Monday links!
In Mariners news…
- Prior to yesterday’s game, the Mariners selected RHP Sauryn Lao from Triple-A Tacoma and designated RHP Casey Lawrence for assignment in a corresponding move.
- Tim Booth at The Seattle Times details Lao’s transition from former infield prospect to Mariners pitcher.
- Although Julio Rodriguez has posted a slower start to his 2025 season, there are many reasons to be optimistic about his stat lines.
- The Mariners struck out 18 times in their 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday.
- Our companion site Bluebird Banter took stock of the series and the M’s offensive outburst.
Around the league…
- San Diego Padres star infielder Luis Arraez was stretchered off the field after a scary collision at first base, and is in stable conditions as medical staff evaluate his injuries further.
- Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain.
- Former Mariners reliever Penn Murfree’s “cut-ride” four-seam fastball was born out of a need to grip the ball tighter.
- New York Yankees ace Max Fried’s no-hit bid ended in the eight inning after a sixth-inning error was changed to a hit by the official scorer during the inning break.
- Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker addresses outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.’s social media post regarding outfielder Jarred Kelenic’s base running error.
- Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made a very impressive layout catch in the second inning to begin a historic 24-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.
- The Milwaukee Brewers swiped six stolen bases in one inning during their 14-1 win over the Athletics.
- Toronto Blue Jays reliever Paxton Schultz tied the MLB record for most strikeouts by a pitcher making their debut as a reliever with eight K’s against the Mariners yesterday.