With the news yesterday that Bryce Miller’s timeline will be delayed by at least a week, today’s Emerson Hancock start against the Cubs takes on a bit more significance. Hancock has looked sharp this spring, showcasing an improved sweeper and holding his velocity well; today he’ll be tasked to do so as a starter instead of piggybacking off Kade Anderson, who will get tomorrow’s start against the Dodgers (which will be televised on SNLA). Hancock is slated to throw around four innings/50 pitches,
similar to the other starters.
Lineups:
Also scheduled to pitch for Seattle: Alex Hoppe, Troy Taylor, Josh Simpson, Casey Legumina.
Don’t get your hopes up of seeing an old friend at third base: that is Jefferson Rojas, who spent most of 2025 at High-A South Bend. Trade acquisition Edward Cabrera gets the start on the mound for the North Siders, who today named former Mariner and Seattle-area native Matt Boyd as their Opening Day starter.
Injury updates:
Yesterday Bryce Miller reported tightness while throwing his bullpen session and his bullpen was immediately cut short. Dan Wilson says that from what he understands with imaging on Miller, things actually look better, and gave his young pitcher credit for having the maturity to say something and also seek advice from teammates who have undergone a similar injury, all of whom told him not to push it.
Today’s game information:
Game time: 1:05 PT
TV: No
Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports (delayed to 7 PM PT); live on Gameday, Seattle Sports app
