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Monday! The Mariners are coming off a comeback 14-8 win over the Cincinnati Reds yesterday, featuring game-altering RBIs from outfield prospects Jonny Farmelo and Brennen Davis. The game also included a total of nine challenges using the new ABS system, six of which were eventually overturned from home plate umpire Mike Muchlinski’s original calls. What are your thoughts on how the ABS challenge system has worked in this year’s Spring Training thus far?
In Mariners news…
- First baseman and outfielder Luke Raley details how a challenging 2025 season brought a new offseason focus on his health.
- Shannon Drayer at Seattle Sports 710 AM highlights the packed roster, record-setting crowds, and impressive pitching of Mariners’ Spring Training so far.
- Top prospect Ryan Sloan showed confidence and poise in another dominant live batting practice session.
Around the league…
- Even after the recent success of closer Trevor Megill, the Milwaukee Brewers have not yet settled on late-game bullpen roles for the 2026 season.
- The Cleveland Guardians are finalizing their biggest addition of this winter by signing first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to big league Spring Training.
- Minnesota Twins All-Star RHP Joe Ryan is still on track for Opening Day after an MRI revealed only inflammation in his lower back and not a significant injury.
- The offseason rust has not yet warn off for some as a Spring Training triple play highlighted the San Francisco Giants’ win over the Chicago Cubs yesterday.
- Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer made sure his Canadian teammates were aware of Team USA’s win over Team Canada in the men’s hockey final yesterday at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
