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Flory Bidunga’s 6 best transfer portal landing spots after star big man leaves Kansas

Flory Bidunga’s 6 best transfer portal landing spots after star big man leaves Kansas

Flory Bidunga was one of the best bigs in men’s college basketball this season. The Kansas Jayhawks just got great news regarding head coach Bill Self, who is set to return for his 24th year on the job, but it was quickly followed by bad news on their star center.

Bidunga is entering the transfer portal while also testing the 2026 NBA Draft waters, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. If he turns pro, Bidunga is likely right on the cusp of the first-round. He was a first-round pick in our mock drafts earlier in the season, but he didn’t make our most recent projection after an up-and-down final month to the year before Kansas was eliminated by St. John’s in the round of 32 in the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Bidunga is the best player in the transfer portal so far, and he’s likely going to be command one of the biggest NIL payments in the country if he does return to college. Here are six potential landing spots for Bidunga next season, ranked by the most appealing outcomes.

I assume Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, and Morez Johnson will all enter the NBA Draft. If that happens, head coach Dusty May will need to build entirely through the transfer portal again, and Bidunga would be a good place to start. Bidunga isn’t quite as massive as Michigan usually likes its centers — he measured 6’7 barefoot with a 7’2 wingspan — but there’s no denying his talent. Lendeborg was the top player in the transfer portal last season and he chose Michigan over Kentucky and others. Bidunga could end up as the No. 1 player in the portal this year, so I’d expect the Wolverines to show some level of interest.

5. North Carolina Tar Heels

North Carolina doesn’t even have a head coach yet, but whoever they hire is going to want a massive NIL budget, and they might need a new center. The Tar Heels’ first priority under a new coach should be trying to retain 7-footer Henri Veesaar for his senior season. Veesaar’s NBA stock feels similar to Bidunga’s where he might be a first-rounder, but he’s more likely to go in the early second round. Given that Veesaar can shoot pretty well from deep, I almost wonder if UNC would want Bidunga with Veesaar if both choose to stay in college. Hey, going super big up front is working pretty well in college hoops these days, with Michigan and Florida as the prime examples.

Bidunga should draw serious NBA interest as a bouncy big man who can protect the rim, hit the glass, and finish lobs inside. If you want a pro comp, I like Robert “TimeLord” Williams as a rough framework for how Bidunga can work in the league. I could see the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics both being interested in him at pick No. 26 and No. 27 respectively if the season ended today. He would also make a lot of sense for the Chicago Bulls with their early second-round pick from the New Orleans Pelicans, which is currently No. 38 overall. It would make sense if Bidunga is looking for a first-round guarantee to stay in the draft, but lately more teams have been giving out first-round contracts to priority second rounders. I could see a team offering Bidunga a guaranteed contract far above the minimum to get him in the second round. He would have to think long and hard about that.

Will Malachi Moreno enter the 2026 NBA Draft? I’d bet on him staying one more year in college. Moreno is good enough to be a starting center on a blue blood next season in my opinion, but Kentucky still might have interest in Bidunga. UK reportedly spent $22 million on its roster this past season only to lose in the round of 32. There’s a little bit of heat on head coach Mark Pope entering year three, and he’s going to need to get some elite players to have the best season possible. Bidunga fits that mix whether Moreno returns or not.

Entering the transfer portal is good business for any star player because you get to see your market value before asking for a raise from your incumbent school if you really do want to return. Bidunga has it all at Kansas: a big role, love from the fanbase, and the return of Bill Self. It’s hard to top Lawrence. I wouldn’t be shocked if he returned for his junior season like this little transfer portal excursion never happened.

Duke will lose Cameron Boozer, Patrick Ngongba, and Maliq Brown to the NBA in the front court. The Blue Devils will need a veteran starting center with advanced shot blocking skills to pair with their newest five-star phenom Cam Williams, a sweet-shooting 7-footer who is super talented but isn’t close to the same level as Boozer and Cooper Flagg the last two years. Bidunga feels like a perfect center to put next to Williams. He can eat inside while Williams spaces the floor, plus he can aggressively attack the offensive glass as Williams launches away from three. You have to think Duke will go after a big name transfer to be their starting center. It’s possible Bidunga will be the top name on the market at that position, and that means Duke should be interested.

