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morning! A fun 6-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles was powered by a Josh Naylor grand slam and two key challenges.
Logan Gilbert takes the mound this afternoon at 3:35 PM against Orioles LHP Trevor Rogers.
In Mariners news…
- J.P. Crawford has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right hand contusion, and Colt Emerson is considered day-to-day with back tightness.
- Top outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went 10-for-25 with five home runs in his six-game series this past weekend with Double-A Arkansas.
- The increase in quality contact against Andres Munoz this season is one of the contributing statistics to his struggles this season.
- Don’t forget to vote your favorite Mariners in to the 2026 All-Star Game! Five entries are allowed per person per day, so vote away.
Around the league…
- The Baltimore Orioles have placed RHP Chris Bassitt on the 15-day IL with lower back discomfort.
- Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada will undergo surgery to address a right knee injury.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded reliever Taylor Rashi to the Minnesota Twins exchange for cash considerations.
- Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown has shut down any potential trade talks surrounding slugger Yordan Alvarez.
- The Athletics began a six-game homestand yesterday in Las Vegas to give locals a look at their future home team.
- The Chicago Cubs are planning to activate right fielder Matt Shaw today after his recovery from a back injury.
- Ben Clemens at FanGraphs details the surging success of bunting across the league this season.
Becca’s picks…
- The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League begins its second season today! Catch up on the league format, key players, and more here.
