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day folks and happy Friday!
The Mariners bounced back in a big way yesterday, rolling past the Astros in an 8-3 series finale victory.
Despite a lofty 36.1% strikeout rate, Luke Raley’s hot season with the stick continues. Do you believe in his performance so far, or do you expect him to come crashing back to earth?
In Mariners news…
- In case you missed it, Cal Raliegh was placed on the injured list for the first time in his career with an oblique issue.
- The Mariners dealt recently DFA’d left-hander José Suarez to the A’s for cash considerations.
- The Seattle Mariners have partnered with Live Nation to build a new concert venue near T-Mobile Park. The venue will take over the site of the old Pyramid Brewery and is expected to open in 2029.
- New Padres right-hander Lucas Giolito appears poised to make his season debut this weekend against the M’s.
- Nate Schwartz at Pitcher List wrote about the evolution of George Kirby in 2026.
- On the latest episode of The Enni Way, Sarah Enni talked to Shannon Drayer about Cal’s slump, Bryce Miller’s return, and other topics.
Around the league…
- The City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the Rays have drawn up a deal for a public-private partnership that will enable them to build a new stadium for the franchise.
- MLB Pipeline updated its list of the top 100 prospects in baseball.
Anders’ pick…
- Over at GQ, friend of the site Matthew Roberson interviewed Saturday Night Live comedian Marcelo Hernández (for the second time!) to talk about his recent comedy special and what’s next for the rising star.
