NFL mock draft 2026: Updated projection after Giants acquire second top-10 pick in big trade The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh in just a few short days, but the week begins with a shocker. The New York Giants sent defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the draft. New York now owns a pair of picks inside the top ten, and the Giants are one of several teams — along with the Jets, the Cowboys, the Browns, the Chiefs, and the Dolphins — with a pair of picks in the first round.As the week begins, here is our latest look at how the first round could unfold. For those wondering, this is more of a predictive mock, trying to sift through the latest reporting and rumors to predict how the first 32 picks will come off the board. In some cases — see No. 10 for example — there is an element of “what I would do” that plays a role.Here are the picks in this predictive mock, with deeper thoughts on how this top ten would play out.PickTeamPlayerPositionSchool1Las Vegas RaidersFernando MendozaQBIndiana2New York JetsDavid BaileyEDGETexas Tech3Dallas Cowboys (via ARI)Arvell ReeseEDGE/LBOhio State4Tennessee TitansJeremiyah LoveRBNotre Dame5New York GiantsFrancis MauigoaOTMiami6Cleveland BrownsCarnell TateWROhio State7Washington CommandersSonny StylesLBOhio State8New Orleans SaintsRueben Bain Jr.EDGEMiami9Kansas City ChiefsJordyn TysonWRArizona State10New York Giants (via CIN)Caleb DownsSOhio State11Miami DolphinsMansoor DelaneCBLSU12Arizona Cardinals (via DAL)Monroe FreelingOTGeorgia13Los Angeles Rams (via ATL)Makai LemonWRUSC14Baltimore RavensKenyon SadiqTEOregon15Tampa Bay BuccaneersOlaivavega IoaneIOLPenn State16New York Jets (via IND)Omar Cooper Jr.WRIndiana17Detroit LionsBlake MillerOTClemson18Minnesota VikingsDillon ThienemanSOregon19Carolina PanthersEmmanuel McNeil-WarrenSToledo20Dallas Cowboys (via GB)Colton HoodCBTennessee21Pittsburgh SteelersKC ConcepcionWRTexas State22Los Angeles ChargersAkheem MesidorEDGEMiami23Philadelphia EaglesKadyn ProctorOTAlabama24Cleveland Browns (via JAX)Max IheanachorOTArizona State25Chicago BearsKayden MacDonaldDTOhio State26Buffalo BillsKeldric FaulkEDGEAuburn27San Francisco 49ersTJ ParkerEDGEClemson28Houston TexansChase BisontisIOLTexas A&M29Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)Avieon TerrellCBClemson30Arizona Cardinals (via MIA)Ty SimpsonQBAlabama31New England PatriotsZion YoungEDGEMissouri32Seattle SeahawksChris JohnsonCBSan Diego StateLet’s dive into these top ten selections.1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, IndianaThis remains perhaps the only selection anyone feels confident about inside the top five, let alone the top ten.2. New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas TechOpinions on the Texas Tech pass rusher are mixed, and for the bulk of the pre-draft process it looked as if Arvell Reese from Ohio State would be the Jets’ selection in this spot. But the conversation has shifted heavily to Bailey, with reports from New York beat writers indicating that the organization believes Bailey can help them immediately, while Reese will need a little development as he moves to the edge full-time.3. Dallas Cowboys: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio StateOne of the worst-kept secrets in the league right now is that the Dallas Cowboys want to move up in the draft, to land a premium defensive prospect. Earlier in the pre-draft process the rumors held that Dallas would move to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns, but as the draft gets closer there are rumblings of a move even higher.Here, they jump to No. 3 and land Reese in a deal with the Arizona Cardinals, who have been rumored to be moving back as the draft approaches. Using the NFL Trade Calculator from OverTheCap, the cost for such a move? Dallas’ 2027 second-round pick .4. Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre DameWith the defensive front no longer a pressing need, the Tennessee Titans can turn to the offense and add some help for Cam Ward.Jeremiyah Love is an explosive play waiting to happen in the NFL, both on offense and on defense.5. New York Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, MiamiYes, for the longest time a defensive player was the pick here.But now the New York Giants have a pair of picks inside the top ten, giving them some flexibility. Since he was hired, John Harbaugh has stressed that the offensive line is a work in progress. Now, with two picks inside the top ten, the Giants can address that group while still adding a premium player on the defense side of the ball in a few selections.6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio StateEvery report indicates that the Cleveland Browns need to come out of the first round with an upgrade at WR, and an upgrade on the offensive line.Here, they check the first box by adding Carnell Tate, the latest in a long line of talented Ohio State wide receiver prospects.7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio StateWashington is another team that could be willing to trade back, given the massive gulf between this pick at No. 7 and their next pick, which comes at No. 71 late on Day 2.But facing a pressing need to upgrade their defense, and the talented Ohio State linebacker falling to them at No. 7, they run to the podium to take Styles as a means of fixing that defensive front.8. New Orleans Saints: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, MiamiThe New Orleans Saints could go in a number of different directions here, including wide reciever. But with pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. sliding to them at eight, he makes a ton of sense for the Saints.Yes, there are rumblings of a further slide for Bain, between the arm length concerns and the recent reporting about the car accident he was involved in during 2024. However, several general managers have indicated that the accident was already factored into their evaluation of Bain as a prospect. Is a further slide possible? Perhaps, but I do believe any slide ends here.9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona StateWhen both Mel Kiper Jr. and Peter Schrager are making this connection, it is worth paying attention to.Plus, with the Giants now on the clock right behind the Chiefs at No. 10, it makes even more sense that Jordyn Tyson is the selection here.10. New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio StateBetween Francis Mauigoa and now Caleb Downs, we have the makings of a John Harbaugh football team.Lest we forget, Harbaugh was the head coach in Baltimore when the Ravens made safety Kyle Hamilton the 14th selection in his draft class. Harbaugh wants a defensive leader, and while Downs is more of a box safety than Hamilton, his versatility, experience, and ability to play against the run from anywhere on the field makes him an ideal piece to build around in New York. #NFL #mock #draft #Updated #projection #Giants #acquire #top10 #pick #big #trade

