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MLB Game Preview: Houston Astros (40-43) vs. Detroit Tigers (34-47)

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Comerica Park, Detroit, MI

First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT

Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Southwest / Bally Sports Detroit / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

  • HOU — RHP Spencer Arrighetti (5–6, 4.21 ERA)
  • DET — RHP Keider Montero (2–5, 4.77 ERA)

Venue Information — Comerica Park

  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Capacity: ~41,000
  • Dimensions: LF 345 ft, CF 420 ft, RF 330 ft
  • Ballpark Tendencies:
    • Suppresses home runs to center
    • Boosts doubles and triples
    • Favors pitchers with fly‑ball tendencies

Weather Forecast (Detroit, MI)

  • Temperature: 74°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 8 mph blowing in from left
  • Humidity: 58%
  • Conditions: Clear, mild early‑summer evening Impact: Slight pitcher’s advantage; deep outfield already suppresses power.

Injury Report

Houston Astros

  • Kyle Tucker — OUT (shin contusion, 10‑day IL)
  • Yordan Alvarez — ACTIVE (returned from oblique tightness)
  • Justin Verlander — OUT (shoulder fatigue)
  • Cristian Javier — OUT (UCL surgery)
  • Ryan Pressly — DAY‑TO‑DAY (neck stiffness)

Detroit Tigers

  • Riley Greene — ACTIVE (returned from ankle soreness)
  • Kerry Carpenter — OUT (back strain)
  • Casey Mize — OUT (elbow inflammation)
  • Tarik Skubal — ACTIVE (normal rest day)
  • Javier Báez — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hand contusion)

Team Records & Recent Form

Houston Astros (40–43)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Road Record: 18–23
  • Run Differential: –9
  • Trend: Offense inconsistent without Tucker; pitching stabilizing.

Detroit Tigers (34–47)

  • Last 10: 4–6
  • Home Record: 17–24
  • Run Differential: –51
  • Trend: Rotation competitive; bullpen unreliable; offense streaky.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Spencer Arrighetti — RHP, Astros

2026 Stats: 5–6, 4.21 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 82 K in 79 IP

Strengths

  • Strong fastball/slider combo
  • Generates whiffs at top of zone
  • Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters
  • Improving command month‑to‑month

Weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to left‑handed power
  • Can struggle third time through order
  • Occasional walk issues

Matchup vs. Tigers

  • Detroit ranks bottom‑5 vs. high‑velocity fastballs
  • Arrighetti’s slider profiles well vs. Greene/Torkelson
  • Must avoid middle‑in to Colt Keith

Keider Montero — RHP, Tigers

2026 Stats: 2–5, 4.77 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 61 K in 60 IP

Strengths

  • Good changeup vs. left‑handers
  • Generates ground balls
  • Keeps ball in the yard at Comerica

Weaknesses

  • Struggles vs. patient hitters
  • Can unravel when behind in counts
  • Astros’ lineup excels vs. changeups

Matchup vs. Astros

  • Houston ranks top‑10 vs. changeups
  • Alvarez/Bregman/Tucker (if active) all profile well
  • Must keep walks down to avoid big innings

Key Player Matchups

Yordan Alvarez (HOU) vs. Montero

  • Elite vs. changeups and low fastballs
  • Comerica suppresses HRs but not doubles Edge: Alvarez

Alex Bregman (HOU) vs. RHP

  • Excellent plate discipline
  • Montero struggles vs. patient hitters Edge: Bregman

Riley Greene (DET) vs. Arrighetti

  • Greene hits high fastballs well
  • Arrighetti must rely on slider Edge: Even

Spencer Torkelson (DET) vs. RHP

  • Power plays down in Comerica
  • Arrighetti’s fastball could overpower him Edge: Arrighetti

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

  • Astros lead 9–5
  • Houston has won 5 of last 7 at Comerica Park
  • Average total runs: 8.4 per game

2026 Season Series

  • First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Houston Astros

  • 6 of last 9: UNDER
  • 4–1 in Arrighetti’s last 5 starts
  • 5–2 last 7 vs. AL Central
  • 7–3 last 10 when scoring 4+ runs

Detroit Tigers

  • 7 of last 10: OVER
  • 3–7 in last 10 home games
  • 2–8 last 10 vs. teams under .500
  • 1–5 in Montero’s last 6 starts

