PEORIA, Ariz. – The reactions from Manny Acta said everything.The Mariners’ 56-year-old bench coach threw dozens of pitches to three of the Mariners’ most promising prospects during batting practice Thursday afternoon on Field 2 of the Peoria Sports Complex.Two swings, in particular, stood out.Colt Emerson, the sweet-swinging 19-year-old shortstop, began one round by lacing an … [Read more...] about Mariners prospects Lazaro Montes, Colt Emerson turning heads in first spring training
Mariners take “run it back” too literally, lose Cactus League opener 5-2
Your first Sun Visor winner of the spring | Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images The Mariners start 2025 0-1 in Cactus League play It’s maybe in keeping for the Mariners’ stay-the-course off-season that their first game of spring featured some themes familiar to fans from last season: no hits through the first five innings, more strikeouts than walks, and hitters … [Read more...] about Mariners take “run it back” too literally, lose Cactus League opener 5-2
Mariners open Cactus League play with a loss to Padres
At long last, baseball returned Friday as the Mariners faced the Padres in Cactus League action. It was a shaky start for Seattle, though. Here's what happened. … [Read more...] about Mariners open Cactus League play with a loss to Padres
Details On Nolan Arenado Trade Talks
For much of the offseason, a Nolan Arenado trade seemed inevitable. But spring training is now rolling along and he’s still a Cardinal. Today, Katie Woo of The Athletic takes an extensive look at the twists and turns of the winter. Many of the details came out over the past few months but the piece also provides some new tidbits and extra context. Arenado’s no-trade clause was … [Read more...] about Details On Nolan Arenado Trade Talks