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morning! A very fun win last night moved the Mariners back into first place in the AL West as they toppled the Cincinnati Reds 8-0. A four-hit night from Victor Robles, six shutout innings from George Kirby, an incredible Cal Raleigh grand slam, and a little chaos ball sprinkled in were all responsible for Monday’s good vibes.
Luis Castillo takes the mound tonight at 6:40 PM against Reds RHP Chase Burns for the second game of the series.
In Mariners news…
- J.P. Crawford was scratched prior to yesterday’s game with wrist soreness and is considered day-to-day, per Dan Wilson. Julio Rodriguez also exited yesterday’s game after being hit with a throw while running through first base, and we are yet to hear an update on his status.
- The Mariners have completed the signings of their college-heavy 2026 MLB Draft class.
- The Everett AquaSox exploded for 21 runs on 17 hits and six home runs in their 21-3 win over the Spokane Indians on Sunday.
- ICYMI: The Mariners promoted top prospects Jonny Farmelo and Felnin Celesten to Double-A Arkansas.
Around the league…
- Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is being evaluated for a left ankle injury after leaving the team’s game early yesterday following an awkward play at the plate.
- The Atlanta Braves are focusing on acquiring impact bats at the trade deadline but are not limiting themselves to any positions.
- San Diego Padres utility player Miguel Andujar has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right wrist fracture but is expected to return by August.
- The Miami Marlins have placed RHP Max Meyer on the 15-day IL with a neck strain.
- There have reportedly been no formal extension talks between the San Francisco Giants and infielder Luis Arraez, arguably their best player this season.
- The Baltimore Orioles have placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 10-day IL with left wrist inflammation.
- The New York Mets have reinstated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the 60-day IL after recovering from a lower back injury that has kept him out since April.
- Benches cleared in the New York Yankees’ win over the Pittsburgh Pirates after a pitch timer disagreement.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired RHP Seth Halvorsen from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for minor league outfielder Landyn Vidourek and minor league RHP Nick Frasso.
- Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado has become the sixth active MLB player to reach 2,000 career hits.
Becca’s picks…
- Seattle’s pre-professional women’s soccer team, Salmon Bay FC, secured their first-ever USL W national championship on Saturday in front of a sold-out home crowd.
- On the men’s side, Ballard FC have advanced to the Western Conference Finals as Seattle’s semi-professional team competes in the USL League Two Playoffs.
- Learn more about both teams and their incredible stories here!
