A fun night at the ballpark brings an emphatic 9-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds to open the three-game series.
In Mariners news…
- Second baseman Jorge Polanco got the action started early with a no-doubter in the first inning:
This ball was CRUSHED by Jorge Polanco!
SEA 3 | CIN 0 pic.twitter.com/zm4HV1bHrg
— ROOT SPORTS™ | NW (@ROOTSPORTS_NW) April 16, 2024
- A special night for outfielder Jonatan Clase in his MLB debut.
First hit and first RBI for Jonatan Clase! pic.twitter.com/PtsgsmWIv9
— ROOT SPORTS™ | NW (@ROOTSPORTS_NW) April 16, 2024
- He’s back alright.
Mitch Haniger, through the marine layer. pic.twitter.com/Zhrnz4DaGn
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) April 16, 2024
- The Mariners have agreed to a minor league deal with righty reliever Luke Barker.
Around the league…
- Free agent outfielder Tommy Pham has agreed to a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. He will be guaranteed a $3 million base salary in the majors and can earn an additional $1.5 million in performance bonuses.
- The Chicago Cubs have placed outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain. Outfielder Alexander Canario has been recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
- Baltimore Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins made an incredible diving catch to stop a run from scoring, and later followed it up with a two-run homer in the Orioles’ 7-4 win against the Minnesota Twins.
- The Detroit Tigers have claimed reliever Ty Adcock off waivers from the Mariners to fill an open spot on their 40-man roster.
- In celebration of yesterday’s Jackie Robinson Day, Sweeny Murti at MLB.com explains the interesting history behind why Jackie Robinson has two Hall of Fame plaques in Cooperstown.
- Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain after experiencing discomfort for the past few days.
- Rookie first baseman Michael Busch has homered in five consecutive games, tying the Cubs’ club record.
- Legendary New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling has announced his retirement after 35 years.
Becca’s picks…
- In yesterday’s 2024 WNBA Draft, the Seattle Storm picked up two incredibly talented players, UConn’s Nika Muhl and Indiana’s Mackenzie Holmes, who are sure to make their mark in Seattle in the years to come.
That’s a wrap on the 2024 #WNBADraft
Meet our draft picks https://t.co/w3k38BMHH7 pic.twitter.com/UOzICMN0WN
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) April 16, 2024