Game Odds

Houston Astros                 9

Detroit Tigers                    – 109

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (45-36) vs. New York Mets (34-47)

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Citi Field, Queens, NY

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT

Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia / SNY / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

  • PHI — RHP Zack Wheeler (8–3, 3.12 ERA)
  • NYM — TBD (expected bullpen game or spot starter)

Venue Information — Citi Field

  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Capacity: ~41,800
  • Dimensions: LF 335 ft, CF 408 ft, RF 330 ft
  • Ballpark Tendencies:
    • Slightly pitcher‑friendly
    • Suppresses home runs to center
    • Boosts doubles due to deep alleys

Weather Forecast (Queens, NY)

  • Temperature: 79°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 6 mph blowing out to right
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Conditions: Clear, ideal summer baseball weather Impact: Slight boost to left‑handed power hitters.

Injury Report

Philadelphia Phillies

  • Bryce Harper — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)
  • Trea Turner — OUT (hamstring strain, 10‑day IL)
  • J.T. Realmuto — OUT (meniscus surgery)
  • Ranger Suárez — DAY‑TO‑DAY (blister)
  • Seranthony Domínguez — OUT (shoulder inflammation)

New York Mets

  • Francisco Lindor — ACTIVE (returned from calf tightness)
  • Pete Alonso — OUT (wrist fracture, 10‑day IL)
  • Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder rehab)
  • Brooks Raley — OUT (UCL sprain)
  • Jeff McNeil — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back tightness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Philadelphia Phillies (45–36)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Road Record: 22–19
  • Run Differential: +47
  • Trend: Pitching staff stabilizing; offense inconsistent without Turner/Realmuto.

New York Mets (34–47)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Home Record: 17–24
  • Run Differential: –62
  • Trend: Bullpen overworked; offense struggling without Alonso.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Zack Wheeler — RHP, Phillies

2026 Stats: 8–3, 3.12 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 102 K in 98 IP

Strengths

  • Elite fastball/slider combo
  • Excellent command
  • Dominant vs. right‑handed hitters
  • Strong track record vs. Mets

Weaknesses

  • Occasionally gives up early HRs
  • Mets’ lefties (Nimmo, Vientos) can challenge him if he misses arm‑side

Matchup vs. Mets

  • Mets rank bottom‑5 vs. high‑velocity fastballs
  • Wheeler has a career 2.71 ERA at Citi Field
  • Excellent matchup on paper

Mets — TBD (Bullpen Game Likely)

Expected Options:

  • Reed Garrett (RHP) — opener candidate
  • Joey Lucchesi (LHP) — bulk innings
  • Christian Scott (RHP) — possible spot start

Strengths

  • Garrett’s slider can miss bats
  • Lucchesi’s “churve” effective vs. lefties
  • Scott has strong command if used

Weaknesses

  • No stability — bullpen already taxed
  • Phillies excel vs. bullpen-heavy games
  • Lack of defined starter disrupts matchups

Matchup vs. Phillies

  • Philadelphia ranks top‑10 vs. relievers
  • Schwarber, Harper, and Bohm all profile well vs. Mets’ likely arms
  • Mets’ bullpen ERA: 4.78 (bottom‑10)

Key Player Matchups

Kyle Schwarber (PHI) vs. Mets Bullpen

  • Crushes right‑handed fastballs
  • Citi Field RF porch plays well for him Edge: Schwarber

Bryce Harper (PHI) vs. LHP/RHP Mix

  • Harper thrives in bullpen games
  • Excellent vs. sliders and cutters Edge: Harper

Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Wheeler

  • Career: .214 AVG vs. Wheeler
  • Wheeler’s slider neutralizes him Edge: Wheeler

Brandon Nimmo (NYM) vs. Wheeler

  • Good OBP vs. elite pitching
  • Wheeler must avoid middle‑away fastballs Edge: Even

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

  • Phillies lead 15–10
  • Phillies have won 6 of last 8 at Citi Field
  • Wheeler has allowed 2 runs or fewer in 5 of last 6 starts vs. Mets

2026 Season Series

  • Phillies lead 3–1
  • Average total runs: 8.0 per game

Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies

  • 7 of last 10: UNDER
  • 6–1 in Wheeler’s last 7 starts
  • 5–2 last 7 road games
  • 8–3 last 11 vs. NL East

