We’re going to do our best to keep it positive here.
Good day everyone! Here’s what you may have missed yesterday.
In Mariners news…
- He has such a way with words.
Bryan Woo describing Bryce Miller.
“He comes off kinda like an idiot…but he’s really smart.”
Also dishing on Bryce Miller’s and Logan Gilbert’s golf game. pic.twitter.com/PrOymudb2l
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 24, 2024
- Wondering what led to Victor Robles’ breakout? Here’s a helpful analysis of the changes the outfielder has made in Seattle.
Victor Robles is slashing .336/.403/.474 in 73 games with the @Mariners! @markdero7 looks into the adjustments Robles has made with his hands at the plate. pic.twitter.com/GiEBvHBkRo
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) September 24, 2024
- Adam Jude at The Seattle Times explains Edgar Martínez’s approach as a hitting coach and how his new philosophy has been embraced by the team’s position players.
Around the league…
- This is a really bad look by the Pirates!
Today, with just six games left, the Pirates DFA’d Rowdy Tellez, who has been an above-average hitter by wRC+ over the past month.
Coincidentally, Tellez’s contract reportedly entitled him to a $200,000 bonus at 425 plate appearances.
His time with the Pirates ends at 421.
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) September 24, 2024
- This season, ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball had its best television ratings in five years.
- Laura Studarus at Thrillist chronicled their captivating experience at a professional baseball game in Japan.
- With the offseason on the horizon and some managerial jobs expected to free up, Jon Becker at Fangraphs lists the potential candidates for upcoming openings.