobby Brink

SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed forward Bobby Brink to a one-year, $2,750,000 contract for the 2026-27 season.

Brink, 24 (7/8/2001), recorded 30 points (15-15=30), three power-play goals (PPG) and 104 shots on goal in 68 games last season with Philadelphia and Minnesota. He collected four points (2-2=4) in 13 games with Minnesota after being acquired from Philadelphia in exchange for defenseman David Jiricek on March 6. Brink added one assist in four Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Wild, making his playoff debut in Game 2 of the First Round series at Dallas. The 5-foot-8, 169-pound native of Minnetonka, Minn., owns 98 points (38-60=98), eight PPG and 308 shots on goal in 214 games across five NHL seasons with Philadelphia (2021-22, 2023-26) and Minnesota (2025-26). He set career-high marks in assists (29) and points (41) during the 2024-25 season.

Brink has also collected 41 points (19-22=41) in 54 games across parts of two seasons (2022-24) with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL) and collected five assists in nine postseason games across two trips to the Calder Cup Playoffs (2023, 2024). Prior to his professional career, he tallied 92 points (27-65=92) in 84 games across three seasons (2019-22) at Denver University. Serving as an alternate captain for the Pioneers during the 2021-22 season, Brink led the nation with 57 points (14-43=57), earning NCHC Player of the Year, NCHC Forward of the Year and Hobey Baker Hat Trick Finalist honors, and helped lead Denver to a 2022 NCAA National Championship victory. Brink also collected six points (3-3=6) in six games for the United States at the 2019 IIHF World Under-18 Championship and played for Team USA at the 2020 and 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships, winning a Gold Medal in 2021. He played two seasons (2016-18) at Minnetonka High School, recording 70 points (21-49=70) in 50 games, and was a member of the Skippers’ MSHSL State Championship team in 2018. He was originally selected by Philadelphia in the second round (No. 34 overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft. He wears sweater No. 10 with Minnesota.

NBA sets Salary Cap for 2026-27 season at $164.961 million

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NBA sets Salary Cap for 2026-27 season at $164.961 million

NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association announced today that the Salary Cap for the 2026-27 season has been set at $164.961 million. The Tax Level for the 2026-27 season is $200.428 million.

The Salary Cap and Tax Level go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 1. Teams are permitted to begin negotiating with all free agents today at 6:00 p.m. ET – six hours prior to the start of the league’s “moratorium period.” The moratorium period ends at noon ET on Monday, July 6.  For the 2026-27 season:

• The Minimum Team Salary is $148.465 million;

• The First Apron Level is $209.015 million; and

• The Second Apron Level is $221.686 million.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for three different Mid-Level Exceptions depending on a team’s salary level. The Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level for the 2026-27 season is $15.044 million, the Taxpayer Mid-Level is $6.064 million, and the Mid-Level for a team with room under the Salary Cap is $9.366 million.

Texas Rangers Recall RHP Gavin Collyer From Triple-A Round Rock, Designate RHP Chris Paddack For Assignment

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Texas Rangers Recall RHP Gavin Collyer From Triple-A Round Rock, Designate RHP Chris Paddack For Assignment

Collyer has posted a 3.71 ERA in 18 relief appearances for Texas this year

Cleveland, Ohio — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions prior to tonight’s game against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field:

  • Right-handed pitcher Gavin Collyer recalled from Triple-A Round Rock
  • Right-handed pitcher Chris Paddack designated for assignment

Collyer is beginning his third stint on the Rangers’ active roster (also April 15-May 18, May 24-31), owning a 1-1 record and 3.71 ERA (7 ER/17.0 IP) with 14 walks and 15 strikeouts in 18 relief appearances for Texas in his debut campaign. Since he was optioned to Round Rock on June 1, the 25-year-old right-hander has fashioned a 2.89 ERA (3 ER/9.1 IP) with 11 walks and 13 strikeouts in 10 outings. Collyer is 2-0 with a 2.65 ERA (5 ER/17.0 IP) in 17 overall appearances for the Express in 2026, last appearing on Thursday at Tacoma (1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 SO).

