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In Mariners news…
- Julio Rodriguez has made a significant donation to renovate his hometown baseball field and improve its playing surface, cafeteria, lighting, and more in Loma de Cabrera.
- Ryan Divish and Tim Booth of The Seattle Times explain their Baseball Hall of Fame ballots.
- Cal Raleigh has been named the Sports Illustrated 2025 Breakout Star of the Year.
Around the league…
- The Philadelphia Phillies have hired longtime manager Don Mattingly as their new bench coach.
- Free agent outfielder Tommy Pham discusses his appreciation for MLB analytics and thoughts on the league’s current systems.
- The Houston Astros will plan to use a six-man rotation throughout the 2026 season.
- Former slugger Daniel Vogelbach has joined the Milwaukee Brewers’ coaching staff as one of two new hitting coaches.
- The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians.
- The Boston Red Sox have signed former Mariners RHP Devin Sweet to a minor league deal.
- San Francisco Giants general manager Zack Minasian believes the team has a solid rotation after their recent pitching staff additions.
- Boston Red Sox first baseman Tristan Casas’ role this season is now unclear after the team recently acquired first baseman Wilson Contreras.
