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It’s graduation season for lots of people. I’m not one of those people, but I want to congratulate all that are graduating. Regardless of whether or not you are a pending graduate, educated yourself with some links.
In Mariners News...
- Mitch Haniger is one of the MLB’s most improved hitters this year.
- The Mariners have the best record in the MLB since losing their three hitter.
Incredible: Mariners are a major-league best 17-6 since losing Robinson Cano, first to injury, then suspension.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 8, 2018
- Rick Rizzs appreciation.
- The nation is noticing the ‘Ners.
Around the League...
- There is now a Roberto Clemente mural.
THE GREAT ONE - Artist creates giant mural of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente https://t.co/gTXPM4DaGu via @TribLIVE
— Danny Torres (@DannyT21) June 8, 2018
- Jesus Sucre making statements.
Mmm-hmm. pic.twitter.com/LUW2LmzVCn
— Dave Haller (@HallerDave) June 7, 2018
- A record setting season?
It's pretty frightening to be on an "on-pace-for" the worst season of all-time by a large margin when you're nearing mid-June. Chris Davis's on-pace-for in fWAR would rank him 81892 out of 81892 player-seasons since 1901. By NEARLY A FULL WIN.
— Dan Szymborski (@DSzymborski) June 7, 2018
- Check out these draft names.
- Noah Sundergaard is getting scratched from his Sunday start.
BREAKING: Noah Syndergaard experienced some swelling and discomfort after playing catch. He won't start Sunday. Seth Lugo will instead. #Mets
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 8, 2018
- The UCL stem cell thing has an interesting record.
Recorded UCL Stem Cell injections, with results:
— Jon Roegele (@MLBPlayerAnalys) June 8, 2018
Andrew Heaney (TJS 2 mo. later)
Garrett Richards (back 11 mo. later)
Rubby De La Rosa (back 9 mo. later, then TJS 2 mo. after)
Yimmi Brasoban (back 7 mo. later)
JC Ramirez (back 7 mo. later, TJS 2 wk. later)#Angels
- A Padres’ pitcher is suspended for the rest of the season.
San Diego #Padres pitcher Jose Torres is suspended for the remainder of the season without pay for violating #MLB's domestic abuse policy. He is not appealing the decision.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 8, 2018
Luke’s Pick...
- My former neighbor Kevin Durant won Finals MVP.
Kevin Durant (20 PTS, 12 REB, 10 AST) records his 1st career #NBAPlayoffs triple-double in Game 4 to help the @warriors become NBA Champions!
— NBA (@NBA) June 9, 2018
KD is the 5th player in NBA history to produce a 20-point triple-double in a Finals-clinching victory.#DubNation #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/njI0E4aMNx
- More importantly, the Huskies won their first game of their Super Regional against Cal State Fullerton.
Huskies Are One Win Away From First CWS Appearance
— Washington Baseball (@UW_Baseball) June 9, 2018
Recap: https://t.co/DFrV6bSj7c#DaWgStrong // #RoadToOmaha pic.twitter.com/B0sQSbAp5X
- A Reign soccer player was honored by the royal family for her family’s support of the LGBTQ community.