NFL mock draft 2026: Updated projection after Giants acquire second top-10 pick in big trade
The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh in just a few short days, but the week begins with a shocker. The New York Giants sent defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the draft. New York now owns a pair of picks inside the top ten, and the Giants are one of several teams — along with the Jets, the Cowboys, the Browns, the Chiefs, and the Dolphins — with a pair of picks in the first round.
As the week begins, here is our latest look at how the first round could unfold. For those wondering, this is more of a predictive mock, trying to sift through the latest reporting and rumors to predict how the first 32 picks will come off the board. In some cases — see No. 10 for example — there is an element of “what I would do” that plays a role.
Here are the picks in this predictive mock, with deeper thoughts on how this top ten would play out.
Pick
Team
Player
Position
School
1 Las Vegas Raiders Fernando Mendoza QB Indiana
2 New York Jets David Bailey EDGE Texas Tech
3 Dallas Cowboys (via ARI) Arvell Reese EDGE/LB Ohio State
4 Tennessee Titans Jeremiyah Love RB Notre Dame
5 New York Giants Francis Mauigoa OT Miami
6 Cleveland Browns Carnell Tate WR Ohio State
7 Washington Commanders Sonny Styles LB Ohio State
8 New Orleans Saints Rueben Bain Jr. EDGE Miami
9 Kansas City Chiefs Jordyn Tyson WR Arizona State
10 New York Giants (via CIN) Caleb Downs S Ohio State
11 Miami Dolphins Mansoor Delane CB LSU
12 Arizona Cardinals (via DAL) Monroe Freeling OT Georgia
13 Los Angeles Rams (via ATL) Makai Lemon WR USC
14 Baltimore Ravens Kenyon Sadiq TE Oregon
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Olaivavega Ioane IOL Penn State
16 New York Jets (via IND) Omar Cooper Jr. WR Indiana
17 Detroit Lions Blake Miller OT Clemson
18 Minnesota Vikings Dillon Thieneman S Oregon
19 Carolina Panthers Emmanuel McNeil-Warren S Toledo
20 Dallas Cowboys (via GB) Colton Hood CB Tennessee
21 Pittsburgh Steelers KC Concepcion WR Texas State
22 Los Angeles Chargers Akheem Mesidor EDGE Miami
23 Philadelphia Eagles Kadyn Proctor OT Alabama
24 Cleveland Browns (via JAX) Max Iheanachor OT Arizona State
25 Chicago Bears Kayden MacDonald DT Ohio State
26 Buffalo Bills Keldric Faulk EDGE Auburn
27 San Francisco 49ers TJ Parker EDGE Clemson
28 Houston Texans Chase Bisontis IOL Texas A&M
29 Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR) Avieon Terrell CB Clemson
30 Arizona Cardinals (via MIA) Ty Simpson QB Alabama
31 New England Patriots Zion Young EDGE Missouri
32 Seattle Seahawks Chris Johnson CB San Diego State
Let’s dive into these top ten selections.
1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
This remains perhaps the only selection anyone feels confident about inside the top five, let alone the top ten.
2. New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech
Opinions on the Texas Tech pass rusher are mixed, and for the bulk of the pre-draft process it looked as if Arvell Reese from Ohio State would be the Jets’ selection in this spot. But the conversation has shifted heavily to Bailey, with reports from New York beat writers indicating that the organization believes Bailey can help them immediately, while Reese will need a little development as he moves to the edge full-time.
3. Dallas Cowboys: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State
One of the worst-kept secrets in the league right now is that the Dallas Cowboys want to move up in the draft, to land a premium defensive prospect. Earlier in the pre-draft process the rumors held that Dallas would move to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns, but as the draft gets closer there are rumblings of a move even higher.
Here, they jump to No. 3 and land Reese in a deal with the Arizona Cardinals, who have been rumored to be moving back as the draft approaches. Using the NFL Trade Calculator from OverTheCap, the cost for such a move? Dallas’ 2027 second-round pick .
4. Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
With the defensive front no longer a pressing need, the Tennessee Titans can turn to the offense and add some help for Cam Ward.
Jeremiyah Love is an explosive play waiting to happen in the NFL, both on offense and on defense.
5. New York Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
Yes, for the longest time a defensive player was the pick here.
But now the New York Giants have a pair of picks inside the top ten, giving them some flexibility. Since he was hired, John Harbaugh has stressed that the offensive line is a work in progress. Now, with two picks inside the top ten, the Giants can address that group while still adding a premium player on the defense side of the ball in a few selections.
6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
Every report indicates that the Cleveland Browns need to come out of the first round with an upgrade at WR, and an upgrade on the offensive line.
Here, they check the first box by adding Carnell Tate, the latest in a long line of talented Ohio State wide receiver prospects.
7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
Washington is another team that could be willing to trade back, given the massive gulf between this pick at No. 7 and their next pick, which comes at No. 71 late on Day 2.
But facing a pressing need to upgrade their defense, and the talented Ohio State linebacker falling to them at No. 7, they run to the podium to take Styles as a means of fixing that defensive front.
8. New Orleans Saints: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami
The New Orleans Saints could go in a number of different directions here, including wide reciever. But with pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. sliding to them at eight, he makes a ton of sense for the Saints.
Yes, there are rumblings of a further slide for Bain, between the arm length concerns and the recent reporting about the car accident he was involved in during 2024. However, several general managers have indicated that the accident was already factored into their evaluation of Bain as a prospect. Is a further slide possible? Perhaps, but I do believe any slide ends here.
9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State
When both Mel Kiper Jr. and Peter Schrager are making this connection, it is worth paying attention to.
Plus, with the Giants now on the clock right behind the Chiefs at No. 10, it makes even more sense that Jordyn Tyson is the selection here.
10. New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
Between Francis Mauigoa and now Caleb Downs, we have the makings of a John Harbaugh football team.
Lest we forget, Harbaugh was the head coach in Baltimore when the Ravens made safety Kyle Hamilton the 14th selection in his draft class. Harbaugh wants a defensive leader, and while Downs is more of a box safety than Hamilton, his versatility, experience, and ability to play against the run from anywhere on the field makes him an ideal piece to build around in New York.
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The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway in Pittsburgh in just a few short days, but the week begins with a shocker. The New York Giants sent defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals, in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the draft. New York now owns a pair of picks inside the top ten, and the Giants are one of several teams — along with the Jets, the Cowboys, the Browns, the Chiefs, and the Dolphins — with a pair of picks in the first round.

