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Hello
everyone! Mariners baseball triumphantly returns this afternoon. Here’s to hoping the break gave the team the reset they need to get things going again.
Speaking of breaks, have you gotten the chance to take any trips or staycations yet this summer? I’m headed to Chicago today for a long weekend. I hope you all get some much-deserved time off as well!
In Mariners news…
- The Mariners have announced their starters for the upcoming Giants series.
- Additionally, the Mariners are planning to stick with the six-man rotation — at least the first time through the order out of the break.
- Josh Kirshenbaum checked in on several members of the Mariners’ 2025 draft class now that they’ve got a year of professional baseball under their belts.
Around the league…
- The Reds have reportedly agreed to a seven-year, $105M contract extension with ace right-hander Chase Burns.
- Phillies right-handed reliever Brad Keller has a torn UCL and will miss the rest of the season.
- Former top outfield prospect Robert Hassell III, part of the Nats’ trade return for Juan Soto, has been dealt to the Pirates for cash considerations.
- Major League Baseball released its 2027 schedule — assuming the season begins as planned. In case you missed it, John Trupin shared the Mariners’ slate.
- The Mets are reportedly telling teams that they’re ready to engage in trade conversations about a majority of their roster.
- Eno Sarris at The Athletic reports that Major League Baseball is cracking down on AI use through team iPads in the dugout during games. ($)
- Luis Arraez is having a breakout season with San Francisco. Davy Andrews at Fangraphs dug into the changes he’s made to his launch angle to fuel his strong performance.