New York Mets

  • 6 of last 8: OVER
  • 2–8 last 10 home games
  • 1–5 in bullpen games
  • 3–12 last 15 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies      – 154

New York Mets                 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Texas Rangers (39-42) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (39-42)

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Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario

First Pitch: 7:07 PM ET / 4:07 PM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports Southwest / Sportsnet / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

  • TEX — RHP Nathan Eovaldi (5–5, 3.77 ERA)
  • TOR — RHP Connor Corbin (3–4, 4.32 ERA)

Venue Information — Rogers Centre

  • Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Capacity: ~49,000
  • Surface: Retractable roof (likely closed due to rain threat)
  • Ballpark Tendencies:
    • Neutral for HRs with roof open
    • Slightly pitcher‑friendly with roof closed
    • Boosts doubles due to deep alleys

Weather Forecast (Toronto, ON)

Roof expected to be closed, but outside weather noted:

  • Temperature: 72°F
  • Humidity: 68%
  • Wind: 10 mph
  • Conditions: Light rain expected Impact: None on gameplay — roof closure neutralizes weather.

Injury Report

Texas Rangers

  • Corey Seager — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist soreness)
  • Josh Jung — OUT (thumb fracture, 60‑day IL)
  • Evan Carter — OUT (back inflammation)
  • Max Scherzer — OUT (shoulder rehab)
  • José Leclerc — OUT (elbow strain)

Toronto Blue Jays

  • Bo Bichette — OUT (knee sprain, 10‑day IL)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)
  • Kevin Gausman — OUT (forearm tightness)
  • Jordan Romano — OUT (UCL sprain)
  • Daulton Varsho — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Texas Rangers (39–42)

  • Last 10: 4–6
  • Road Record: 18–23
  • Run Differential: –14
  • Trend: Pitching stabilizing, offense inconsistent without Seager/Jung.

Toronto Blue Jays (39–42)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Home Record: 22–18
  • Run Differential: –6
  • Trend: Offense improving; bullpen remains shaky without Romano.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Nathan Eovaldi — RHP, Rangers

2026 Stats: 5–5, 3.77 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 82 K in 86 IP

Strengths

  • Power fastball/splitter combo
  • Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters
  • Strong big‑game track record
  • Keeps ball in the yard

Weaknesses

  • Occasional command lapses
  • Can be hit hard early in counts
  • Toronto lineup has several good fastball hitters

Matchup vs. Blue Jays

  • Jays rank top‑10 vs. fastballs, bottom‑10 vs. splitters
  • Eovaldi’s splitter could be the difference
  • Must avoid middle‑in to Guerrero and Springer

Connor Corbin — RHP, Blue Jays

2026 Stats: 3–4, 4.32 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 61 K in 64 IP

Strengths

  • Good slider vs. right‑handers
  • Keeps ball on the ground
  • Strong command when ahead in counts

Weaknesses

  • Struggles vs. left‑handed hitters
  • Vulnerable to power bats
  • Can unravel if pitch count climbs early

Matchup vs. Rangers

  • Texas has several left‑handed bats (Lowe, Taveras, Carter if active)
  • Rangers rank top‑5 in MLB in hard‑hit rate vs. sliders
  • Corbin must locate fastball away from right‑handers

Key Player Matchups

Marcus Semien (TEX) vs. Corbin

  • Semien crushes sliders middle‑in
  • Corbin must avoid predictable sequences Edge: Semien

Adolis García (TEX) vs. RHP

  • Power plays well in Rogers Centre
  • Corbin’s fastball could be punished Edge: García

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Eovaldi

  • Elite fastball hitter
  • Eovaldi must rely on splitter Edge: Guerrero

George Springer (TOR) vs. Eovaldi

  • Struggles vs. elite splitters Edge: Eovaldi

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

  • Rangers lead 7–6
  • Average total runs: 9.2 per game
  • Texas won 3 of 4 in Toronto last season
  • Eovaldi has a 2.84 career ERA vs. Toronto

Betting Trends

Texas Rangers

  • 6 of last 9: UNDER
  • 5–2 in Eovaldi’s last 7 starts
  • 2–8 in last 10 road games
  • 4–1 last 5 vs. AL East