As the week begins, here is our latest look at how the first round could unfold. For those wondering, this is more of a predictive mock, trying to sift through the latest reporting and rumors to predict how the first 32 picks will come off the board. In some cases — see No. 10 for example — there is an element of “what I would do” that plays a role.

Here are the picks in this predictive mock, with deeper thoughts on how this top ten would play out.

Pick	Team	Player	Position	School
1	Las Vegas Raiders	Fernando Mendoza	QB	Indiana
2	New York Jets	David Bailey	EDGE	Texas Tech
3	Dallas Cowboys (via ARI)	Arvell Reese	EDGE/LB	Ohio State
4	Tennessee Titans	Jeremiyah Love	RB	Notre Dame
5	New York Giants	Francis Mauigoa	OT	Miami
6	Cleveland Browns	Carnell Tate	WR	Ohio State
7	Washington Commanders	Sonny Styles	LB	Ohio State
8	New Orleans Saints	Rueben Bain Jr.	EDGE	Miami
9	Kansas City Chiefs	Jordyn Tyson	WR	Arizona State
10	New York Giants (via CIN)	Caleb Downs	S	Ohio State
11	Miami Dolphins	Mansoor Delane	CB	LSU
12	Arizona Cardinals (via DAL)	Monroe Freeling	OT	Georgia
13	Los Angeles Rams (via ATL)	Makai Lemon	WR	USC
14	Baltimore Ravens	Kenyon Sadiq	TE	Oregon
15	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	Olaivavega Ioane	IOL	Penn State
16	New York Jets (via IND)	Omar Cooper Jr.	WR	Indiana
17	Detroit Lions	Blake Miller	OT	Clemson
18	Minnesota Vikings	Dillon Thieneman	S	Oregon
19	Carolina Panthers	Emmanuel McNeil-Warren	S	Toledo
20	Dallas Cowboys (via GB)	Colton Hood	CB	Tennessee
21	Pittsburgh Steelers	KC Concepcion	WR	Texas State
22	Los Angeles Chargers	Akheem Mesidor	EDGE	Miami
23	Philadelphia Eagles	Kadyn Proctor	OT	Alabama
24	Cleveland Browns (via JAX)	Max Iheanachor	OT	Arizona State
25	Chicago Bears	Kayden MacDonald	DT	Ohio State
26	Buffalo Bills	Keldric Faulk	EDGE	Auburn
27	San Francisco 49ers	TJ Parker	EDGE	Clemson
28	Houston Texans	Chase Bisontis	IOL	Texas A&M
29	Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)	Avieon Terrell	CB	Clemson
30	Arizona Cardinals (via MIA)	Ty Simpson	QB	Alabama
31	New England Patriots	Zion Young	EDGE	Missouri
32	Seattle Seahawks	Chris Johnson	CB	San Diego State

Let’s dive into these top ten selections.