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Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois walks out onto the pitch before the match. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group-G match between Belgium and Iran at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday. 

#Belgium #Iran #LIVE #Score #FIFA #World #Cup #BEL #IRI #Red #Devils #eye #win #edition #Lukaku #receives #early #yellow">Belgium vs Iran LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: BEL 0 – 0 IRI; Red Devils eye first win of edition; Lukaku receives early yellow  Belgium’s Thibaut Courtois walks out onto the pitch before the match. 
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                                              elcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group-G match between Belgium and Iran at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday.   #Belgium #Iran #LIVE #Score #FIFA #World #Cup #BEL #IRI #Red #Devils #eye #win #edition #Lukaku #receives #early #yellow

Deadspin | MLB roundup: Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper help Phillies thrash Mets  Jun 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts with infielder Bryce Harper (3) after hitting a home run against the New York Mets in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images   Kyle Schwarber had three home runs, including two in one inning, for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 15-3 rout of the visiting New York Mets on Saturday.  Bryce Harper hit for the cycle while going 4-for-5 for the Phillies, who had lost two in a row. Starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (9-3) held New York to one run on five hits in six innings.  Schwarber homered twice in a third inning which saw Philadelphia bring 12 batters to the plate and score eight runs, chasing Mets starter Freddy Peralta (5-6), who allowed 10 runs on 10 hits over 2 2/3 innings. With his final homer in the seventh inning, Schwarber is up to 28 homers, four more than anyone else in the majors this season.  Mark Vientos and Carson Benge accounted for New York’s offense with a homer apiece, but the team still saw its two-game win streak snapped.  Tigers 4, White Sox 1  Dillon Dingler had two hits, including his team-high 17th homer, and drove in two runs as host Detroit downed Chicago to clinch a series victory.  James Outman and Jake Rogers drove in the Tigers’ other runs in support of Troy Melton (4-0), who allowed a leadoff homer before surrendering no more hits or runs over six innings of work. Kenley Jansen secured his second save in as many days and his ninth of the season.  Sam Antonacci reached base four times, including the White Sox’s only RBI on the leadoff homer. Opener Sean Newcomb retired all nine batters he faced before Joe Rock (0-1) gave up the lead in Detroit’s two-run sixth inning.  Reds 10, Yankees 2  Rookie Sal Stewart drove in six runs, Spencer Steer hit a three-run home run and Cincinnati rolled to a rout of host New York.  Stewart tied his career high in RBIs. Rookie Edwin Arroyo had four of the Reds’ 15 hits, supporting Andrew Abbott (5-4) to his first win in five starts. The left-hander allowed one run on five hits over five innings.  Paul Goldschmidt gave the Yankees an early lead with his first-inning solo homer. But New York finished 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position, taking its most lopsided loss of the season after Will Warren (7-2) allowed six runs (two earned) on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings.  Braves 4, Brewers 3  Ozzie Albies hit a pair of home runs, including a game-ending two-run shot in the ninth inning, as Atlanta earned a victory over visiting Milwaukee.  The Braves have won the first two games between the National League division leaders and handed Milwaukee its third straight loss. It was Atlanta’s fifth walk-off win.  Dylan Lee (3-0), who pitched a scoreless ninth, earned the win. Aaron Ashby (10-1) took the loss. Milwaukee starter Kyle Harrison gave up two runs on four hits over 6 1/3 innings. Atlanta starter Chris Sale was working for the first time in 10 days. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs, both unearned, on five hits.  Rockies 2, Pirates 1  Jake McCarthy hit an inside-the-park home run and also doubled, Tomoyuki Sugano tossed six strong innings to outduel Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and Colorado survived a chaotic ninth inning to beat the Pirates in Denver.  Sugano (8-4) scattered four hits over six innings and Jaden Hill got the final two outs for his second save.  Spencer Horwitz homered and singled for Pittsburgh, which started the game with back-to-back hits and had just four more the rest of the way. Skenes (6-7) allowed just two runs on four hits and fanned eight over six innings.  Red Sox 5, Mariners 1  Wilyer Abreu homered and Connelly Early overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as Boston defeated host Seattle.  The Red Sox have won the first two games of the series and will go for a sweep Sunday afternoon. Early (6-5), who had lost his previous three starts, went six innings and allowed one run on two hits.  Mariners starter Emerson Hancock (5-4) was charged with five runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings.  Twins 16, Diamondbacks 8  Byron Buxton’s grand slam highlighted a 10-run fifth inning for Minnesota, allowing it to coast to a big win against Arizona in Phoenix.  Brooks Lee had four hits, three runs scored and two RBIs, Victor Caratini had three hits, three RBIs and three runs scored, Ryan Kreidler had three hits and four RBIs, and Luke Keaschall also had three hits and scored three times for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Taj Bradley (6-3) allowed two runs and three hits over five innings.  