Man, that 10-7 extra-innings gutpunch loss to the Astros last night? It still stings, big time. You watch every pitch, every out, and then a game like that just rips your heart out. It’s early season, but these losses still hit hard for us in the Emerald City.
What’s Up With Our Guys?
While we’re all trying to shake off that tough defeat, there’s some buzz around the team. Brent Stecker over at Seattle Sports has been keeping us updated on our injured Mariners, so hopefully, we get some good news there soon. But the big question on everyone’s mind has to be Cal Raleigh. Kathryn Xu at Defector is wondering how our catcher can even *begin* to get back on track after what’s being called a “disastrous season.” We know what Cal can do when he’s on, so seeing him struggle is tough. We’re rooting for him, but the numbers don’t lie. On a somber note, we also heard the news that former Mariner Butch Huskey, one of the last guys to wear number 42, has passed away at 54. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
League-Wide Shakes and Shocks
Beyond T-Mobile Park, there’s been some movement. What we all heard whispered is now official: Rob Refsnyder has retired from baseball. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are bringing up top outfield prospect Joshua Báez for his big-league debut, which is always exciting for a fanbase. And we saw a familiar face pop up with the Yankees, as former Mariner Justin Topa signed a minor league deal with them. The Phillies also inked old friend Casey Lawrence to a minor league contract. Looking ahead, the San Francisco Giants are set to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, right after the Cubs get their turn in 2027. And get this: Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, who currently leads MLB in errors, is moving to second base. That’s a huge shift for him! Also, Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle shared an incredible story about Giants right-hander Dylan Smith, who literally taught himself how to pitch and is now a critical leverage arm for their club. You gotta love those stories of guys making it happen.
Back here in Seattle, after that gut-wrenching loss, all we can do is look forward. We need to bounce back strong. This team has the talent, we’ve seen flashes of it, and we know our guys will be fighting to turn things around. Let’s get after it.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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