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morning! The Mariners are back in action today as they begin a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. George Kirby gets the start at 3:40 PM against RHP Mitch Keller.
With a thinning starting lineup due to injuries, who do you predict will step up in the major absences and be a difference maker this series?
In Mariners news…
- Top pitching prospect Kade Anderson has been named Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the third week in a row as he continues to dominate for the Arkansas Travelers.
- The Mariners are determined to make their piggyback pitching strategy work as they continue to balance six starting pitchers.
- Logan Gilbert has been named the American League Player of the Week for the second time in his career.
- The secret cocktail door at T-Mobile Park was inspired by an Italian tradition of small wine windows.
Around the league…
- Boston Red Sox veteran RHP Sonny Gray is reportedly open to discussing his no-trade clause if the Red Sox decide to sell at the trade deadline.
- Patrick Dubuque at Baseball Prospectus details the perils of aging pitchers with a profile on Toronto Blue Jays veteran RHP Max Scherzer.
- Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel has been activated from the 60-day IL after recovering from a right hamstring strain suffered in the World Baseball Classic.
- New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. discovered an infield dirt camera in yesterday’s game and sparked some funny commentary from the Detroit Tigers’ broadcast booth.
- Kiri Oler at FanGraphs highlights the specific pitch counts that ABS challenges have the most impact on.
- MLB’s newest draft proposal regarding spending cuts and draft realignment could cost the league’s top players millions of dollars.
- Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is set to return from the IL today after completing his rehab process for a right hamstring strain.