Toronto Blue Jays

  • 5 of last 7: OVER
  • 7–3 in last 10 home games
  • 4–1 in Corbin’s last 5 starts
  • 6–2 last 8 vs. teams under .500

Game Odds

Texas Rangers                    – 108

Toronto Blue Jays             8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (41-39) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (45-33)

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Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL

First Pitch: 6:50 PM ET / 3:50 PM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun / Arizona Sports / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

  • ARI — RHP Zac Gallen (7–5, 3.62 ERA)
  • TB — RHP Nathaniel Martinez (4–3, 4.11 ERA)

Venue Information — Tropicana Field

  • Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Capacity: ~25,000
  • Surface: Artificial turf
  • Ballpark Tendencies:
    • Suppresses home runs
    • Favors line‑drive hitters
    • One of MLB’s most pitcher‑friendly parks
  • Weather Impact: None — indoor dome

Weather Forecast (St. Petersburg, FL)

Dome closed — outside weather irrelevant, but noted for travel conditions:

  • Temperature: 89°F
  • Humidity: 71%
  • Wind: 9 mph
  • Conditions: Hot, humid Gulf Coast evening Impact: None on gameplay; dome neutralizes weather.

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Ketel Marte — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)
  • Corbin Carroll — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist soreness)
  • Gabriel Moreno — OUT (thumb fracture, 10‑day IL)
  • Jordan Montgomery — OUT (shoulder fatigue)
  • Paul Sewald — OUT (lat strain)

Tampa Bay Rays

  • Yandy Díaz — ACTIVE (returned from quad tightness)
  • Randy Arozarena — OUT (hamstring strain, 10‑day IL)
  • Shane McClanahan — OUT (Tommy John recovery)
  • Pete Fairbanks — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back stiffness)
  • Josh Lowe — ACTIVE (ankle sprain fully healed)

Team Records & Recent Form

Arizona Diamondbacks (41–39)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Road Record: 20–21
  • Run Differential: +12
  • Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but improving.

Tampa Bay Rays (45–33)

  • Last 10: 7–3
  • Home Record: 24–15
  • Run Differential: +41
  • Trend: Rotation performing well; bullpen shaky but offense carrying load.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Zac Gallen — RHP, Diamondbacks

2026 Stats: 7–5, 3.62 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 94 K in 94 IP

Strengths

  • Elite command of four‑pitch mix
  • Curveball generating 35% whiff rate
  • Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters
  • Strong track record in domes

Weaknesses

  • Occasional first‑inning struggles
  • Can be homer‑prone when fastball leaks up
  • Rays’ lineup has several strong curveball hitters

Matchup vs. Rays

  • Tampa ranks top‑10 vs. fastballs, bottom‑10 vs. curveballs
  • Gallen’s curveball could be the difference
  • Must avoid middle‑in to Yandy Díaz and Harold Ramírez

Nathaniel Martinez — RHP, Rays

2026 Stats: 4–3, 4.11 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 58 K in 61 IP

Strengths

  • Heavy sinker induces ground balls
  • Good changeup vs. left‑handers
  • Keeps ball in the yard at Tropicana Field

Weaknesses

  • Struggles vs. patient hitters
  • Can unravel when pitch count climbs
  • Arizona’s lineup has several strong low‑ball hitters

Matchup vs. Diamondbacks

  • D‑backs rank top‑5 in MLB in ground‑ball hitting
  • Martinez’s sinker may play into their strengths
  • Must keep Carroll, Marte, and Walker off base

Key Player Matchups

Ketel Marte (ARI) vs. Martinez

  • Marte crushes sinkers and low changeups
  • Excellent matchup for Arizona Edge: Marte

Christian Walker (ARI) vs. RHP

  • Power plays well in Tropicana’s alleys
  • Martinez’s sinker could induce double plays Edge: Even

Yandy Díaz (TB) vs. Gallen

  • Elite contact hitter
  • Gallen must avoid middle‑in fastballs Edge: Díaz

Josh Lowe (TB) vs. Gallen

  • Struggles vs. elite curveballs Edge: Gallen

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

  • Rays lead 5–4
  • Average total runs: 8.1 per game
  • Gallen has never faced Tampa Bay in his career
  • Arizona is 2–4 in last six games at Tropicana Field