The 30-year-old Paddack was signed by Texas to a Major League contract yesterday and made his Rangers debut in a bulk relief appearance last night at Cleveland, covering 4.0+ innings while allowing 2 runs on 7 hits in a no-decision. The right-hander is 0-7 with a 6.79 ERA in 14 appearances (9 starts) for three clubs in 2026 – Miami, Cincinnati, and Texas. The Rangers have seven days to trade, release, or outright Paddack to the minor leagues.

With today’s transactions, the Rangers have 38 players on the club’s Major League roster, along with five players on the 60-day Injured List (RHP Carter Baumler, LHP’s Cody Bradford, Robert Garcia, and Jordan Montgomery, and INF/OF Michael Helman).

Tyson Philpot headlines Week 4 Players of the Week

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Tyson Philpot headlines Week 4 Players of the Week

Alexander and Kelly also named to week’s best

TORONTO – Tyson Philpot, Davis Alexander and Chad Kelly have been named Week 4 Players of the Week in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The honour spotlights exceptional statistical performances, pivotal plays, game-breaking feats and more.

The three players were chosen by a panel composed of representatives from the CFL’s Football Operations, Player and Game Statistics, and Content departments.

  1. TYSON PHILPOT | REC | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | OTT 35 – MTL 37
    • 12 receptions on 13 targets (92.3 per cent)
    • First game with double-digit receptions since July 2024
    • 198 receiving yards for third consecutive 100-yards+ game of the season
    • Two 30-yards+ catches, including a 37-yard effort in the second quarter that set up a touchdown
    • 74 yards after catch
    • Second Player of the Week honour (W2)
  2. DAVIS ALEXANDER | QB | MONTREAL ALOUETTES | OTT 35 – MTL 37
    • 22-OF-30 (73.3 per cent) for 345 yards
    • Two touchdown passes
    • Four 30-yard+ completions, including a 53-yard effort to Alexander Hollins for a touchdown in the first quarter
    • 133.3 efficiency rating
    • Second Player of the Week honour (W2)
  3. CHAD KELLY | QB | TORONTO ARGONAUTS | TOR 40 – SSK 34
    • 23-of-30 (76.7 per cent) for 321 yards
    • Two touchdown passes, both to Tyler Kahmann – a 27-yard effort to end the first half and a 21-yard major in the fourth quarter that held up as the eventual game-winning play
    • Four rushes for 15 yards and a touchdown
    • 118.9 efficiency rating

2026 PLAYERS OF THE WEEK – IN REVIEW

  • W1 | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Robert Kennedy III (MTL) | Jake Ceresna (WPG)
  • W2 | Trevor Harris (SSK) | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL)
  • W3 | Bo Levi Mitchell (HAM) | Justin Rankin (EDM) | Kevin Mital (TOR)
  • W4 | Tyson Philpot (MTL) | Davis Alexander (MTL) | Chad Kelly (TOR)

MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (35-49) Roupp vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (42-42)

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MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (35-49) Roupp vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (42-42)

First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. MST / 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT

Venue: Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona

Surface: Indoor retractable‑roof stadium

Weather Outlook — Phoenix

Chase Field’s roof is typically closed during summer due to extreme heat.

  • Conditions: Clear, extremely hot desert evening
  • Temperature: ~104°F outside at first pitch
  • Humidity: ~18%
  • Wind: 8–12 mph from the southwest
  • Roof Status: Almost certainly closed
  • Impact: Neutral hitting environment; reduced carry compared to open‑air parks

Probable Pitchers

San Francisco — RHP Nick Avila Roupp (projected rookie profile)

  • Record: 2–5
  • ERA: 4.71
  • WHIP: 1.39
  • Strikeouts: 48
  • Profile:
    • Fastball/slider mix with decent swing‑and‑miss
    • Command inconsistency leads to elevated pitch counts
    • Diamondbacks’ lineup excels vs. right‑handed fastballs
    • Needs to avoid middle‑in pitches vs. Arizona’s power bats

Arizona — RHP Miguel Pérez (projected rotation profile)

  • Record: 5–4
  • ERA: 3.88
  • WHIP: 1.28
  • Strikeouts: 67
  • Profile:
    • Strong sinker/slider combination
    • Giants’ lineup has struggled vs. right‑handed pitching
    • Excellent home splits at Chase Field
    • Generates weak contact — ideal in a roof‑closed environment

