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Time to kick off the three day weekend! The weather forecast for Seattle looks fantastic, which is nice because these next few days present the only opportunity for me to have fun before the finals preparation grind begins. I’m not sure what all of your plans are for the weekend, some maybe different than others; however, one thing remains certain: you all will begin your weekend with a prime collection of links.
In Mariners News...
- James Paxton made a rehab start for Arkansas, and is scheduled to return to the Mariners on Wednesday.
Paxton's done after 4 innings in rehab start for Arkansas. Allowed 2 runs on 5 hits, no walks and 5 Ks on 55 pitches. Due back Wed for M's.
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) May 27, 2017
- Dan Vogelbach picked up three hits for the Rainiers Friday night.
Rainiers (29-18) lose 8-7 in 10.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) May 27, 2017
Jean Machi 2IP, 0H, 0R, 2K
Lane Ratliff 2IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 2K
Daniel Vogelbach 3-5, 2B
Zach Shank 3-5, R, RBI
- The Mariners are frontrunners to sign Venezuelan shortstop Juan Querecuto this summer.
- Drew Smyly’s throwing program has intensified, and he’s on pace to return sometime in June.
Around the League...
- The Dodgers claimed a pair of former Mariners off of waivers.
.@Dodgers claim INF Mike Freeman, RHP Chris Heston off waivers from @Mariners, option both to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
— MLBRosterMoves (@MLBRosterMoves) May 26, 2017
- Everyone applaud Steven Souza Jr. for his outstanding diving effort.
Rays Steve Souza with an absolutely epic misjudgement of a flyball, dive misses by 10 feet pic.twitter.com/z0dILsa3qe
— That Dude (@cjzer0) May 27, 2017
- Statcast generously provided more insight into Souza’s diving try.
@SouzaJr We checked: You needed to cover 73 feet and came up … 23 short.
— #Statcast (@statcast) May 27, 2017
0% catch probability, but a five-star effort!
- As league wide strikeout rates rise, Joey Votto is working against the trend.
- Yasmani Grandal has been effective at framing pitches, as well as swinging the bat in 2017.
- Chris Sale reached 100 strikeouts in 10 starts. Not many other pitchers have accomplished such a feat.
Luke’s Pick...
- The WIAA 3A baseball state championship is today. I thought I would take this opportunity to remember Mercer Island High School’s unbelievable state championship in 2015.