Seattle Mariners Took Series With Win Sunday

The San Francisco Giants scored two runs

in the first inning off Logan Gilbert. Home run 

and  a single.  

The thought was not again.  With offense 

still hard to get back.  In the 4th inning

Josh Naylor and Weston Wilson who 

started in right field with Robbie Ray

on the mound hit singles to tie the game.

In the top of the 5th the Giants scored

another run. Logan was doing well despite 

giving up three runs.  In the bottom of the

5th the Mariners tied it again. Cal Raleigh 

grounded out with Cole Young scoring.

It was the Mariners the rest of the way.

Luke Raley ended up pinch hitting for 

Weston Wilson as Ray was taken out of 

the  game hit a solo home run in the 6th.

In the 7th Cole Young who was moved

to the third spot in the order even though

the Mariners were starting a lefty hit 

a two run homer with Julio Rodriguez on 

base.  No more scoring after 

that by either team. .

Cole Young with his second in as many 

games was the Mariners player of the

series.  Without his play the Mariners 

might have been swept and changes 

happening going into series against

the Reds on Monday.

Bazardo pitched the 7th giving up one

hit and struck out three which was 

fabulous. Speier pitched the 8th 

and Munoz the 9th. Neither gave up a 

hit.

All three pitched Saturday and Sunday 

so likely won't be available on Monday.

Jose Ferrer will be the only high leverage 

reliever available. George Kirby will start

for the Mariners. We hope that he will

be able to go seven to help out the

bullpen.  Though a slow start to the

game this is the kind of game the

Mariners need to win.

 

The Rangers lost to the Braves 8-5

so the Mariners are a half game back

now. The Rangers are home against 

the White Sox for three games. The

White Sox lead the central division.

Although they haven't played well

on the road this season they did

win the first and third against the 

Blue  Jays in Toronto so that would 

be nice again.

The Astros were swept by the Baltimore 

Orioles over the weekend at home so they 

are four back. They take on the Miami 

Marlins for three next up at home but

as we know the Marlins are good. The

A's who have really struggled lately are

8 games back and the Angels 11.5 back.

They have a tough schedule in  August

against teams trying to make the

playoffs. The could lose a player or

more during the trade deadline.

So hopefully the Mariners can play

more like Sunday they have a good 

shot for playoffs.  Next weekend 

against the Rangers so we will see.

Go M's..

 

Mariners Have Julio Back and Win

For six innings on Saturday the offense didn't 

give much help. They were scoreless. 

The third inning looked like it would be 

disastrous. Cole Young wasn't able to

handle a ground ball. Luke Raley miss

handled a ball in center field. The Giants 

scored one run. Bryan Woo was able to 

get out without any more damage than

one run. 

In the six inning Woo gave up two solo

home runs. The first had be a decision 

seen again as it wasn't ruled as one 

but the instant replayed shown as a

home run. 

In the 7th inning Cole Young hit a 

three run homer to tie the game and

end the drought. All four of the M's 

high leverage relieverd pitched giving

up only one hit in four innings.

The game went extra innings. Julio

hit a sacrifice fly scoring Victor Robles 

for s walk off win in thr 10th inning.

We still have concerns about the offense

and sloppy defense. We hope that

Sunday afternoon they have a better

game and win.

Logan Gilbert starts for the Mariners 

while former Mariner Robby Ray goes

for the Giants. Go M's. 

Come Out Of Break Mariners Lose

The Seattle Mariners came home to

start a series against a national league 

foe that has struggled on the season.

The Giants looked like the team the

Mariners should be. Instead the M's 

looked like the team that was on the

last road trip. We just hope the M's 

can turn it around starting Saturday.

A key elimate Julio Rodriguez is still

on the concussion injured list at least

until Saturday we hope anyway. 

Bryce Miller went five and two-thirds 

innings giving up a two run homer in

the 5th. In the 6th inning Bryce  allowed

two runners  on base. Ferrer comes in 

and walks a batter. A bad ball with a 

runner on first went past Cole Young and handcuffed him.  An error was charged 

as the third run scored. Fortunately 

Ferrer was able to get the third out.

Quietly the Mariners went quickly in

the bottom of the 6th.  In the 7th 

Davila struggled and gave up a 

grandslam home run. The reason 

be pitched was the Mariners were 

down 3-0. The offense had only 

two hits.   Naylor and Raley had the

two hits. In another at bat Raley just

missed a home run and Cal had a

high fly but went foul. The Mariners

walked three times.

Bryan Woo starts Saturday and let's 

see if the Mariners can turn it around. 

Bryce Miller Starts Friday Night

After the all-star break the Mariners start 

their rotation new. Bryce Miller will start 

over Logan Gilbert who opened the season.

Miller has a 4-3 record in ten starts with

2.18 era. He is looking like the pitcher

he was in 2024. At this point we have no 

idea how many starts the Mariners rotation 

will have in remaining 65 games. Currently 

they are going with a six man rotation.

This means Bryce should have two starts 

possibly three before the trading deadline.

The Mariners should go back to five man 

rotation but likely won't until August or

they do some piggy back.  Even mlb.com

feels that Luis Castillo will be the Mariners 

top choice to be traded. A bat and a prospect 

may go with him for the expense of his 

contract to get a right handed bat or a reliever.

The six man rotation makes it tough for the

bullpen right now. The starter has to go at

least six innings. With four high leverage 

releivers makes it tough with six starters.

