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The Mariners are undefeated in the second half of 2017! The hype train is picking up steam. Here are some links to peruse while you wait for tonight's game.
In Mariners News...
- The Mariners have named their interim bullpen coach.
#Mariners name Nasusel Cabrera interim bullpen coach.
— Bob Dutton (@TNT_Mariners) July 14, 2017
- Celebrating Women in Baseball Night is August 15th at Safeco Field!
Celebrating Women in Baseball Night is set for 8/15. @megrowler shares the idea behind this special event.
— Mariners (@Mariners) July 14, 2017
https://t.co/yDQZcVc7gj pic.twitter.com/t43msY3bUM
Mariners Minors...
- David Banuelos, a catcher for the AquaSox, is a finalist for the Johnny Bench Award, which is given to the NCAA's top catcher.
Get to know #JohnnyBenchAward finalist @DBANUELOS_6, courtesy of @BaseballSavings! https://t.co/3Mu2xJlEGb
— Wichita Sports (@Wichita_Sports) July 15, 2017
- Tyler O'Neill in DJ Peterson continue their hot streaks. O'Neill has an eight-game hitting streak, while Peterson has posted a 146 wRC+ over his last ten.
Rainiers lose 4-0.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 15, 2017
Casey Lawrence 7.1IP, 4H, 1R, 2BB, 3K
Gordon Beckham 2-4
D.J. Peterson 2-3, 2B, BB
Tyler O'Neill 1-3, BB
- Shae Simmons struck out two batters in an inning pitched for the Travelers last night.
Strong 6th inning by Shae Simmons.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 15, 2017
1IP, 1H (infield hit), 0R, 0BB, 2K, 17 pitches, 12 strikes. #Mariners #ARTravs
- A Nick Zammarelli homer helped power the LumberKings to victory.
LumberKings win 4-3!
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 15, 2017
Lane Ratliff 3IP, 3H, 1R, 3BB, 3K, WIN
Jack Anderson 2IP, 1H, 0R, 2BB, K, SV
Nick Zammarelli 1-4, HR, 2RBI
- Vote for Everett Memorial Stadium in the Best of Ballparks Sweet 16!
- Chris Mariscal went yard in Modesto's 5-1 loss.
Nuts lose 5-1.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 15, 2017
Marvin Gorgas 3IP, 2H, 1R, 2BB, 6K
Matt Festa 1.1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB, K
Kevin Santa 1IP, 0H, 0R, 0BB
Chris Mariscal 2-4, HR, RBI
Around the League...
- Former Mariner Michael Pineda, who was recently placed on the disabled list, received unfortunate news about his elbow.
Michael Pineda has a partial tear of his UCL. He is seeking a second opinion but the recommendation is to have Tommy John surgery.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) July 14, 2017
- Even after trading for Jose Quintana, the Cubs are still interested in Sonny Gray.
- Joey Votto bought Zach Cozart a donkey, and you can help name it. I think "Luke" has a nice ring to it.
- Here's a list that breaks down the 10 players with the highest trade value in baseball.
Luke's Picks...
- There are now less than seven weeks until the Husky Football season. This video is from two days ago, but is still worth including today because it got my pretty hyped.
Football is coming.
— UW Football (@UW_Football) July 13, 2017
50 days.#PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/kXGMjvTdOd