Jorge Barrosa homered and doubled, Pavin Smith had two hits and an RBI, Tommy Troy had two hits and a run scored, and Ildemaro Vargas delivered a three-run double for Arizona. Zac Gallen (3-6) surrendered career highs of nine runs and 12 hits over four-plus innings.  Nationals 4, Rays 3   Andres Chaparro dribbled in the tiebreaking run, Washington’s bullpen finished with 6 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat Tampa Bay to even their series with the Rays.  CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews (two hits) each had a solo homer. Nasim Nunez was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI as the Nats won for the first time in six games against the Rays. Winner Mitchell Parker (3-3), Brad Lord and Clayton Beeter (fifth save) combined to allow just one run and four hits over 6 1/3 innings while fanning nine and walking three.  For the Rays, Junior Caminero went 3-for-3 with a run, RBI and intentional walk but made a baserunning blunder in the seventh with the tying runner on third. Yandy Diaz had two hits. Taylor Walls doubled, scored, walked twice and stole two bases.  Padres 6, Rangers 4  Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift San Diego over Texas in Arlington, Texas.  Joe Ross (0-1) threw the 10th for Texas, walking Samad Taylor to place runners on first and second. Machado then crushed a 408-foot blast to give the Padres a 6-3 lead. In the bottom of the inning, Mason Miller allowed Wyatt Langford’s two-out RBI single, but struck out Brandon Nimmo to secure his National League-leading 20th save.  Walker Buehler threw 5 1/3 innings of one-run, five-hit ball, striking out seven and walking one for the Padres.  Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6  Daulton Varsho and Kazuma Okamoto each hit three-run home runs as Toronto scored eight straight runs to top host Chicago.  Jeff Hoffman (5-4) picked up the win for the Blue Jays by pitching a scoreless seventh inning. Louis Varland earned his 15th save by shutting down the Cubs in the eighth and the ninth.  Chicago jumped out to a 5-0 lead when Matt Shaw hit a three-run homer in the second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong added a two-run shot in the sixth. Jacob Webb (1-2) allowed three runs on three hits, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s RBI single that tied the game and Okamoto’s homer that gave Toronto the lead in the eighth.  Marlins 6, Giants 3  Heriberto Hernandez slugged a two-out, two-strike, two-run homer during a crucial four-run fourth inning as host Miami defeated San Francisco to climb above .500 for the first time since April 13.  Max Meyer improved to 8-0 with a 2.80 ERA. He allowed seven hits and two runs over five innings for the Marlins, who benefitted greatly from four San Francisco errors in the first four innings which created two unearned runs.  The Giants were led by Casey Schmitt, who hit his 16th homer of the season along with two doubles and a pair of RBIs. Jung Hoo Lee went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two runs. Starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) contributed to the issues as he hit three batters and walked three in three innings, allowing five runs (three earned).  Guardians 8, Astros 1  Travis Bazzana recorded his first career four-hit game and first multi-homer game while Joey Cantillo worked a career-high-tying eight innings as Cleveland cruised past host Houston.  Bazzana finished 4-for-4 with three runs and five RBIs — also a single-game best. Teammate Kyle Manzardo finished 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs. Cantillo (6-3) logged more than six innings for the first time this season en route to his third quality start. The left-hander allowed one run on four hits and struck out a season-high-tying nine batters.  Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti (7-3), the American League Pitcher of the Month in May, continued his June swoon. The right-hander allowed a season-worst six runs on six hits while posting eight strikeouts over six innings. Arrighetti is 0-2 with a 6.95 ERA across four starts this month.  Orioles 3, Dodgers 2  Left-hander Trevor Rogers gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings and Blaze Alexander had a two-run double as Baltimore escaped with a win over host Los Angeles.  Rogers (4-7) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and finished with two walks and six strikeouts. The Orioles improved to 2-3 on a West Coast road trip that started in Seattle and concludes against the Los Angeles Angels this coming week.  Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-5) went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. After missing one game for the birth of his second child, Shohei Ohtani returned to the leadoff spot and hit a home run in the ninth inning for Los Angeles, which saw its four-game winning streak come to an end.  Angels 7, Athletics 0  Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel delivered consecutive two-run doubles in a four-run sixth inning to help Los Angeles record a shutout over the host Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.  Denzer Guzman homered and Jo Adell and Donovan Walton had three apiece hits as the Angels ended a streak of five consecutive losses against the Athletics while winning for just the second time in the past seven contests. Walbert Urena (5-5) gave up four hits over five scoreless innings.  J.T. Ginn (5-4) of the Athletics was charged with four runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings.  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #MLB #roundup #Kyle #Schwarber #Bryce #Harper #Phillies #thrash #MetsJun 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts with infielder Bryce Harper (3) after hitting a home run against the New York Mets in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Kyle Schwarber had three home runs, including two in one inning, for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 15-3 rout of the visiting New York Mets on Saturday.

