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Fantasy baseball prospects: Kade Anderson, Charlie Condon rise

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The All-Star break allows me to take on some big picture tasks that aren’t as possible during the daily grind of the season. Among those is updating my prospect rankings, which should naturally look a bit different than they did at the start of the season

A big reason why is that a number of those prospects no longer qualify. What does it mean to qualify? My standards for this midseason list are more stringent than the preseason one. Anyone who has appeared in a major league game is out of the running.

What about those who have yet to accumulate 130 at-bats, 50 innings pitched, or 45 days on the active roster? Look, normally I’d call them prospects as well, but this article needs to have some staying power. The risk of one of those players surpassing those thresholds before you get around to reading it, thus rendering it outdated, is simply too high.

If, however, you have to know where someone like Ryan Waldschmidt would rank if he indeed did qualify, just look for this graphic:

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Wherever I’ve inserted it is where that already-debuted prospect would rank. And with that, I’ve figured out how to represent such players without officially ranking them. You get to have your cake and eat it, too.

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As for who won’t be represented, the answer is the latest draft class. That’s partly because the draft hasn’t happened yet, but partly because I like to take my time evaluating those players before jumping in with a ranking. Fewer of them means more spots available for other prospects who you may not hear about otherwise.

All stats are updated through Wednesday, July 8. Write-ups are included for the top 12 and select others for which further explanation is needed.

1. Jesus Made, SS, Brewers

Age: 19
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .274 BA (299 AB), 8 HR, 24 SB, .776 OPS, 33 BB, 49 K
Though a higher home run output would bolster his case, Jesus Made is more than holding his own as a 19-year-old at Double-A and still has the makings of a Jose Ramirez type.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

2. Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics

Age: 19
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .280 BA (289 AB), 10 HR, 30 SB, .797 OPS, 38 BB, 75 K
Leo De Vries is also still growing into his power but has upped his stolen base game this year and remains well ahead of schedule as a 19-year-old at Double-A.
Second half call-up is  … unlikely.

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3. Franklin Arias, SS, Red Sox

Age: 20
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .332 BA (256 AB), 17 HR, 5 SB, 1.020 OPS, 34 BB, 38 K
Franklin Arias‘ bat skills were evident in the lower minors, but the leap he’s made as a power hitter this year has him threatening to overtake Made and De Vries, even if he’s not the base-stealer they are.
Second half call-up is  unlikely.  

4. Kade Anderson, SP, Mariners

Age: 22
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: 8-1, 1.36 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, 72 2/3 IP, 10 BB, 108 K
My heart wanted to place Kade Anderson No. 1, given that he’s closer to the majors than the three ahead of him here and a near lock for an immediate impact in Fantasy, for as thoroughly as he’s dominated Double-A.
Second half call-up is  expected.

5. Josue De Paula, OF, Dodgers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .320 BA (319 AB), 15 HR, 25 SB, .966 OPS, 53 BB, 49 K
The bat will need to carry Josue De Paula since he brings almost no defensive value, but with every move up the ladder, it looks increasingly like it will — and handily.
Second half call-up is  possible.

6. Seth Hernandez, SP, Pirates

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Low-A
2026 stats: 6-1, 2.61 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 69 IP, 30 BB, 111 K
Seth Hernandez probably has Kade Anderson beat in pure talent, but he’s shown some slight vulnerabilities since moving up to High-A, even as his strikeout rate remains through the roof.
Second half call-up is  not happening.  

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7. Eli Willits, SS, Nationals

Age: 18
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .282 BA (273 AB), 12 HR, 38 SB, .914 OPS, 60 BB, 71 K
Power was the most questionable tool for last year’s No. 1 overall pick, but even at 18, Eli Willits is showing he has enough to work with and may soon give the Nationals what they once had in Trea Turner.
Second half call-up is  not happening.

8. Mike Sirota, OF, Dodgers

Age: 23
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .325 BA (268 AB), 14 HR, 11 SB, 1.056 OPS, 74 BB, 76 K
Another year of five-category production (not to mention superlative plate discipline) is enough to vault Mike Sirota into the elite prospects. And to think the Dodgers only gave up Gavin Lux for him.
Second half call-up is  … unlikely.

9. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Rangers

Age: 20
2026 levels: has not played — injured
2025 stats: .255 BA (474 AB), 13 HR, 32 SB, .741 OPS, 70 BB, 108 K
Sebastian Walcott may be just a month away from returning from an internal brace procedure on his right elbow and ranked alongside Jesus Made and Leo De Vries before it, possibly possessing the most power of the three.
Second half call-up is   not happening.

10. Theo Gillen, OF, Rays

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .310 BA (274 AB), 12 HR, 31 SB, .932 OPS, 44 BB, 78 K
The realization of power has turned Theo Gillen into the sort of all-around force that belongs in the top 10, though we’ll need to monitor his progress at Double-A, given his bumpy introduction there.
Second half call-up is  not happening.

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11. Ryan Sloan, SP, Mariners

Age: 20
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: 2-2, 4.04 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 62 1/3 IP, 12 BB, 77 K
Ryan Sloan has a high-octane fastball, a fully decked out secondary arsenal, elite control, and the sort of ground-ball skills that are going to pay off better in the majors than the minors, where poor fielding is mostly to blame for his high ERA.
Second half call-up is  … unlikely.

12. Walker Jenkins, OF, Twins

Age: 21
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .307 BA (150 AB), 5 HR, 7 SB, .902 OPS, 22 BB, 26 K
The long-awaited payoff appears to be on the verge for Walker Jenkins, who has come back from his latest health issue (a sprained shoulder) looking like he has nothing more to accomplish at Triple-A, combining superlative plate discipline with premium exit velocities.
Second half call-up is   possible.

13. Eduardo Quintero, OF, Dodgers

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A
2026 stats: .297 BA (259 AB), 7 HR, 33 SB, .882 OPS, 48 BB, 66 K
Second half call-up is  … not happening.

14. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Cardinals

Age: 19
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .281 BA (270 AB), 11 HR, 10 SB, .845 OPS, 40 BB, 75 K
Second half call-up is  … unlikely.

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15. Joshua Baez, OF, Cardinals

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .255 BA (318 AB), 28 HR, 14 SB, .911 OPS, 25 BB, 105 K
Joshua Baez looked even more promising when he cut his strikeout rate down to 21 percent between two stops last year, but the power/speed combo is enticing enough to roll the dice on him even with the 30 percent strikeout rate he’s running now.
Second half call-up is  … expected.

16. Aidan Miller, SS, Phillies

Age: 22
2026 levels: has not played — injured
2025 stats: .264 BA (432 AB), 14 HR, 59 SB, .825 OPS, 82 BB, 123 K
Aidan Miller would likely be pushing for a promotion now if not for the back issue that’s sidelined him all year. Trea Turner appears to have lost a step in the field and may end up shifting to another position to accommodate Miller.
Second half call-up is  possible.

17. Luis Pena, SS, Brewers

Age: 19
2026 levels: Rookie, High-A
2026 stats: .304 BA (102 AB), 1 HR, 19 SB, .810 OPS, 18 BB, 25 K
Second half call-up is  … not happening.

18. Josuar Gonzalez, SS, Giants

Age: 18
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .373 BA (67 AB), 1 HR, 6 SB, 1.040 OPS, 15 BB, 16 K
Josuar Gonzalez has checked every box so far in the lowest levels of the minors and continues to invite Francisco Lindor comparisons as a switch-hitter who fields his position well and has power to dream on.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

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19. Max Clark, OF, Tigers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .266 BA (312 AB), 7 HR, 19 SB, .754 OPS, 40 BB, 51 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

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20. Zyhir Hope, OF, Dodgers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .289 BA (308 AB), 18 HR, 13 SB, .883 OPS, 38 BB, 87 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

21. Thomas White, SP, Marlins

Age: 21
2026 levels: Low-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: 0-3, 4.01 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 24 2/3 IP, 15 BB, 35 K
Between the poor control, the short outings, and the shoulder injury that ended his season, Thomas White may not belong this high in the rankings anymore, but those growing pains weren’t unexpected for what’s still the most talented left-hander in the minors.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

22. Eric Hartman, OF, Braves

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A
2026 stats: .281 BA (302 AB), 20 HR, 32 SB, .896 OPS, 31 BB, 78 K
Eric Hartman already stood out for his athleticism, possessing some of the best speed in all the minors, but a change in the positioning of his hands has unlocked considerable power as well, vaulting him up the rankings.
Second half call-up is  unlikely.

