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The Mariners played a late one last night, dropping the contest to the Giants by a 9-4 final.
It’s a bit disappointing that unlike many teams, the Mariners don’t get to play an exhibition against a World Baseball Classic squad. It would have been cool to see some of our own stars playing against us, like Julio on the Dominican team or Cal Raleigh on Team USA. Which WBC team would you have liked to see face off against the M’s this spring?
In Mariners news…
- MLB Pipeline unveiled their ranking of the top 30 Mariners prospects.
- After a rough 2025 season defined by struggle and injury, Luke Raley is ready to reclaim his role as a key figure in the M’s lineup.
- Mariners relief prospect Charlie Beilenson is one of several top prospects getting a chance to shine on the international stage for Team Israel.
- Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times spoke to J.P. Crawford, who believes this might be the best Mariners team he’s a part of so far.
- Andrés Muñoz has already climbed the mountaintop as one of the game’s premier relievers. But as he told Shannon Drayer, he’s always seeking wisdom from other MLB veterans.
In the World Baseball Classic…
- Team Korea prevailed over Team Czechia in an 11-4 rout.
- Top Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana powered Team Australia to a 3-0 victory over Chinese Taipei.
- Patrick Dubuque at Baseball Prospectus tried to figure out which team could be this year’s Cinderella story in the tournament. ($)
- Clayton Kershaw, who appeared in an exhibition challenge against the Rockies yesterday, was cheered on even by fans of his former rival team.
Around the league…
- Young Reds ace Hunter Greene will undergo an MRI after experiencing a stiff throwing elbow.
- The Royals have signed veteran outfielder Starling Marte to a one-year contract. Davy Andrews at Fangraphs analyzed the fit for both sides.
- Former big leaguer Matt Holliday has listed his Stillwater, Oklahoma home (which sits on 136 acres of land) for $12 million.
