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How about the weather, folks? Seriously, it’s about time for dry weather. I’m looking forward to a week of sun and warmth. Speaking of sun, nothing goes better with a nice, sunny Sunday morning than some fresh links.
In Mariners News...
- Here’s a Ljay Newsome scouting report.
#Mariners RHP Ljay Newsome scouting report, via @BaseballCensus — https://t.co/rOtahthJc4
— Mariners Prospects (@MarinersCensus) April 21, 2018
- The Mariners are emphasizing pregame stretching more.
Watching the Mariners go through pre game stretch, I will say it appears they are doing more and they are taking it much more seriously than I've seen in past years. Everybody is doing everything. Used to be a lot of guys stepping away to talk to opposing players etc.
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) April 21, 2018
- Evan White is showing well in Modesto.
Evan White’s last 4 games:
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) April 22, 2018
6-16, 1 2B, 8R, 4RBI, 2BB, 1HBP, 3K. #GoNuts
- Ryan Divish gives insight on the Mariners’ upcoming roster move.
The Mariners have to make a roster move tomorrow to bring back Erasmo Ramirez. Guessing it could be a reliever which seems even more odd given tonight’s game. But that’s where they are at.
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) April 22, 2018
Around the League...
- Justin Verlander and Tim Anderson had an interesting encounter during Friday night’s win for the Astros.
- The Marlins didn’t uphold their promise to preserve Jose Fernandez’ locker.
- Sean Manaea threw a no-hitter.
Sean got the royal treatment after his no-hitter.#RootedInOakland pic.twitter.com/whIOOmej1R
— Oakland Athletics ⚾️ (@Athletics) April 22, 2018
- The team he no hit was the Red Sox, who are good.
The #RedSox at 17-2 (.895) had the best record in @MLB history by a team that was no-hit (min: 5 games into a season). pic.twitter.com/2PfKookIQy
— MLB Stat of the Day (@MLBStatoftheDay) April 22, 2018
Sean Manaea didn’t just no-hit any team, he shut down MLB’s top offense. pic.twitter.com/wNTr9wXB2R
— MLB (@MLB) April 22, 2018
- An interesting note on Manaea’s no-hitter.
Manaea's pregame meal? Three burger sliders and a side of fries from a food truck that was in the players' parking lot this afternoon.
— Jane Lee (@JaneMLB) April 22, 2018
An inspiration to us all.
- Here is an updated Combined WAR leaderboard, which essentially shows the pitching + hitting WAR of a player that both pitches and swings the bat.
- Read up on the “hidden no-hitter.”
- Here is the White Sox’ update on Danny Farquhar, who is stable but in critical condition.
Statement on Danny Farquhar.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 21, 2018
White Sox fans, please keep Danny and his family in your positive thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/4DdwnXbVXd
Luke’s Pick...
- The Huskies had their spring preview yesterday.
That’s a wrap from today’s Spring Preview.#PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/wUXI8OB1Uh
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) April 21, 2018