Julio Rodriguez is undoubtedly the biggest homegrown star the Mariners have had in the last decade. An instant fan-favorite, J-Rod burst onto the scene in 2022, winning American League Rookie of the Year, and guiding the Mariners to their first playoff birth since 2001. Mariners’ Prodigy Ready to Shine in Upcoming Season 2024 was an up-and-down season for the 24-year-old. He … [Read more...] about Mariners’ Prodigy Ready to Shine in Upcoming Season
Five Third Base Upgrades for the Seattle Mariners
An important box to check on the shopping list for Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Ops Jerry Dipoto is third base. Dipoto and Co. let almost their entire 2024 infield walk, but they have yet to make any replacements. In 2024, the Mariners struggled to lock down a replacement for Eugenio Suárez. A fan favorite, Suárez was traded by Seattle in the offseason to cut down on … [Read more...] about Five Third Base Upgrades for the Seattle Mariners
Mystery Team Joins High-Stakes Sweepstakes for Top Japanese Prospect
The pursuit of Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki has taken a surprising turn, as a mystery team has entered the fray. With the 2025 international signing period set to open on January 15, teams are intensifying their efforts to land Sasaki. This unexpected twist adds to the excitement of what promises to be a highly competitive signing period. The last update from … [Read more...] about Mystery Team Joins High-Stakes Sweepstakes for Top Japanese Prospect
Inside the Metrics of the Rays’ Emerging Third Baseman
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero is one of MLB’s most prolific power-hitting prospects. The 21-year-old made his 2024 debut in August and produced at above league average level, slashing .248/.299/.424 (105 wRC+) across 177 plate appearances. Across that short time, he showcased some of the monster power upside that we knew he had and some plate discipline concerns … [Read more...] about Inside the Metrics of the Rays’ Emerging Third Baseman
Mariners, Orioles in Talks Over Potential Trade for Star Pitcher
The Seattle Mariners are yet to find a solution to any of their problems. Payroll problems have continued to narrow their options, and targets keep flying off the board. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times says that the Mariners are coming to terms with the possibility of only solving one of their problems. They always knew it was always going to be hard to operate off the … [Read more...] about Mariners, Orioles in Talks Over Potential Trade for Star Pitcher