ALLIANZ FIELD (St. Paul, Minn.) — Mauricio Pochettino had a plan.

Ahead of FIFA’s first international window of the 2030 World Cup cycle, the coach of the U.S. men’s national team knew that the Americans’ four exhibition games in late September and early October presented a unique opportunity to take a long look at the next generation of American talent before games that matter resume in November with the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals.

He summoned the kids. He played them all, with 20-year-old Cole Campbell, who became the 13 and final previously uncapped invitee to debut for the USA when he entered as a substitute in the second half of Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Canada in the Twin Cities.

Pochettino got goals from teenagers in all four matches. Mathis Albert became the youngest scorer in program history, then saw his record smashed just four days later by fellow 17-year-old Cavan Sullivan. Justin Ellis, 19, scored the winner Tuesday against the Reds, his second goal in as many starts, having also found the net in the 4-1 win over Peru on Sept. 26 that started the USA on its way to a clean four-game sweep. Julian Hall, 18, scored in his first three international appearances, including game-winners over Chile and Peru.

The plan could hardly have gone much better.

“The players, I think they deserve the credit,” Pochettino said after Tuesday’s contest. “I’m not talking only about the results. I’m talking about the way that we competed.

“I think it was amazing,” the Argentine continued, “to play always with the same intensity, with the same commitment, with the same passion. That is something that we need to keep.”

Surely he needs to keep some of the kids around, too.

(Photo by Patrick Mulligan/USSF/Getty Images)

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With the U.S. youth national teams idle this window, Pochettino didn’t have to consider the needs of the U.S. under-23 squad. That will change in November, when Olympic coach Steve Cherundolo convenes a group of players that will compete for the majority of roster spots at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles — an event the U.S. Soccer Federation is desperate to have a strong showing in on home soil.

So Pochettino’s strategy was always to give big minutes to youngsters like Hall and Ellis with the senior team early this autumn. The former Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea boss revealed after Tuesday’s victory that that would’ve been the case even if World Cup striker Ricardo Pepi hadn’t gotten hurt playing for Dutch champs PSV Eindhoven a day before he was scheduled to arrive at the USSF’s training base outside of Atlanta.

In November, the original idea went, most of the youngsters would return to the U-23s or even the U.S. U-20s, which in August qualified for next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. Their performances this month  could alter that thinking, however. Following the 3-0 win over Mexico, Pochettino told me that it “was a fantastic problem” to have.

“Having a plan, you can adjust things and fix situations or change if you are seeing that you need to change,” he said on Tuesday.

(Photo by David Berding/USSF/Getty Images)

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Still, Pochettino won’t have the luxury of not caring about results next month. The Americans learned earlier Tuesday that they will face 2026 World Cup participants Haiti over two legs in mid-November, with a spot in next March’s Nations League finals on the line.

“They made the World Cup for a reason: because they’re a tough team,” U.S. defender Chris Richards, who started the 2-1 win over Haiti in last year’s Concacaf Gold Cup, said of Les Grenadiers. “Got to go in there with the same mindset we’ve had throughout this camp, and we have to earn a victory to get to March.”

“We’re very excited for it,” the Premier Leaguer added. “It’s another chance to prove ourselves. And whoever will be at that camp, I know we’ll go in there with our heads held high after what we did in this camp, and hopefully, gonna get two wins.”

(Photo by Taylor Banner/USSF/Getty Images)

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One camp into the new cycle, the competition for places should be fierce — especially if 2026 cycle mainstays such as Pepi, Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic are all healthy and available and performing well for their European clubs.

“Obviously, there are a lot of new faces, and they all had great energy and worked very hard while they were here,” two-time World Cup veteran Gio Reyna said.  “It definitely brings competition, which is what we all need. And I think it’s great  for the upcoming cycle to push everybody.”

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Jamaal Williams hasn’t taken an NFL handoff since January 2025. The New England Patriots just gave him a reason to keep training.

The 2022 NFL rushing touchdowns leader was one of five free agents who worked out for New England on Tuesday in Foxboro, 98.5 The Sports Hub reported, citing NFL insider Ari Meirov. No signing had been reported as of Tuesday night.

The timing isn’t a coincidence. Lead back Rhamondre Stevenson limped off with about a minute left in Sunday’s 29-26 win at Buffalo, and coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that Stevenson would not practice.

The door isn’t closed on Sunday, though. “There’s a chance he could play,” Vrabel said, per Patriots Wire.

Behind Stevenson, the Patriots (2-2) have only TreVeyon Henderson and Corey Kiner on the active roster, with Lan Larison on the practice squad. New England also had two open roster spots after releasing edge rusher Jose Ramirez on Tuesday, and it hosts the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

If Williams gets another shot, it’ll come four years after the best season of his career. In 2022, his second year in Detroit, he ran for 1,066 yards and an NFL-high 17 touchdowns, breaking Barry Sanders’ Lions record of 16.

He set it at Lambeau Field, of all places. Williams scored twice against his former team in the regular-season finale, helping the Lions knock the Packers out of playoff contention. Then he gave one of the most memorable postgame interviews of the year, tearing up as he dedicated the night to his late great-grandfather before turning to the doubters and telling them to “stop playing with us.”

That season was the outlier in a career built on being dependable. A fourth-round pick out of BYU in 2017, Williams led the Packers in rushing as a rookie and spent four years as Aaron Jones’ running mate in Green Bay before signing with Detroit in 2021.

The 2022 breakout earned him a three-year, $12 million deal with the New Orleans Saints, but he managed just 470 rushing yards and two touchdowns over two seasons there before being released in March 2025. He still scored at least one rushing touchdown in all eight of his NFL seasons and has 4,122 career rushing yards and 32 touchdowns.

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Williams worked out for the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins in August 2025 but went unsigned and sat out the entire season.

