John Stanton dropped a bombshell on T-Mobile Park last night, and it was pure emotion: our legendary Voice of the Mariners, Rick Rizzs, is officially going into the Mariners Hall of Fame next season! This incredible news came during the M’s 50th Season Celebration, and it’s about darn time Rizzs joined his old broadcast partner, the legendary Dave Niehaus. While the Mariners themselves delivered another dose of “mostly mediocre baseball” with a 3-2 loss to the Rays, Rick Rizzs’s induction is a moment every fan in the Emerald City can celebrate.
Rick Rizzs Heads to the Hall and a Prospect Blows Up the Minors
The 50 Years of Mariners Baseball Celebration was a true delight, even if the on-field product wasn’t exactly sparkling. We got to see the full list of honored players, all with bios and beautifully drawn portraits splashed across the jumbotron. Who do *we* think got snubbed? Come on, you know it’s Mike Zunino! But seriously, Rick Rizzs getting that HOF nod? That’s legacy. That’s what this franchise is all about, the voices and the memories, even when the wins aren’t always there. Now, speaking of what *is* coming for this team, get ready for some serious hype around Kade Anderson. This dude is absolutely carving up the minors! He’s rocking a 1.13 ERA in 87.2 innings pitched this season, which is the lowest ERA in a minor league season with at least 80 IP since 2017. And it gets even crazier: his 0.65 WHIP and 37.1% K-BB? Neither of those have been done in the last 20 years with at least 80 innings. Seriously, Kade Anderson is coming to a T-Mobile Park near you, hopefully very soon, and he’s bringing the heat! #TridentsUp.
M’s Lose, But Scherzer Makes History Elsewhere
While we were busy celebrating Rick Rizzs and dreaming about Anderson’s future dominance, the Mariners dropped another one to the Rays. A 3-2 final at T-Mobile Park means they “will attempt to appear more competent tomorrow at 1:10 PST.” That’s the real talk right there, right? We need more than just competence. Around the league, some serious history went down: future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer solidified his first ballot credentials by tying, and then passing, Walter Johnson to officially become one of the ten best strikeout pitchers ever. He’s now got 3,516 career Ks, just ahead of Johnson’s 3,515. The man is a legend. On a less fun note for former M’s, Yimi Garcia was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will “most likely” miss the rest of the season. And Seby Zavala signed a minor league deal with the Tigers after a quick stint south of the border.
The M’s are back at it tomorrow at 1:10 PM PST. Let’s hope they bring more than just “competence.” It’s August, and we need to see this squad start putting some wins together, especially with a talent like Kade Anderson on the horizon.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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