Bryce Harper hit for the cycle while going 4-for-5 for the Phillies, who had lost two in a row. Starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (9-3) held New York to one run on five hits in six innings.

Schwarber homered twice in a third inning which saw Philadelphia bring 12 batters to the plate and score eight runs, chasing Mets starter Freddy Peralta (5-6), who allowed 10 runs on 10 hits over 2 2/3 innings. With his final homer in the seventh inning, Schwarber is up to 28 homers, four more than anyone else in the majors this season.

Mark Vientos and Carson Benge accounted for New York’s offense with a homer apiece, but the team still saw its two-game win streak snapped.

Tigers 4, White Sox 1

Dillon Dingler had two hits, including his team-high 17th homer, and drove in two runs as host Detroit downed Chicago to clinch a series victory.

James Outman and Jake Rogers drove in the Tigers’ other runs in support of Troy Melton (4-0), who allowed a leadoff homer before surrendering no more hits or runs over six innings of work. Kenley Jansen secured his second save in as many days and his ninth of the season.

Sam Antonacci reached base four times, including the White Sox’s only RBI on the leadoff homer. Opener Sean Newcomb retired all nine batters he faced before Joe Rock (0-1) gave up the lead in Detroit’s two-run sixth inning.

Reds 10, Yankees 2

Rookie Sal Stewart drove in six runs, Spencer Steer hit a three-run home run and Cincinnati rolled to a rout of host New York.

Stewart tied his career high in RBIs. Rookie Edwin Arroyo had four of the Reds’ 15 hits, supporting Andrew Abbott (5-4) to his first win in five starts. The left-hander allowed one run on five hits over five innings.

Paul Goldschmidt gave the Yankees an early lead with his first-inning solo homer. But New York finished 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position, taking its most lopsided loss of the season after Will Warren (7-2) allowed six runs (two earned) on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings.