23. Charlie Condon, 1B, Rockies

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .289 BA (291 AB), 20 HR, 1.006 OPS, 52 BB, 85 K
Charlie Condon, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, looked like a big-time miss for the Rockies in his first two professional seasons but has exploded this year and particularly of late, batting .346 (46 for 133) with 16 homers and a 1.308 OPS in his past 36 games.  
Second half call-up is …
 expected.

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24. James Tibbs, OF, Dodgers

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .283 BA (321 AB), 21 HR, .955 OPS, 65 BB, 99 K
Teams played hot potato with James Tibbs last year, but he wound up in the hands of the one who knew how to bring out the best in him. His numbers have slipped a little in recent weeks as he’s contended with a forearm issue.
Second half call-up is … expected.

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25. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Twins

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .247 BA (81 AB), 6 HR, 3 SB, .923 OPS, 23 BB, 31 K
Second half call-up is  possible.

26. Caleb Bonemer, SS, White Sox

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .240 BA (292 AB), 21 HR, 13 SB, .899 OPS, 51 BB, 101 K
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

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27. Kaelen Culpeper, SS, Twins

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .272 BA (250 AB), 14 HR, 15 SB, .868 OPS, 37 BB, 51 K
Second half call-up is   possible.

28. George Lombard, SS, Yankees

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .258 BA (233 AB), 8 HR, 12 SB, .833 OPS, 47 BB, 61 K
George Lombard continues to underwhelm statistically, but that’s partly because the Yankees have been aggressive about promoting him whenever he gets comfortable at a level. You can see from the expanded data set, a Triple-A, what the fuss is all about, from the high exit velocities to the low chase rate to the ease with which he pulls the ball in the air.
Second half call-up is … possible.

29. Alfredo Duno, C, Reds

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .260 BA (269 AB), 18 HR, .905 OPS, 54 BB, 85 K
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

30. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B, Guardians

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .297 BA (293 AB), 11 HR, .885 OPS, 38 BB, 69 K
Second half call-up is  possible.

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31. Josiah Hartshorn, OF, Cubs

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .277 BA (278 AB), 15 HR, 8 SB, .899 OPS, 52 BB, 67 K
Josiah Hartshorn seems particularly advanced for his age, not only delivering on his power potential right away but also standing out for his pitch recognition and strike-zone judgment even with the added complication of switch-hitting.
Second half call-up is  not happening.

32. JoJo Parker, SS, Blue Jays

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A
2026 stats: .248 BA (258 AB), 9 HR, 21 SB, .827 OPS, 56 BB, 80 K
Second half call-up is  not happening.

33. Bryce Rainer, SS, Tigers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .272 BA (250 AB), 10 HR, 15 SB, .850 OPS, 43 BB, 104 K
Bryce Rainer has had trouble syncing up his swing as he’s worked his way back from a torn labrum in his right shoulder, causing his strikeout rate to balloon. It’s been less pronounced in recent weeks, though, and he’s throttled the ball when he’s made contact.
Second half call-up is  unlikely.

34. Lazaro Montes, OF, Mariners

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .228 BA (285 AB), 25 HR, .904 OPS, 57 BB, 107 K
Second half call-up is  possible.

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35. Edward Florentino, OF, Pirates

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .231 BA (216 AB), 14 HR, .835 OPS, 45 BB, 71 K
Second half call-up is  not happening.

36. Anthony Eyanson, SP, Red Sox

Age: 21
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: 3-0, 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 55 2/3 IP, 20 BB, 71 K
The Red Sox have equipped Anthony Eyanson with a couple more ticks of velocity from his college days, and between that, the over-the-top delivery, and the full complement of secondary offerings, he’s emerged as arguably this year’s biggest breakout on the pitching side.
Second half call-up is  unlikely.

37. Luis Hernandez, SS, Giants

Age: 17
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .298 BA (161 AB), 6 HR, 5 SB, .928 OPS, 18 BB, 32 K
Second half call-up is  not happening.

38. Ethan Salas, C, Padres

Age: 20
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .278 BA (223 AB), 7 HR, 13 SB, .765 OPS, 223 AB, 26 BB, 37 K
Ethan Salas has cooled down quite a bit after an early-season surge, but he still brings a lot of defensive value and remains young for his level even after a year lost to injury. His standing for Fantasy is difficult to gauge, but evaluators seem bullish again.
Second half call-up is  unlikely.

