A take just dropped from Lucy Bloom at Defector, and it’s gonna have Mariners fans buzzing: she’s suggesting a large portion of our fandom actually has the wrong idea about Jerry Dipoto. That’s a bold claim, especially with all the ups and downs we’ve seen. What does she know that we don’t?
Is Fandom Misunderstanding the Big Boss?
Bloom’s piece dives into how M’s fans perceive Jerry Dipoto, and it sounds like she thinks we’re missing something critical. It’s not every day you hear someone challenging the collective thinking of an entire fanbase, especially about the architect of the team. This kind of conversation could really shift perspectives heading into what’s sure to be an intense offseason. We’re always trying to figure out what’s next for the Emerald City’s ballclub, and if our fundamental understanding of the man pulling the strings is off, well, that changes things. What do *you* think?
Around the League: Shocks, Surgeries, and Season Finishers
Out there in the broader baseball world, there’s plenty going on too. Down in Minneapolis, Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out there rounding the bases after a two-run home run in the ninth inning against the Twins yesterday. But off the field, the news is a little rougher for him: Seager underwent surgery to repair a bone spur in his right elbow. That’s a tough break. Speaking of injuries, Boston right-hander Garrett Whitlock is going to need offseason surgery himself, after unknowingly pitching through a fractured tibia this season. Yikes. Meanwhile, veteran 37-year-old right-hander Sonny Gray is already making plans for next year, planning to play in 2027. Actor Nick Offerman has apparently claimed Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle as his baseball “son,” which is a fun little tidbit. And if you’re into historical rankings, Matthew Roberson at Fangraphs just dropped his list of the 10 greatest Division Series of all time, and yeah, you can probably guess which one he put at #1. Plus, Katelyn Burns interviewed Gwen Howerton of the Houston Chronicle to talk about the growing trend of “Trans Girl Baseball,” which is definitely something worth checking out.
While our M’s gear up for what’s next, other teams are already fighting for their lives. The Guardians and White Sox are set to face off in a do-or-die Game 5 tonight at 5pm PT. It’s going to be a wild one. For us, the season is winding down, but the hot takes on Jerry Dipoto and the offseason moves around the league are just getting started.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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