Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/17/24: Ryan Bliss, Cal Raleigh, and Mark Vientos

Catching you up on the latest from around baseball.

Good morning compatriots! Let us dive into the world of baseball news.

MLB Playoff Scores…

• The Dodgers took the Mets to the cleaners in Game 3, winning by an 8-0 margin and securing a 2-1 series lead.

In Mariners news…

• Join Mariner Ryan Bliss in his Hurricane Helene relief efforts!

• Ryan isn’t the only one — Cal Raleigh is doing his part to support his hometown’s hurricane recovery too.
• Mariners farmhand Cole Young spoke to Fangraphs’ David Laurila about his evolution as a player and what changes he made at the plate to adjust to the upper levels of the minors.

Around the league…

• Every year, the playoffs birth a new star. This season, it’s Mets third baseman Mark Vientos.
• As the Giants search for a new General Manager to support President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey, they are reportedly emphasizing scouting ability over executive experience.
• In what is certainly music to White Sox fans’ ears, owner Jerry Reinsdorf is mulling over the idea of putting the team up for sale.
• The Rays will spend this offseason looking for a new home for (at least the start of) 2025.

• Nate Taylor at The Athletic commemorates the 100th year anniversary of the first-ever Negro Leagues World Series. ($)
• A hitter’s perspective on what happens when a good pitcher unlocks a new offering…

Anders’ picks…

• The Pacific Northwest’s very own!