Okay, M’s fans, let’s just get it out there: our boys dropped another one yesterday, a brutal 7-6 loss to the A’s. That puts us at a soul-crushing ten games under .500. Ten games! If you were still holding onto a sliver of hope, it’s getting tougher to justify, especially since we’re now a full seven games back of the Astros.
The Season’s Bleak Reality Check
Honestly, it feels like a fork can be safely stuck in the 2026 Mariners season. Yeah, I said it. We’ve got to play it out, of course, but the writing’s on the wall. For those of us who are true gluttons for punishment, or just can’t quit our guys, you can still tune in tonight. George Kirby is scheduled to square off against Jeffrey Springs at 6:40pm Pacific time. We’ll need a big outing from Kirby if we want to turn anything around, even if it’s just for one night.
New Faces and Viral Oddities
On the roster front, we saw a quick shuffle. Our new lefty, Hoby Milner, was placed on the family medical emergency list yesterday. We wish him and his family the best. To fill that spot, RHP Troy Taylor got the call-up. Always good to see a new arm get a shot, especially when the season is, well, *this*. Speaking of random happenings, did you catch the story about Julio Rodríguez? Stand-up comedian Jordan Jensen’s bit about Julio accidentally killing a pigeon by throwing a ball into the stands at Yankee Stadium went viral. Apparently, our own Kate did some investigating into that one. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, right?
Injuries Hit Rivals, Others Fight On
Meanwhile, around the league, it’s a reminder of how brutal this game can be, especially with injuries. The Rays’ lefty Shane McClanahan, who missed all of 2024 and 2025 with injuries, was finally back on the mound regularly this year. He was pitching great, with a strong 3.36/3.49 ERA/FIP over two dozen starts. But sadly, the injury bug bit again, with Tampa Bay putting him on the injured list for forearm tightness. Even the Astros aren’t immune to the pain; their bullpen workhorse, Steven Okert, hit the IL with a right hamstring strain. Elsewhere, the Diamondbacks are in a dead heat battle with the Padres for that final NL Wild Card spot. They’re getting a boost with Corbin Burnes set to return next week on Tuesday, his first start since June 2025 after Tommy John surgery. Not to be outdone, the Padres just grabbed hold of that playoff spot, thanks to a walkoff two-run shot from Luis Campusano. It just shows you what’s on the line for other teams. And on the farm, Yankees minor leaguer Luis Durango is having a breakout season, though some folks are wondering how a “dead-ball era guy” is crushing it in 2026.
So, another night, another chance to watch our guys, even if it’s just for the love of the game. George Kirby on the bump. Let’s see if he can give us something to cheer about. What else are we gonna do?
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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