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39. Angel Genao, SS, Guardians

Age: 22
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .287 BA (279 AB), 9 HR, 8 SB, .834 OPS, 46 BB, 55 K
The enthusiasm for Angel Genao is a little easier to understand now that he’s advanced to Triple-A, where exit velocities are public, and there’s definitely hope for power if he can angle the ball a little better. He resembles Otto Lopez as a hitter.
Second half call-up is  expected.

40. Bo Davidson, OF, Giants

Age: 24
2026 levels: Double–A
2026 stats: .267 BA (262 AB), 18 HR, 13 SB, .844 OPS, 28 BB, 71 K
Second half call-up is  possible.

41. Felnin Celesten, SS, Mariners

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A
2026 stats: .311 BA (286 AB), 12 HR, 17 SB, .931 OPS, 42 BB, 68 K
Second half call-up is  not happening.

42. Aiva Arquette, SS, Marlins

Age: 22
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .240 BA (171 AB), 9 HR, 12 SB, .759 OPS, 12 BB, 39 K
Second half call-up is  possible.

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43. Francisco Renteria, OF, Phillies

Age: 17
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .369 BA (103 AB), 3 HR, 16 SB, 1.018 OPS, 16 BB, 19 K
Early returns suggest Francisco Renteria is further along developmentally than his youth would suggest, showing off not just his massive power and speed but also his barrel feel and strike-zone judgment. As with any hitter this far down the ladder, his ability to read spin will carry the day.
Second half call-up is  not happening.

44. Steele Hall, SS, Reds

Age: 18
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .301 BA (186 AB), 10 HR, 22 SB, .969 OPS, 30 BB, 55 K
Second half call-up is  not happening.

45. Devin Fitz-Gerald, SS, Nationals

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .235 BA (294 AB), 13 HR, 13 SB, .760 OPS, 35 BB, 69 K
The move up to Double-A may have been a touch aggressive for the 20-year-old Devin Fitz-Gerald, whose numbers have flattened since then, but his soft skills (working the count, taking the extra base, elevating to his pull side) should allow him to maximize his output once he grows accustomed to that level.
Second half call-up is  unlikely.

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46. Cam Cannarella, OF, Marlins

Age: 22
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .367 BA (180 AB), 12 HR, 7 SB, 1.058 OPS, 27 BB, 28 K
Cam Cannarella’s production has been just as good since moving up to Double-A, which suggests that it wasn’t just a product of him being too advanced for his level. Defensive might be his carrying tool, too, so he’s well overdue for some Fantasy love.
Second half call-up is  possible.

47. Seaver King, SS, Nationals

Age: 23
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .306 BA (268 AB), 10 HR, 9 SB, .889 OPS, 30 BB, 62 K
Second half call-up is  expected.

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48. Ethan Holliday, OF, Rockies

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A
2026 stats: .262 BA (122 AB), 9 HR, .952 OPS, 23 BB, 43 K
Second half call-up is  not happening.

49. Kendry Chourio, SP, Royals

Age: 18
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: 5-1, 2.26 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 67 2/3 IP, 12 BB, 65 K
Much of the enthusiasm for Kendry Chourio is tied to his youth. He’s one of the best strike-throwers in all the minors and has a strong velocity foundation to work with, which points to a high ceiling overall.
Second half call-up is  not happening.

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50. Owen Ayers, C, Cubs

Age: 25
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .322 BA (258 AB), 22 HR, 1.094 OPS, 48 BB, 75 K
A late bloomer whose age is likely to give some Fantasy Baseballers pause, Owen Ayers is producing too well not to take him seriously, especially when you consider that he’s an asset defensively at one of the most premium positions, which should motivate the Cubs to try him out.
Second half call-up is  possible.

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On Georgia’s Golden Isles, a wealth of world-class golf

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The dynastic families of the Gilded Age had money to vacation wherever they wanted.

Often, where they went was the Georgia coast.

Then, as now, the barriers islands there were known as the Golden Isles, a moniker coined by early Spanish explorers in search of riches, though the name also fit the landscape itself, where the marshes glow gold beneath the coastal sun.

In time, the islands attracted a different kind of wealth. The Vanderbilts. The Rockefellers. The Carnegies. The Morgans. They came to escape winter, dodge the spotlight, fish, sail, bicycle and, naturally, play golf.

