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The Mariners will look to start the month of April off with a bang by securing their first series win of the season. In the time being, peruse these links.
In Mariners News...
- Aaron Levine shared about a conversation he had with Dee Gordon regarding barriers preventing access to baseball.
Dee Gordon to me at Spring Training: "I'm the only black guy in camp. That speaks volumes."
— Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) March 30, 2018
Why? "Costs too much. Every bat costs $500...Gloves are $400...everyone's parents aren't able to afford that. It's my job to help any way possible." https://t.co/MIY23Z1zdN
- With Mike Zunino headed to the disabled list, Bob Dutton mentioned a few names the Mariners might consider bringing on in his absence.
With Mike Zunino sidelined by a strained oblique, #Mariners could turn to free-agent market for a veteran replacement. Top candidates include Ryan Hanigan, Chris Herrmann, Derek Norris, Carlos Ruiz, Cameron Rupp and Geovany Soto.
— Bob Dutton (@ByBobDutton) March 31, 2018
- Nelson Cruz sprained his ankle.
Nelson Cruz slipped in the Mariners' dugout and sprained his ankle, forcing him out of the game and into a walking boot (via @RyanDivish) https://t.co/udx4SMlsUn pic.twitter.com/ph9hFSN0c8
— The Seattle Times (@seattletimes) April 1, 2018
- Here’s some good health news for the Mariners.
Erasmo Ramirez threw a 25-pitch sim game on Friday. Ben Gamel took live swings off of him. Both seem likely to join Class AAA Tacoma for rehab stints when the Rainiers season begins.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) March 31, 2018
- In case you missed it, Ichiro made an incredible play.
It's like he never left. pic.twitter.com/nyfT0UhO4L
— Mariners (@Mariners) March 31, 2018
Around the League...
- A familiar face just signed with a major league club.
Reds sign Yovani Gallardo to 1-year, major-league deal. Per source, he’ll earn $750k with incentives that can bring the total to $1M.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) March 31, 2018
- This is a pretty awesome story.
Awesome: 10-year-old cancer patient Chase Utley met in 2006 is now his teammatehttps://t.co/q35fd7S06Z
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) March 31, 2018
- Delino DeShields broke his hand.
DeShields has broken hamate bone in hand https://t.co/FNuHOZohYx
— Rotoworld Baseball (@Rotoworld_BB) March 31, 2018
- Ian Kinsler is headed to the disabled list.
#Angels are placing Ian Kinsler (groin, adductor) on the DL and recalling Nolan Fontana. It tightened up on him last night.
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) March 31, 2018
- At least it isn’t “soggy” arm...
"Dead arm" has temporarily turned Josh Donaldson into a noodle-armed designated hitter: https://t.co/QqXyH55gCC pic.twitter.com/ZaJoZkPwHg
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) March 31, 2018
- David Ross wrote about the significance of having a “glue guy” on a team, while listing a few examples.
- The Twins nearly threw a combined no-hitter last night.
Jonathan Schoop breaks up the @Twins' combined no-no with a 2-out single in the 8th. https://t.co/gM108a43kE
— MLB (@MLB) April 1, 2018
- Xander Bogaerts made some history.
Xander doesn’t like singles.
— MLB Stat of the Day (@MLBStatoftheDay) April 1, 2018
He’s the 2nd player in the past 100 years to record multiple XBHs in each of his first 3 games of a season (A. Gonzalez, 2015). pic.twitter.com/AdNTqzEprR
- Brad Miller appreciation post.
That’s a LOT of ground to cover. Brad Miller's all over it. #gloveworkhttps://t.co/u9Rm3AONUY pic.twitter.com/CnF3QlUVrM
— MLB (@MLB) April 1, 2018
- Kevin Pillar stole three bases, including home, in the same inning.
- Shohei Ohtani makes his debut tomorrow.
Tomorrow. https://t.co/LV0C24j5C8
— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) April 1, 2018
Luke’s Pick...
- No team has beaten UConn more in the NCAA tournament than Notre Dame.
No team has beaten UConn in the NCAA Tournament more.
— NOTRE DAME WBB (@ndwbb) March 31, 2018
Friday night, the Irish bested the Huskies behind @Arike_O's buzzer-beating three to give the Irish a #WFinalFour win. #GoIrishhttps://t.co/LjqZwXWXJR
- Here’s a replay of the shot.
EPIC. pic.twitter.com/ssRn2yqhJp
— NCAA Women's BKB (@ncaawbb) March 31, 2018
- Notre Dame plays Mississippi State for the women’s National Championship tomorrow.
- Also, Villanova and Michigan will square off for the men’s basketball National Championship.
The matchup is set
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 1, 2018
Michigan and Villanova will battle it out Monday night for the #NationalChampionship#GoBlue#LetsMarchNova pic.twitter.com/eY06HEcgqi