MLB Trade Rumors

The Mariners announced the 26 players who will be part of their American League Championship Series roster against the Blue Jays.  After using a complement of 14 pitchers and 12 position players against the Tigers in the ALDS, the M’s will use an even 13 pitchers and 13 position players to navigate their series with Toronto.  The full list… Catchers: Harry Ford, Mitch Garver, … [Read more...] about Mariners Add Bryan Woo, Miles Mastrobuoni To ALCS Roster

Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents. Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency. To qualify, these players must have been all … [Read more...] about Seven Players Elect Free Agency

The Tigers and Mariners get their AL Division Series underway tonight in Seattle, with rookie Troy Melton starting for Detroit against former All-Star George Kirby.  Both teams will go with 14 position players and 12 pitchers on their 26-man rosters for the series…. Tigers catchers: Dillon Dingler, Jake Rogers Infielders: Colt Keith, Trey Sweeney, Spencer Torkelson, Gleyber … [Read more...] about Tigers, Mariners Announce ALDS Rosters

Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents.  Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency. To qualify, these players must have been all … [Read more...] about 14 Players Elect Free Agency

No, Ichiro Suzuki isn’t coming out of retirement to be part of the Mariners’ playoff roster.  The Hall-of-Famer played six innings in the outfield during a split-squad tune-up game yesterday at T-Mobile Park, adding some extra fun to the proceedings as the M’s got ready for the start of their ALDS matchup with either the Tigers or the Guardians on Saturday. The final calls on … [Read more...] about Mariners Notes: Woo, ALDS Roster, Raleigh