He has been knocking on doors since. Last month, Williams reached out to Lions coach Dan Campbell about a reunion, the Detroit Free Press reported. Campbell told him Detroit was set at running back for now but would keep him in mind.

Now, at 31, he’s waiting to see if New England calls back.

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The MLB postseason continues with a pivotal NLDS matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, and new users can use Polymarket promo code FOX to claim a $25 bonus. 

Los Angeles took a 2-1 series lead after Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated in Game 3, striking out 10 batters across seven innings. Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman homered to add insurance in the Dodgers’ Game 3 win, putting Atlanta on the brink of elimination. 

Meanwhile, in the other NLDS series, the Padres put off elimination one more night after a huge Game 3 win last night. Tonight, they look to force the series back to Milwaukee for Game 4. The Yankees are in the same situation as the Padres were last night. New York is facing elimination against the Rays, but now the series shifts to the Bronx.

New users can use Polymarket Promo Code FOX to claim a $25 bonus when trading on any MLB divisional series game tonight. Sign up, place a qualifying trade and get involved in today’s postseason action.

For more information and full terms and conditions, visit our Polymarket promo code page.

How to Claim the Polymarket Promo with Code FOX

1. Click here to download the Polymarket app on iOS or Android.
2. Create a new Polymarket account using your email address.
3. Enter promo code FOX in the promo code or invite code field during registration.
4. Complete identity verification as prompted inside the app.
5. Deposit a minimum of $10 to your Polymarket account.
6. Your $25 trading bonus will be credited to your account automatically after the qualifying deposit.
7. Deposit funds and trade at least $25 in prediction markets to receive up to $25 in trading credit.

*Probabilities are subject to change* 

Teams	Chance	Yes	No
LA Dodgers	57%	58¢	43¢
ATL Braves	43%	43¢	58¢

How to Watch Game 4 Dodgers vs. Braves

• When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
• TV: FS1
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

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Teams	Chance	Yes	No
TB Rays	40%	40¢	61¢
NY Yankees	60%	61¢	40¢

How to Watch Game 3 Rays vs. Yankees

• When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
• TV: TBS

*Probabilities are subject to change* 

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Teams	Chance	Yes	No
MIL Brewers	50%	50¢	51¢
SD Padres	50%	51¢	50¢

How to Watch Game 4 Brewers vs. Padres

• When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. ET
• Where: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
• TV: FS1
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

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ON TUESDAY NIGHT, under the cloudy skies of Buenos Aires, as Argentina sorrowfully said goodbye to Lionel Messi in his final match for the national team, there was a very specific moment that I can’t erase out of my mind. 

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It wasn’t the crowd’s energy chanting his name upon scoring his 126th goal, nor the light drone show that extravagantly produced a tribute for the more than 85,000 witnesses packed into Estadio Más Monumental. It wasn’t Enzo Fernández’s uncontrollable tears or even Messi’s reflective speech where he solemnly remembered his late father as well as his nation. 

It wasn’t any of this. 

The moment that truly and fervently grabbed and brought me to tears was when Thiago Messi — Leo’s 13-year-old and oldest son — approached his father during the post-game tributes and embraced him with a hug. Both consoled each other, crying in a sea of emotion because Thiago knew that his father’s impact on the nation had been so powerful that this international retirement was almost too much to take in. 

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But I also think that particular beautiful moment between father and son made Thiago realize the sacrifices his papá had made throughout his career and how after everything Lionel Messi has gone through, it was now time to close the chapter on this incredible story. At 13, Thiago is the same age his father was when he left his home country for Barcelona and I think there was a beautiful sense of understanding from Leo’s eldest son. The hug was a moment of empathy and appreciation as Messi’s successes and triumphs, which include World Cup and Champions League glory and more trophies than any other player in the history of the sport, also came with unmeasurable pain. 

And that’s why last night was special. Because it wasn’t just about saying, “thank you.” It was also about saying, “I understand your sacrifice and I remain grateful for what you gave to the world.”

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LIONEL MESSI’S INTERNATIONAL career cannot be defined simply by goals or assists, nor by the trophies he has accumulated along the way. There simply isn’t a barometer on the planet that can measure his greatness, because what Messi has provided for Argentinians — and the footballing world — is not just about his own excellence. 

The real beauty is about the obstacles in Messi’s path and how he battled through a series of struggles. From being rejected as an Argentinian after losing a World Cup final and back-to-back Copa América titles between 2014 and 2016 to returning to a road of redemption until winning it all in 2022.

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Argentina needs to own its role too. During the hardships, to many critics, there was a patriotic rejection against Messi and much of the reason was because Leo was the complete opposite of their original hero, Diego Maradona. The late legend was controversial, loud, funny, charismatic and quintessentially boisterous in a typical Argentinian way, which was everything Messi the introvert wasn’t. Maradona also played in Argentina until he was 21 until he left for Europe. Messi left Rosario as a teenager and for many years, the federation didn’t even know about him.

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There was, therefore, a deep pain that impacted Leo throughout his career, and it wasn’t until he returned from his first retirement in August 2016, two months after losing the aforementioned Copa América Centenario to Chile, that his nation realized that what Messi needed was love and support.  

“IF I GOT rid of my demons, I’d lose my angels.”

Tennessee Williams’ saying encapsulates why Messi needed those moments of struggle and rejection in order for us to fully appreciate the light of his greatness.

And that’s why Tuesday night in Buenos Aires, in front of 85,000 people and millions more watching from around the world, the tribute was not a farewell. It was a homecoming. 

So what happens next? What do we make of this empty void? How do we react to the future of not just Argentinian football on the international stage, but of the entire global game? How do we appreciate art without its painter? 

