Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/7/21: Chris Taylor, Ty France, and Jayce Tingler

Good morning folks! Let’s get your Thursday going with some links.

In playoff news...

• Former Mariner Chris Taylor bashed a walk-off homer to push the Dodgers past the Cardinals in the National League wild card game.

In Mariners news...

• Ty France might just win the Gold Glove this year.

Around the league...

• The Arizona Fall League rosters were released in full.
• When will every fan base just give up on the idea of their team bringing in Theo Epstein?

• Cleveland has officially cut ties with former No. 1 overall draft pick Brady Aiken, who has struggled in the minors with the organization.
• Shakeia Taylor says it’s time for the league to take charge and make it easier for minority candidates to get top jobs in Major League Baseball.
• Another head rolls in San Diego after a disappointing season.

• The American League wild card game was the most-watched MLB game on ESPN in over 20 years.
• Red Sox announcer Sean McDonough mocked the name of Giants GM Farhan Zaidi live on air during the wild card game.
• James Wagner at The New York Times wrote about the White Sox and how the team has embraced its Latino-centric clubhouse culture.
• Broadcaster Matt Vasgersian is leaving ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball.

Anders’ picks...

• Congratulations to our very own Connor Donovan on becoming a Wife Guy!