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morning! World Series Game 3 begins at Tropicana Field tonight at 5 PM, as the Tampa Bay Rays look for their first win of the series against the 2-0 Milwaukee Brewers. Rays RHP Freddy Peralta will take the mound against Brewers LHP Robert Gasser in another exciting pitching matchup.
In Mariners news…
- Former Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has withdrawn his name from the Mariners’ managerial search due to “family considerations.”
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times highlights three major moves the Mariners should focus on this offseason, including trading for a star shortstop, signing proven relievers, and seeking out a veteran utility player.
- Our very ownKate Preusser joins The Enni Way, a podcast about the Mariners with Sarah Enni, to discuss team identity, clubhouse leadership, and more!
Around the league…
- Tampa Bay Rays RHP Freddy Peralta has brought his fastball average up to 96.9 mph in four postseason starts from a 94.3 mph average during the regular season.
- The Houston Astros have hired former Cleveland Guardians’ assistant director of hitting development Connor Watson as their new director of hitting.
- Texas Rangers closer Jacob Latz emerged last season as a bright spot in the team’s shaky bullpen, recording a 2.13 ERA in 72 innings with 30 saves in 34 opportunities.
- Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls ranks among the leagues best in defensive metrics with a unique play anticipation strategy.
