**Episode 66 — Wednesday, June 10, 2026**
Tuesday delivered historic milestones and unforgettable moments — Freddie Freeman's 2,500th career hit, Sal Stewart's walk-off home run in extras, and a rookie hitting a walk-off HR in his first MLB at-bat.
**Historic Night:**
- **Freddie Freeman:** 2,500th career hit — first MLB player to reach milestone since 2019
- **Bryan Montgomery:** Only 5th player in MLB history to hit walk-off HR in debut
- **Sal Stewart:** Walk-off 2-run HR in 11th inning, his 13th HR at age 22
**Dynasty Takeaways:**
- **Freddie Freeman:** 36 years old, still elite — .500+ hard-hit rate, barrel rate holding
- **Sal Stewart:** Dynasty asset of the year — .378 xwOBA, 17.6% barrel rate, 13 HR pre-All-Star break
- **Jac Caglianone:** 2-HR game (8th & 9th of season), 30+ HR upside annually
- **Tarik Skubal:** Targeting Saturday return vs Cleveland, bullpen session today
**Closer Chaos:**
- **Jhoan Duran (PHI):** Blown save, walk-off loss — role intact per manager
- **Raisel Iglesias (ATL):** Walk-off HR allowed on rookie debut — manager: "take Iggy every time"
- **Mason Miller (SD):** Workload management rest, Zach Maxwell got save
- **Bryan Baker (TB):** Save #18, safest closer hold in AL
- **Alex Lange (KC):** Save #4, locking down role after Erceg removal
**Injury Updates:**
- **Ronald Acuna Jr.:** Left hamstring tightness, exited early, day-to-day — Grade One designation earlier this month
- **Will Smith (LAD):** 3rd straight game missed (stiff neck), IL possibility growing
- **Bobby Witt Jr.:** In lineup (0-for-3), knee day-to-day, no MRI needed
**Pitching Performances:**
- **Louis Varland (TOR):** 3-1, 0.50 ERA — contact suppressor, rosterable in all formats
- **Nick Martinez (TB):** 6 IP, 6-2, 2.43 ERA
- **Troy Melton (DET):** Win, 3-0, 2.81 ERA
- **Brad Lord (WSH):** 4-0, 2.30 ERA — home park suppresses offense
- **Paul Skenes (PIT):** 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, no decision in Dodgers blowout
**Offensive Stars:**
- **Freddie Freeman:** 2-for-4, 2,500th hit, Dodgers beat Pirates 12-3
- **Sal Stewart:** 2-for-4, walk-off HR in 11th, Reds beat Padres
- **Matt Olson:** 2 HR (19th & 20th), 3 RBI, 50 RBI on season
- **Dillon Dingler:** 4-for-5, 4 RBI, HR + triple
- **Jac Caglianone:** 2 HR, 3 RBI
- **Andy Pages:** HR #15, Dodgers
**Three Big Takeaways:**
1. **Sal Stewart is dynasty asset of the year** — 13 HR at 22, .378 xwOBA, no ceiling in sight
2. **Skubal returns Saturday vs Cleveland** — buy window closing, velocity back, elbow responding
3. **Will Smith trending toward IL** — 3 games out, stiff neck, backup catcher gets immediate Ohtani/Freeman exposure
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**Host:** Aaron Jolly | **Season:** Game 66 of 162 | **Next Episode:** Thursday, June 11, 2026
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