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day, everyone!
The Mariners are testing our fortitude once more it seems, as they dropped yet another uncompetitive game
, this time to the Rays by a 7-2 score.Helpfully, Major League Baseball has provided us with a distraction today in the form of the MLB Draft, which starts at 10am PST. It’s not too late to catch up on Max Ellingsen’s coverage so you can have a fully-formed opinion when the M’s are on the clock! Speaking of, is there a name you’ve circled for the Mariners this year?
In Mariners news…
- In case you missed it, Manny Acta claimed the WBC led to Cal Raleigh’s injury.
- Mariners Scouting Director Scott Hunter says the team is keeping its options open heading into this year’s draft.
- In the latest episode of the Meet at the Mitt podcast, the crew broke down the top options for the M’s in this year’s draft and who they’re hoping the club will take with their first selection. (Apple link; Spotify link)
Around the league…
- Cardinals rookie shortstop JJ Wetherholt agreed to an eight-year, $112.5M contract extension with the club.
- Trades are beginning to trickle through, as the Twins acquired right-hander Tommy Nance from the Blue Jays yesterday.
- The Pirates acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and lefty Brandon Eisert from the White Sox in exchange for left-hander Jaden Woods and the No. 34 pick in this year’s draft.
- Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera, Rays right-hander Nick Martinez, Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela, and White Sox first basemen Munetaka Murakami were all named as All-Star Game replacements.
- Murakami and Kyle Schwarber were the latest players to say they’ll participate in this year’s Home Run Derby, completing the eight-player field for Monday night’s showcase.
- The Red Sox and Mets nearly didn’t get to play yesterday because the Boston team plane got stuck in Chicago in the lead-up to the game.
- Shohei Ohtani was scratched from yesterday’s start and will miss the All-Star Game due to a left knee injury.
- Rangers righty Jacob deGrom will miss his next start and may hit the IL as he deals with a glute strain.
- Right-hander Chris Paddack, who was struggling to catch on with a team this year, signed with the KBO’s Samsung Lions.
- Carlos Collazo at Baseball America provided the latest intel from the MLB Draft with the White Sox just hours away from being on the clock. ($)
- Another Secret Base banger for your enjoyment.