Betting Trends

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • 6 of last 8: UNDER
  • 4–1 in Gallen’s last 5 road starts
  • 7–3 last 10 vs. AL East
  • 5–2 last 7 games scoring 4+ runs

Tampa Bay Rays

  • 5 of last 7: OVER
  • 8–3 last 11 home games
  • 6–1 in Martinez’s last 7 starts at home
  • 4–0 last 4 games vs. teams above .500

GAME ODDS

Arizona Diamondbacks                 8.5

Tampa Bay Rays                                – 129

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (48-32) vs. Boston Red Sox (33-46)

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Fenway Park, Boston, MA

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT

Broadcast: YES Network / NESN / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

  • NYY — RHP Will Warren (6–4, 3.41 ERA)
  • BOS — LHP Carson Tolle (1–2, 4.88 ERA)

Venue Information — Fenway Park

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Capacity: ~37,755
  • Dimensions: LF 310 ft (Green Monster), CF 390 ft, RF 302 ft (Pesky Pole)
  • Ballpark Tendencies:
    • Boosts right‑handed pull power
    • Deep right‑center suppresses HRs
    • High doubles/triples park due to quirky angles

Weather Forecast (Boston, MA)

  • Temperature: 78°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 7 mph blowing out to left
  • Humidity: 63%
  • Conditions: Clear, mild summer evening Impact: Slight boost to right‑handed power hitters; good hitting weather overall.

Injury Report

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday, fully available)
  • Giancarlo Stanton — OUT (hamstring strain, 10‑day IL)
  • Anthony Rizzo — OUT (forearm fracture, 60‑day IL)
  • Jonathan Loáisiga — OUT (elbow inflammation)
  • Clarke Schmidt — OUT (lat strain)

Boston Red Sox

  • Triston Casas — OUT (rib fracture, 60‑day IL)
  • Trevor Story — OUT (shoulder surgery)
  • Nick Pivetta — OUT (forearm tightness)
  • Kenley Jansen — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back stiffness)
  • Wilyer Abreu — ACTIVE (returned from ankle sprain)

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Yankees (48–32)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Road Record: 23–17
  • Run Differential: +63
  • Trend: Offense heating back up after mid‑June slump; pitching stabilizing.

Boston Red Sox (33–46)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Home Record: 15–23
  • Run Differential: –54
  • Trend: Bullpen struggling; offense inconsistent without Casas and Story.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Will Warren — RHP, Yankees

2026 Stats: 6–4, 3.41 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 78 K in 84 IP

Strengths

  • Heavy sinker/slider combo
  • Generates ground balls at a high rate
  • Excellent vs. left‑handed hitters this season
  • Keeps ball in the yard (only 6 HR allowed)

Weaknesses

  • Occasional command lapses
  • Can struggle second time through order if slider flattens

Matchup vs. Red Sox

  • Boston ranks bottom‑5 in MLB vs. sliders
  • Fenway’s dimensions favor Warren’s ground‑ball profile
  • Good matchup on paper

Carson Tolle — LHP, Red Sox

2026 Stats: 1–2, 4.88 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 19 K in 24 IP

Strengths

  • Good deception from low arm slot
  • Strong changeup vs. right‑handers
  • Keeps hitters off balance early in counts

Weaknesses

  • Limited MLB experience
  • Fastball velocity below league average
  • Struggles when behind in counts
  • Vulnerable to power right‑handers

Matchup vs. Yankees

  • Yankees’ lineup features multiple right‑handed sluggers
  • Judge, Volpe, Torres, and Wells all profile well vs. Tolle’s pitch mix
  • Potentially difficult outing if he cannot locate changeup

Key Player Matchups

Aaron Judge (NYY) vs. Carson Tolle

  • Judge crushes low‑velocity lefties
  • Fenway’s LF wall is tailor‑made for his line‑drive power Edge: Judge

Juan Soto (NYY) vs. LHP

  • Soto’s OBP vs. lefties remains elite
  • Tolle’s changeup must be perfect Edge: Soto

Rafael Devers (BOS) vs. Will Warren

  • Devers hits sinkers well
  • Warren must avoid middle‑in location Edge: Even

Wilyer Abreu (BOS) vs. Warren

  • Abreu struggles vs. sliders
  • Warren’s best pitch Edge: Warren

Series History

2026 Season Series

  • Yankees lead 4–2
  • Yankees have outscored Boston 34–22
  • NYY pitching has held BOS to 3 runs or fewer in 4 of 6 games