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More than a century later, the Golden Isles remain one of America’s great golf destinations, with a concentration of standout courses that ranges from Golden Age classics to modern championship tests. The lineup includes acclaimed layouts at Sea Island and St. Simons Island, along with the newly restored Great Dunes on Jekyll Island, a heralded Walter Travis design.

To experience the area firsthand, GOLF.com recently spent a long weekend roaming the islands with the crew from St. Andre Golf — a dynastic clan of the Instagram-era whose comedy sketches have earned them a massive following. Outfitted by Johnnie-O, which supported the trip, we did our best to look the part.

The itinerary carried us from Sea Island Resort and a round on the Plantation Course (it dates to the 1920s but has since been renovated by local boys Davis Love III and his brother, Mark Love), then on to Jekyll Island for a loop at the reborn Great Dunes.

Golf, though, was only part of the story. We also engaged in Gilded Age cosplay, cruising the Intracoastal in search of dolphins, indulging in fresh seafood and, because no visit is complete without it, stopping at Southern Soul, the famed barbecue joint that’s as much a local institution as any golf course.

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The Golden Isles still attract their share of wealth, including a leaderboard’s worth of PGA Tour pros. But for all the luxury, the place has retained its laid-back, salt-air spirit.

Watch the video above for a taste of an excursion to one of America’s richest golf destinations — in every sense of the word.

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England’s Jarell Quansah gets 2-match ban for red card vs. Mexico

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July 5, 2026; Mexico City, Mexico; England's Jarell Quansah looks dejected after being sent off after a VAR review.  Mandatory Credit: Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images July 5, 2026; Mexico City, Mexico; England’s Jarell Quansah looks dejected after being sent off after a VAR review. Mandatory Credit: Paul Childs-Reuters via Imagn Images

FIFA extended England defender Jarell Quansah’s red-card suspension to two matches on Thursday, meaning he will also miss the World Cup semifinal if his team advances that far.

Quansah was already ineligible for Saturday’s quarterfinal clash with Norway in Miami Gardens, Fla., after drawing a red card in the 54th minute of England’s 3-2 win against Mexico in the round of 16 on Sunday.

Quansah, 23, was sent off following a VAR review of his high tackle against Mexico defender Jesus Gallardo. Adding a second game to his suspension indicates FIFA thought his challenge rose to the level of serious foul play.

The absence of Quansah, who plays professionally for Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen, leaves manager Thomas Tuchel with limited options at right-back because of injury concerns with Reece James and Djed Spence.

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World Cup 2026: US confirm Christian Pulisic leg fracture in defeat to Belgium

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The United States have confirmed that forward Christian Pulisic fractured his leg during his side’s 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup last 16.

Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute just moments after Belgium scored their third goal in Seattle.

The 27-year-old appeared to suffer the injury early in the second half as he attempted a shot but instead kicked the back of Belgian midfielder Youri Tieleman’s leg.

“Christian Pulisic has been diagnosed with a microfracture and bone bruise of the tibia/fibula in his right leg suffered during the match against Belgium,” said a US Soccer federation statement on social media.

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US Soccer and Pulisic’s club team, AC Milan, will collaborate on his recovery plan.

The US players were widely criticised in the US media after suffering elimination with their heaviest World Cup defeat in 36 years, with Pulisic’s early withdrawal questioned.

“I was a bit disappointed in Christian Pulisic. Whether he wants to be the star of this team or not, we didn’t see enough from him in this particular game – and, really, the whole World Cup. Little glimpses here and there,” said the US’ all-time leading goal scorer Carli Lloyd.

Recalling Pulisic’s decision to sit out the Gold Cup in 2025 in order to rest and recover before a World Cup year, she posted on X: “You rest when your playing career is over. Period.”

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Landon Donovan, the all-time US top scorer at men’s World Cups, said: “I would have punched the doctor in the face and said, ‘You’re not taking me off the field’.”

While US Soccer did not give a timeframe for Pulisic’s recovery, he would not have been able to play had his side progressed to the quarter-finals.

The Athletic reported that Pulisic “will be sidelined for several weeks but not months,” citing multiple people briefed on the diagnosis.

AC Milan begin their Serie A campaign on 23 August against Torino.

