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MLB betting analyst Colby Marchio highlights three top player-prop plays for June 28: Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 Total Bases (-118) against Anthony Kay, Josh Jung Over 1.5 Total Bases (+119) against Shane Bieber, and Shea Langeliers Over 1.5 Total Bases (-115) against Sam Aldegheri. The picks rely on favorable matchups and recent trends, with odds current at time of publishing.
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., an AL MVP candidate, will miss tonight’s game with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee and will be reevaluated Sunday; surgery isn’t anticipated but an IL stint could occur if inflammation worsens. Witt sustained the injury making a diving stop and is part of a Royals lineup already dealing with multiple injuries as they fight to climb back in the AL standings, while Witt has posted .294/.368/.465 with 10 homers and 28 steals this season.
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Thursday’s game with right knee discomfort and underwent additional testing; an MRI confirmed a Grade 1 MCL sprain. He’ll miss Friday and Saturday at minimum and be re-evaluated Sunday, with the Royals hopeful he can avoid an injured-list move.
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain after a knee slide; MRI described it as the best-case scenario with a 1-3 week recovery, though an IL stint is possible. Witt leads Royals in fWAR (4.5) and is hitting .294/.368/.465 with 10 HR and 28 steals this season, but Kansas City is dealing with multiple injuries including Pasquantino and Garcia, along with pitching absences Bubic, Ragans, Mears, and Estevez.
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was pulled from Thursday’s game against the Cardinals with right knee discomfort after landing awkwardly on a ground ball. He walked off the field and remained in the game briefly before being lifted for a pinch hitter; he will undergo further evaluation, with the Royals to provide an update on his status.
Michael Wacha tossed seven scoreless innings and Kansas City edged Detroit 5-1, highlighted by Bobby Witt Jr.’s inside-the-park homer on the first pitch of his at-bat. The Royals added five runs on six hits with timely baserunning, and Strahm followed by a clean eighth while Cruz sealed the win in the ninth. The victory extends KC’s hot stretch, boosts their Wild Card standing, and sets up a potential Sunday night series sweep.
USA edged Canada 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Houston to reach the semifinals against the Dominican Republic in Miami. The U.S. jumped ahead with early scoring behind Witt Jr. and Judge, added two more in the sixth, while Canada rallied with Bo Naylor’s homer before Bednar and a later Mason Miller finish sealed the win. The result keeps the U.S. undefeated and sets up a high-stakes rematch vs. a dangerous DR lineup, with Paul Skenes slated to start for Team USA.
The Kansas City Royals narrowly avoided a no-hitter, and there's an update on Bobby Witt Jr., who is progressing in his recovery. The team is still in the playoff hunt, despite recent setbacks, and rookie Noah Cameron is gaining recognition for his pitching performance. The Royals' season remains exciting as they compete in September.
The Athletic's annual MLB Player Poll reveals Shohei Ohtani as the most admired player to watch, followed by Bobby Witt Jr., with insights from players on their favorite players, top pitchers, and hitters, highlighting the admiration for Ohtani's versatility and other standout talents in baseball.
Aaron Judge has been named the unanimous American League MVP for 2024 by the Baseball Writers Association of America, marking his second MVP win after his 2022 victory. Despite hitting 58 home runs this season, slightly fewer than his 62 in 2022, Judge improved in several statistical categories, including a personal best 24.3% strikeout rate and a 218 wRC+. His performance, including a .322/.458/.701 slash line and 11.2 fWAR, made him the clear choice over runner-up Bobby Witt Jr. and third-place Juan Soto.
New York Yankees' outfielder Aaron Judge has won his second consecutive American League MVP Award, receiving all 30 first-place votes. This unanimous decision makes Judge the 17th multiple MVP winner in the AL and marks the 22nd time a Yankees player has been honored with the award. Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. finished as the runner-up, also unanimously, with all 30 second-place votes. This voting pattern has only occurred once before in MLB history.
Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals has finished in the top three for the American League MVP, earning the Royals an extra draft pick after the first round of the 2025 draft under the Prospect Promotion Incentive (PPI) program. This program, introduced in the 2022 collective bargaining agreement, rewards teams for promoting top prospects early if they achieve significant success. Witt, who signed an 11-year extension with the Royals, had an outstanding season, leading the majors with 211 hits and finishing with a .332/.389/.588 slash line.
Teoscar Hernández unexpectedly won the Home Run Derby, defeating Bobby Witt Jr. in a thrilling final round. The event saw early exits from favorites like Pete Alonso and Adolis García. The All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas, features notable players like Paul Skenes and Jurickson Profar, with media day providing interesting insights and quotes from participants.
Bobby Witt Jr., a standout shortstop for the Kansas City Royals, has fulfilled the high expectations set for him since childhood. Growing up in Colleyville, Texas, Witt honed his skills at local summer baseball camps and high school, where his talent drew significant attention. His father, former MLB player Bobby Witt Sr., provided guidance while allowing him to develop independently. Witt's dedication and natural ability have led to a successful MLB career, highlighted by a recent 11-year, $288.8 million contract and a leading role in making the Royals competitive again.
Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the MLB Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, narrowly defeating Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. in the final round. Hernández's victory, marked by 14 home runs, earned him a $1 million bonus and made him the first Dodgers player and seventh Dominican-born player to win the event. The Derby featured a new format, with Hernández, Witt, Alec Bohm, and José Ramírez advancing to a bracket-style final four.