Hello everyone! Here’s what’s going on in baseball on this Thursday.
In Mariners news...
- Jarred Kelenic really has turned it around in August.
Jarred Kelenic in August:
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) August 12, 2021
10G, .278/.381/.528/.909, 10H, 3 2B, 2HR, 5R, 4RBI, 6BB, 7K, 154 wRC+
- Meanwhile, Emerson Hancock had a very successful debut in Arkansas.
What a Double-A debut for @EmersonHancock_. 4.2IP, 0H, 0R, BB, 6K, 64 pitches.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) August 12, 2021
Around the league...
- Joey Gallo is having some trouble getting used to playing with his new teammates.
I apologize, I have to tweet this one more time because I can’t stop laughing: Joey Gallo on playing alongside Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge. pic.twitter.com/pQLskLVqPF
— Jon Schwartz (@jonlschwartz) August 11, 2021
- The Angels reportedly have no plans to shut down Mike Trout as he deals with a calf strain.
- Corbin Burnes tied a major league record with 10 straight strikeouts during a dominant outing on Wednesday.
- The Mets have picked up free agent outfielder Josh Reddick as they try to catch up with the red-hot Phillies.
- Our very own Michael Ajeto made his Baseball Prospectus debut with an analysis of the Padres’ supposed experiment with Fernando Tatis, Jr. in center field. ($)
Anders’ picks...
- I really hope they allow this to happen.
J.R. Smith is enrolling at North Carolina A&T State University pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies and looking into his NCAA eligibility, hoping to join the schools Golf Team
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 11, 2021
(via @PGATOUR, h/t @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/zyU4gxM7EF