5/22: Chart
Win Expectancy chart, courtesy of Fangraphs, for the Mariners at Angels game on May 22, 2013.
5/22: Open Game Thread
Did you know that C.J. Wilson has the 9th highest walk rate among qualified starts since 2011? I bet you did. Among the top 10 he's the only one other than Gio Gonzalez who's been worth more than 6...
Gameday: Brandon Maurer is Not Aaron Harang
Well, it was enjoyable to make fun of the Angels there for a second, and I guess, considering the standings, it still is. Last night, however, didn't do much to further the cause, and hopefully...
FAME and the Mariners
A theoretically fun, pragmatically useless new statistic that measures not how good a player was, but how good people thought they were.
20-27: Brandon Maurer is Aaron Harang
I hate pessimism. In the past I've been an addict of it. The ease that comes from assuming the worst, the safety of not allowing in hope has protected me from who knows what emotional trauma. ...
5/22: Chart
Win Expectancy chart, courtesy of Fangraphs, for the Mariners at Angels game on May 22, 2013.
GameThread
2985/22: Open Game Thread
Did you know that C.J. Wilson has the 9th highest walk rate among qualified starts since 2011? I bet you did. Among the top 10 he's the only one other than Gio Gonzalez who's been worth more than 6...
Gameday: Brandon Maurer is Not Aaron Harang
Well, it was enjoyable to make fun of the Angels there for a second, and I guess, considering the standings, it still is. Last night, however, didn't do much to further the cause, and hopefully...
FAME and the Mariners
A theoretically fun, pragmatically useless new statistic that measures not how good a player was, but how good people thought they were.
20-26: Mariners Crushed By God's Winged Assailants
12-0 and it was not that close.
5/21: Chart
Well that went rather poorly.
GameThread
3395/21: Open Game Thread
Aaron Harang Vs. Jerome Williams
Gameday: 3rd Place Mariners Face 4th Place Angels
I remember being in favor of the Mariners pursuing free agent Josh Hamilton. There was all that hot talk about the team being willing to spend more money and how the young guys were about to break...
Jesus Montero and Home Plate
Jesus Montero doesn't know how to position himself at home plate.
Justin Smoak's Latest Tease
The Mariners first baseman hit a home run that gave me a headache.
20-25: Walk It Off Again
Cleveland remains the worst city in America.
Dave Hansen Deserves A Raise
The Mariners, in the past, were very un-selective and strikeout-prone. Then they hired Dave Hansen to be the hitting coach. So far, the results are freakin' sweet!
5/20: Open Game Thread
Discuss: Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Indians
5/19: Chart of Antipathy
Sometimes baseball happens, and sometimes, baseball happens to us.
5/19: Felix Day Game Thread
Is a Felix Day longer when it starts earlier? Or is it over sooner because the anticipation is sated? This is a serious question that deserves your consideration.
20-23: We Continue to Wait
Today wasn't the day. Maybe tomorrow will be.
5/18: Chart
Drama, as represented by a single jagged line.
20-22: Mariners Lose To Indians, Shock World
On May 17th, 2013, the Seattle Mariners lost to the Cleveland Indians on a walkoff home run at Jacobs Field. Raise your hand if you saw it coming.
5/17: Chart
Win Expectancy Chart, courtesy of Fangraphs, for the Mariners at Indians game on May 17, 2013.
Mariners at Indians Series Preview Q&A
The Seattle Mariners head to Ohio in the A.L. West's second position and just one win away from .500. Ryan Richards of Let's Go Tribe is this series' guest. Date Time Pitching Probables 5...
Do The Mariners Need To Extend A First Baseman?
Do you know anything about the 2014-2015 market for first basemen? If not, consider yourself lucky, because it is the worst thing since the 2010 Mariners.
20-21: Mariner Jalopy Chugs To Victory
Ain't no winning like shouldn't be winning.
5/16: Chart
Win Expectancy Chart, courtesy of Fangraphs, for the Mariners at Yankees game on May 16, 2013
An update on SB Nation site performance
The SB Nation team provides an update on the performance issues around the network.
Gameday: No Country For Old Men
The two pitchers met near the dugout early before the contest. There were no other people around. They stood and talked and exchanged pleasantries. They did everything they could to avoid what...