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I think the answer is already here. From Lamine Yamal’s brilliance and Erling Haaland’s preponderance to Michael Olise’s dazzle and Jude Bellingham’s genius, the world’s game is in good hands. World-class talent, as I have alluded to, will come and go and we will see beautiful moments from many players for the next few decades.

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And if we feel like reliving it, we can always take a trip to Miami — at least in the near future. 

But know this and remember it well. There will never exist another player like Lionel Messi because what he gave us wasn’t just about his own brilliant self. It was also about ourselves and how, for 90 minutes, a diminutive, introverted Argentinian from Rosario made us feel like giants.

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Apps like Kalshi let you trade yes or no contracts on real-world outcomes, from NFL games to economic data releases, on federally regulated U.S. platforms. Kalshi and Polymarket remain the two biggest names in the space, but a wave of newer CFTC-regulated platforms has given traders more choice than ever in 2026.

Some of these Kalshi alternatives go deeper on sports, some work in states where Kalshi is restricted, and some carry stronger welcome offers. Each one prices contracts as probabilities, so a contract trading at 62 cents implies roughly a 62 percent chance the event happens, and it settles at $1 if you are right.

Below, we rank the best Kalshi alternatives for U.S. traders, compare their offers and state availability, and explain how each platform is built so you know exactly what you are signing up for.

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Best Apps Like Kalshi Compared

Platform	Welcome Offer	Promo Code	Regulation	Best For
Polymarket	Deposit $10, Get $25	FOX	CFTC-regulated exchange (Polymarket US)	Closest overall alternative
OG Predictive	Trade and Settle $10, Get $10	None listed	Contracts via Crypto.com Derivatives North America	Parlays and player props
DraftKings Predictions	Spend $5, Get $150 Predictions Dollars	None required	CFTC-regulated, DraftKings-owned exchange	Existing DraftKings users
Novig	Deposit $10, Get $25 in Trade Credits	FOXSPORTS	CFTC-regulated exchange (Ludlow Exchange)	Sports-only trading
ProphetX	Trade $50, Get $75 in Incentive Funds	FOXSPORTS	CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse	Peer-to-peer sports trading
Plus500	Trade Prediction Markets	None	CFTC-registered broker for Kalshi contracts	Traders who want a brokerage app
Kalshi (benchmark)	Trade $10, Get $55	FOXSPORTS	CFTC-regulated exchange	Politics, economics, and sports

For our full rankings of every regulated platform, including Kalshi, see our guide to the best prediction markets.

Which Kalshi Alternative Is Right for You?

If you already know what you want out of a prediction market, start here.

• You want the closest experience to Kalshi: Polymarket
• You want parlays and player prop contracts: OG Predictive
• You already have a DraftKings account: DraftKings Predictions
• You only care about sports and want no politics or pop culture clutter: Novig
• You want a peer-to-peer sports exchange built for active traders: ProphetX
• You want Kalshi’s markets inside a traditional brokerage app: Plus500

Polymarket: The Closest Alternative to Kalshi

• Welcome Bonus: Deposit $10, Get $25
• Promo Code: FOX
• Best For: Traders who want the biggest brand in prediction markets and a Kalshi-style experience

Polymarket is the most direct rival to Kalshi and the name most traders compare it to first. It built the largest prediction market in the world internationally, then returned to the U.S. through Polymarket US, a separate CFTC-regulated exchange that launched in December 2025 and dropped its invite-only waitlist in May 2026.

The trading experience will feel familiar to any Kalshi user: binary contracts priced between 1 cent and 99 cents, an order book, and markets that move in real time during games. 

Polymarket is available in most U.S. states, though a handful restrict access, so confirm eligibility at signup. For the full breakdown of the current offer and how to claim it, see our Polymarket promo code guide.

OG Predictive: Best Kalshi Competitor for Parlays and Player Props

• Welcome Bonus: Trade and Settle $10, Get $10
• Availability: All states except New York and Arizona, with sports contracts restricted in several states
• Best For: Sports traders who want parlays, player props, and niche event markets

OG Predictive is Crypto.com’s U.S. prediction market app, launched in 2026. Its event contracts are offered by Crypto.com Derivatives North America, a CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse, and accounts are funded in U.S. dollars rather than crypto wallets.

Where OG Predictive separates itself from Kalshi is sports depth. Traders can build parlay contracts and trade player props, two products that are thinner or missing on many prediction markets. That makes it the most sportsbook-like alternative on this list without being a sportsbook.

Traders must be 18 or older. Sports contracts are not offered in Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Nevada, or Ohio, though other market categories remain available there.

DraftKings Predictions: Best for Existing DraftKings Users

• Welcome Bonus: Spend $5, Get $150 Predictions Dollars
• Availability: Most U.S. states, with sports contracts limited to financial markets only in some states
• Best For: Sports fans who already use DraftKings and want one familiar brand

DraftKings Predictions launched in December 2025 as a standalone app operating under CFTC oversight. Its biggest selling point is reach: it offers sports event contracts in states such as California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, where DraftKings Sportsbook is not legal.

The flip side is that DraftKings generally withholds sports contracts in states where its sportsbook already operates, offering financial markets only in those states. If you live in a legal sports betting state, the regular DraftKings Sportsbook app and its welcome offer may be the better fit.

For step-by-step claim instructions and full terms, see our DraftKings Predictions promo code guide.

Novig: Best Sports-Only Alternative

• Welcome Bonus: Deposit $10, Get $25 in Trade Credits
• Promo Code: FOXSPORTS
• Best For: Sports fans who want a clean exchange with no politics or entertainment markets

Novig is a sports-only prediction market. Its exchange, Ludlow Exchange, received CFTC approval as a designated contract market in June 2026, and Novig moved its business onto that federally regulated exchange later in the summer after previously operating a sweepstakes product.

