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Good day friends and happy Wednesday!
The Mariners are coming off a split-squad split yesterday, besting the Rockies by a 10-6 final while dropping a game to the Padres 9-6.
The ongoing concern in Mariners camp regards the status of J.P. Crawford, whose shoulder imaging came back clean yesterday. However, the M’s are uncertain if he’ll be ready to start the season. Should he start the year on the injured list, who would you want to see open the year as the team’s starting shortstop?
In Mariners news…
- The Mariners announced the launch of Mariners SEA Change, an initiative focused on “ensuring access to baseball and softball”; “advancing inclusion and opportunity”; and “fostering a healthy and vibrant hometown.”
- Get ready to re-live the Mariners’ magical season.
- Don’t forget to get your predictions in for the 2026 MLB season!
In the World Baseball Classic…
- Eugenio Suárez was the late-game hero, knocking in a ninth-inning go-ahead double to secure the 3-2 WBC championship win for Venezuela over the USA.
- Joshua Diemert at Pinstripe Alley discussed his uncomfortability at seeing Team USA embrace such a military-forward mindset during the WBC.
- By contrast, Michael Clair wrote about Team Venezuela’s dance routine that they drummed up for the tournament.
- Hannah Keyser at CNN got the inside scoop on how people in the Italian homeland were reacting to the success of their WBC team.
- Though Nicaragua did not advance out of the group stage in this year’s tournament, manager Dusty Baker found coaching the group to be a worthwhile experience, writes Clinton Yates at Andscape.
Around the league…
- White Sox reliever Mike Vasil will undergo Tommy John surgery, taking him out for all of the 2026 season.
- Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is dealing with a minor ligament sprain in his knee. He may begin the season on the injured list as a result.
- Stephen Hawkins previewed the upcoming free agent class, with Randy Arozarena set to headline the position player group.
Anders’ picks…
- If there’s one thing I love almost as much as baseball, it’s March Madness. See if you can beat me (and other LL staff members) by joining the Lookout Landing ESPN bracket pool!
- For all of you gamers out there…
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SB Nation’s CBB expert Mike Rutherford and resident bracketologist Chris Dobbertean will answer all your questions this week and help guide you to bracket glory! Drop in SB Nation’s March Madness Feed all week long and we’ll have both on hand! (All times ET)
- Sun 4-7pm: Chris Dobbertean
- Mon-Wed 7-10am: Mike Rutherford
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