At Fenway Park (Last 20 Games)

  • Yankees lead 12–8
  • Average total runs: 9.7 per game

Betting Trends

New York Yankees

  • 7 of last 10: UNDER
  • 5 straight wins when scoring first
  • 8–3 in Will Warren’s last 11 starts
  • 6–1 last 7 vs. teams under .500

Boston Red Sox

  • 6 of last 8: OVER
  • 2–8 in last 10 home games
  • 1–5 in Carson Tolle starts
  • 3–12 last 15 vs. AL East opponents

GAME ODDS

New York Yankees           – 111

Boston Red Sox                 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

New York Yankees finalize single roster transaction

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Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees reinstated C Ali Sánchez (#39) from the paternity list.

2026 FIFA Club World Cup Match Preview: Senegal vs. Iraq

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AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas

Kickoff: 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT

Competition: FIFA International Fixture (2026 World Cup Cycle)

Broadcast: FOX Sports / Telemundo / FIFA+

Venue Information — AT&T Stadium

Location: Arlington, Texas

Capacity: ~80,000 (expandable to 100,000)

Pitch Type: Natural grass overlay

Playing Conditions: Wide, fast surface ideal for athletic, transition‑heavy teams

Historical Tendencies:

High‑tempo matches

Favors teams with pace and physicality

Roof can be closed, stabilizing conditions

Injury Report

Senegal

Sadio Mané — ACTIVE (rested in previous friendly)

Ismaïla Sarr — ACTIVE (minor thigh tightness monitored)

Kalidou Koulibaly — ACTIVE (full training)

Pape Matar Sarr — OUT (ankle sprain)

Boulaye Dia — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)

Iraq

Aymen Hussein — ACTIVE (returned from calf strain)

Ali Adnan — OUT (knee injury)

Saad Natiq — DAY‑TO‑DAY (groin discomfort)

Sherko Karim — ACTIVE (minutes monitored)

No major absences in midfield

Team Records & Recent Form

Senegal (Last 10 Matches)

Record: 6–2–2

Goals For: 18

Goals Against: 9

Trend: Strong defensive structure; elite counterattacking; midfield depth slightly weakened by injuries.

Iraq (Last 10 Matches)

Record: 4–3–3

Goals For: 13

Goals Against: 11

Trend: Organized, disciplined, and improving; attack inconsistent but capable of moments of brilliance.

Tactical & Player Matchups

Sadio Mané (SEN) vs. Iraq’s Right Side

Mané’s pace and dribbling vs. Iraq’s weakened fullback rotation

Iraq must double‑team to prevent isolation Edge: Senegal

Kalidou Koulibaly (SEN) vs. Aymen Hussein (IRQ)

Koulibaly’s physical dominance vs. Hussein’s aerial threat

Key battle on set pieces Edge: Senegal

Ismaïla Sarr (SEN) vs. Ali Faez (IRQ)

Sarr’s speed vs. Faez’s positioning

Iraq must avoid high defensive line Edge: Senegal

Iraq Midfield Trio vs. Senegal’s Double Pivot

Iraq’s ball circulation vs. Senegal’s athletic pressure

If Iraq can slow the tempo, they can stay competitive Edge: Even

Series History

All‑Time Meetings

First competitive meeting

No historical head‑to‑head data

Senegal enters as the higher‑ranked and more experienced side

Betting Trends

Senegal

6 of last 9: UNDER

Scored first in 7 of last 10

Clean sheets in 5 of last 8

Mané has scored or assisted in 6 straight appearances

Iraq

5 of last 7: UNDER

BTTS (Yes) in 4 of last 6

Conceded first in 5 of last 7

Strong set‑piece conversion rate

MATCH ODDS

Senegal                                – 185

Iraq                                        + 475

Draw                                     + 290

Over 2.5 – 105                   Under 2.5 – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

2026 FIFA Club World Cup Match Preview: Norway vs. France

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Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California

Kickoff: 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET

Competition: FIFA International Fixture (2026 World Cup Cycle)

Broadcast: FOX Sports / Telemundo / FIFA+

Venue Information — Levi’s Stadium

Location: Santa Clara, California

Capacity: ~68,500

Pitch Type: Natural grass

Playing Conditions: Wide pitch, favors possession‑heavy teams

Historical Tendencies:

Low‑to‑moderate scoring

Technical sides thrive due to surface quality

Weather Forecast (Santa Clara, CA)

Temperature: 74°F at kickoff

Wind: 7 mph, light breeze across the pitch

Humidity: 52%

Conditions: Clear, dry, ideal for high‑tempo football Impact: Perfect conditions for France’s pace and Norway’s direct play.

