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Hello
folks and happy Friday!
The Mariners had a not-happy Thursday, dropping the series finale to the Tigers 11-0 yesterday.
Importantly, don’t forget that after today’s game with the Rays is the Mariners Alumni Home Run Derby, available to stream for free! Who is your pick to win the contest?
In Mariners news…
- In case you missed it, Major League Baseball issued Gabe Speier a three-game suspension for his role in the bases-clearing incident between the M’s and Tigers on Wednesday night.
- Everett AquaSox catcher Luke Stevenson was named the Northwest League Player of the Month.
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times provided the latest updates on Carlos Vargas’ rehab progression. ($)
Around the league…
- Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas underwent wrist surgery yesterday. He has an unclear timetable for return.
- Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is likely headed to the injured list after an MRI revealed a mild left glute strain.
- Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
- Former MLB players Nick Swisher and Adrían González will take on cricket stars in Mumbai this fall in a hybrid contest that merges the skillsets of both sports.
- Tania Ganguli at The New York Times wrote about how the election of Pope Leo XIV shifted the vibes in the south side of Chicago and resurrected the White Sox.