The catalog is intentionally narrow: major sports leagues, game outcomes, player props, and live markets. If Kalshi’s homepage of election, weather, and economic contracts feels like noise, Novig strips it down to the games, including NFL markets every Sunday and in-game trading that works like live betting.

Novig requires traders to be 21 or older, which is stricter than most platforms on this list. Our Novig promo code page covers how to claim the offer with code FOXSPORTS. The $25 arrives as five $5 trade credits for single trades on contracts priced at 60 cents or lower, and each credit expires 30 days after it is issued.

ProphetX: Best Peer-to-Peer Sports Exchange

• Welcome Bonus: Trade $50, Get $75 in Incentive Funds
• Promo Code: FOXSPORTS
• Best For: Active sports traders who want to set their own prices

ProphetX bills itself as America’s first sports-native prediction market. In June 2026, the CFTC approved it as both a designated contract market and a derivatives clearing organization, meaning it runs and clears its own exchange rather than relying on a partner.

The platform is peer-to-peer, so you trade against other users instead of a house, and you can post your own prices and wait for someone to match them. That gives experienced traders more control than Kalshi’s sports markets, though liquidity on smaller games can be thinner.

State availability varies, and the app confirms eligibility when you register. See our ProphetX promo code guide for full terms. With code FOXSPORTS, the $75 in incentive funds is paid in three $25 installments on days 1, 7, and 14, and each expires 45 days after it is issued.

Plus500: Best for Kalshi Markets Inside a Brokerage App

• Welcome Bonus: Trade Prediction Markets
• Structure: CFTC-registered broker offering Kalshi contracts through Plus500 Futures
• Best For: Traders who already use Plus500 or want a brokerage-style interface

Plus500 is different from every other platform on this list because it is not an independent exchange. It is a broker that offers Kalshi’s own event contracts through its Plus500 Futures platform, starting with economic and financial contracts and later adding sports.

That means the prices and liquidity you see on Plus500 come from Kalshi’s order book. The difference is the wrapper: a traditional brokerage app experience for traders who prefer that over Kalshi’s own interface. If you are looking for different markets or different prices, pick another option above.

Kalshi Alternatives in Kalshi’s Restricted States

Kalshi is currently restricted in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, and Ohio. Because state challenges to prediction markets are still working through the courts, availability in these states changes often, and alternatives are affected unevenly.

• Arizona: OG Predictive does not accept traders, and several other platforms restrict access. Options are the most limited here.
• Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Ohio: OG Predictive accepts traders but restricts sports contracts. DraftKings Predictions limits some of these states to financial markets.
• Massachusetts and New Jersey: OG Predictive accepts traders but restricts sports contracts.
• Montana: DraftKings Predictions limits contracts to financial markets.

Always confirm eligibility in the app before depositing. For a full state-by-state view, see our prediction markets legal states.

How Kalshi Compares to These Alternatives

Where Kalshi Still Leads

• Market breadth: politics, economics, weather, culture, and sports under one account
• Track record: Kalshi has operated as a CFTC-regulated exchange since its 2021 public launch, longer than any alternative here
• Economic markets: a February 2026 Federal Reserve study found Kalshi useful for measuring macroeconomic expectations

If Kalshi is available in your state and you want the broadest menu, it remains a strong choice. Our Kalshi promo code page covers the current Trade $10, Get $55 offer with code FOXSPORTS.

Where Alternatives Beat Kalshi

• State availability: OG Predictive, DraftKings Predictions, and Polymarket operate in some states where Kalshi does not
• Sports depth: OG Predictive offers parlay contracts, while Novig and ProphetX focus entirely on sports
• Welcome offers: DraftKings Predictions (Spend $5, Get $150 Predictions Dollars) and ProphetX (Trade $50, Get $75 in Incentive Funds) carry bigger headline bonuses than Kalshi’s Trade $10, Get $55
• Brand familiarity: DraftKings Predictions lets sportsbook customers trade under a brand they already know

Exchange or Broker: How These Platforms Are Built

Every platform on this list is federally regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), not by state gaming commissions. But they are not all built the same way, and the difference affects pricing and liquidity.

• Designated contract market (DCM): a regulated exchange that lists its own contracts. Kalshi, Polymarket US, Novig, and ProphetX all hold DCM status.
• Derivatives clearing organization (DCO): settles trades and holds collateral. ProphetX holds both DCM and DCO approval.
• Technology provider on a partner exchange: OG Predictive offers contracts listed by Crypto.com Derivatives North America.
• Broker: Plus500 routes trades to Kalshi’s exchange, so its markets are Kalshi’s markets.

Practically, platforms that run their own exchange set their own market menu and build their own liquidity. A broker gives you a different app, not different contracts.

How to Choose a Kalshi Alternative

• State eligibility: check that the platform accepts traders in your state, and whether sports contracts are allowed there
• Market mix: decide whether you want sports only or a full menu including politics and economics
• Age requirement: most platforms allow traders 18 and older, but Novig requires 21
• Liquidity: bigger platforms fill orders faster and with tighter spreads, especially on smaller games
• Fees: compare per-contract trading fees and any deposit or withdrawal fees before you fund
• Funding: confirm the platform supports bank transfer or debit card if you do not want to use crypto
• Welcome offer: read the terms, including how the bonus is paid and when it expires

Prediction Markets vs Traditional Sportsbooks

A sportsbook sets the odds and takes the other side of your bet, building in a margin known as the vig. On a prediction market, you trade against other users, prices move with supply and demand, and you can usually sell your position before the game ends to lock in profit or cut a loss.

Sportsbooks still offer deeper same-game parlays, boosts, and promos in states where online betting is legal. If you live in one of those states, compare both options on our best sports betting apps page and the latest sportsbook promos.