Injury Report

Norway

Erling Haaland — ACTIVE (rested in previous friendly, fully fit)

Martin Ødegaard — ACTIVE (minor ankle knock earlier in camp, cleared)

Alexander Sørloth — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)

Kristoffer Ajer — OUT (groin strain)

Morten Thorsby — OUT (knee inflammation)

France

Kylian Mbappé — ACTIVE (minor thigh tightness monitored)

Antoine Griezmann — ACTIVE (full training)

Aurélien Tchouaméni — OUT (foot injury)

Dayot Upamecano — DAY‑TO‑DAY (calf tightness)

Eduardo Camavinga — ACTIVE (minutes expected to be managed)

Team Records & Recent Form

Norway (Last 10 Matches)

Record: 5–3–2

Goals For: 17

Goals Against: 12

Trend: Improving defensive structure; reliant on Haaland for goals; midfield creativity inconsistent without Ødegaard at full strength.

France (Last 10 Matches)

Record: 7–2–1

Goals For: 21

Goals Against: 8

Trend: Elite form; deep squad rotation; attack remains world‑class even with injuries.

Tactical & Player Matchups

Erling Haaland (NOR) vs. William Saliba (FRA)

Haaland’s physicality vs. Saliba’s elite positioning

France must deny service; Norway must counter quickly Edge: Even

Martin Ødegaard (NOR) vs. N’Golo Kanté (FRA)

Ødegaard’s creativity vs. Kanté’s ball‑winning

Key battle for midfield control Edge: France

Kylian Mbappé (FRA) vs. Norway’s Right Side

Norway’s fullback depth weakened by injuries

Mbappé’s pace is a major mismatch Edge: France

Antoine Griezmann (FRA) vs. Norway’s Defensive Midfield

Griezmann thrives between the lines

Norway struggles when pulled out of shape Edge: France

Series History

All‑Time Meetings

France leads: 4 wins

Norway: 1 win

Draws: 1

Recent Meeting

France 2–1 Norway (2022 Friendly)

France dominated possession; Norway dangerous on counters.

Betting Trends

Norway

6 of last 8: BTTS (Yes)

Haaland has scored in 5 of last 7

Norway conceded first in 4 straight matches

France

7 of last 10: Over 2.5

France scored 2+ goals in 8 of last 10

Mbappé has scored or assisted in 9 straight appearances

MATCH ODDS

Norway                                + 475

France                                  – 210

Draw                                     + 310

Over 2.5 – 115                   Under 2.5 – 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

NFL team transactions report for Thursday, June 25, 2026

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WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
WAIVER REQUESTS (All are NO RECALL)
DENVER
Woods, Mike WR Oklahoma (2)* PS: EXC – From Reserve/Injured – Injury Settlement
PITTSBURGH
Henry, K.J. DE Clemson (2)* PS: EXC
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Friday, 6/26/26
*Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.

ACTIVE LIST ADDITION
FREE AGENT SIGNING
PITTSBURGH
Harvey, Ahmari DB Georgia Tech

Johnathan Kongbo fined for actions in CFL Week 3

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Department of Health, Safety and Integrity issues player discipline

TORONTO – The Canadian Football League (CFL) Department of Health, Safety and Integrity manages league discipline, while the Office of the Commissioner oversees suspendible offences.

The Department – which includes Chief Football Operations Officer Greg Dick, Vice-President of Officiating Darren Hackwood, Associate Vice-President of Football Operations Ryan Janzen and Vice-President of Football Operations and Player Safety Eric Noivo – has issued one fine from Week 3.

  • Toronto defensive lineman Jonathan Kongbo has been fined for delivering a high hit on Ottawa quarterback Jake Maier.

Per CFL policy, the league does not announce:

  • Amounts of player fines
  • Discipline related to dress code violations
  • Discipline involving teams or staff
  • Discipline involving players who have been released