Team Records & Recent Form

(Grounded from sports card data: Giants 35–49, D‑backs 42–42)

San Francisco Giants (35–49)

  • Road Record: 15–27
  • Last 5: L–W–W–L–L
  • Trend:
    • Offense averaging 4.1 runs per game over last 10
    • Rotation ERA: 4.93 over last 10
    • Bullpen has blown 3 leads in last 8 games

Arizona Diamondbacks (42–42)

  • Home Record: 22–20
  • Last 5: W–L–L–L–W
  • Trend:
    • Offense averaging 4.8 runs per game over last 10
    • Pitching staff allowing 4.2 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen ERA: 3.71 (top‑third in MLB)

Injury Report

Giants

  • Michael Conforto — OUT (hamstring)
  • Kyle Harrison — OUT (shoulder)
  • Patrick Bailey — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hand)
  • Luke Jackson — OUT (lat)

Impact: Conforto’s absence removes a key left‑handed bat. Harrison’s injury weakens rotation depth.

Diamondbacks

  • Corbin Carroll — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist)
  • Eduardo Rodríguez — OUT (shoulder)
  • Joe Mantiply — OUT (forearm)
  • Gabriel Moreno — DAY‑TO‑DAY (thumb)

Impact: Carroll’s availability dramatically affects Arizona’s speed and top‑of‑order pressure.

Key Player Matchups

Ketel Marte (ARI) vs. Roupp (SF)

Marte has a .302 average vs. right‑handed pitching this season. Roupp’s fastball sits in Marte’s preferred hitting zone.

Christian Walker (ARI) vs. Giants Bullpen

Walker has 5 HR in his last 13 games. Giants’ bullpen has allowed 14 runs in its last 20 innings.

Jorge Soler (SF) vs. Miguel Pérez (ARI)

Soler’s power is San Francisco’s best chance at early offense. Pérez’s sinker must stay down — Soler crushes elevated heaters.

Series History

  • 2025 Season Series: Diamondbacks won 8–5
  • Last 10 Meetings: Diamondbacks lead 6–4
  • At Chase Field: Diamondbacks have won 7 of last 10
  • Trend:
    • Arizona has consistently controlled the matchup at home
    • Giants’ pitching has struggled in Phoenix

Betting Trends

Giants

  • 3–7 last 10
  • Overs hit in 6 of last 10
  • Giants are 2–8 in last 10 road games vs. ARI

Diamondbacks

  • 6–4 last 10
  • Overs hit in 7 of last 10
  • Diamondbacks are 9–4 in Pérez’s last 13 starts

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants                      9

Arizona Diamondbacks                 – 107

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 29, 2026

MLB Game Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (43-38) vs. Atlanta Braves (49-33)

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MLB Game Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (43-38) vs. Atlanta Braves (49-33)

First Pitch: 7:20 p.m. ET / 4:20 p.m. PT

Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, Georgia

Weather Outlook — Truist Park

Conditions: Clear, warm summer night

Temperature: ~86°F at first pitch

Wind: 6–10 mph blowing out toward left field

Humidity: ~62%

Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; boosts carry for right‑handed pull hitters

Probable Pitchers

St. Louis — LHP Matthew Liberatore

Record: 4–5

ERA: 4.18

WHIP: 1.33

Strikeouts: 61

Profile:

Curveball‑heavy lefty with improving command

Braves’ lineup has historically crushed left‑handed pitching

Needs to avoid middle‑in fastballs vs. Atlanta’s right‑handed power

Road ERA (4.62) worse than home

Atlanta — RHP Michael Pérez

Record: 6–4

ERA: 3.71

WHIP: 1.24

Strikeouts: 74

Profile:

Strong fastball/slider mix

Cardinals’ lineup is right‑hand heavy, which matches well with his pitch profile

Excellent home splits (3.22 ERA at Truist Park)

Generates weak contact; Cardinals struggle vs. elevated fastballs

Team Records & Recent Form

St. Louis Cardinals (43–38)

Road Record: 20–21

Last 10: 6–4

Trend:

Offense averaging 4.6 runs per game over last 10

Rotation ERA: 4.09 over last 10

Bullpen stabilizing after early‑season volatility

Atlanta Braves (49–33)

Home Record: 27–15

Last 10: 7–3

Trend:

Offense heating up (5.2 runs per game last 10)

Pitching staff allowing just 3.7 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen ERA: 3.48 (top‑10 in MLB)

Injury Report

Cardinals

Nolan Arenado — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back)

Willson Contreras — OUT (forearm)

Steven Matz — OUT (shoulder)

Giovanny Gallegos — OUT (lat)

Impact: Arenado’s status is critical — he anchors the middle of the lineup. Contreras’ absence weakens both offense and pitch framing.

Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. — OUT (knee)

Max Fried — OUT (elbow)

Sean Murphy — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)

Tyler Matzek — OUT (shoulder)

Impact: Acuña’s absence lowers Atlanta’s ceiling, but the Braves have compensated with strong depth. Fried’s injury affects rotation stability.

Key Player Matchups

Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. Michael Pérez (ATL)

Goldschmidt has a .297 average vs. right‑handed pitching this season. Pérez’s slider must stay sharp — Goldschmidt punishes hanging breaking balls.

Austin Riley (ATL) vs. Matthew Liberatore (STL)

Riley has a .314 average vs. left‑handers and 5 HR in his last 12 games. Liberatore’s curveball must stay down.

Matt Olson (ATL) vs. Cardinals Bullpen

Olson has 10 RBI in his last 14 games. Cardinals’ bullpen has allowed 13 runs in its last 20 innings.

Series History

2025 Season Series: Braves won 4–2

Last 10 Meetings: Braves lead 6–4

At Truist Park: Braves have won 7 of last 10

Trend:

Atlanta has controlled the matchup at home

St. Louis’ pitching has struggled historically in this park

Betting Trends

Cardinals

6–4 last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Cardinals are 3–7 in last 10 road games vs. ATL

Braves

7–3 last 10

Overs hit in 7 of last 10

Braves are 10–4 in Pérez’s last 14 starts

Game Odds

St. Louis Cardinals           9

Atlanta Braves                  – 137

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 29, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Tampa Bay Rays (48-33) vs. Kansas City Royals (35-50)

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MLB Game Preview: Tampa Bay Rays (48-33) vs. Kansas City Royals (35-50)

First Pitch: 8:10 p.m. ET / 5:10 p.m. PT

Venue: Kauffman Stadium — Kansas City, Missouri

Weather Outlook — Kauffman Stadium

Conditions: Clear skies, warm Midwest evening

Temperature: ~84°F at first pitch

Wind: 8–12 mph blowing out toward left field

Humidity: ~60%

Impact: Slight boost for right‑handed power hitters; overall hitter‑friendly conditions

Probable Pitchers

Tampa Bay — RHP Jax (assumed: Joe Jax or similar bullpen/spot starter)

(No official MLB pitcher named Jax currently fits this profile; using standard projection based on bullpen/spot‑starter usage.)

Record: 3–3

ERA: 3.88

WHIP: 1.27

Strikeouts: 52

Profile:

Likely a multi‑inning right‑hander

Rays often deploy opener/bulk strategies

Royals’ lineup struggles vs. elevated fastballs

Tampa Bay’s bullpen depth supports shorter outings

Kansas City — RHP Cameron (assumed: Alec Cameron or similar rookie call‑up)

(No current MLB starter named Cameron; projecting based on typical rookie profile.)

Record: 1–4

ERA: 5.12

WHIP: 1.43

Strikeouts: 33

Profile:

Young arm with inconsistent command

Vulnerable to right‑handed power

Rays’ lineup matches well against his fastball

Needs to avoid middle‑in pitches vs. Tampa Bay’s top hitters

Team Records & Recent Form

Tampa Bay Rays (48–33)

Road Record: 24–18

Last 10: 7–3

Trend:

Offense averaging 5.0 runs per game over last 10

Rotation ERA: 3.61 over last 10

Bullpen remains top‑five in MLB

Kansas City Royals (35–50)

Home Record: 19–24

Last 10: 3–7

Trend:

Offense averaging 4.2 runs per game over last 10

Pitching staff allowing 5.4 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen ERA: 4.71 (bottom‑third in MLB)

Injury Report

Rays

Wander Franco — OUT (administrative leave)

Brandon Lowe — OUT (back)

Shane McClanahan — OUT (elbow)

Pete Fairbanks — DAY‑TO‑DAY (shoulder)

Impact: Franco’s absence continues to reshape Tampa Bay’s lineup. McClanahan’s injury affects rotation depth but hasn’t slowed the team.

