The Mariners took an absolute beating yesterday, falling to the Tigers in a brutal 11-0 shutout that no one saw coming. That kind of score stings, and it’s definitely not the vibe we want heading into the weekend.
Speier Hit With Suspension After Wednesday’s Scuffle
Adding insult to injury, Major League Baseball just handed Gabe Speier a three-game suspension. This came down after his involvement in that bases-clearing incident with the Tigers on Wednesday night. Losing a bullpen arm like Speier for three games right when we’re trying to find our footing is a tough pill to swallow. Every arm matters, especially early in the season, and you know the M’s will feel this.
Good News From the Farm and Rehab Updates
It wasn’t all bad news for the Emerald City baseball scene, thankfully. Down in Everett, AquaSox catcher Luke Stevenson just got named the Northwest League Player of the Month. That’s fantastic to hear, seeing our prospects shine! Also, Adam Jude over at The Seattle Times has the latest updates on Carlos Vargas’ rehab progression, for those of us tracking his return.
Around the Diamond
Looking around the rest of the league, there’s been some tough injury news for other teams. Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas went under the knife yesterday for wrist surgery, and his return timetable is up in the air. The Twins are likely losing right-hander Joe Ryan to the injured list too, after an MRI showed a mild left glute strain. On the broadcasting side, longtime Giants voice Mike Krukow announced he’ll be retiring at the end of the season. And in some truly wild news, former MLB players Nick Swisher and Adrián González are set to face off against cricket stars this fall in Mumbai, merging both sports in a hybrid contest. Also, The New York Times’ Tania Ganguli apparently wrote about how Pope Leo XIV’s election apparently changed the vibe for the White Sox in Chicago. Yeah, you read that right.
The M’s have another shot today against the Rays to bounce back and wash that taste out of our mouths. Don’t forget, after today’s game, the Mariners Alumni Home Run Derby is happening, and you can stream it for free! We could all use some dingers to cheer us up after yesterday.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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