Mariners off-day links.
Hello friends! We’ve got to get through another Mariners off-day before the Great Toronto Invasion kicks off tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know as you get your day started.
In Mariners news…
- Athletics Nation recapped the M’s 6-5 comeback win against the A’s from the other side’s perspective.
- The Orioles claimed right-hander Luis F. Castillo off waivers from the Mariners.
- Alex Chamberlain at Fangraphs tried to explain exactly what makes Andrés Muñoz’s fastball uniquely difficult to hit (Warning! Gory mathematical details ahead!)
- Here’s your daily dose of feel-good.
Around the league…
- The Pirates fan who fell onto the field last week continues to make positive progress in his recovery.
- The Astros believe that slugger Yordan Álvarez could be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible.
- The oft-injured Kris Bryant is headed for a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his lower back today.
- Checking in on a former Mariner…
This was Taijuan Walker’s 224th Major League appearance.
It was his first career save.
- Eno Sarris at The Athletic cherry-picked ten stats that should be worrying for teams in the early going. ($)