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morning, foLLks, and happy Tuesday and September!
The Mariners lost a heartbreaker in Boston last night, dropping their fifth straight game. They march on, though, and we have the added bonus of Lázaro Montes being added to the big league club as rosters expand today. Surely a top prospect debut could entice you to tune in at 3:45pm Pacific time this afternoon.
In Mariners news:
- Michael Rucker has received his fair share – and at times more than that – of malign from the Mariners faithful, but the low-leverage local guy wouldn’t have it any other way, sitting down with the Seattle Times’ Penelope Jennings about playing for his hometown team.
- Cal Raleigh earned AL Player of the Week honors, becoming the second Mariner to do so this season after Logan Gilbert in June.
Around the league:
- Luis Robert Jr. is on the move, with the Orioles claiming him off waivers from the Mets as the O’s hope to make one last push in the Wild Card race.
- The Padres will promote top catching prospect Ethan Salas to the big leagues. At just a hair over 20 years old, he will become the youngest player to appear at catcher since Iván Rodríguez in 1991, per the incomparable Sarah Langs.
- John Schreiber’s three-year tenure in Kansas City comes to a close as the Yankees claimed him off waivers from the Royals.
- It has been a trying year both on and off the field for the Giants, but first-year manager Tony Vitello’s job is safe, as Buster Posey confirmed that he will be back as skipper next season.
- Another summer, another trade involving Tommy Pham. This time, he’ll head from the Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate to the White Sox, where he’ll begin his second stint in the South Side once rosters expand.
- The bizarre Ketel Marte storyline in Arizona continued, with the second baseman returning to the Diamondbacks after a two-week absence.
Connor’s pick:
- LLer Jason Ryan is a finalist for the New Yorker’s caption contest! Submit your vote here.
