In Mariners news…
- Julio Rodriguez is having his best season yet but still might not get all of the credit he deserves.
- Chris Cole at The Seattle Times recaps what the national media is saying about the Mariners’ chances in the playoffs.
- A closer look at the Mariners’ potential ALDS opponents shows two teams with very different identities.
Around the league…
- Longtime manager Bruce Bochy has parted ways with the Texas Rangers after three seasons and the club’s first World Series title.
- The San Francisco Giants have fired manager Bob Melvin after two years with the team.
- The Kansas City Royals have finished above .500 in six of the past 25 years, with the 2025 season being one of them.
- Boston Red Sox RHP Lucas Giolito has an elbow injury and will be left off of the team’s Wild Card roster.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are extending the contract of manager Don Kelly, and plan for general manager Ben Cherington to return in 2026.
- New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is set to undergo thumb surgery in the coming days to repair the UCL in his right thumb.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will return to the team in 2026, but the remainder of the team’s coaching staff will be evaluated over the coming weeks.
- Boston Red Sox RHP Liam Hendriks underwent successful right elbow surgery yesterday, but a timeline has not been announced for his recovery.
- The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Rocco Baldelli after seven seasons.
