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In Mariners news…
- The Mariners feel optimistic about Bryan Woo’s playoff status as they enter a bye week to prepare for the American League Division Series (ALDS).
- The final ROOT Sports broadcast was met with emotional goodbyes after the team’s recent announcement that the station will be going dark.
- The team plans to “maintain some level of normal intensity” as they await their ALDS matchup next weekend.
- Prior to yesterday’s game, the Mariners re-called infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Tacoma and optioned RHP Logan Evans to the Arizona Complex League.
Around the league…
- MLB.com breaks down everything you need to know about the Wild Card Series matchups beginning tomorrow.
- The Cincinnati Reds secured the National League’s final playoff spot and will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Wild Card Series.
- Dodgers veteran LHP Clayton Kershaw will not be on the team’s Wild Card roster.
- New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso plans to opt out of his contract with the team and become a free agent this offseason.
- First baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper has announced his retirement from baseball after eight MLB seasons.
- Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor has also announced his retirement after 12 MLB seasons.
- San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin is reportedly unsure of his job status after missing the postseason and will meet with the team today to discuss his future. ($)
- Giants shortstop Willy Adames secured the team’s first 30-homer season since Barry Bonds in 2004 with his leadoff home run yesterday.
- San Diego Padres outfielder Ramon Laureano will be out for roughly three weeks after fracturing his index finger.
- The Toronto Blue Jays’ first-ever playoff bye represents real progress for the organization as they clinch their first division title since 2015.
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