1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

This remains perhaps the only selection anyone feels confident about inside the top five, let alone the top ten.

2. New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

Opinions on the Texas Tech pass rusher are mixed, and for the bulk of the pre-draft process it looked as if Arvell Reese from Ohio State would be the Jets’ selection in this spot. But the conversation has shifted heavily to Bailey, with reports from New York beat writers indicating that the organization believes Bailey can help them immediately, while Reese will need a little development as he moves to the edge full-time.

3. Dallas Cowboys: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State

One of the worst-kept secrets in the league right now is that the Dallas Cowboys want to move up in the draft, to land a premium defensive prospect. Earlier in the pre-draft process the rumors held that Dallas would move to No. 6 in a deal with the Cleveland Browns, but as the draft gets closer there are rumblings of a move even higher.

Here, they jump to No. 3 and land Reese in a deal with the Arizona Cardinals, who have been rumored to be moving back as the draft approaches. Using the NFL Trade Calculator from OverTheCap, the cost for such a move? Dallas’ 2027 second-round pick .

4. Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

With the defensive front no longer a pressing need, the Tennessee Titans can turn to the offense and add some help for Cam Ward.

Jeremiyah Love is an explosive play waiting to happen in the NFL, both on offense and on defense.

5. New York Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

Yes, for the longest time a defensive player was the pick here.

But now the New York Giants have a pair of picks inside the top ten, giving them some flexibility. Since he was hired, John Harbaugh has stressed that the offensive line is a work in progress. Now, with two picks inside the top ten, the Giants can address that group while still adding a premium player on the defense side of the ball in a few selections.

6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

Every report indicates that the Cleveland Browns need to come out of the first round with an upgrade at WR, and an upgrade on the offensive line.

Here, they check the first box by adding Carnell Tate, the latest in a long line of talented Ohio State wide receiver prospects.

7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

Washington is another team that could be willing to trade back, given the massive gulf between this pick at No. 7 and their next pick, which comes at No. 71 late on Day 2.

But facing a pressing need to upgrade their defense, and the talented Ohio State linebacker falling to them at No. 7, they run to the podium to take Styles as a means of fixing that defensive front.

8. New Orleans Saints: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami

The New Orleans Saints could go in a number of different directions here, including wide reciever. But with pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. sliding to them at eight, he makes a ton of sense for the Saints.

Yes, there are rumblings of a further slide for Bain, between the arm length concerns and the recent reporting about the car accident he was involved in during 2024. However, several general managers have indicated that the accident was already factored into their evaluation of Bain as a prospect. Is a further slide possible? Perhaps, but I do believe any slide ends here.

9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

When both Mel Kiper Jr. and Peter Schrager are making this connection, it is worth paying attention to.

Plus, with the Giants now on the clock right behind the Chiefs at No. 10, it makes even more sense that Jordyn Tyson is the selection here.

10. New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Between Francis Mauigoa and now Caleb Downs, we have the makings of a John Harbaugh football team.

Lest we forget, Harbaugh was the head coach in Baltimore when the Ravens made safety Kyle Hamilton the 14th selection in his draft class. Harbaugh wants a defensive leader, and while Downs is more of a box safety than Hamilton, his versatility, experience, and ability to play against the run from anywhere on the field makes him an ideal piece to build around in New York.

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Former Mumbai cricketer Kiran Powar named head coach of Assam Ranji team <div id="content-body-70884428" itemprop="articleBody">Former Mumbai and Baroda first-class cricketer Kiran Powar has been appointed head coach of the Assam men’s team for the 2026-27 domestic season.The 50-year-old left-hander, who has represented Mumbai, Baroda and Assam, is the elder brother of former India off-spinner and ex-women’s team head coach Ramesh Powar. Last season, Kiran was in charge of the Mumbai Under-23 side, and this will be his first independent assignment with a senior team.“I am delighted to be appointed Assam’s Ranji team coach and am really looking forward to working with the side,” Kiran, who scored nearly 3,500 runs in 71 senior matches across formats, told PTI.Kiran said he was impressed with the vision of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) during his visit with the Mumbai Under-23 team for the C.K. Nayudu Trophy, which influenced his decision to take up the role.ALSO READ: <a href="https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/mumbai-indians-poor-start-ipl-2026-analysis/article70883486.ece#google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Inside Mumbai Indians’ early-season collapse in IPL 2026: What’s going wrong?</a>“I was really impressed with their vision when I had come here as Mumbai Under-23 coach,” he added.He also thanked Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajinkya Naik for his support.“My sincere thanks to the MCA and its president Ajinkya Naik, who backed me when many were against me. I am leaving Mumbai with a heavy heart. Whatever I am today is because of Mumbai cricket,” he said.Published on Apr 20, 2026</div> #Mumbai #cricketer #Kiran #Powar #named #coach #Assam #Ranji #team