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Free 2026 World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds: Ousmane Dembele, Brahim Diaz feature in Thursday best bets

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The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals kick off Thursday, and title favorite France won’t be taking anything for granted when they face Morocco at 4 p.m. ET in Foxborough, Mass. Les Bleus are +180 favorites at FanDuel to win the World Cup, while the Atlas Lions are +2700 longshots, with only Belgium and Switzerland (both +3000) facing longer odds. It’s a rematch of a 2022 World Cup semifinal, when France took a 2-0 victory. The Moroccans dispatched Canada with ease in the Round of 16 while the French beat Paraguay 1-0. France are loaded with stars like Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise, which is why they are -400 favorites to advance and -170 to win on the 90-minute money line at FanDuel. Morocco rely more on defending and counter-attacking, but they have plenty of options for World Cup anytime goalscorer picks.     

Mbappe is just one goal behind Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race with seven goals (and owns the assists tiebreaker), and with players like Ousmane Dembele and Olise alongside him, France have a ton of firepower. Players like Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari (if healthy) are dangerous attackers in their own right. So where is the value in Thursday’s anytime goalscorer odds for France vs. Morocco? 

We have the best bets to score a goal today here, and you can get more analysis of the 2026 World Cup from SportsLine experts like Jon Eimer, Martin Green and Brad Thomas. You need to see what they are saying about Thursday’s matches. Anyone following their World Cup betting advice at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.

Best World Cup goalscorer picks for Thursday

  • Ousmane Dembele, France (+210, FanDuel)
  • Desire Doue, France (+260, FanDuel)
  • Brahim Diaz. Morocco (+500, FanDuel) 

Ousmane Dembele, France (+210)

The 29-year-old Paris Saint-Germain winger showed what he is capable of with his first-half hat trick in a 4-1 victory against Norway in the group stage. He didn’t play a big role in the victory against Paraguay but had an assist against Sweden and scored one and set up another against Iraq. Dembele had 21 goals for PSG two seasons ago and had 10 in 11 starts (22 appearances) last season. The French attack is loaded so it can be tough to pick one player, but Dembele is overdue for some brilliance.       

Desire Doue, France (+260, FanDuel)

The 21-year-old is struggling to find playing time, but with this game having the potential to be decided late or potentially go to extra time, he could see enough time on the pitch to make a difference. I wouldn’t risk a lot, but Doue did have a goal against Norway and has three in 12 international matches. He’s just getting started, and he can be a difference-maker off the bench if Les Bleus need a spark. He has 13 goals in league play over the past two season with PSG, starting 34 of his 54 appearances.  

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Brahim Diaz, Morocco (+500, FanDuel)

The Atlas Lions have a lot of guys who can score goals. Diaz is one of six players on the roster with double-digit international goals. The 26-year-old has 14 in 31 matches, while Saibari has 12 in 35 matches at age 25. Saibari is emerging as a difference-maker for Morocco and scored in all three group stage matches, but he suffered a hamstring injury and had to come off against Canada. With his status in doubt, Diaz will need to carry more of the load. I expect the Real Madrid man to get his first World Cup goal to go with his four assists.

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France-Morocco live : Les Bleus aim for semi-finals in 2022 rematch against Atlas Lions

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France face Morocco in a mouth-watering quarter-final clash, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup 2026. Les Bleus continue their pursuit of another title with their unbeaten record intact, while the Atlas Lions aim to extend their remarkable tournament run against one of the competition’s elite sides in a 2022 rematch. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary. 

Expected lineups

France:  Maignan – Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne – Koné, Rabiot – Dembélé, Olise, Doué – Mbappé (C)

Morocco: Bounou – Hakimi (C), Diop, Riad, Mazraoui – Bouaddi, El Aynaoui – Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss – Rahimi.

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Morroco arrive at the Boston stadium

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Atlas Lions’ official lineup

France fans getting ready near Bastille in Paris

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France’s starting XI

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Hello and welcome!

Welcome to our live coverage of France – Morocco in the quarter-finals of World Cup 2026!

Les Bleus seek to maintain their unbeaten record and reach the semi-finals, while the Atlas Lions aim to continue their remarkable tournament journey against one of world football’s elite sides.

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Follow every moment of this thrilling clash as two nations battle for a place in the final four!

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France dismantled Sweden 3-0 in their opening round of 16 encounter before overcoming Paraguay to secure their passage to the quarter-finals. Didier Deschamps‘ side have maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament, combining attacking prowess with defensive discipline. Kylian Mbappé has been particularly influential, his goal-scoring tally continuing to mount as France pursue another World Cup crown.

