The Phillies might explore trading Brandon Marsh to facilitate a deal for a hitter who better suits their needs. Mike Trout and Byron Buxton could be potential targets. Marsh’s trade value hinges on his performance over the next month.
Julio Rodriguez had a mixed day but finished strong. He went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in the Mariners’ 9-1 win over the Athletics. Rodriguez now has 10 home runs on the season.
Ryan Feltner is expected to start. John Brebbia is back with the Rockies on a minor league deal. Ethan Holliday is set to miss the rest of the season.
The Detroit Tigers are set to play the Chicago White Sox. The game is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. The pitching matchup will feature RHP Troy Melton versus RHP Erick Fedde.
MJ Melendez is not in the lineup for Friday’s game against the Marlins. After a strong start for the Mets, Melendez has struggled recently, going 2-for-35 in his last 18 games. Jared Young will be the designated hitter against the Marlins.
Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-3 with a solo home run on Thursday. This occurred during the Pirates’ 7-2 loss to the Cubs. It was Reynolds’ fifth home run of the season.
Olivia Miles is impressing early in her WNBA career. Through her first six games, Miles is averaging 15 points a game and five assists. She is the fifth player in WNBA history to achieve this.
The Mariners are set to host the Diamondbacks after a series sweep. The Diamondbacks entered this season looking to build off of their surprise World Series appearance from 2023. Injured pitchers are expected to return around midseason.
The Montreal Canadiens are facing a 3-1 series deficit against the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final. Coach Martin St. Louis, drawing on his own experiences of overcoming such deficits, is trying to instil belief in his players. The Canadiens lost 4-0 in Game 4, and have been outshot 109-43 in the past three games.
Munetaka Murakami departed Friday’s series opener against the Tigers with right hamstring tightness. The White Sox first baseman, who has appeared in all 57 games this season, appeared to grab at his right hamstring. He is undergoing further evaluation, according to the White Sox.
