Mariners Moose Tracks, 8/19/18: Balk-Off, Trevor Bauer, and Mariners Starting Pitching Updates

In case you missed it, the Mariners won last night in extras on a walk-off balk.

I’m surprised that it had happened 21 times before this in the history of MLB. Regardless, what a weird way to win a baseball game. I’ll take it any day though. Go M’s.

In Mariners News...

• Former Mariner Jayson Werth does not like sabermetrics.
• Former Mariner Steve Cishek is starting a campaign to send pictures of dogs to Clayton Mortensen’s son, who is battling with cancer.
• Here’s an update on Mariners starting pitching.

Around the League...

• Some pretty weird reports came out about Trevor Bauer yesterday, which he had to go deny.

• Redmond’s Emily Tsujikawa is one of two high school athletes playing for the United States in the Woman’s Baseball World Cup.
• Chris Sale is continuing to deal with some shoulder issues. Does this open a door for Edwin DIaz in the Cy Young race?

• Someone get her a contract.

• The Indians retired Jim Thome’s number.
• The Cubs turned SEVEN double plays yesterday.
• David Laurila writes about Clay Buchholz’ revitalized career in Arizona.

Luke’s Pick...

• The Huskies played a scrimmage in front of season ticket holders yesterday.