Braves 4, Brewers 3

Ozzie Albies hit a pair of home runs, including a game-ending two-run shot in the ninth inning, as Atlanta earned a victory over visiting Milwaukee.

The Braves have won the first two games between the National League division leaders and handed Milwaukee its third straight loss. It was Atlanta’s fifth walk-off win.

Dylan Lee (3-0), who pitched a scoreless ninth, earned the win. Aaron Ashby (10-1) took the loss. Milwaukee starter Kyle Harrison gave up two runs on four hits over 6 1/3 innings. Atlanta starter Chris Sale was working for the first time in 10 days. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs, both unearned, on five hits.

Rockies 2, Pirates 1

Jake McCarthy hit an inside-the-park home run and also doubled, Tomoyuki Sugano tossed six strong innings to outduel Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and Colorado survived a chaotic ninth inning to beat the Pirates in Denver.

Sugano (8-4) scattered four hits over six innings and Jaden Hill got the final two outs for his second save.

Spencer Horwitz homered and singled for Pittsburgh, which started the game with back-to-back hits and had just four more the rest of the way. Skenes (6-7) allowed just two runs on four hits and fanned eight over six innings.

Red Sox 5, Mariners 1

Wilyer Abreu homered and Connelly Early overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as Boston defeated host Seattle.

The Red Sox have won the first two games of the series and will go for a sweep Sunday afternoon. Early (6-5), who had lost his previous three starts, went six innings and allowed one run on two hits.

Mariners starter Emerson Hancock (5-4) was charged with five runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings.

Twins 16, Diamondbacks 8

Byron Buxton’s grand slam highlighted a 10-run fifth inning for Minnesota, allowing it to coast to a big win against Arizona in Phoenix.

Brooks Lee had four hits, three runs scored and two RBIs, Victor Caratini had three hits, three RBIs and three runs scored, Ryan Kreidler had three hits and four RBIs, and Luke Keaschall also had three hits and scored three times for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Taj Bradley (6-3) allowed two runs and three hits over five innings.

Jorge Barrosa homered and doubled, Pavin Smith had two hits and an RBI, Tommy Troy had two hits and a run scored, and Ildemaro Vargas delivered a three-run double for Arizona. Zac Gallen (3-6) surrendered career highs of nine runs and 12 hits over four-plus innings.


Nationals 4, Rays 3

Andres Chaparro dribbled in the tiebreaking run, Washington’s bullpen finished with 6 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat Tampa Bay to even their series with the Rays.

CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews (two hits) each had a solo homer. Nasim Nunez was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI as the Nats won for the first time in six games against the Rays. Winner Mitchell Parker (3-3), Brad Lord and Clayton Beeter (fifth save) combined to allow just one run and four hits over 6 1/3 innings while fanning nine and walking three.

For the Rays, Junior Caminero went 3-for-3 with a run, RBI and intentional walk but made a baserunning blunder in the seventh with the tying runner on third. Yandy Diaz had two hits. Taylor Walls doubled, scored, walked twice and stole two bases.

Padres 6, Rangers 4

Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift San Diego over Texas in Arlington, Texas.

Joe Ross (0-1) threw the 10th for Texas, walking Samad Taylor to place runners on first and second. Machado then crushed a 408-foot blast to give the Padres a 6-3 lead. In the bottom of the inning, Mason Miller allowed Wyatt Langford’s two-out RBI single, but struck out Brandon Nimmo to secure his National League-leading 20th save.

Walker Buehler threw 5 1/3 innings of one-run, five-hit ball, striking out seven and walking one for the Padres.

Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6

Daulton Varsho and Kazuma Okamoto each hit three-run home runs as Toronto scored eight straight runs to top host Chicago.

Jeff Hoffman (5-4) picked up the win for the Blue Jays by pitching a scoreless seventh inning. Louis Varland earned his 15th save by shutting down the Cubs in the eighth and the ninth.

