I turned on the radio last night to hear Gary Hill explain that “it couldn’t be raining any harder.” What’s the deal, Arlington? Isn’t Texas supposed to be dry and warm? Check out these links as we ponder what weather disaster happened last night in Texas.
In Mariners News...
- Hisashi Iwakuma will throw out the first pitch for the Mariners on Wednesday.
Hisashi Iwakuma will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday night's game against A's at Safeco. Nice hat tip to departing Mariners pitcher.
— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) September 21, 2018
- Braiden Bishop and 4MOM are having a walk at the end of the month in Seattle.
Saturday, September 29th 4MOM will be walking in SEATTLE. I raise awareness so one day we can see Alzheimer's first survivor — but I need your help! If you’d like to walk with us in Seattle join our team now! https://t.co/4MdWiBha7v
— Braden Bishop (@bradenbishop7) September 22, 2018
- The Mariners are literally a game away from elimination.
#Mariners’ tragic number is down to one. Their next loss, or Oakland’s next victory, makes it official: No postseason for a 17th straight year.
— Bob Dutton (@ByBobDutton) September 22, 2018
Around the League...
- The Rangers are set to make a change at manager.
Sources: Rangers to make change at manager; Jeff Banister will be out after 4 seasons https://t.co/oIiQ06kGbF
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) September 21, 2018
- Former Mariner manager Don Wakamatsu will manage the Rangers for the remainder of the season.
Source confirms: Don Wakamatsu will finish out season as Rangers interim manager. ... I suspect he will be a candidate for long-term managerial job. He should be.
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) September 21, 2018
- The Orioles are also going to make a change at manager.
Buck Showalter, the former #Rangers manager, also is expected to be dismissed by the Baltimore #Orioles at the season's conclusion. Orioles GM Dan Duquette, who got rave reviews for his deadline deals, is expected to receive extension
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 21, 2018
- Major League Baseball has put Addison Russell on administrative leave as he is facing domestic violence allegations.
MLB places Addison Russell on "administrative leave" pic.twitter.com/3RPLcJp4MY
— Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan) September 21, 2018
- Here’s a brief report on how Joe Maddon is handling the investigation.
Three times Maddon has said he wants to get all the information, yet he has still not read her story in her words, which is the most significant information at this point.
— Dan Bernstein (@dan_bernstein) September 21, 2018
- Antony Rizzo weighed in on the length of the investigation on the allegations against Russell.
Rizzo on Russell situation: “I guess the investigation is still on going, which is crazy because it’s been over a year now, right? I guess someone isn’t doing their investigative work very good, I don’t think...It’s tough. I haven’t read what it is, so don’t know what’s going on”
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) September 21, 2018
- Sheryl Ring talks about the potential legal consequences for Addison Russell.
- Major League Baseball is currently full of youthful talent.
- The Royals are preparing to spend less next year.
#Royals appear headed for a reduction in payroll:https://t.co/67RpcT8Yvc
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) September 21, 2018
- One professional Mexican baseball team plays half of their home games in Mexico and the other half in Texas.
There is a pro Mexican baseball team that splits its home games between two countries: half in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico & half in Laredo, Tex. Often crossing by foot, players, team officials & fans live on both sides of the border. On a unique arrangement: https://t.co/Mhmk2NWQuH pic.twitter.com/Y73gVJsgJC
— James Wagner (@ByJamesWagner) September 21, 2018
- Victor Martinez is scheduled to retire at the end of this weekend.
Tigers' Victor Martinez will play final game Saturday before retiring https://t.co/MszNpyFxRS pic.twitter.com/mHjvVjnjS5
— Sporting News MLB (@sn_mlb) September 21, 2018
- CC Sabathia made history yesterday.
Sabathia in line for his 20th career win against the Orioles. He already has 21 against the Royals & Tigers, and 20 against the Twins. No pitcher who debuted since 1990 has 20+ career wins against four different teams.
— James Smyth (@JamesSmyth621) September 22, 2018
- Jacob DeGrom also just made history.
Most consecutive quality starts in a season, MLB history:
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 22, 2018
1. Jacob deGrom, 23
2-t. Bob Gibson, 22
2-t. Chris Carpenter, 22
Luke’s Pick...
- The Huskies take on Arizona State tomorrow night.
tomorrow. #PurpleReign // #FridayFeeling pic.twitter.com/AdhwToqv7O
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) September 21, 2018