Fourth of July Best MLB Betting Picks and Predictions | Deadspin.com Jul 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Williamson (15) tags out Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) during the fourth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images The Independence Day MLB card is loaded with plenty of intriguing matchups on a busy Saturday.The Chicago Cubs (49-39) look to bounce back from Friday’s 17-1 home loss to the St. Louis Cardinals (46-39). The two NL Central rivals hook up at 8:05 p.m. ET from Wrigley Field.Later on, the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-31) seek their third consecutive victory over the San Diego Padres (43-44) after rallying from multi-run deficits in each of the first two wins. These two teams close the night at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET.We’ll break down two plays for the Saturday action. Remember to monitor the odds throughout the day, as the sides and totals market is constantly changing.Here are the free MLB picks for Saturday, July 4. Odds Courtesy of DraftKings.Best MLB plays todayAstros (-110) vs. RaysOrioles/Reds Over 9 RunsAstros (-110) vs. Rays – 7:10 p.m. ETTampa Bay (52-33) is riding a nine-game winning streak after holding off Houston (43-47) last night, 3-1. The Astros suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since mid-June as they try to rebound tonight with ace Hunter Brown on the mound.Since returning from injury, Brown has allowed a total of four earned runs in three starts. The Astros have won two of three outings, capped off by an extra-innings victory at Detroit on June 28. Brown has held current Tampa Bay hitters to a .129 batting average in 31 plate appearances.Tampa Bay’s pitching has carried them during this hot stretch, limiting opponents to three or fewer runs eight times. The Rays are 3-4 in Drew Rasmussen’s seven starts when priced at lower than -110 or in the underdog role. Let’s back the Astros to end Tampa Bay’s winning streak. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting Orioles/Reds Over 9 Runs – 7:10 p.m. ETBaltimore blanked Cincinnati last night, 3-0 as the Reds were held to four hits. Cincinnati has seen the under hit in three of its past four home games, but look to turn things around tonight in Hunter Greene’s season debut on the mound.The hard-throwing right-hander returns from an elbow injury, making his first start since last September. He faces a Baltimore team that cashed the over in five of its previous six games against right-handed starting pitchers prior to Friday’s low-scoring affair.Baltimore’s Brandon Young has given up six earned runs in his past four outings, but his xERA (4.24) is over a run higher than his ERA (3.11). The Orioles own the highest hard-hit rate in MLB at 42.6, while Greene closed last season at 45% in this category, ranking in the 15th percentile.Look for runs to be scored tonight at Great American Ballpark between the Reds and Orioles. Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #Fourth #July #MLB #Betting #Picks #Predictions #Deadspin.com

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Jul 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Williamson (15) tags out Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) during the fourth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Independence Day MLB card is loaded with plenty of intriguing matchups on a busy Saturday.
The Chicago Cubs (49-39) look to bounce back from Friday’s 17-1 home loss to the St. Louis Cardinals (46-39). The two NL Central rivals hook up at 8:05 p.m. ET from Wrigley Field.
Later on, the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-31) seek their third consecutive victory over the San Diego Padres (43-44) after rallying from multi-run deficits in each of the first two wins. These two teams close the night at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET.
We’ll break down two plays for the Saturday action. Remember to monitor the odds throughout the day, as the sides and totals market is constantly changing.
Here are the free MLB picks for Saturday, July 4. Odds Courtesy of DraftKings.
Best MLB plays today
Astros (-110) vs. Rays
Orioles/Reds Over 9 Runs
Astros (-110) vs. Rays – 7:10 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay (52-33) is riding a nine-game winning streak after holding off Houston (43-47) last night, 3-1. The Astros suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since mid-June as they try to rebound tonight with ace Hunter Brown on the mound.
Since returning from injury, Brown has allowed a total of four earned runs in three starts. The Astros have won two of three outings, capped off by an extra-innings victory at Detroit on June 28. Brown has held current Tampa Bay hitters to a .129 batting average in 31 plate appearances.
Tampa Bay’s pitching has carried them during this hot stretch, limiting opponents to three or fewer runs eight times. The Rays are 3-4 in Drew Rasmussen’s seven starts when priced at lower than -110 or in the underdog role. Let’s back the Astros to end Tampa Bay’s winning streak.

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Baltimore blanked Cincinnati last night, 3-0 as the Reds were held to four hits. Cincinnati has seen the under hit in three of its past four home games, but look to turn things around tonight in Hunter Greene’s season debut on the mound.
The hard-throwing right-hander returns from an elbow injury, making his first start since last September. He faces a Baltimore team that cashed the over in five of its previous six games against right-handed starting pitchers prior to Friday’s low-scoring affair.
Baltimore’s Brandon Young has given up six earned runs in his past four outings, but his xERA (4.24) is over a run higher than his ERA (3.11). The Orioles own the highest hard-hit rate in MLB at 42.6, while Greene closed last season at 45% in this category, ranking in the 15th percentile.
Look for runs to be scored tonight at Great American Ballpark between the Reds and Orioles.

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Jul 3, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Williamson (15) tags out Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) during the fourth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Independence Day MLB card is loaded with plenty of intriguing matchups on a busy Saturday.