Chicago jumped out to a 5-0 lead when Matt Shaw hit a three-run homer in the second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong added a two-run shot in the sixth. Jacob Webb (1-2) allowed three runs on three hits, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s RBI single that tied the game and Okamoto’s homer that gave Toronto the lead in the eighth.

Marlins 6, Giants 3

Heriberto Hernandez slugged a two-out, two-strike, two-run homer during a crucial four-run fourth inning as host Miami defeated San Francisco to climb above .500 for the first time since April 13.

Max Meyer improved to 8-0 with a 2.80 ERA. He allowed seven hits and two runs over five innings for the Marlins, who benefitted greatly from four San Francisco errors in the first four innings which created two unearned runs.

The Giants were led by Casey Schmitt, who hit his 16th homer of the season along with two doubles and a pair of RBIs. Jung Hoo Lee went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two runs. Starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) contributed to the issues as he hit three batters and walked three in three innings, allowing five runs (three earned).

Guardians 8, Astros 1

Travis Bazzana recorded his first career four-hit game and first multi-homer game while Joey Cantillo worked a career-high-tying eight innings as Cleveland cruised past host Houston.

Bazzana finished 4-for-4 with three runs and five RBIs — also a single-game best. Teammate Kyle Manzardo finished 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs. Cantillo (6-3) logged more than six innings for the first time this season en route to his third quality start. The left-hander allowed one run on four hits and struck out a season-high-tying nine batters.

Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti (7-3), the American League Pitcher of the Month in May, continued his June swoon. The right-hander allowed a season-worst six runs on six hits while posting eight strikeouts over six innings. Arrighetti is 0-2 with a 6.95 ERA across four starts this month.

Orioles 3, Dodgers 2

Left-hander Trevor Rogers gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings and Blaze Alexander had a two-run double as Baltimore escaped with a win over host Los Angeles.

Rogers (4-7) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and finished with two walks and six strikeouts. The Orioles improved to 2-3 on a West Coast road trip that started in Seattle and concludes against the Los Angeles Angels this coming week.

Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-5) went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. After missing one game for the birth of his second child, Shohei Ohtani returned to the leadoff spot and hit a home run in the ninth inning for Los Angeles, which saw its four-game winning streak come to an end.

Angels 7, Athletics 0

Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel delivered consecutive two-run doubles in a four-run sixth inning to help Los Angeles record a shutout over the host Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.

Denzer Guzman homered and Jo Adell and Donovan Walton had three apiece hits as the Angels ended a streak of five consecutive losses against the Athletics while winning for just the second time in the past seven contests. Walbert Urena (5-5) gave up four hits over five scoreless innings.

