Mariners Swept By the Marlins

This was the terrible series. The Mariners should have won the series opener if it wasn't for a

running mistake.

Now on Thursday the Mariners scored a run

in the second inning when Naylor got a hit

then stole second and third.  Bryce Miller 

gave up a couple runs including a home run.

In the 4th inning the Marlins scored four runs.

Colt Emerson had a rough time in the field 

for the first time I recall.   Bryce went five

innings with four of six earned. There was a

play that was challenged by the Marlins and

overturned. After that was when Bryce lost

it. 

In the top of the 5th Randy Arozarena hit

a solo home run.  Michael Rucker came

in the 6th inning and gave up two runs

in the 7th. He has a 6.23 era in ten games.

He gave up the runs in four of those games.

Might give some hope.  Dominic Canzone 

had a home run in the game. Arozarena was

on base as he walked twice in the game

besides his home run.

Final Marlins 8 Mariners 4

Now the Mariners will go to Tampa Bay 

to play three games before the all-star break.

Julio Rodriguez is still experiencing headaches 

from his concussion so he won't be in 

Tampa Bay. We hope he is ready when the

Mariners are home when starting action

in a week from Friday against the Giants.

We hope the hitters will get their heads 

straight when the break is over.  The same

goes for the management team. Go M's 

This Saturday will be the beginning of the

majir league draft. We see who the Mariners 

pick. I would say best player available. The 

minor league system is good. 

  

Training Camp Begins Soon In Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks reigning Super Bowl

Champions begin trainh camp on July 17th.

It isn't easy to win two Super Bowls in

a row but if anyone can  is the Seahawks.

They have a young team so gives them 

a good chance to repeat.

They did have a few agents who are not

coming back. Ken Walker III is probably 

the one less for them to miss though 

he was Super Bowl MVP. Having Zach

Charbonnett out to begin the season 

could be the difference at running back.

Jadarian Price Seahawks number one

pick this year will take Walker's spot

while George Holani will share until 

Zach is back. Price a back up at Notre

Dame will be fresh and be ok sharing.

Defense they lost two defensive backs.

They lost safety Colby Bryant and 

cornerbacks Riq Woolen. They drafted

two cornerbacks this year so we will 

see how that works out.  Also Witherspoon 

and Emmanawori with their versatility 

should cover to. The third free agent lost

was linebacker Boye Mafe. He could be 

the one missed the most. How the Seahawks 

play defense Witherspoon and Emmanawori 

will see some time at linebacker especially 

against the run. This  is where the rookies 

may come in.

Sam Darnold going into his second season 

in Seattle could have a better year. Wide

receivers and tight ends would be familiar 

to him. 

Winning another Super Bowl Bowl may come

down how the backup players will respond.

This is what we should see during training 

camp. Go Hawks!

Mariners Lose In Extra Innings

 Brya n Woo had another tough outing

on the road Tuesday. This time  he gave

up four runs  wuth two in the 2nd followed

by one in the third and 4th. He lasted 

tgrough the 5th.  The Mariners kept coming

after him having nine hits in all.

The Mariners Mariners actually the Mariners 

eventually took the lead with two in the 5th

including a Cole Young home run and three

in the 8th. Gabe Speier  struggled in the

bottom of the 8th including giving up a

pinch hit home run to tie the game.

In the 10th Weston Wilson pinch run for

Canzone as the ghost runner. He made a 

big mistake when Cal hit a ground ball 

in front of him and he was out going to

third. In the bottom of the 10th Miami 

had a walk of hit. Final 6-5.

George Kirby goes Wednesday for the 

Mariners and Bryce Miller on Thursday.

We hope the team can turn it around.

They had other opportunities including 

having the bases loaded with no outs

and couldn't score. A habit they seem

to do. Go M's. 

Bryan Woo Starts Tuesday

The Mariners take on the Miami Marlins 

Tuesday evening in Miami.

The Mariners are changing the starting 

rotation by having Bryan Woo go.

The Mariners will be facing a very good 

pitcher for the Marlins. This might be the

reason or they want to change it up going

into the all-star break.  George Kirby will

start on Wednesday and Bryce Miller on 

Thursday. 

The Mariners will start the post all star break

at home against the San Francisco Giants

They will play three times followed by three

against the Cincinnati Reds. The Mariners will have Julio back after the all-star break. They could

plsy him against Tampa Bay depending how

he feels. Brendan Donovan is expected to go

on a rehab assignment so he might be available 

against the Giants. This will be the strength of 

lineup for the best of the season.  

Donovan will likely play some second base, third,

left field, right field and dh. That comes down to

who the starter they are facing and who is hitting 

well for the Mariners. This will be interesting in

the same manner as the starting rotation. The

trading deadline will make things interesting too.

Jerry Dipoto believes the Mariners could trade

with another team who makes the playoffs too.

The Mariners need a right handed bat and a

reliever. If they only get one which one will it

be.

The Marlins will start two starters in the first

two games so they will go primarily with a

left handed hitting lineup. The only difference 

is Victor Robles in center field.  Who starts 

on Thursday is not known yet. We will see

whether Mitch Garver will catch in this series 

or against the Rays. Go M's.

Belgium Wins Easy In Seattle

The USMNT didn't really show up

in Seattle Monday evening.

Final Belgium 4 USA 1

Belgium scored their first goal at

the 10 minute mark of the first half.

20 minutes later USMNT scored 

their only goal of the evening.

It was all Belgium after that.