The Chicago Cubs (49-39) look to bounce back from Friday’s 17-1 home loss to the St. Louis Cardinals (46-39). The two NL Central rivals hook up at 8:05 p.m. ET from Wrigley Field.

Later on, the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-31) seek their third consecutive victory over the San Diego Padres (43-44) after rallying from multi-run deficits in each of the first two wins. These two teams close the night at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 p.m. ET.

We’ll break down two plays for the Saturday action. Remember to monitor the odds throughout the day, as the sides and totals market is constantly changing.

Here are the free MLB picks for Saturday, July 4. Odds Courtesy of DraftKings.

Best MLB plays today

Astros (-110) vs. Rays
Orioles/Reds Over 9 Runs

Astros (-110) vs. Rays – 7:10 p.m. ET

Tampa Bay (52-33) is riding a nine-game winning streak after holding off Houston (43-47) last night, 3-1. The Astros suffered back-to-back losses for the first time since mid-June as they try to rebound tonight with ace Hunter Brown on the mound.

Since returning from injury, Brown has allowed a total of four earned runs in three starts. The Astros have won two of three outings, capped off by an extra-innings victory at Detroit on June 28. Brown has held current Tampa Bay hitters to a .129 batting average in 31 plate appearances.

Tampa Bay’s pitching has carried them during this hot stretch, limiting opponents to three or fewer runs eight times. The Rays are 3-4 in Drew Rasmussen’s seven starts when priced at lower than -110 or in the underdog role. Let’s back the Astros to end Tampa Bay’s winning streak.

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Baltimore blanked Cincinnati last night, 3-0 as the Reds were held to four hits. Cincinnati has seen the under hit in three of its past four home games, but look to turn things around tonight in Hunter Greene’s season debut on the mound.

The hard-throwing right-hander returns from an elbow injury, making his first start since last September. He faces a Baltimore team that cashed the over in five of its previous six games against right-handed starting pitchers prior to Friday’s low-scoring affair.

Baltimore’s Brandon Young has given up six earned runs in his past four outings, but his xERA (4.24) is over a run higher than his ERA (3.11). The Orioles own the highest hard-hit rate in MLB at 42.6, while Greene closed last season at 45% in this category, ranking in the 15th percentile.

Look for runs to be scored tonight at Great American Ballpark between the Reds and Orioles.

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The NBA world is waiting on LeBron James, and he reportedly has a short list of finalists he’s considering signing with in free agency. When will LeBron make up his mind? Who knows. He’s the top unrestricted free agent on the market by a mile despite turning 42 years old in December, and he can take as long as he pleases before he announces his next move.

Once James is off the board, the top players available will mostly be younger restricted free agents unlikely to change teams barring a surprise. Jalen Duren reportedly wants to leave the Detroit Pistons, but unfortunately for him he doesn’t have any leverage since his team has the ability to match any contract offer. Peyton Watson is in a fascinating situation because Denver probably has to cut salary elsewhere to retain him. Bennedict Mathurin is probably looking at a return to the Clippers, where he should be in line for more minutes following Los Angeles’ decision to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors.

You can find every signing and trade during 2026 NBA free agency at our tracker. Now, let’s rank the best remaining free agents left on the market.

Need a pure off-ball shooter? Gary Trent Jr. might be the best available. Over the last five seasons, he’s made 38.5 percent of his three-pointers on 11.1 attempts per 100 possessions. His pull-up three ball off the dribble is less reliable after only hitting 28.6 percent of those last season.

Brown can still be a connective guard even if he’s lost the scoring juice he once showed on the 2023 champion Nuggets. He can be a low-cost shooter and defender in the backcourt who can soak up some minutes, but he doesn’t really move the needle in a major way anymore.

Williams is a 26-year-old point guard who took a leap in the second half of last season. He’s an excellent driver who can touch the paint and force his way to the foul line. His lack of size and shooting caps his value somewhat, but he feels like he could be one of the more high-upside players still available.

The idea of Kuminga as some young superstar in waiting has totally dissipated at this point. If he wants to carve out a lucrative NBA career, he’s going to need to realize he needs to improve his defense, rebounding, and spot-up shooting with his bully-ball drives as only part of the package, not the entire sell.

Payton still grades out as an impactful player because he’s an efficient scorer (63.5 percent true shooting last season) who grabs a lot of offensive rebounds for a guard and forces turnovers on defense. He’s only good for 15-20 minutes a night at this point at age-33, but he could add value for a contender on a cheapo contract.

Hachimura is big and strong for a wing with a nice spot-up three-point stroke. He made 42.6 percent of his threes during his three full years on the Lakers, but his volume wasn’t great at only 6.4 attempts per 100 possessions. He doesn’t rebound or defend all that well, and his playmaking is non-existent.

Mathurin can score in bunches, but he’s never been particularly efficient because he’s a low-ish volume 33.6 percent three-pointer shooter for his career. He can really rebound the ball for a wing. Still only 24 years old, he should get a solid deal to return to the Clippers, but probably needs to make himself more of a dirty work guy going forward.