Morocco claimed the first quarter-final spot after a dominant 3-0 victory over Canada in Houston, with Selim Ounahi’s brace and Soufiane Rahimi’s late strike showcasing their attacking quality. The Atlas Lions have been one of the tournament’s most impressive sides, topping their group before delivering superb knockout performances. This quarter-final represents a genuine opportunity for Morocco to reach their second World Cup semi-final, though they face one of world football’s elite sides in France.

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Los Angeles Dodgers to visit White House to celebrate World Series win

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are set for what is now becoming an annual trip to the White House.

After becoming the first team to win back-to-back Fall Classics since the New York Yankees won three straight from 1998 to 2000, the Dodgers will once again pay a visit to President Donald Trump in the nation’s capital.

The White House confirmed to Fox News Digital that the team will visit on July 23, an off day between series in Philadelphia and New York.

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President Donald Trump, center, holds a baseball jersey alongside Clayton Kershaw, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, left, and Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, right, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

“President Trump is excited to welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers BACK to the White House to celebrate their World Series championship!” White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

The California Post was the first to report the news.

The Dodgers were crowned champs again after completing a Game 7 comeback against the Toronto Blue Jays in 11 innings in one of the wildest games of all time.

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The visit will not come easily to some — shortly after winning the Fall Classic, an immigration rights group pleaded with the team not to visit again.

“The Los Angeles Dodgers have always been more than a baseball team — they’re part of the spirit of who we are as a city. The team represents our neighborhoods, our families, and our shared love for our diverse communities. But right now, our community, our city are under siege, we need them to stand with us, on the right side of history,” the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) wrote in an online petition.

“Ask the team to honor the unity, integrity and diversity they themselves represent. They cannot stay silent as our families and neighbors face violence, detention, and deportation. By visiting a president who has used his power to harm the most vulnerable, the team would be turning its back on the very people who fill the stadiums, wear the jerseys, and give this team its heart. By encouraging the team to do the right thing, we will show the White House that Los Angeles stands for compassion, dignity, and solidarity with their immigrant neighbors.”

Hard-throwing reliever Brusdar Graterol, along with some others, missed out on the celebration last year, which celebrated the 2024 title. Graterol opted to stay at “my brown house.” Freddie Freeman did not attend while he had been on the injured list at the time, but several injured players like Clayton Kershaw, Gavin Stone, Michael Kopech and Michael Grove were there.

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Meanwhile, outfielder Mookie Betts decided to go last year after opting out of the trip with the Boston Red Sox in 2019.

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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani speaks with President Donald Trump during a ceremony celebrating the Major League Baseball 2024 World Series Champion team, in the East Room at the White House on Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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“This is not about me; I don’t want anything to be about me. This is about the Dodgers. Because these boys were there for me,” Betts said, via the Los Angeles Times.

Betts said he regretted not making the trip in 2019, which manager Alex Cora and pitcher David Price also skipped, saying he felt he was a distraction. Cora recently admitted he skipped out on meeting Trump because he wanted to prioritize his home of Puerto Rico. When the Red Sox visited the White House in May 2019, Puerto Rico was still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Maria in 2017, and Cora wasn’t satisfied with the federal government’s response.

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The Dodgers visited former President Joe Biden in July 2021 to celebrate their 2020 World Series title.

Several major sports champions, including each NBA title winner, have declined to visit the White House during both of Trump’s terms. The Dodgers, Philadelphia Eagles, Florida Panthers, Ohio State football team, Indiana football team, LSU baseball team and Inter Miami have all visited the White House to celebrate their championships since Trump’s second term began in January 2025.

It remains to be seen whether the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Hurricanes will follow suit, but Knicks owner James Dolan said his team would visit. That would make them the first NBA team to visit Trump.

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The Commissioner’s Trophy is visible as Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (L) greets U.S. President Donald Trump as he hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees with a 7-6 victory in Game 5. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Last year, the Florida Gators were the first college basketball team to visit Trump since the Baylor women’s team in 2019.

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How to complete Overrun and Outnumbered main quest

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The Overrun and Outnumbered is a main story quest in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced that will begin once you complete the Sage’s Buried Treasure story mission. After Edward and James Kidd make their way through the Mayan hideout for the Assassins and learn about the Sage, they will return to the surface to find out that the Templars have attacked the island.