The USMNT made it  look easy

for Belgium. Were they the superior team 

Yes indeed. They made the goals 

the USMNT gave them.

Belgium moves on to Los Angeles on

Friday to play Spain in the quarterfinals.

What a great experience in Seattle. The 

local fans showed why Seattle is a great

sports town even after the game they 

were still excited.  Now we wait until

2030 to see what USMNT will look like.

😊😊😊

Mariners Making Monor League Moves

Reports the Mariners are moving #3

prospect Lazaro Montes from double A Arkansas to triple A Tacoma. Montes 

had a slow start on the season however 

he hit .299 in June along with 12 of his

25 home runs on the season. Montes

is a left handed hitting outfielder playing mostly in right field.  With the Mariners 

when the day comes he will likely spend 

tine at dh and possibly left field. His 

defense has been suspect by some scouts 

while others think he will be ok. The short 

right field fence in T-Mobile Park should be 

to his liking.

Michael Arroyo the number 4 prospect 

is going with him to Tacoma as well.

He to got off to a slow start however 

is hitting .283 on the season. Arroyo 

is primarily an infielder though has 

played some left field too.   

With Cole Young and Colt Emerson 

being the long term starters at second

and shortstop Arroyo looks to be in a

spot to be a utility player. He hits from

the right side so he could give both a

day off on occasion against a tough 

lefty. This is when Brendan Donovan 

isn't in the  lineup although he bats

left handed. 

Randy Arozarena will be a free agent 

at the end of the season. We have to 

see whether the Mariners sign him

up before the season ends. Both

Montes and Arroyo could be used

in a trade to pick up a veteran and

hopefully under 30 years of age 

player who bats right handed. The 

question of Matt Brash in the bullpen 

might be to trade for a high leverage 

reliever too.

#5 Jonny Farmelo outfielder and #6

Felinin Celestin shortstop are both 

having outstanding seasons at high

A Everett so they both make sense

to move up to double A Arkansas to

take Montes and Arroyo's spot. Both 

players have had trouble with injuries 

in their short careers and this is the 

first time both have been healthy this 

long.

Farmelo was an additional pick in

2023 in the furst round at number

29. He is 21 years old and bats 

left handed. He has been playing 

center field though with the Mariners 

would be a corner outfielder unless

needing to give Julio a break. 

Farmelo is hitting .273 at Everett 

however is striking out 25 percent 

of the time. He does walk frequently 

so has an on base percentage of .390.

Farmelo has 12 home runs with 24

stolen bases.  

Celestin right now is playing shortstop 

at Everett. He had a great May going on

a 25 game hitting streak. He has cooled 

down in June but still good. His batting

average overall is .311.  He to is walking 

plenty and not striking out as much as

Farmelo. His on base percentage is .401.

Celestin hits from both sides and has

shown power both ways too. He has 12

home runs and 50 rbis. Also has 17

stolen bases. 

Celestin signed as an international player 

in January 2023. The Mariners was so 

highly thought of  he has the highest 

signing bonus the Mariners have ever

given to an international player.  His

defense at shortstop is good too. Most

likely either he or Emerson will end up

playing at third base. Since Emerson 

currently playing shortstop for the 

Mariners they will probably try Celestin 

there. See if he gets any playing time

at third in the minors.

There is talk that the Mariners two top

pitching prospects Kade Anderson and 

Ryan Sloan may come up in September 

when the rosters expand.  They won't 
pitch in triple A Tacoma unless it is 

only once or twice.  

The Mariners with six starters now both

might be in the bullpen though don't have

any experience doing so. There is a good 

chance of the starters will be traded before 

the deadline. 

The Mariners have done a bit with the 

piggyback going with Bryce Miller and 

Luis Castillo so far. The other four starters 

haven't been involved yet though twice 

mentioned Logan Gilbert and Emerson Hancock however it was scratched both

times. Instead of piggy back I would 

like to see an opener that was used a few

seasons ago. In this case the Mariners 

could start either Anderson or Sloan

then bring in one of the starters. Again

that will depend who gets traded if

anyone. 

Anderson is not only the top pitching 

prospect he throws left handed which

non of the current starters are. Sloan

on the other hand could end up in the 

bullpen. The future of the Mariners 

starters will be interesting.  Go M's. 

Mariners Take Series

The Seattle Mariners shut out the

Toronto Blue Jays for the second 

day in a row. This time 4-0.

Had the Mariners offense any offense

in game one they would have swept 

the homestand. Toronto continues 

to struggle at the plate.  Originally 

the Mariners planned to piggyback 

but decided not to again. Emerson 

Hancock went seven innings giving

up only two hits and a walk. 

Going on the road to Miami first

with three games after having 

Monday off. They will follow with

three at Tampa Bay. Most likely 

the Mariners won't piggyback on 

the road. What could change it 

be if the bullpen had to be used 

a lot. George Kirby will likely start

on Tuesday.

The Mariners scored their first run

Sunday when hit a sacrifice fly scoring

Victor Robles led off the third inning 

inning.  In the 4th inning catcher Mitch

Garver hit a two run homer. He has

struggled hitting in T-Mobile Park 

all season. This key homer was his

first of the season at home. 

The final run was in the 8th inning.

Randy Arozarena had an infield single 

with one out.  Cal Raleigh had a single 

to right field with Randy going to third.

He scored when Josh Naylor singled

when the ball hit third base.  We hope

this game with Cal swings will get

him going. 

The Texas Rangers lost again to the 

Detroit Tigers.  The Mariners have a

game and a half lead going into this

week.  Go M's.