How to Sign Up for a Site Like Kalshi

1. Choose a platform from the list above and click its welcome offer link.
2. Create an account with your name, email, and date of birth.
3. Verify your identity by providing the last four digits of your Social Security number or a photo ID. Regulated platforms are required to do this.
4. Enter a promo code if the platform uses one, such as FOX for Polymarket.
5. Fund your account with a bank transfer or debit card.
6. Pick a market, choose yes or no, and set your price or buy at the current market price.

Red Flags When Picking a Kalshi Competitor

• No CFTC registration: if a platform cannot point to a CFTC-regulated exchange or broker, skip it
• Offshore sites accepting U.S. traders: international Polymarket at polymarket.com is a separate platform from Polymarket US
• No identity verification: regulated U.S. platforms require it, so a site that skips it is operating outside U.S. rules
• Crypto-only funding with no U.S. dollar option: usually a sign of an unregulated, offshore product
• Guaranteed profit claims: no legitimate prediction market promises returns

Do You Pay Taxes on Kalshi Alternatives?

Profits from prediction market trading are generally taxable in the U.S., and regulated platforms may issue tax forms for your account activity. How those profits are classified can depend on the platform’s structure and your own situation, so keep records of every trade and talk to a tax professional before you file.

Responsible Trading

Prediction market trading carries real financial risk, and you can lose the full amount you put into any contract. Set deposit limits, trade only what you can afford to lose, and use these free resources if trading stops being fun.

Websites Like Kalshi FAQs

What is the closest app to Kalshi?

Polymarket is the closest alternative to Kalshi. Both run CFTC-regulated exchanges, price contracts between 1 cent and 99 cents, and cover sports along with other event categories.

Who is Kalshi’s biggest competitor?

Polymarket is Kalshi’s biggest competitor. The two are widely considered the market leaders in U.S. prediction markets, with newer platforms such as OG Predictive, Novig, and ProphetX competing mostly on sports.

Is Polymarket better than Kalshi?

It depends on what you trade. Polymarket has a strong sports focus and a lower-cost entry offer (Deposit $10, Get $25), while Kalshi carries the bigger welcome offer (Trade $10, Get $55) and offers a wider range of economic and political markets and a longer U.S. track record.

Are websites like Kalshi legal in the U.S.?

Yes. The platforms on this list operate under CFTC oversight at the federal level. Some states are challenging prediction markets in court, so availability varies by state and can change.

What apps like Kalshi work in states where Kalshi is restricted?

OG Predictive accepts traders in most of Kalshi’s restricted states except Arizona, though sports contracts are limited in several of them. DraftKings Predictions also operates in some of those states, sometimes with financial markets only. Check eligibility in the app before depositing.

Can I use Kalshi and another prediction market at the same time?

Yes. There is no rule against holding accounts on multiple platforms, and many traders compare prices across apps to find the best price on the same event.

Is Plus500 the same as Kalshi?

Plus500 offers Kalshi’s contracts through its own brokerage platform, Plus500 Futures. The markets come from Kalshi’s exchange, but you trade them through Plus500’s app.

How old do you have to be to use sites like Kalshi?

Most platforms require traders to be 18 or older. Novig requires traders to be 21 or older.

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Dana Altman announced his retirement as the Oregon basketball coach on Wednesday.

At 68-years-old, with 16 seasons in Eugene under his belt, his decision to retire had been speculated.

Still, the timing of his decision is abrupt, with the college basketball season less than a month away and the Ducks’ featuring a roster with nine transfers and two highly-touted freshmen, all of whom Altman recruited. Oregon will now have to rebound from its first season since Altman was hired in 2010 in which the program did not win at least 20 games, without the legendary basketball coach.

Dana Altman led Oregon to nine NCAA Tournament appearances and a Final Four in 16 years in Eugene. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Assistant coach Tony Stubblefield was promoted to interim head coach, and will be tasked with maintaining a group of players that will be eligible to enter the transfer portal in 31 days. But athletics director Rob Mullens confirmed Oregon will embark on a national search for its next head coach.

Here are five potential candidates for the job.

Josh Schertz

Josh Schertz and Saint Louis were tied for 10th in the NCAA in 3-point shots made (10.8 per game) in 2025-26. (Photo by Bjorn Franke/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)

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Schertz has proven he can win at multiple mid-major college basketball programs. He went 66-40 over three seasons at Indiana State and 48-21 over the last two seasons while at Saint Louis. 

In his first NCAA Tournament appearance, last season, he and the Billikens dominated Georgia 102-77. Schertz runs a fast-paced scheme with a five-out offense that prioritizes quick possessions and a high volume of 3-point shots. 

He’s one of the best Xs and Os coaches in the nation, which has allowed him to maximize mid-major talent. At Oregon, he would have more money to afford better players, and mix more talent with an elite scheme. 

Schertz hasn’t had a high-major head coaching job before, so he’d have to adapt to the business world that is vastly different in the Big Ten than in the Atlantic 10. 

Eric Olen

Eric Olen and New Mexico were second in the Mountain West in points per game and 3-point shots made in 2025-26. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

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Olen led New Mexico to a 26-11 record in his first season after spending 12 seasons at UC San Diego. So he’s proven he can take over a team and find success immediately. 

Because of his success in the Big West and Mountain West, he’s a notable name on the West Coast. 

It would be a quick turnaround for him to jump to Oregon shortly after getting hired at New Mexico, but high-major jobs at programs with money and a history of success, don’t open often. Olen’s certainly capable of leading the Ducks.

Tony Stubblefield

Tony Stubblefield has four years of experience as an NCAA head coach — three at DePaul and one at New Mexico. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Stubblefield returned to Oregon as an assistant coach in 2024 after three seasons at DePaul. He had spent 11 seasons as an assistant with Altman at Oregon before that.

