The Mariners’ slide kept on rolling yesterday, with a brutal 4-1 series-opening loss to the Yankees. It’s tough watching our boys struggle, especially when the bats go quiet like that. After the game, our man Cal Raleigh didn’t hold back, letting his frustrations be known, and honestly, who can blame him? The big guy’s out there grinding every night.
Raleigh’s Rage and Wilson’s Status
When you see Cal Raleigh, one of the heartbeats of this team, expressing his frustration, you know it’s not just a regular loss, right? He and Dan Wilson, our guy in the dugout, were both pretty heated after that Yankees beatdown. It’s a clear sign that the disappointment is real and it’s hitting the veterans hard. Ryan Divish over at The Seattle Times reported what a lot of us probably figured: Dan Wilson is “very unlikely to be fired” even with how this season has shaped up so far. That says a lot about the trust in our coaching staff, but it also means the pressure is squarely on the players to turn this thing around. Today, Bryce Miller is taking the hill against Will Warren, and we need him to bring that fire and get us some semblance of positive momentum. One win, just one, could be a spark.
Former Teammates and Family Nostalgia
Remember Rob Refsnyder? Our former outfielder is apparently mulling over retirement after the club released him. It’s always a bittersweet moment when you hear about guys from past rosters moving on from the game. Wishing him the best, always. And speaking of throwbacks, Hisashi Iwakuma’s family shared the coolest photo! They’ve been taking the same picture at their summer family gathering every year since 2012, and this year, it was a 10-year comparison. Seeing how much the kids have grown, and how they’ve added a third daughter, it really hits you in the feels. It’s a reminder of the amazing history and connections we have with players in the Emerald City.
Around the League Shakeups
Meanwhile, other teams are making big moves. Out in Anaheim, the Angels decided it was time to clean house in their dugout, parting ways with pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott, and bullpen coach Dom Chiti. That’s a huge shakeup mid-season. We also saw Blake Snell come back from a three-month injured list stint and absolutely dominate, striking out ten batters over six innings. Talk about a comeback! And guess who’s back in the bigs for the Rangers? Jarred Kelenic. Again. Some things never change, huh? We’ve got Miller on the mound today, and the M’s need to show up and fight for every single out. Let’s get this W, boys!
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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