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Rafael Devers returned to Fenway Park as a Giants player to a mixed crowd reaction—boos when his name was announced, followed by applause after a first-inning homer and a video tribute—before the Red Sox won 6-4. The night underscored the lingering ambivalence about his Boston exit and trade to San Francisco last year, with teammates reflecting on the complicated legacy as Devers declined comment after the game.
Colby Marchio names Randal Grichuk (+414), Fernando Tatis Jr. (+456), and Griffin Conine (+388) as his top MLB home-run prop bets for Friday, Aug. 21, along with a +1956 parlay. The picks are supported by matchup data and recent power metrics, with odds subject to change.
MLB home-run prop picks for Monday, Aug. 10 spotlight Junior Caminero (+226) along with Matt Olson (+344) and Wilyer Abreu (+325); a +5633 HR parlay combines Olson, Abreu, and Caminero. The picks rely on Batters-Box ratings and favorable matchup data (Olson vs. Christian Scott, Abreu vs. Jameson Taillon, Caminero vs. Jacob Lopez) with typical game-time context and expected weather influencing outcomes.
Colby Marchio previews Saturday’s MLB home run props, highlighting Munetaka Murakami (+307), Matt Olson (+307) and Jordan Walker (+276). Murakami is noted as a potential misprice against Gavin Williams (Guardians), Olson in a solid spot vs Gerrit Cole, and Walker vs Kyle Freeland, with Walker also praised for success against lefties. An optional three-team HR parlay featuring Murakami, Olson and Walker is discussed, with odds around the listed values and updated at publication time (odds can change). Marchio’s 2026 HR picks record is 91-338 (+4.7 units).
Covers betting analyst Colby Marchio highlights his top MLB home run prop plays for Friday, August 7, led by Jo Adell (+325), Alec Burleson (+365), and Rafael Devers (+388), with a +9,744 parlay. The piece breaks down matchup context (Adell vs Noah Schultz, Burleson vs Ryan Feltner, Devers vs Keider Montero), provides timing and viewing info, and notes that odds can change and an update to adds another HR pick.
Colby Marchio highlights three top home-run bets for August 2: Alec Burleson (+358) against Max Scherzer, Junior Caminero (+325) vs. Anthony Kay, and Yordan Alvarez (+238) vs. Kumar Rocker, with a +6287 parlay noted. The picks lean on strong recent batting metrics, favorable matchups, and Batters-Box ratings, aiming to capitalize on lefty/righty splits and pitcher vulnerabilities.”
Covers’ MLB Home Run Props for July 31 highlight three top HR plays—James Wood (+276) vs Bryce Elder, Rafael Devers (+388) vs Germán Márquez, and Randy Arozarena (+344) vs Zebby Matthews—plus a big +8128 parlay. Each pick is supported by Batters-Box ratings and matchup analysis, with game times and viewing info included.
Sunday’s MLB homer picks center Munetaka Murakami (+244) against Ronel Blanco, Yordan Alvarez (+205) vs. Eric Fedde, and Pete Crow-Armstrong (+379) against Braxton Ashcraft, with Colby Marchio’s HR parlay at +4241 tying them together; the piece highlights matchup context and recent metrics, and notes game times (Murakami/Alvarez at 2:10 p.m. ET; Crow-Armstrong at 1:35 p.m. ET) with odds that can change.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run in the Dodgers’ win over the Rockies, becoming the fifth-fastest player to reach 300 homers in MLB history in 1,102 games, while continuing to contribute as a two-way star as Los Angeles pursues another World Series title; Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has even floated the idea of the 500-homer club.
Colby Marchio previews Sunday MLB home run props, backing Bobby Witt Jr. (+344) against Anthony Kay, Byron Buxton (+235) vs Ryan Feltner, and Shea Langeliers (+259) against lefty Sam Aldegheri, with a +4143 HR parlay and notes on matchup factors and recent form.
Jac Caglianone homered twice in a hometown-tinged performance for the Royals, with Nick Loftin providing support; Maikel Garcia was placed on the injured list, and the piece also highlights trade chatter around reliever John Schreiber as the Royals navigate roster moves.
Angels outfielder Jo Adell had a fly ball bounce off his head and over the fence for a home run against the Rockies, a bizarre play that revived the José Canseco meme. Umpires ruled the homer, Adell faced reporters afterward, and the moment underscored his ongoing mix of high-end tools and defensive inconsistency in a tough Angels season (they lost 8-2 and fell further in the standings). Fans and media highlighted Adell’s potential while the team’s ownership era was also a talking point.
Angels outfielder Jo Adell misplayed a deep fly that bounced off his head and over the wall for a solo homer off Colorado's TJ Rumfield, helping the Rockies beat the Angels 8-2. Adell went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, and the moment echoed a 1993 Jose Canseco blunder; it contrasted with Adell's earlier standout defensive feats this season.
Jake Mangum went 3-4 with his first homer of 2026, a run, 2 RBIs, a walk and a stolen base as the Pirates won, signaling a potential fantasy boost for average and speed in deeper leagues. The hitter-recap also highlights a big night for Ronald Acuña Jr. (2 HR, 2 SB) and solid outings from Jeremy Peña (3-5, HR, 2 RBIs, SB) plus several other standouts (Meckler, Crow-Armstrong, Jensen, Benintendi, Duran, Jung, McCarthy) in yesterday’s games.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career homer as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the San Francisco Giants 3-2, part of a 2026 season in which he has 10 homers. The piece notes Schwarber produced two more homers in his first 1,321 games than Babe Ruth did, though Ruth finished with 714 career homers (with Bonds and Aaron leading the all-time list). Philadelphia remains 11-19, sitting fourth in the NL East, in need of more of Schwarber’s power.