Tuesday links!
In Mariners news…
- Ichiro’s expected induction to the Hall of Fame this afternoon means more to his home country of Japan than just baseball.
- Shannon Drayer at Seattle Sports 710 AM additionally highlights the important legacy that Ichiro’s baseball journey has created.
Around the league…
- The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a five-year/$92.5 million contract with outfielder Anthony Santander.
- Paul Casella at MLB.com details everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 Hall of Fame announcement this afternoon at 1 p.m.
- Detroit Tigers LHP and AL Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal is excited for another season with the Tigers but opts to keep long-term contract talks private.
- New York Yankees closer Devin Williams discusses the legacy of elite Yankees’ closers.
- Tim Dierkes at MLBTradeRumors ponders what an MLB salary cap could look like.