The 2023 All-Star festivities have already kicked off, with this past weekend featuring the Futures Game and the start of the MLB Draft. The draft continued today and tonight will feature the Home Run Derby, followed by more drafting and the All-Star game tomorrow. The derby is mostly about entertainment, though there’s also a $1MM prize on the line. That’s chump change to a … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The 2023 Home Run Derby?
Mariners Outright Jose Rodriguez
The Mariners announced this afternoon that right-hander José Rodríguez was sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma. Seattle apparently placed him on waivers this week without formally announcing the move. Rodríguez signed a minor league pact with Seattle over the winter. They selected his contract during the season’s second week, bringing the 27-year-old up to the big leagues for the … [Read more...] about Mariners Outright Jose Rodriguez
Mariners To Select Tommy Milone
The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Tommy Milone. Right-hander Darren McCaughan was optioned in a corresponding move while righty Penn Murfee was transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a spot for Milone on the 40-man. Milone is listed as the club’s starter for tonight’s game in San Francisco. Milone, 36, has plenty of major league … [Read more...] about Mariners To Select Tommy Milone
Dodgers Acquire Pat Valaika From Mariners
The Dodgers have acquired infielder Pat Valaika from the Mariners, per Alex Freedman, broadcaster for the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. It’s unknown what the Mariners are getting in return but it’s possible it’s just a cash deal. Valaika, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Mariners in April and has been in Triple-A this year. In 38 games at that level, he’s walked in … [Read more...] about Dodgers Acquire Pat Valaika From Mariners
Mariners Place Bryce Miller On Injured List
The Mariners placed rookie starter Bryce Miller on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 1, on account of a blister. Darren McCaughan and Matt Festa were recalled from Triple-A, with the latter taking the bullpen spot vacated by today’s Trevor Gott trade. Miller only made it into the fourth inning of last Friday’s start against the Rays. The blister’s emergence coincided … [Read more...] about Mariners Place Bryce Miller On Injured List