J.T. Ginn (5-4) of the Athletics was charged with four runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #MLB #roundup #Kyle #Schwarber #Bryce #Harper #Phillies #thrash #Mets">Deadspin | MLB roundup: Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper help Phillies thrash Mets  Jun 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) reacts with infielder Bryce Harper (3) after hitting a home run against the New York Mets in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images   Kyle Schwarber had three home runs, including two in one inning, for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 15-3 rout of the visiting New York Mets on Saturday.  Bryce Harper hit for the cycle while going 4-for-5 for the Phillies, who had lost two in a row. Starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (9-3) held New York to one run on five hits in six innings.  Schwarber homered twice in a third inning which saw Philadelphia bring 12 batters to the plate and score eight runs, chasing Mets starter Freddy Peralta (5-6), who allowed 10 runs on 10 hits over 2 2/3 innings. With his final homer in the seventh inning, Schwarber is up to 28 homers, four more than anyone else in the majors this season.  Mark Vientos and Carson Benge accounted for New York’s offense with a homer apiece, but the team still saw its two-game win streak snapped.  Tigers 4, White Sox 1  Dillon Dingler had two hits, including his team-high 17th homer, and drove in two runs as host Detroit downed Chicago to clinch a series victory.  James Outman and Jake Rogers drove in the Tigers’ other runs in support of Troy Melton (4-0), who allowed a leadoff homer before surrendering no more hits or runs over six innings of work. Kenley Jansen secured his second save in as many days and his ninth of the season.  Sam Antonacci reached base four times, including the White Sox’s only RBI on the leadoff homer. Opener Sean Newcomb retired all nine batters he faced before Joe Rock (0-1) gave up the lead in Detroit’s two-run sixth inning.  Reds 10, Yankees 2  Rookie Sal Stewart drove in six runs, Spencer Steer hit a three-run home run and Cincinnati rolled to a rout of host New York.  Stewart tied his career high in RBIs. Rookie Edwin Arroyo had four of the Reds’ 15 hits, supporting Andrew Abbott (5-4) to his first win in five starts. The left-hander allowed one run on five hits over five innings.  Paul Goldschmidt gave the Yankees an early lead with his first-inning solo homer. But New York finished 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position, taking its most lopsided loss of the season after Will Warren (7-2) allowed six runs (two earned) on eight hits over 5 2/3 innings.  Braves 4, Brewers 3  Ozzie Albies hit a pair of home runs, including a game-ending two-run shot in the ninth inning, as Atlanta earned a victory over visiting Milwaukee.  The Braves have won the first two games between the National League division leaders and handed Milwaukee its third straight loss. It was Atlanta’s fifth walk-off win.  Dylan Lee (3-0), who pitched a scoreless ninth, earned the win. Aaron Ashby (10-1) took the loss. Milwaukee starter Kyle Harrison gave up two runs on four hits over 6 1/3 innings. Atlanta starter Chris Sale was working for the first time in 10 days. He pitched 5 2/3 innings and allowed two runs, both unearned, on five hits.  Rockies 2, Pirates 1  Jake McCarthy hit an inside-the-park home run and also doubled, Tomoyuki Sugano tossed six strong innings to outduel Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and Colorado survived a chaotic ninth inning to beat the Pirates in Denver.  Sugano (8-4) scattered four hits over six innings and Jaden Hill got the final two outs for his second save.  Spencer Horwitz homered and singled for Pittsburgh, which started the game with back-to-back hits and had just four more the rest of the way. Skenes (6-7) allowed just two runs on four hits and fanned eight over six innings.  Red Sox 5, Mariners 1  Wilyer Abreu homered and Connelly Early overcame a shaky first inning to make a quality start as Boston defeated host Seattle.  The Red Sox have won the first two games of the series and will go for a sweep Sunday afternoon. Early (6-5), who had lost his previous three starts, went six innings and allowed one run on two hits.  Mariners starter Emerson Hancock (5-4) was charged with five runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings.  Twins 16, Diamondbacks 8  Byron Buxton’s grand slam highlighted a 10-run fifth inning for Minnesota, allowing it to coast to a big win against Arizona in Phoenix.  Brooks Lee had four hits, three runs scored and two RBIs, Victor Caratini had three hits, three RBIs and three runs scored, Ryan Kreidler had three hits and four RBIs, and Luke Keaschall also had three hits and scored three times for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Taj Bradley (6-3) allowed two runs and three hits over five innings.  Jorge Barrosa homered and doubled, Pavin Smith had two hits and an RBI, Tommy Troy had two hits and a run scored, and Ildemaro Vargas delivered a three-run double for Arizona. Zac Gallen (3-6) surrendered career highs of nine runs and 12 hits over four-plus innings.  