In his three years as DePaul’s head coach, he went 30-66, and the Blue Demons have found success, hiring Chris Holtmann after his departure. While the results might not be there, Altman certainly trusts him, and Stubblefield will have an opportunity to earn that confidence from Oregon’s program this season as he was named the interim head coach. 

Multiple Big Ten programs have gone this route recently, as Michigan promoted interim coach Mike Boynton Jr. to head coach and Ohio State promoted Jake Diebler from interim to head coach after the 2023-24 season. 

Bryce Drew

Bryce Drew led Grand Canyon to its only NCAA Tournament — a victory over No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s in 2024. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

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Bryce Drew has turned a hungry Grand Canyon basketball program into a mid-major power. He’s gone 140-52 with four NCAA tournament appearances over six seasons. 

He helped the Lopes jump from the Western Athletic Conference to the Mountain West last year. Grand Canyon has one of the most expensive rosters of any mid-major school, so Drew knows how to recruit and maximize a budget. That is a skill many other mid-major coaches couldn’t bring to Oregon. 

Drew is also the brother of Baylor men’s basketball coach, Scott, and the son of Homer, the longtime Valparaiso coach he played for and later succeeded, so he comes from one of the most successful coaching families in college basketball.

Danny Sprinkle

Danny Sprinkle owns a 29-35 record through two seasons at Washington. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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Sprinkle won 109 games over five seasons at Montana State and Utah State, including an NCAA Tournament appearance in his one season in Logan, Utah. 

However, he has struggled during two seasons in the Big Ten at Washington. He could rediscover that success if he switched to a program with a greater budget, but it would also be shocking to see a coach jump from one side of the Washington-Oregon rivalry to the other. 

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Through Week 5 of the college football season, there have been plenty of surprising changes surrounding the sport.

As always, the coaches are making headlines, as many head coaches are shaking up their staff, incluiding mid-game firings, quick benchings and early reassignments of play-calling duties.

In a sport where seasons used to start slowly, head coaches are no longer giving their coordinators time to develop players or let them get into game shape. The sport is witnessing a trend unlike anything seen before, leaving teams scrambling for answers.

Here is a breakdown of the latest mid-season coaching changes and play-caller switches through Week 5.

Following Saturday night’s 55-19 loss to Baylor, Kenny Dillingham officially handed over offensive play-calling duties to offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo.

Dillingham announced the decision to reporters on Tuesday, noting that he wants to return his focus to overall head-coaching duties at Arizona State. He originally took over play calling from Arroyo ahead of December’s bowl game.

Outside of a 70-point explosion in Week 1 against Morgan State, the Sun Devils have struggled offensively against FBS competition.

Over the Sun Devils last three games, they’ve averaged just 21 points per game and were held to only 19 points against the Bears. It was their lowest total since last year’s loss to Arizona, and the offense overall scored less than that in three Big 12 games last season.

The trend of head coaches pulling play-calling duties hit Cal in Week 5. After a sluggish start against UNLV, Golden Bears head coach Tosh Lupoi stripped first-year offensive coordinator Jordan Somerville of play-calling at halftime.

Lupoi made the call to hand things over to pass-game coordinator Pat McCann, and the Golden Bears nearly mounted a second-half comeback against the Rebels. Led by backup quarterback Jackson Brousseau, the offense sparked to life with 24 second-half points.

During his Tuesday press conference, Lupoi confirmed that McCann will remain the play-caller against Virginia Tech.

After serving as Missouri’s offensive coordinator, Kirby Moore took the head coaching job at Washington State. Though he hasn’t called plays through the early part of the season, Moore is now taking over play-calling duties.

Looking for a spark for a struggling offense, Moore announced Tuesday that he will take over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Matt Miller. Through the early stretch, the offense has managed just 287.4 yards, 140.2 passing yards, and 19 points per game.

Moore stressed that Miller remains with the team, confirming this isn’t a situation where he was fired.

Not even halfway through the season, first-year Colorado State head coach Jim Mora fired defensive coordinator Tyson Summers, in the middle of the Rams’ Week 5 game.

Summers didn’t just lose his play-calling duties mid-game, but he actually walked off the field entirely. The decision permanently ended his time with the program, a fact Mora confirmed to reporters after the game.

Mora said he never considered dismissing Summers during the game; however, Summers’ decision to leave the field was the main reason he was no longer with the program, rather than his performance.

Summers was relieved of his duties as defensive coordinator after his unit surrendered 35 first-half points to Oregon State. The Beavers rolled to a 56-26 victory, driven by Mercer transfer Brady Atkinson, who shredded the Rams for 427 yards and five touchdowns.

Following Illinois’ early-season defensive struggles, head coach Bret Bielema and first-year defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck mutually agreed to part ways. In the interim, Bielema is taking a direct, hands-on role with the Fighting Illini defense.

The decision came after a loss to Ohio State, where the defense suffered multiple blown assignments against wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. He dominated with 12 receptions for a career-high 217 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes to a 42-19 win.

In Illinois’ matchup against Purdue, linebackers coach Roger Cooper stepped in as the defensive play-caller. While the defense held the Boilermakers to 24 points, it remains unclear whether Cooper will formally be named interim defensive coordinator.

It remains possible that Bielema will take over play-calling himself at some point this season as Illinois sits at 3–2 overall and 1–2 in Big Ten play.

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It’s that time of the week, where we approach the weekend and try to turn some beer money into … more beer money. 

Last week, the five-leg parlay came painfully close to cashing at nearly 14-1 odds. With four of the five legs winning, our only loss came on a late, meaningless Titans touchdown after third-and-16 and fourth-and-11 conversions. 

It’s the way the cookie crumbles.

On to this week.