The reliever in will be either lefty Jose Ferrer 

or right hander  Eduardo Bazardo coming in

first. They have three low leverage relievers 

which makes it tough when the offense is

not scoring a lot of runs and it is a close game.

The word out that Matt Brash won't return 

until sometime in August so the reason to

pick up another high leverage reliever. It

isn't fair to the low leverage pitchers who 

two have little major league experience.

Mike Rucker is a veteran however was at

Tacoma ehen called up.  So the three have

been ok under the circumstances but going

into each game just crossing their fingers 

when coming into the game. 

Gabe Speier the other lefty will come in

when facing a left hand hitting lineup

as well. Most likely in the 8th inning

depending where the opposition is in

the order. Andre Munoz is the closer

and generally pitches only in the 9th

inning. He could come in the 8th inning

with two outs to face a right handed bat.

Munoz is good for two games in a row

then needs a game off at least. I found

he has difficulty when he doesn't pitch

for five days. That is when he surrenders

runs usually. He is better to pitch the

4th day whether in a closing situation 

or not.  I would say the same goes with

Speier.

The Mariners play starting Friday for three

against the Giants and three against the

Reds at home. They have next Thursday off 

before playing the Rangers in Texas.

Julio Rodriguez is expected to come off

the injured list Friday. Not sure of any other

moves. Rob Refsynder is not expected until

July 29 depending whether they acquire 

a right handed bat before then. Go M's. 

Mariners Have 65 Games Left

They say the all-star break is the half way 

mark however 65 games mean there is

40 percent remaining on the season so

close but not half.

The Seattle Mariners have a 48-49 record.

Most of the season have led the American 

League West however right now a game

and a half behind the Texas Rangers.

The Mariners start on Friday with three

games against the  San Francisco Giants 

and then three more  against the Cincinnati 

Reds all at home.  On  July 24 they start

a series on the road at Texas against the

Rangers.  The Mariners last road trip was

1-5 and they must do better next time

and have a good home stand too.

The trading deadline ends in Early August 

this time.  The Mariners best effort in

my opinion anyway is pick up at least 

a reliever. As far as the bullpen goes been

difficult when Matt Brash went on injured 

list on June 10th the day after Cooper 

Criswell. Both were critical to lose but

Matt Brash was one of four high leverage 

relievers.  Also the fact the Mariners are 

going with six starters has made it difficult 

to say the least. 

The Mariners really need to go back to

five starters or see us count on the piggy

back with  one starting and going five 

innings while the other goes four. The 

most recent was to be Logan Gilbert 

and Emerson Hancock however the last

two times out they decided to scrap it

and have each pitch as a starter.  It

turned out both of Logan's starts were 

losses.  The last start heading into the

break Hancock was hit  and had to be

taken out in the second inning. Fortunately 

the bullpen did a good job. 

During this time the offense has struggled 

to especially against left handed pitching.

Rob Refsynder hasn't been the right handed

the Mariners thought they were getting.

He eventually went on the injured list and we 

will see if he is activated on Friday. The M's 

brass still believe they need to get a  bat. 

Whether the Mariners get a bat or not the

offense has to do a much better job  to expect 

to win.  

Brendan Donovan has just gone a rehab 

assignment however how much time that

will be we will see.  Also how healthy Julio

Rodriguez will be.  The Mariners will need

to see a better Cal Raleigh too. Randy 

Arozarena and Cole Young have been the

best part of the offense. The rest of them 

must do better. We could say the same 

the coaching and defense as well can improve.

The starters do what they have and what 

other decisions are made the Mariners still

go to the playoffs however it is still up to

them. Go M's. 

 

 

The Seahawks Defensive Line and Leonard Williams

Recently Leonard Williams was named the

best defensive player in the NFL by ESPN.

He is listed as an end but plays inside 

sometimes  too. This all comes to  how

the Seahawks have the defense set.

The outside linebackers also known as

edger rushers will set themselves up

on the line so Williams  will go inside then. 

Bryon Murphy ll who didn't have a great rookie 

season in 2024 had an excellent season 

last year and the Seahawks hope he adds 

to it again this year at nose tackle

Jarran Reed who has been around a few

years will be back at defensive tackle.

All three starters love to be moved 

around .

The Seahawks will depend on the backups 

when any of them need a rest and  add depth

when injuries may occur.

Rylie Mills drafted last year out of

Notre Dame in the fifth round missed

much of last season however made 

critical plays in the Super Bowl. He

is listed as Reed's backup however

word during the off-season is he 

may play some outside too. 

Mike Morris a fifth rounder in 2023

is listed as Leonard's back up could

see action at any of the spots. Leonard 

will be in much of the time so reason

to move Morris around too 

The Seahawks may go with nine 

defensive line players so we what

more happens.  Go Hawks!

Randy Arozarena Gets Hit

The major league all-star game was a bit

boring sfter the first inning when the 

American League had two runs. The 

pitching certainly was good.

Randy Arozarena was able to get a single

in his second at bat to the left of shortstop.

Now that the game is over. Final

AL 4 NL 0

I hope that Jerry Dipoto and Justin Hollander 

have had some good trade discussions and

get something done soon. We see how the

Mariners come out of the break. At least 

they begin with the Giants and Reds. They

have a series on the road sgainst the Rangers

and Dodgers beginning on July 24.

The Rangers come out of the break facing

the Atlanta Braves then the Chicago White

Sox so should give the Mariners the advantage.

Hopefully the Mariners players and coaches

get their heads back on. 

On Friday the Seahawks start training camp.

The Huskies and Cougars begin around 

August first.  Look forward to all three teams.