Watson has always been a good wing defender, but he exploded as a scorer when Nikola Jokic got hurt midway through last season. Watson eventually went down with a hamstring strain that took him out of the playoffs, so there are still questions on if his improved scoring punch is actually sustainable. His shot diet features a lot of mid-range looks, but he did show some ability to knock them down at a better-than-average clip last season before the injury.

Harden opted out of his player option to give the Cavs more flexibility to try to sign LeBron James. He’s one of the best regular season guards ever, but on the brink of his 37th birthday, it’s becoming foolish to think he’ll ever avenge his playoff demons.

James is probably the second-best player in league history, and it still feels like he’s a top-50 player in the league as he readies to turn 42 years old midway through next season. I’d love to see him in Minnesota, but I still think it’s Warriors or Cavs for his future.

Will Duren consider playing on the qualifying offer to get out of Detroit? That would be massively risky if the Pistons are offering him $140 million guaranteed. Take the money, Jalen, and try to help the Pistons get to the NBA Finals next year after a deeply disappointing playoff run.

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NBA’s 11 best free agents still available in 2026 after first wave of signings The NBA world is waiting on LeBron James, and he reportedly has a short list of finalists he’s considering signing with in free agency. When will LeBron make up his mind? Who knows. He’s the top unrestricted free agent on the market by a mile despite turning 42 years old in December, and he can take as long as he pleases before he announces his next move.Once James is off the board, the top players available will mostly be younger restricted free agents unlikely to change teams barring a surprise. Jalen Duren reportedly wants to leave the Detroit Pistons, but unfortunately for him he doesn’t have any leverage since his team has the ability to match any contract offer. Peyton Watson is in a fascinating situation because Denver probably has to cut salary elsewhere to retain him. Bennedict Mathurin is probably looking at a return to the Clippers, where he should be in line for more minutes following Los Angeles’ decision to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors.You can find every signing and trade during 2026 NBA free agency at our tracker. Now, let’s rank the best remaining free agents left on the market.Need a pure off-ball shooter? Gary Trent Jr. might be the best available. Over the last five seasons, he’s made 38.5 percent of his three-pointers on 11.1 attempts per 100 possessions. His pull-up three ball off the dribble is less reliable after only hitting 28.6 percent of those last season.Brown can still be a connective guard even if he’s lost the scoring juice he once showed on the 2023 champion Nuggets. He can be a low-cost shooter and defender in the backcourt who can soak up some minutes, but he doesn’t really move the needle in a major way anymore.Williams is a 26-year-old point guard who took a leap in the second half of last season. He’s an excellent driver who can touch the paint and force his way to the foul line. His lack of size and shooting caps his value somewhat, but he feels like he could be one of the more high-upside players still available.The idea of Kuminga as some young superstar in waiting has totally dissipated at this point. If he wants to carve out a lucrative NBA career, he’s going to need to realize he needs to improve his defense, rebounding, and spot-up shooting with his bully-ball drives as only part of the package, not the entire sell.Payton still grades out as an impactful player because he’s an efficient scorer (63.5 percent true shooting last season) who grabs a lot of offensive rebounds for a guard and forces turnovers on defense. He’s only good for 15-20 minutes a night at this point at age-33, but he could add value for a contender on a cheapo contract.Hachimura is big and strong for a wing with a nice spot-up three-point stroke. He made 42.6 percent of his threes during his three full years on the Lakers, but his volume wasn’t great at only 6.4 attempts per 100 possessions. He doesn’t rebound or defend all that well, and his playmaking is non-existent.Mathurin can score in bunches, but he’s never been particularly efficient because he’s a low-ish volume 33.6 percent three-pointer shooter for his career. He can really rebound the ball for a wing. Still only 24 years old, he should get a solid deal to return to the Clippers, but probably needs to make himself more of a dirty work guy going forward.Watson has always been a good wing defender, but he exploded as a scorer when Nikola Jokic got hurt midway through last season. Watson eventually went down with a hamstring strain that took him out of the playoffs, so there are still questions on if his improved scoring punch is actually sustainable. His shot diet features a lot of mid-range looks, but he did show some ability to knock them down at a better-than-average clip last season before the injury.Harden opted out of his player option to give the Cavs more flexibility to try to sign LeBron James. He’s one of the best regular season guards ever, but on the brink of his 37th birthday, it’s becoming foolish to think he’ll ever avenge his playoff demons.James is probably the second-best player in league history, and it still feels like he’s a top-50 player in the league as he readies to turn 42 years old midway through next season. I’d love to see him in Minnesota, but I still think it’s Warriors or Cavs for his future.Will Duren consider playing on the qualifying offer to get out of Detroit? That would be massively risky if the Pistons are offering him 0 million guaranteed. Take the money, Jalen, and try to help the Pistons get to the NBA Finals next year after a deeply disappointing playoff run. #NBAs #free #agents #wave #signings

