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Hello folks! Here’s what’s going on around baseball right now.
In Mariners news...
- We have Sam Carlson pitching footage!
Around the league...
- These two had a lot of fun with this last night.
Anthony Rizzo K'ing Freddie Freeman. #RakersWhoPitch pic.twitter.com/yQr1Jqii5W
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 29, 2021
- Matthew Roberson at Fangraphs wrote about Franmil Reyes’ big day at the plate.
- Shout out to Miguel Cabrera!
This morning, I announced that Miguel Cabrera will be co-chairing the Protect Michigan Commission. I am incredibly grateful that Miggy is stepping up to the plate to help inform Michiganders on the importance of getting their COVID-19 vaccinations.
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) April 28, 2021
- Kiley McDaniel at ESPN wrote about Cleveland’s pitching development and the Rays’ hitting development and what makes those two organizations so special in that light. ($)
- Another team opens up the gates to all fans.
Braves announce they'll return to full capacity starting May 7. Masks required, vaccinations not required.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) April 28, 2021
If you're not comfortable, Braves say they'll give you a credit for a future game this season.
- Craig Goldstein at Baseball Prospectus took Rob Manfred to the cleaners over the commissioner’s lack of understanding on what fans want. ($)