Greetings
everyone! The M’s are on the precipice of their fourth-ever ALCS appearance. While you all steel your nerves, here’s what is happening around baseball.
MLB playoff scores…
- With their backs against the wall, the Yankees mounted a furious comeback in a 9-6 Game 3 win over Toronto to force the series to a Game 4.
In Mariners news…
- Former Mariners catcher Jesús Montero was reportedly involved in a motorcycle accident in his native Venezuela. Our thoughts are with Jesús and his loved ones at this time.
Around the league…
- The young right-hander Rōki Sasaki will continue to serve as the “primary option” for the Dodgers in save situations.
- MLB Trade Rumors unveiled its arbitration projections for the coming offseason. MLBTR is known for having a pretty high batting average with these annual predictions.
- J.J. Cooper at Baseball America found that baseball’s hardest-throwing starting pitchers are actually the most durable, contrary to popular belief. ($)
- John Thorn relayed the storied shared history between New York City and Major League Baseball.
- The ESPN staff gave their bold predictions for this year’s MLB postseason.
Anders’ picks…
- Attention Seattle-area folks: The University of Washington is hosting a Celebrity Softball Game to support the Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 11. Purchase your tickets to make a positive impact on our community. Plus, the game takes place during a would-be Mariners off-day for the playoffs, so you have no excuse!
