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Hello
friends and happy Saturday! Let’s get to the latest from around the league with the weekend now underway.
In Mariners news…
- Lou Piniella is on the upcoming Eras Committee ballot for the Hall of Fame. Isabelle Minasian made the case for his induction this year.
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times highlighted potential infield options for the Mariners as they seek upgrades this winter.
Around the league…
- Jake Bauers turned his breakout season into a major payday, inking a four-year, $58M deal with the Red Sox.
- Rob Manfred says the A’s new Las Vegas ballpark is coming along nicely with gates still on track to open in 2028.
- Dodgers executive Farhan Zaidi became the latest person to speak out about Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander’s comments against the Muslim community.
Anders’ picks…
- Nick Berardini at The New Yorker told the harrowing tale of how Jontay Porter lost his NBA dreams to a gambling addiction.
