Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/20/23: Paul Sewald, Luke Maile, and Michael Fulmer

Hello everyone and happy Friday! Let’s dig into the latest from around baseball.

In the MLB playoffs...

• The Arizona Diamondbacks got into the win column against Philadelphia with a 2-1 victory powered by former Mariners Paul Sewald and Ketel Marte.
• The Astros offense was active early and often in a 10-3 victory over the Rangers, evening the series at 2-2.

In Mariners news...

• Speaking of Sewald, the former Mariners reliever stuck up for his former teammate Cal Raleigh and defended his comments on the frugality of M’s ownership.

Around the league...

• Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer will miss the entire 2024 campaign while he recovers from UCL surgery.
• The Reds have re-upped with backstop Luke Maile on a one-year deal with a 2025 option.
• Paul Folkemer at Camden Chat says it’s time for the Orioles to let Adam Frazier go.
• The National Baseball Hall of Fame Contemporary Era Committee named its nominees for 2024 induction, which include a beloved former M’s manager.
• A couple of Eagles players had the time of their lives at a Phillies playoff game.

• Mickey Mantle’s childhood home is up for sale — sorta. A collectables company called Rally is selling the house in 47,000 shares, which will cost just $7 apiece.