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Iowa State +10.5 (-110)

Iowa State heads to Provo, Utah to take on BYU on Friday night. BYU is coming off a win and a cover, as it defeated TCU 17-10 last week. However, diving into the box score revealed a less impressive performance for the Cougars, as they somehow managed to win despite just 62 passing yards. I like ISU and its prolific ground game — led by Aiden Flora — to keep this game close.

Kentucky +8.5

Kentucky looks like more than just a basketball school. It is 4-1 and faces an LSU team that lost its only road game so far this season. Kentucky has a rising star at head coach in former Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein, and its only loss was to an Alabama team that appears to once again be on the short list of national title contenders. I like the home ‘dog.

Cowboys Over 26.5 (-175)

The Cowboys are an offensive machine. I have a hard time seeing the beleaguered Buccaneers slow them down in Dallas on Thursday night.

Steelers Moneyline (-148)

The Steelers have been off since last Thursday, getting some extra time to rest and prepare for the Colts. Meanwhile, Indy has a road game immediately after a trip to London. Major travel and rest advantage for the home Steelers. 

Seahawks Moneyline (-155)

The Seahawks welcome in the 49ers in a huge NFC West clash. These teams have met twice since the calendar flipped to 2026, with the Seahawks winning both games by a combined score of 54-9 — in Week 18 of last year, then again two weeks later in the divisional round. The defending champs are hard to beat in Seattle. I’ll use them as the last leg of the parlay. 

Hill’s Pick: 5-Leg Parlay +1479 (bet $10 to win $157.90 total)

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NFL Week 5 odds have a few games already on the move by midweek, but none more so than the Ravens vs. Falcons Sunday night showdown.

And that gives you an idea of just how valuable Lamar Jackson is to the point spread. 

Jackson (ankle) is unlikely to suit up, and oddsmakers are responding accordingly.

“He’s worth 6 to 6.5 points, from him down to Tyler Huntley,” Caesars Sports head of football trading Joey Feazel said. “Huntley is serviceable. But Lamar is a special talent in this league, in the hunt for MVP every year.”

Much more on Ravens-Falcons, the 49ers-Seahawks clash in America’s Game of the Week on FOX, the Bills-Rams marquee matchup and more, as we dive into NFL Week 5 betting nuggets.

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   Favorite Flips

Baltimore is 3-1 straight up (SU) this season but 1-3 against the spread (ATS), while Atlanta is 2-2 both SU and ATS.

On Sunday evening, Caesars opened the Ravens as 3.5-point road favorites vs. the Falcons. By Monday afternoon, Baltimore was down to -2.5.

After the Falcons’ impressive 45-24 road rout of the Saints on Monday night, and with Jackson’s status further in question, the line jumped the fence to Atlanta -1.5 early Tuesday morning.

And by Tuesday afternoon, it was Falcons -3.5 (even), where the line remained Wednesday evening for an 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday kickoff.

“It’s now looking like Lamar is almost for sure out,” Feazel said. “Between that and having Michael Penix and two fantastic running backs show out on Monday night, the Falcons are catching bettors’ attention.”

In the Monday night win, Bijan Robinson (two) and Brian Robinson (three) combined for five touchdowns.

“We’ve gone 7 points the other way, to Falcons -3.5, and it’s one-way traffic on the Falcons so far.”

Sharp bettors got on Atlanta at much more attractive numbers, taking the Falcons +3.5/+3/+2.5 late Sunday and Monday.

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America’s Game of the Week is a rematch from last season’s NFC divisional round, in which the Seahawks belted the 49ers 41-6.

This time around, San Francisco is 4-0 SU/3-1 ATS, while Seattle is 3-1 SU/1-2-1 ATS.

Caesars opened the Seahawks as 3.5-point home favorites and quickly went to -3 (-105) Sunday. That’s where the number sat Wednesday night.

Will Brock Purdy and his 49ers continue to impress in Week 5? (Getty Images)

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“We’ve seen some good two-way action on this game,” Feazel said. “I would not be surprised to [ultimately] have a lot of 49ers action come in. San Fran has been impressive.

“I anticipate that we’ll need Seattle to win by 1 or 2, to not cover the spread. There’s San Francisco moneyline play, and the public is playing the Over, too.”

That said, the total dipped from 47.5 to 46.5, due to early sharp play on the Under. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday on FOX.

   Marquee Monday Matchup

The biggest game of the week is the last, with the top two teams in Super Bowl odds squaring off. 

The Rams are the +650 favorite to win it all, with the Bills right behind at +700.

Los Angeles (2-2 SU and ATS) opened as a 2.5-point home favorite vs. Buffalo (3-1 SU and ATS). The Rams advanced to -3 on Monday morning at Caesars.

“We’ve already seen some sharper action on the Rams to get us to 3,” Feazel said, while adding that he expects a swing the other way from the masses. “The public loves the Bills each week, and they love Josh Allen.

The public not surprisingly loves Josh Allen and the Bills (Getty Images).

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“They’ve been betting Buffalo no matter what the line is. They don’t think twice about that. So while we’re seeing the Rams move right now, I anticipate Bills money on Sunday night and Monday.”

That said, Caesars’ primary concern lies with the total for these two strong offenses, in an 8:15 p.m. ET Monday night kick.

“The biggest need is gonna be the Under. The total is already up two points, from 52.5 to 54.5,” Feazel said. “We’re seeing less and less sharp resistance. So the big need is gonna be a lower-scoring affair.”

NFL Sharp Side

Professional bettor Randy McKay got there in Week 4 by taking the Browns +3, with Cleveland beating the Steelers outright 27-24 on a final-seconds field goal.

In NFL Week 5 odds, McKay looks to an NFC East rivalry and another underdog. He’s taking the Giants +3.5 on the road vs. the Commanders.

