Good morning everyone! Things are looking rough for the big league M’s, but there’s good news on the horizon!
Jarred Kelenic will be activated tomorrow as the Nuts begin a homestand. Logan Gilbert on the hill.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) May 30, 2019
The “tomorrow” game in question is taking place today. Here are some more links for your enjoyment.
In Mariners news...
- Speaking of Logan Gilbert...
As #RedSox third baseman Michael Chavis graduates from #MLB’s Top 100 Prospects, #Mariners RHP Logan Gilbert enters the list: https://t.co/qDJBzczLeh pic.twitter.com/sW8ohwBMOm
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 30, 2019
- Some updates on JP Crawford...
JP Crawford just walked through the clubhouse on crutches. He was not putting any weight on his left foot which was in a walking boot.
— Jen Mueller (@JenTalksSports) May 29, 2019
Dylan Moore will be recalled from Tacoma. JP Crawford will be placed on the IL with an ankle sprain
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) May 29, 2019
Around the league...
- Edwin Díaz had a really rough game yesterday.
Bottom 9: 8-5 Mets
— MLB (@MLB) May 30, 2019
Final: 9-8 @Dodgers
UNBELIEVABLE. pic.twitter.com/kwIKR8XkzR
Edwin Diaz: "Today was easily the worst day of my career."
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 30, 2019
- Let’s check in on a former Mariner...
Fresh build. Original bricks.
— Go Shockers (@GoShockers) May 29, 2019
Head Coach Eric Wedge will lead a new era of @GoShockersBSB. #watchus
https://t.co/KMzYdnUpjt pic.twitter.com/eTK7Crd4tq
- A pretty scary moment in Houston as a line drive foul ball off the bat of Albert Almora hit a young fan, forcing the fan to be taken to the hospital.
- Jeff Passan says it’s time that MLB adopts complete netting.
- This is some bad news for the Astros.
All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa has been placed on the 10-day Injured List due to a fractured rib. The injury will keep Correa out of action for approximately 4-6 weeks.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 29, 2019
IF/OF Myles Straw has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock.
Astros placing top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley on the minor league 7 day IL (shoulder fatigue) and he will be heading to Florida to rehab.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) May 29, 2019
- Wow.
Former Giants outfielder Angel Pagan is safe and sound after being rescued at sea in Puerto Rico (via @DaltonJ_Johnson) https://t.co/e7E6pth5br pic.twitter.com/RVrWDCzH74
— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 29, 2019
- The Giants may have had the best three-year run of draft picks in the history of the game, writes Grant Brisbee at The Athletic. ($)
- Major League Baseball announced that the Atlanta Braves will be the host of the 2021 All-Star Game.
- Hahaha...what?
Let's see how it's going in New York for Robbie pic.twitter.com/cqTyobQPZ9
— Brent Stecker (@BrentStecker) May 30, 2019
- Royals starter Glenn Sparkman was ejected from yesterday’s game after hitting Tim Anderson with a pitch.
- I’m sure there will be retaliation for this.
BATFLIP OF THE YEARpic.twitter.com/bM5gZQ3SnR
— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) May 30, 2019
- The Cubs and Cardinals will face one another in a London series in 2020.
- Sam Miller at ESPN tries to figure out just how good Cody Bellinger’s season could be.
Anders’ picks...
- Would you eat this?
NEW Monster Bug Bowl at @calgarystampede: Ice Cream + Edible Bugs pic.twitter.com/LtOqwUH6gW
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) May 28, 2019