Mets rookie righties Jonah Tong, Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean are shaping a big-league arc defined by development over dogma. Tong’s north-south delivery, McLean’s growing curveball and Sproat’s quiet, diligent approach anchor a promising trio in a playoff push.

Veterans have welcomed them and the club emphasizes personality. Tong faces a Padres test, McLean’s breaking-ball command improves, and Sproat keeps trusting his stuff and himself as he climbs.

Two late slate MLB bets anchor Wednesday: Marlins at Rockies and Phillies at Dodgers, with a distinct tilt toward a steady Weathers on the road and a low scoring duel between Luzardo and Snell. The Marlins aim to grab a lead after five in Coors using Jakob Marsee’s hot plug against righties and a favorable rookie matchup for Weathers. In California, Snell faces Luzardo in a tight, bullpen-friendly contest where unders and outs prop are viable, and the Dodgers’ late threat looms.

The bets lean on a five-inning lead bet for Miami, a run threshold under the five inning mark, and a Marsee over two bases versus Brown. For the Dodgers, a F5 moneyline with under 6.5 runs and Snell outs prop creates a balanced, high-variance yet potentially recurring payout, reflecting a slate stacked with smart, pitcher-friendly angles and key bullpen implications.

Dodgers bullpen collapse costs them a 9-6 defeat to the Phillies after a sharp start from their rotation and a big late surge by Philadelphia. Ohtani carried the offense early and joined a select club with 50 homers in consecutive seasons, while the Dodgers briefly tied it before a six-run sixth swung the momentum to Philly. The comeback featured Harper’s hustle, Marsh’s key homer, and a late rally that extended LA’s home skid to five against the Phillies.

With Snell lined up to finish the series against Luzardo, LA looks foranswers as the Padres pace- chase tightens in the division. This game underscored the volatility of bullpen games and the big-picture arc of Ohtani’s power, delivering a fantasy-friendly jumble of power, control, and late-inning leverage for the rest of the season.

Shohei Ohtani dazzled in five innings for the Dodgers, flirting with a no-hitter before a calculated exit to protect his health after Tommy John rehab. The bullpen collapse that followed cost L.A. a win, as Philadelphia surged to a 9-6 victory. Ohtani still crushed his 50th homer, underscoring elite two-way value even with an innings cap and bullpen volatility that fantasy managers must weigh in late-season lineups.