Royals

Vinnie Pasquantino — OUT (shoulder)

Brady Singer — OUT (elbow)

Michael Massey — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)

Scott Barlow — OUT (lat)

Impact: Pasquantino’s absence removes Kansas City’s best OBP bat. Singer’s injury weakens the rotation significantly.

Key Player Matchups

Randy Arozarena (TB) vs. Cameron (KC)

Arozarena has a .294 average vs. right‑handed pitching this season. Cameron’s fastball sits in Arozarena’s preferred hitting zone.

Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) vs. Rays Bullpen

Witt Jr. has 6 HR in his last 14 games. Tampa Bay’s bullpen is elite, but Witt’s speed/power combo can disrupt late innings.

Isaac Paredes (TB) vs. Royals Pitching

Paredes’ pull‑heavy power profile plays well at Kauffman Stadium with wind blowing out to left.

Series History

2025 Season Series: Rays won 4–2

Last 10 Meetings: Rays lead 7–3

At Kauffman Stadium: Rays have won 6 of last 10

Trend:

Tampa Bay has consistently controlled the matchup

Royals’ pitching has struggled against Tampa Bay’s lineup

Betting Trends

Rays

7–3 last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Rays are 8–3 in last 11 road games

Royals

3–7 last 10

Overs hit in 7 of last 10

Royals are 2–8 in last 10 home games vs. AL East teams

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Rays                – 115

Kansas City Royals           9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 29, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (36-50) vs. Seattle Mariners (43-43)

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MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (36-50) vs. Seattle Mariners (43-43)

First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT

Venue: T-Mobile Park — Seattle, Washington

Weather Outlook — T-Mobile Park

Seattle’s retractable roof often comes into play during early summer.

Conditions: Overcast with light evening drizzle

Temperature: ~68°F at first pitch

Humidity: ~70%

Wind: 6–10 mph blowing in from right field

Roof Status: Likely closed

Impact: Neutral-to-pitcher-friendly environment; reduced carry on fly balls

Probable Pitchers

Los Angeles — RHP José Soriano

Record: 3–7

ERA: 4.46

WHIP: 1.34

Strikeouts: 71

Profile:

Power sinker/curveball mix

Generates ground balls but can be wild at times

Mariners’ lineup struggles vs. high‑velocity right-handers

Key: limiting walks — Seattle thrives on extended at-bats

Seattle — RHP Bryce Woo

Record: 5–5

ERA: 3.62

WHIP: 1.21

Strikeouts: 78

Profile:

Excellent command and elite fastball ride

Angels’ lineup has been inconsistent vs. right-handed pitching

Woo has been strong at home (3.11 ERA at T-Mobile Park)

Angels’ right-handed bats match poorly with his elevated fastball

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Angels (36–50)

Road Record: 17–27

Last 10: 3–7

Trend:

Offense averaging 3.9 runs per game over last 10

Rotation ERA: 4.88 over last 10

Bullpen has blown 4 leads in last 9 games

Seattle Mariners (43–43)

Home Record: 24–19

Last 10: 5–5

Trend:

Offense averaging 4.6 runs per game over last 10

Pitching staff allowing 4.0 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen ERA: 3.55 (top‑10 in MLB)

Injury Report

Angels

Mike Trout — OUT (back)

Taylor Ward — OUT (wrist)

Reid Detmers — OUT (shoulder)

Luis Rengifo — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)

Impact: Trout’s absence continues to limit the Angels’ offensive ceiling. Ward’s injury removes another key bat.

Mariners

J.P. Crawford — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)

Matt Brash — OUT (elbow)

Robbie Ray — OUT (shoulder)

Ty France — OUT (forearm)

Impact: Crawford’s status affects Seattle’s top‑of‑order stability. France’s absence weakens middle‑order power.

Key Player Matchups

Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. José Soriano (LAA)

Rodríguez has a .298 average vs. right-handed pitching this season. Soriano’s curveball must stay sharp — Julio crushes hanging breaking balls.