This article will cover the Overrun and Outnumbered Mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and give you a walkthrough on how to complete it.


How to complete the Overrun and Outnumbered main story quest in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced?

Once you complete the ancient temple and learn the Sage’s identity, you will discover that the Assassins are under attack by the British. James Kidd will give you a new tool, the Blowdart, that will allow you to covertly take down the attackers and free the Mayan Assassins.

Let’s go over how to complete the Overrun and Outnumbered mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Free the Prisoners

During the Overrun and Outnumbered main story quest in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Edward will be tasked with freeing a total of 9 Assassins that the Britishers have captured. You will have the Blowdart with you that comes with two types of bullets: The Sleep Dart and the Berserk Dart.

Take out the first guard with the Sleep Dart, after which James Kidd will go and kill him. Next, go to your left, and you will find the first batch of prisoners. Do not engage in combat, as the guards will execute the Assassins.

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Head inside the temple (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)Head inside the temple (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)
Head inside the temple (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Head inside the temple on your left and hit both the guards will sleep dart. A third one will approach you from the left, and if you are quick enough, you can stealth assassinate him. Dispatch the British troops that you put to sleep and free the first batch of prisoners.

Head left, and you will come across a small set of stairs, with a single guard and prisoner waiting above. Silently dispatch the soldier by hiding in the bushes and free the prisoner to continue the Overrun and Outnumbered main story quest in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Hit the two soldiers with Sleep Dart (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)Hit the two soldiers with Sleep Dart (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)
Hit the two soldiers with Sleep Dart (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

You will find two more riflemen holding a group of prisoners just ahead. Similar to the first batch, hit the soldiers with Sleep Dart. There is a soldier right behind them, and he will come to investigate. Take him down first, and then the soldiers you hit with the sleep dart before freeing the prisoners.

Head up the stairs (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)Head up the stairs (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)
Head up the stairs (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

To continue the Overrun and Outnumbered mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, head up the stairs to your right and take out the two guards near the cliff. You can double assassinate them if you are careful.

Drop down on top of the ruins and follow Kidd. He will take down one of the guards, and if you are quick enough, you can assassinate the other one. If you fail, Kidd will take him down by himself.

Prisoner in the village (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)Prisoner in the village (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)
Prisoner in the village (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

You can find the next Prisoner in the Overrun and Outnumbered mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag in the village, as marked on the image above. Do keep in mind that a sniper is waiting on the tower nearby, and it is wise to take him down first. Now, use the bushes to sneak up on the two guards in the village and kill them.

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Sneak up on the guards (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Go back to the watchtower and look at the temple ruins nearby. You will find two prisoners here, guarded by a few British troops. Use sleep darts on the first two, move close to them, and then sleep dart the Captain and the remaining guard.

Take out the guards (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)Take out the guards (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)
Take out the guards (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Take them out and free the prisoners. If done carefully, you can avoid conflict with the Guard Captain, who can prove to be a challenge based on your difficulty in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Go straight (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)Go straight (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)
Go straight (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

For the next prisoner in the Overrun and Outnumbered mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, follow the path under the arched tree. You will encounter a brute here. Kill him and take a right up the small set of steps. Take a left here, and you will find two guards holding a prisoner. Take them out to free the prisoner.

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Climb up (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Go back to the place where you took down the brute moments ago, and make a right to find a settlement with a few huts and guards. Given that this is located high above, keep heading straight till you find a few palm leaves on the ground. You will be able to scale up the wall here.

Take out the guards (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)Take out the guards (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)
Take out the guards (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Ubisoft)

Take down the British Soldier standing near the ledge and hit the two soldiers near Adewale with Sleep Darts. Take them down and free your friend to continue the Overrun and Outnumbered mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced.

Return to James Kidd

Follow the objective marker to find Kidd and Ah Tabai. You will witness the Britishers leaving the shores of Tulum, and after a small objective, Kidd will introduce Edward to the contracts the Assassins send over the Caribbean. Keep following Kidd, and he will take you to the inner sanctum of the Mayan Temple, showcasing a particular door.

Similar to the original game, you can unlock this door to obtain the Mayan Armor in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. But you will need the Mayan Stones scattered around the Caribbean for that. This will also conclude the Overrun and Outnumbered mission.

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