The M’s are locked and loaded for a critical three-game set against the Rangers tonight, with first pitch roaring at 6:40pm Pacific from our own ballpark. Our boys are coming off a sweet 2-0 win on Sunday, a perfect way to bask in that W for an extra 24 hours thanks to yesterday’s third-to-last off day of the regular season. This series against the Rangers? Yeah, it’s everything right now.
Donovan’s Fight to Finish Strong
Our utilityman and third baseman, Brendan Donovan, is in a real fight right now, and the Emerald City is pulling for him. Donovan was super candid with Daniel Kramer about his tough road to recovery from the concussion he picked up on August 22nd. You gotta respect the guy: with only eighteen games left in the regular season, Donovan isn’t giving up on getting back into the action. We all remember that two-run double he smashed against the Milwaukee Brewers back on August 20th at American Family Field. He’s a gamer, and if anyone can push through to make an impact in these final crucial games, it’s him. His return would be a massive shot in the arm for our lineup.
Raleigh’s Bat Is On Fire and What’s Next for the Emerald City
Speaking of the lineup, how about Cal Raleigh? Our catcher has been absolutely torrid at the plate these last few weeks. It’s been incredible to watch, and honestly, we’re not sure what’s working better: his fantastic eye or his new walk-up jam, Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper.” Whatever it is, keep it coming, Cal! This kind of power surge is exactly what we need as we head into this make-or-break series. Every single at-bat, every single pitch, matters.
Across the League: Perfect Games and Prospects
Around the rest of the league, there’s been some wild stuff happening too. Yankees star Aaron Judge is finally back after spending three months on the injured list. He’s getting a “soft landing,” with the Yankees hosting the Rockies and Mets over a six-game homestand. Also, remember Kristian Campbell? The guy was a consensus top-ten prospect in baseball and inked an eight-year, $60 million extension only eight games into his big league career. But he’s been stuck in Triple-A since June 2025. Julian McWilliams at CBS Sports is digging into what happens when Driveline Baseball, a huge part of his early success, just stops working for guys. And get this: journeyman lefty Thomas Pannone, who’s been playing professionally since 2013 across seven different teams, just threw the first Minor League perfect game since 2017, blanking Triple-A Durham 3-0 pitching for the Nashville Sounds. Pretty wild, right?
Tonight, it’s all about our Mariners and the Rangers. Get loud, Seattle! Let’s show them what the Emerald City is all about. This is *our* time to make a statement.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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