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The Mariners dropped another one-run contest yesterday, falling to the Braves by a 3-2 final.
Andrés Muñoz took another tough loss last night, and it’s been an uncharacteristically rocky start for the closer. What is your level of concern for him right now?
In Mariners news…
- Cole Young has been fully embraced by Mariners teammates in his first full season with the club, writes Daniel Kramer.
- Eric Sanford reviewed some of your takes on which Mariners starter has impressed you most so far.
- Commenter Kevin threw a couple of polls up on The Feed, asking whether you think Bryce Miller has a rotation spot when he returns and whether you’re worried about Cal Raleigh’s performance.
- In the latest episode of The Top Step Podcast, Ryan Rowland-Smith sat down with former M’s reliever and current coach Danny Farquhar.
Around the league…
- The Mariners can’t seem to escape catcher Jonah Heim, who was traded to the Athletics on Monday.
- The Astros can’t catch a break, as Yainer Diaz became the 14th player to hit the injured list in Houston.
- Brewers left-hander Angel Zerpa is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, taking him out of action until mid-2027.
- The Padres placed infielder Jake Cronenworth on the injured list with a concussion.
- Pete Grathoff at The Kansas City Star thinks the Royals should follow the Mariners’ lead on saluting to the Negro Leagues with alternate uniforms.
- Interestingly, the data now supports the notion that catchers are more respectful of umpires’ calls than other hitters are — except Gary Sánchez. Matthew Trueblood dug into the numbers.
- Ben Clemens at Fangraphs wonders how the Tigers will recover from losing ace Tarik Skubal for an extended period of time.
- The league may have to answer for this one…