“Injuries and travel problems will make this a nice spot for the G-Men,” McKay said. “I don’t understand why teams don’t get a bye off a London game.”

Washington traveled to London in Week 4, falling to the Colts 30-13 and losing Marcus Mariota to a knee injury. Jayden Daniels (elbow) is expected to return this week, but running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt and wideouts Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs are all questionable.

New York is surprisingly 3-1 SU and ATS, despite losing QB Jaxson Dart in Week 2. Washington is 1-3 SU/2-2 ATS entering this 1 p.m. ET Sunday kickoff on FOX.

   London Calling

Speaking of London: Week 5 Sunday gets off to an early start with a 9:30 a.m. kick between the Eagles and Jaguars, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

It’s another game seeing substantial line movement, due to a flood of Philly injuries. Star running back Saquon Barkley and wideout DeVonta Smith are both questionable with hamstring issues. Second-string running back Tank Bigsby (abdomen) just went on IR this week.

Plus, tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) is doubtful, likely missing a third straight game. Plenty more injuries dot the Eagles’ roster on both sides of the ball.

And right tackle Lane Johnson literally retired on Tuesday. In the wake of all that, Jacksonville (3-1 SU and ATS) has gone from -2.5 all the way to -7.5 this week at Caesars.

Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars are accustomed to playing games in London (Getty Images).

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“You usually see this kind of movement when the quarterback is out. But Hurts is one of the Eagles who’s actually not hurt right now,” Feazel said. “On the other side, the Jags have looked really good in the first four weeks. They’re now 13/1 in Super Bowl odds.

“It’s an absolute perfect storm of injuries for the Eagles.”

Add to all that a familiarity edge for Jacksonville, vs. a Philly team that hasn’t covered this season (2-2 SU/0-4 ATS).

“The Jags have played in London so many times, it’s almost like a home field for them,” Feazel said. “It’s one-way action on the Jaguars, mostly at 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5. Not as much after 4.5.”

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All-Star closer Mason Miller returned to the San Diego Padres’ bullpen on Wednesday night after missing one playoff game on the paternity list.

Miller was put back on the Padres’ roster for Game 4 of the NL Division Series against Milwaukee, and he joined his teammates for warmups on the field three hours before the first pitch. Miller said his wife, Jordan, gave birth to their son Tuesday night during the Padres’ Game 3 victory over Milwaukee.

“I was just so happy to be there,” Miller said.

The Padres are also hopeful that top setup man Adrian Morejon will be available for Game 4 after he was ruled out of Game 3 with shoulder discomfort, manager Craig Stammen said.

San Diego is facing elimination for the second straight night at Petco Park against the Brewers, who lead the best-of-five series 2-1. Walker Buehler is starting Game 4 for the Padres after missing the first two games of this series on the paternity list.

The Padres ruled out Miller about 45 minutes before the first pitch of Game 3, but San Diego eked out a 4-3 victory with 4 2/3 gritty innings of one-run relief from four pitchers behind starter Nick Pivetta. Game 2 starter Michael King stepped up to pitch the final two innings on one day of rest, earning his first save since 2023.

Rather than worrying about the Padres, Miller was so locked in at the hospital that he declined an offer to turn on the television in the delivery room.

“I said, ‘No, I can’t do that,’” Miller said with a smile. “Adrenaline was going pretty hard. Everything went really well, and then right when we got everybody settled, got Jordan in bed with the baby, they said, ‘The Padres won.’ It was pretty amazing.”

Miller was an elite closer throughout his first full season with the Padres, racking up 38 saves in 41 opportunities with a 0.90 WHIP and 129 strikeouts in just 70 innings — but he blew a six-out save attempt in Game 2 of the NLDS in Milwaukee.

Miller walked the bases loaded before giving up Jackson Chourio’s two-out, two-strike, two-run single to end the Brewers’ 4-3 win on Miller’s 40th pitch. Both teams dismissed widespread postgame speculation that Miller had been tipping his pitches.

Miller had been hoping that his son would be born on an off day, but he emerged from his baseball absence with a new perspective.

(Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)

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“Obviously, Game 2 (was) not what I had hoped for or planned on,” Miller said. “Going from that feeling, kind of feeling like you’re not really contributing a whole lot, to now being a dad and wanting to be there for my wife, I think it’s moments like that that give you the perspective (on) what’s important, that keep you grounded to want to go out and do the best that you can every single day. You get those moments to center yourself and then try to come back and be the best version of yourself.”

The Padres have relied on Miller and his 104 mph fastball all season long while winning 91 games and earning the NL’s first wild card spot. Miller earned the save in San Diego’s clinching victory over the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card Series last week.

Morejon’s absence was also taxing on the Padres’ bullpen after he developed “stickiness” in his shoulder earlier in the series, leading the club to decide he shouldn’t attempt to pitch in Game 3. The Padres will evaluate Morejon before Game 4 to see if he feels good enough to pitch.

“He was feeling a little bit better postgame last night,” Stammen said Wednesday. “So we’re hopeful today that he’ll be available.”

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The Padres are hoping for a strong start from Buehler, who hasn’t pitched since Sept. 26. The two-time World Series champion has a career 3.04 ERA over 19 postseason appearances — and in his most recent playoff outing, he secured the save in the Dodgers’ championship-clinching victory over the Yankees in 2024.

Stammen said the Padres were fully supportive of Buehler and Miller with their growing families.

“Everybody has a different situation, a different way of looking at it, a different expectation,” Stammen said. “There’s always health implications that go with it, and the No. 1 thing is you want a healthy baby and you want Mom and Dad to enjoy it. I think we’ve been able to accomplish that with the two births we’ve had here in October.”

Stammen even claimed that King is also available to pitch in Game 4, even after already throwing 14 innings with two starts in the Padres’ first five playoff games.

Reporting by The Associated Press. 

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