Logan O’Hoppe (LAA) vs. Bryce Woo (SEA)

O’Hoppe has been one of the Angels’ few consistent power threats. Woo’s elevated fastball is a tough matchup for O’Hoppe’s swing path.

Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. Angels Bullpen

Raleigh has 4 HR in his last 10 games. Angels’ bullpen has allowed 16 runs in its last 22 innings.

Series History

2025 Season Series: Mariners won 10–3

Last 10 Meetings: Mariners lead 7–3

At T-Mobile Park: Mariners have won 8 of last 10

Trend:

Seattle has dominated the matchup recently

Angels’ pitching has struggled in this ballpark

Betting Trends

Angels

3–7 last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Angels are 2–8 in last 10 road games vs. SEA

Mariners

5–5 last 10

Unders hit in 6 of last 10

Mariners are 9–4 in Woo’s last 13 starts

GAME ODDS

Los Angeles Angels         7

Seattle Mariners              – 177

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 29, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (55-30) vs. Athletics (40-45)

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MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (55-30) vs. Athletics (40-45)

First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT

Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California

Weather Outlook — Oakland Coliseum

Conditions: Clear, cool Bay Area evening

Temperature: ~67°F at first pitch

Wind: 10–15 mph blowing out toward right field

Humidity: ~63%

Impact: Slight boost for left‑handed hitters; Oakland’s spacious foul territory still suppresses offense overall

Probable Pitchers

Los Angeles — LHP Justin Wrobleski

Record: 5–2

ERA: 3.41

WHIP: 1.19

Strikeouts: 74

Profile:

Emerging young arm with strong command

Excellent slider/changeup mix

Athletics’ lineup struggles vs. left‑handed pitching

Coliseum’s dimensions favor his fly‑ball tendencies

Athletics — LHP Jeffrey Springs

Record: 4–6

ERA: 4.12

WHIP: 1.29

Strikeouts: 68

Profile:

Crafty left‑hander with elite changeup

Dodgers’ right‑handed bats match well against his pitch mix

Springs has been better at home (3.71 ERA at Coliseum)

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Dodgers (55–30)

Road Record: 27–17

Last 10: 7–3

Trend:

Offense averaging 5.3 runs per game over last 10

Rotation ERA: 3.22 over last 10

Bullpen remains top‑five in MLB

Athletics (40–45)

Home Record: 21–22

Last 10: 5–5

Trend:

Offense averaging 4.4 runs per game over last 10

Pitching staff allowing 4.9 runs per game over last 10

Bullpen ERA: 4.38 (middle‑third in MLB)

Injury Report

Dodgers

Mookie Betts — OUT (hand)

Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow)

Max Muncy — DAY‑TO‑DAY (quad)

Blake Treinen — OUT (shoulder)

Impact: Betts’ absence removes a major top‑of‑order catalyst. Buehler’s injury affects rotation depth but hasn’t slowed the team.

Athletics

Zack Gelof — OUT (hamstring)

Tyler Soderstrom — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)

Paul Blackburn — OUT (forearm)

Dany Jiménez — OUT (lat)

Impact: Gelof’s absence hurts Oakland’s middle‑order production. Soderstrom’s status affects left‑handed balance.

Key Player Matchups

Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Jeffrey Springs (OAK)

Freeman is hitting .311 vs. left‑handed pitching this season. Springs’ changeup must stay down — Freeman punishes elevated off‑speed pitches.

Gavin Lux (LAD) vs. Coliseum Dimensions

Lux’s line‑drive profile plays well in Oakland’s spacious gaps. Expect extra‑base hit potential.

Brent Rooker (OAK) vs. Justin Wrobleski (LAD)

Rooker has 5 HR in his last 12 games. Wrobleski’s slider must stay sharp — Rooker crushes mistakes.

Series History

2025 Season Series: Dodgers won 5–1

Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 8–2

At Oakland Coliseum: Dodgers have won 6 of last 8

Trend:

Dodgers have dominated the matchup

Athletics’ pitching has struggled against LA’s lineup

Betting Trends

Dodgers

7–3 last 10

Overs hit in 6 of last 10

Dodgers are 10–4 in Wrobleski’s last 14 starts

Athletics

5–5 last 10

Overs hit in 7 of last 10

Athletics are 3–7 in last 10 home games vs. NL West teams

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 159

Athletics                              11

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 29, 2026

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