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The NBA world is waiting on LeBron James, and he reportedly has a short list of finalists he’s considering signing with in free agency. When will LeBron make up his mind? Who knows. He’s the top unrestricted free agent on the market by a mile despite turning 42 years old in December, and he can take as long as he pleases before he announces his next move.
Once James is off the board, the top players available will mostly be younger restricted free agents unlikely to change teams barring a surprise. Jalen Duren reportedly wants to leave the Detroit Pistons, but unfortunately for him he doesn’t have any leverage since his team has the ability to match any contract offer. Peyton Watson is in a fascinating situation because Denver probably has to cut salary elsewhere to retain him. Bennedict Mathurin is probably looking at a return to the Clippers, where he should be in line for more minutes following Los Angeles’ decision to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors.
You can find every signing and trade during 2026 NBA free agency at our tracker. Now, let’s rank the best remaining free agents left on the market.
Need a pure off-ball shooter? Gary Trent Jr. might be the best available. Over the last five seasons, he’s made 38.5 percent of his three-pointers on 11.1 attempts per 100 possessions. His pull-up three ball off the dribble is less reliable after only hitting 28.6 percent of those last season.
Brown can still be a connective guard even if he’s lost the scoring juice he once showed on the 2023 champion Nuggets. He can be a low-cost shooter and defender in the backcourt who can soak up some minutes, but he doesn’t really move the needle in a major way anymore.
Williams is a 26-year-old point guard who took a leap in the second half of last season. He’s an excellent driver who can touch the paint and force his way to the foul line. His lack of size and shooting caps his value somewhat, but he feels like he could be one of the more high-upside players still available.
The idea of Kuminga as some young superstar in waiting has totally dissipated at this point. If he wants to carve out a lucrative NBA career, he’s going to need to realize he needs to improve his defense, rebounding, and spot-up shooting with his bully-ball drives as only part of the package, not the entire sell.
Payton still grades out as an impactful player because he’s an efficient scorer (63.5 percent true shooting last season) who grabs a lot of offensive rebounds for a guard and forces turnovers on defense. He’s only good for 15-20 minutes a night at this point at age-33, but he could add value for a contender on a cheapo contract.
Hachimura is big and strong for a wing with a nice spot-up three-point stroke. He made 42.6 percent of his threes during his three full years on the Lakers, but his volume wasn’t great at only 6.4 attempts per 100 possessions. He doesn’t rebound or defend all that well, and his playmaking is non-existent.
Mathurin can score in bunches, but he’s never been particularly efficient because he’s a low-ish volume 33.6 percent three-pointer shooter for his career. He can really rebound the ball for a wing. Still only 24 years old, he should get a solid deal to return to the Clippers, but probably needs to make himself more of a dirty work guy going forward.
Watson has always been a good wing defender, but he exploded as a scorer when Nikola Jokic got hurt midway through last season. Watson eventually went down with a hamstring strain that took him out of the playoffs, so there are still questions on if his improved scoring punch is actually sustainable. His shot diet features a lot of mid-range looks, but he did show some ability to knock them down at a better-than-average clip last season before the injury.
Harden opted out of his player option to give the Cavs more flexibility to try to sign LeBron James. He’s one of the best regular season guards ever, but on the brink of his 37th birthday, it’s becoming foolish to think he’ll ever avenge his playoff demons.
James is probably the second-best player in league history, and it still feels like he’s a top-50 player in the league as he readies to turn 42 years old midway through next season. I’d love to see him in Minnesota, but I still think it’s Warriors or Cavs for his future.
Will Duren consider playing on the qualifying offer to get out of Detroit? That would be massively risky if the Pistons are offering him $140 million guaranteed. Take the money, Jalen, and try to help the Pistons get to the NBA Finals next year after a deeply disappointing playoff run.

#NBAs #free #agents #wave #signings">NBA’s 11 best free agents still available in 2026 after first wave of signings

You can find every signing and trade during 2026 NBA free agency at our tracker. Now, let’s rank the best remaining free agents left on the market.

#NBAs #free #agents #wave #signings

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England vs India, 2nd T20I Live Score: England 115/3 (12); Bethell, Banton build partnership
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, for the first time ever, walks out to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma. What a moment for the teenager.
Slightly overcast conditions favourable for bowling and Jofra Archer takes the new ball for England, this is going to be a really good contest. Here we go.
Sooryavanshi at the non strikers end, Abhishek on strike, first ball, oohhhh swing and a miss from Abhishek, Archer gets the half-volley to move away from the batter.
Archer charges in, swing and a miss again from Abhishek, serious pace from Archer, gets the extra bounce and good carry to the keeper.
In the arc, leaning edge from the bat and the ball flies away behind square for FOUR! First boundary of the innings!
Abhishek’s third swing and a miss off the over, he has no answers to Archer’s fiery pace at the moment.
Make that another dot ball, length ball zips off the surface and carries to the keeper. Oooooh that was quick, short and pacy angled at Abhishek’s body who adjusts well to get some bat on that. Just the four of the first over.
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1. Las Vegas Raiders: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

2. New York Jets: David Bailey, EDGE, Texas Tech

3. Dallas Cowboys: Arvell Reese, EDGE, Ohio State

4. Tennessee Titans: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame

5. New York Giants: Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami

6. Cleveland Browns: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State

7. Washington Commanders: Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

8. New Orleans Saints: Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami

9. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

10. New York Giants: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

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