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The Mariners celebrated 50 years of mostly mediocre baseball by playing yet another mediocre baseball game
. They will attempt to appear more competent tomorrow at 1:10 PST.In Mariners news…
- During last night’s 50 Seasons celebration, John Stanton surprised an emotional Rick Rizzs with the news that he will inducted to the Mariners Hall of Fame next season, joining his old broadcast partner Dave Niehaus.
- Last nights 50 Years of Mariners Baseball Celebration was a delight, and you can look at the full list of honored players right here, along with player bios and the beautifully drawn portraits that were up on the jumbotron. Who do you think got snubbed? Hint: it’s Mike Zunino.
- Kade Anderson, coming to a T-Mobile Park near you, hopefully very soon.
Around the league…
- Future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer further solidified his first ballot credentials by tying, and then subsequently passing Walter Johnson to officially become one of the ten best strikeout pitchers ever.
- The Cubs activated newly acquired Clay Holmes from the IL yesterday to make his first start with the Cubs against the Royals. He lost.
- Former Mariner Yimi Garcia was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome on Friday and will “most likely” miss the rest of the season, though Garcia has not decided whether or not he will get surgery to repair it yet.
- Former Mariner Seby Zavala signed a minor league with the Tigers on Friday, ending a short stint in the Mexican League.
