The Mariners absolutely battled for a 6-4 road win against the Rangers on Monday, July 27, finishing up a four-game series at Globe Life Field. Most folks were bracing for a low-scoring slugfest with George Kirby and Kumar Rocker, two nasty right-handers, on the bump. But our boys clearly had other plans, especially after some serious internal drama this weekend.
M’s Offense Finally Flashes After ‘Abysmal’ Stretch
Let’s be real, the M’s offense has been rough. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry DiPoto himself said on Saturday, “Our offense has been abysmal for two months.” That’s exactly why assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes got canned over the weekend. What a move, right? Though manager Dan Wilson reportedly lobbied against it, so you gotta wonder what’s going on behind the scenes there. Director of hitting strategy Edgar Martinez and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer, the icons, they stayed, which is kinda curious. But hey, it seemed to light a fire! Our squad put up six runs on Sunday to end a brutal four-game slide, with most of those coming after the seventh inning after we’d only managed one. That’s a huge turnaround considering we’re dead last in the majors with a .640 OPS against southpaws, 28th overall in batting average at .231, and 28th in runs scored with just 426.
Trade Talk Heats Up as Pitching Prospects Shine
Big righty George Kirby (8-8, 3.57 ERA) was on the mound, holding his own. Our pitching is generally good, we know that. But with the trade deadline looming, the front office is looking to make moves. They’re willing to trade one of our six starting pitchers,most likely Luis Castillo or Emerson Hancock,to grab some much-needed lineup or bullpen help. We’ve got two of the game’s top three pitching prospects in lefty Kade Anderson and righty Ryan Sloan, so the pipeline is strong. What we really need, though, is a right-handed bat.
Donovan’s Return Would Be Huge for the Emerald City
We’re still missing Brendan Donovan, our Opening Day third baseman and leadoff hitter, who’s been out since May 16. This is his second stint on the IL this season with a groin strain, plus he’s still dealing with effects from October sports hernia surgery. Donovan was a big offseason trade addition, but he’s only seen 25 games. Getting him back would be massive for this team. Right now, Texas (53-52) is just ahead of us, with Seattle sitting at 52-54, and Houston (52-55) not far behind.
This win in Texas was exactly what the Mariners needed to grab some momentum. Keep that energy going, boys! We’re buyers ahead of the trade deadline, so let’s see what Jerry can pull off next. Go M’s!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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