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Good morning everyone and happy Saturday!
The Mariners got a rare one-run road victory yesterday, holding off the Cardinals 3-2.
The M’s turn to Bryan Woo today in a morning contest. As Woo is my favorite of the bunch, I’m always excited for a Woo start day. Which Mariners starter do you get most amped to watch right now?
In Mariners news…
- In case you missed it, the Rays acquired right-hander Casey Legumina from the Mariners in exchange for former M’s farmhand Ty Cummings.
- Tim Booth at The Seattle Times wrote about Luke Raley and how special instruction from Edgar Martinez helped the outfielder rediscover his swing.
Around the league…
- It has been a season of extremes; as the Phillies continue to be mired in a double-digit losing streak, the Cubs have now won 10 in a row.
- Dave Dombroswki attempted to soothe worried Phillies fans, which prompted an analysis by Justin Klugh at Baseball Prospectus on whether they really do have a chance to crawl back into things. ($)
- Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai is slated to begin a rehab stint in his journey back from arm fatigue. Houston, which has surrendered the most runs in the American League (162) will need all the help it can get.
- The Blue Jays are removing 2024 All-Star right-hander Jeff Hoffman from the closer role and will employ a committee approach moving forward.
- Eugenio Suárez was placed on the injured list with an oblique strain.
- The Vancouver City Council greenlit the pursuit of a Major League Baseball expansion franchise, adding them to a list of strong contenders for a baseball team.
- Eric Longenhagen at Fangraphs broke down the Nationals’ top 41 prospects.
- Shout out to former Mariners fan-favorite Dae-Ho Lee!
