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morning folks. Let’s get you caught up on the baseball news of the day.
In Mariners news…
- Cal Raleigh continues to rack up endorsement deals — even from the most unexpected sources.
- Even though the Mariners are skipping town after this season, baseball in Modesto will live on.
- Mariners prospect Felnin Celesten was the No. 1 overall pick in the LIDOM draft this year.
Around the league…
- The Astros, who are trying to stay afloat atop the AL West, have placed right-hander Luis García on the injured list with elbow discomfort.
- Anthony Rizzo is signing a one-day contract with the Cubs to retire as a member of the organization on Saturday. Following his retirement, Rizzo will officially join the Cubs as a club ambassador.
- Byron Buxton is going toe-to-toe with the Twins front office this winter as he applies public pressure on the team to spend money on the roster.
- The sport of baseball continues to trot the globe, as Michael Clair chronicles the game’s growing popularity in Egypt.
- Eight different men employed by the Detroit Tigers organization have been accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace, reports Brittany Ghiroli and Alex Andrejev at The Athletic. ($)
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