In Mariners news…
- FanGraphs’ Davy Andrews explores what might’ve happened if the Mariners did challenge the play at the plate in the first inning of ALCS Game 1.
- Mariners reliever Eduard Bazardo has delivered one strong inning after another in the team’s postseason run.
- The clutch season of second baseman Jorge Polanco continues with a massive three-run homer in yesterday’s 10-3 win.
- RHP George Kirby will get the start in ALCS Game 3 and RHP Luis Castillo will start Game 4.
Around the league…
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a 1-0 lead in the NLCS after eight innings from LHP Blake Snell allowing only one hit on 10 Ks.
- Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return to manage the team in 2026.
- Prior to NLCS Game 1, the Milwaukee Brewers added RHP Tobias Myers and dropped RHP Nick Mears from their NLCS roster.
- Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Anthony Santander was not in the starting lineup for ALCS Game 2 after experiencing back tightness.
- The Detroit Tigers extended manager A.J. Hinch earlier this season through at least 2027.
- In one of the more unique double plays you’ll see, Brewers center fielder Sal Frelick caught a fly ball at the wall off a deflection and managed to get the runner out at home.
- San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has stepped down after two seasons with the team.
Becca’s picks…
- Seattle Reign FC veteran defender and team captain Lauren Barnes will retire from professional soccer at the end of the 2025 NWSL season. As a pillar of the Seattle soccer community due to her legendary on-field status and off-field commitments to growing the women’s soccer game, Barnes’ incredible impact will be felt for seasons to come.
