In today’s newsletter…

- Leading Off: Half of Stanley Cup Final set
- MLB: Baltimore’s sweep chances
- News: Djokovic still alive at French

The Panthers are going back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second year in a row after beating the Rangers 2-1 last night for a 4-2 series win. Florida didn’t touch the Prince of Wales Trophy this time around, though.

The Oilers have a chance to close out their series against the Stars at home tonight and are the moneyline favorites at -140. After falling behind 1-2 in the series, the Oilers have won two straight by multiple goals. It’s been 31 years since a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup. FanDuel has Edmonton as underdogs in a potential Game 1 in south Florida.

In today’s newsletter, Malcolm is tracking strikeout opportunities for pitchers Ben Brown and Brayan Bello. He also covers Yankees starter Nestor Cortes’s road struggles.