MLB Trade Rumors

While the Mariners were officially eliminated from postseason contention on the second-to-last day of the regular season, the club saw many positive developments throughout the 2023 campaign, including the emergence of Bryce Miller and Bryan Woo as capable big league starters and the emergence of Jarred Kelenic as a quality regular in the outfield. Perhaps most noteworthy for … [Read more...] about The Mariners Had An Elite Shortstop In 2023 After All

On the heels of the club’s elimination from postseason contention last night, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh spoke with reporters (including MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer), as he reflected on the 2023 season. In doing so, he delivered a clear call to action for the club’s front office headed into the offseason. “We’ve got to commit to winning… to going and getting those players. You … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Mariners, Astros, Angels

The Astros have been without outfielder Michael Brantley for most of the past week due to soreness, which according to manager Dusty Baker (as relayed by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome) is “mostly” in his surgically repaired shoulder. That’s troublesome news for Houston, as the veteran outfielder has played in just 12 games since he was shut down for shoulder surgery last summer. … [Read more...] about AL West Notes: Astros, Anderson, Rendon, Murphy

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Luis Torrens, with fellow backstop Brian O’Keefe placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move. There was already a vacancy on their 40-man roster. Seattle was operating with Tom Murphy as its backup to Cal Raleigh for much of the year, but Murphy landed on the injured list in August due to a thumb … [Read more...] about Mariners Select Luis Torrens