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The first Mariners Spring Training game of 2018 is happening today at 12:10 PM. No, really. This is not a drill. Yes, I know it’s still February. BASEBALLLLLLLLLLLLL.
Also, shoutout to everyone who came to Dexter Brewhouse last night and donated to the equipment drive. Luke Mounger’s car was packed to the brim with donations and they will be put to good use in Nicaragua.
In Mariners news...
- We’ve got probable pitchers over here, folks!!!
FYI on the Mariners probables pitchers for the first set of Cactus League games. pic.twitter.com/AagemS05tq
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) February 22, 2018
- And is that....is that......*squints*....A LINEUP???
Mariners lineup vs. Padres for tomorrow's Cactus League opener
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) February 22, 2018
Gordon CF
Segura SS
Seager 3B
Zunino C
Gamel LF
Vogelbach DH
Perkins RF
Ford 1B
Romine 2B
Miranda LHP
- Results of the Mariners situational hitting contest yesterday:
Team Zunino erupts during its 21-18 victory over Team Seager in Mariners situational hitting contest. Final warmup before tomorrow's Cactus League opener. pic.twitter.com/bGzHnmAh3I
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) February 22, 2018
- MIKE ZUNINO GOT A PUPPY:
- I don’t know espanol, but I love this anyways:
- We’re gonna need boots on the ground here, LLers. Please let us know if you end up going to this:
One week away... pic.twitter.com/Idz6N2r9Al
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) February 22, 2018
- Meet the Mariners newest International FA prospect signee:
Mariners sign international FA prospect SS Francis Franco & assign him to the DSL Mariners. pic.twitter.com/xd2VtpXmRM
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) February 23, 2018
- In ex-Mariner news, we’ll likely see some Bartender action today. Also, Chris Young, the very tall pitcher, still lives!
Tom "The Bartender" Wilhelmsen is one of eight arms, as they say, scheduled to pitch for #Padres vs. #Mariners, his original team. Brett Kennedy will start.
— Bernie Wilson (@berniewilson) February 22, 2018
Tyson Ross will start Saturday. Chris "CY" Young will also pitch that game.
Bryan Mitchell will start Sunday at Angels.
- Noted dessert-hater Mitch Haniger LOVES Batting Stance Guy, film at 11:
.@BattingStanceG is in the house and @M_Hanny17 approves. #MarinersST pic.twitter.com/XaCOW79Ty8
— Mariners (@Mariners) February 22, 2018
Around the league...
- Corey Dickerson will achieve his final form in the NL:
TRADE: Pirates acquire OF Corey Dickerson from the Rays in exchange for pitcher Daniel Hudson, minor league infielder Tristan Gray and cash considerations. pic.twitter.com/evvi5sMQkV
— Pirates (@Pirates) February 22, 2018
- Danny Duffy trains with a dire wolf:
Who’s running sprints with a big smile at Royals camp? It’s Danny Duffy’s dog, Sadie. Video: https://t.co/U1uSgoyR8z pic.twitter.com/T5HVezZc43
— John Sleezer (@jsleezer) February 22, 2018
- Harsh times continue for Rays fans:
#Rays Honeywell was 8-10 pitches into his BP session, threw a pitch, cursed loudly a couple times. Checked by trainer, the walked off mound and toward clubhouse. More when we know it. https://t.co/IWUbnKQcaw
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) February 22, 2018
- Whoa. Bro.
Nick Swisher on Estevan Florial is the most Nick Swisher thing ever (via https://t.co/CGKcCPPrs6). pic.twitter.com/UTElmd8uPv
— Mike Axisa (@mikeaxisa) February 21, 2018
- Michael Brantley already in midseason form:
When a small group of Cleveland reporters approached Michael Brantley this morning, he joked that he already knew how the questions and answers would go. And then he interviewed himself for us... pic.twitter.com/Wynon0HpB9
— Jordan Bastian (@MLBastian) February 22, 2018
- Other AL West teams have injuries, too, sometimes:
A's Matt Chapman getting MRI on right hand https://t.co/4wuiKrKK2G
— Rotoworld Baseball (@Rotoworld_BB) February 22, 2018
- That thing where pitchers get owned all the time on a particular pitch yet they keep throwing it (ahem, Felix and your slider).
- Oh no:
Sources: The Rangers have emerged as the favorite to sign Julio Pablo Martinez and the team could sign him when the Cuban outfielder becomes eligible to sign a contract March 6. The bonus is expected to be in the $2.7-2.8 million range.
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) February 22, 2018
- In cool gender diversity news:
‘I’m the luckiest woman in the world:’ Jen Pawol, one of two female umps in pro ball, gets first taste of MLB with Tigers game https://t.co/qgCUsLH8DS via @detroitnews
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) February 22, 2018
- What team is closest to you via driving?
Closest MLB team by drive time. pic.twitter.com/k1BWfltnvW
— Paul Moehringer (@PMoehringer) February 23, 2018
Eric’s picks!
A selection of very good tweets from the last month or so. Enjoy.
Wow thank you so much for letting me host tonight pic.twitter.com/loJe1mcovS
— hannah (@TribalSpaceCat) February 16, 2018
Vlad Guerrero hitting 50 Cent's wild pitch is my new favorite gif pic.twitter.com/1t1LQZA0uh
— Kent (@RealKentMurphy) February 15, 2018
— Best of Nextdoor (@bestofnextdoor) February 11, 2018
Somebody on FB called THE SHAPE OF WATER "Grinding Nemo" and now I can never not call it that.
— Jessica Ritchey (@Ruby_Stevens) February 10, 2018