Nationals 4, Rays 3   Andres Chaparro dribbled in the tiebreaking run, Washington’s bullpen finished with 6 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat Tampa Bay to even their series with the Rays.  CJ Abrams and Dylan Crews (two hits) each had a solo homer. Nasim Nunez was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI as the Nats won for the first time in six games against the Rays. Winner Mitchell Parker (3-3), Brad Lord and Clayton Beeter (fifth save) combined to allow just one run and four hits over 6 1/3 innings while fanning nine and walking three.  For the Rays, Junior Caminero went 3-for-3 with a run, RBI and intentional walk but made a baserunning blunder in the seventh with the tying runner on third. Yandy Diaz had two hits. Taylor Walls doubled, scored, walked twice and stole two bases.  Padres 6, Rangers 4  Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift San Diego over Texas in Arlington, Texas.  Joe Ross (0-1) threw the 10th for Texas, walking Samad Taylor to place runners on first and second. Machado then crushed a 408-foot blast to give the Padres a 6-3 lead. In the bottom of the inning, Mason Miller allowed Wyatt Langford’s two-out RBI single, but struck out Brandon Nimmo to secure his National League-leading 20th save.  Walker Buehler threw 5 1/3 innings of one-run, five-hit ball, striking out seven and walking one for the Padres.  Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6  Daulton Varsho and Kazuma Okamoto each hit three-run home runs as Toronto scored eight straight runs to top host Chicago.  Jeff Hoffman (5-4) picked up the win for the Blue Jays by pitching a scoreless seventh inning. Louis Varland earned his 15th save by shutting down the Cubs in the eighth and the ninth.  Chicago jumped out to a 5-0 lead when Matt Shaw hit a three-run homer in the second inning and Pete Crow-Armstrong added a two-run shot in the sixth. Jacob Webb (1-2) allowed three runs on three hits, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s RBI single that tied the game and Okamoto’s homer that gave Toronto the lead in the eighth.  Marlins 6, Giants 3  Heriberto Hernandez slugged a two-out, two-strike, two-run homer during a crucial four-run fourth inning as host Miami defeated San Francisco to climb above .500 for the first time since April 13.  Max Meyer improved to 8-0 with a 2.80 ERA. He allowed seven hits and two runs over five innings for the Marlins, who benefitted greatly from four San Francisco errors in the first four innings which created two unearned runs.  The Giants were led by Casey Schmitt, who hit his 16th homer of the season along with two doubles and a pair of RBIs. Jung Hoo Lee went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and two runs. Starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) contributed to the issues as he hit three batters and walked three in three innings, allowing five runs (three earned).  Guardians 8, Astros 1  Travis Bazzana recorded his first career four-hit game and first multi-homer game while Joey Cantillo worked a career-high-tying eight innings as Cleveland cruised past host Houston.  Bazzana finished 4-for-4 with three runs and five RBIs — also a single-game best. Teammate Kyle Manzardo finished 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs. Cantillo (6-3) logged more than six innings for the first time this season en route to his third quality start. The left-hander allowed one run on four hits and struck out a season-high-tying nine batters.  Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti (7-3), the American League Pitcher of the Month in May, continued his June swoon. The right-hander allowed a season-worst six runs on six hits while posting eight strikeouts over six innings. Arrighetti is 0-2 with a 6.95 ERA across four starts this month.  Orioles 3, Dodgers 2  Left-hander Trevor Rogers gave up one hit over seven scoreless innings and Blaze Alexander had a two-run double as Baltimore escaped with a win over host Los Angeles.  Rogers (4-7) took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and finished with two walks and six strikeouts. The Orioles improved to 2-3 on a West Coast road trip that started in Seattle and concludes against the Los Angeles Angels this coming week.  Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-5) went six innings, allowing three runs on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. After missing one game for the birth of his second child, Shohei Ohtani returned to the leadoff spot and hit a home run in the ninth inning for Los Angeles, which saw its four-game winning streak come to an end.  Angels 7, Athletics 0  Zach Neto and Nolan Schanuel delivered consecutive two-run doubles in a four-run sixth inning to help Los Angeles record a shutout over the host Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.  Denzer Guzman homered and Jo Adell and Donovan Walton had three apiece hits as the Angels ended a streak of five consecutive losses against the Athletics while winning for just the second time in the past seven contests. Walbert Urena (5-5) gave up four hits over five scoreless innings.  J.T. Ginn (5-4) of the Athletics was charged with four runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings.  –Field Level Media   #Deadspin #MLB #roundup #Kyle #Schwarber #Bryce #Harper #Phillies #thrash #Mets

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