Player signings, free agency updates, coaching changes, and more from around baseball.
In Mariners news…
- The Mariners have hired longtime Atlanta Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer as their new hitting coach, with Edgar Martinez returning to the coaching staff to take on a broader role by overseeing the club’s overall hitting program.
- Jay Jaffee at FanGraphs highlights Ichiro as a potential candidate to be the first position player unanimously selected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Baseball America details the success of Mariners pitching prospect Jason Ruffcorn in the Arizona Fall League, and what his path to the big leagues could look like.
Around the league…
- A very cool moment for the Seattle U alum:
Seattle University takes out a full-page ad in today’s Seattle Times to congratulate @TarikSkubal after winning the AL Cy Young Award. pic.twitter.com/bYB8qR0Uby
— Paul Barrett (@paulbarrett6) November 24, 2024
- LHP Yusei Kikuchi has signed a three-year/$63 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
- Star free agent Juan Soto has reportedly received offers from five teams: the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays. ($)
- Former Miami Marlins GM Kim Ng is leading the charge to create a new professional softball league with Athletes Unlimited. ($)
- The Braves are in search of a left-handed bat and outfield depth after non-tendering outfielder Ramon Laureano.
- The Baltimore Orioles have hired former catcher Robinson Chrinos as their new bench coach.