Mariners Lose In Extra Inning

The Houston Astros beat the Mariners

in the 10th inning 3-2.  George Kirby got off to a rough start giving up two 

runs in the first inning. The Astros

didn't score until the tenth inning.

Kirby went four innings giving up three

hits while walking one and striking out

seven. The relievers did a good job from then on until the tenth.  Brennan Bernardino recently called up pitched the tenth. Eugenio Suarez had a fielding error so losing run was unearned. He recorded the loss.

What I don't understand why put in

a new pitcher in this situation. I am sure they say because lack of relievers with lack of rest. They could have gone with Eric Swanson another inning. I

don't understand Servais making this 

decision. You think it would be important to win the final game of

the series against the Astros. This especially going to.play the Yankees Monday. 

The Mariners recalled Jarred Kelenic

from Tacoma and Jack Larsen from

Arkansas. Larsen started in right field.

Kelenic who arrived around game time

went in for Larsen. He went to center

field while Adam Frazier went from

center to right.

Julio Rodriguez and Dylan Moore each

went on the injured list. Julio's xray was negative which is good however

swelling in his wrist. We hope this means he will come back when the injured  time is done but the Mariners

are not taking a chance.

It looks like Kelenic will be in center

until Julio returns however there still

is the end of trading on Tuesday. Will

the Mariners make another trade by Tuesday stay tuned. 

Luis Castillo is expected to make his

Mariners debut in New York on Wednesday. Will the Mariners bump

a starter or not. We will see. 

Mariners End Losing Streak

The Seattle Mariners finally ended

their losing streak to the Houston

Astros 5-4. They may lost for

Sunday some players though.

The Mariners scored three runs in the first inning with Eugenio Suarez, JP Crawford and Adam Frazier each driving in a run. The Mariners didn't

score again until the 9th inning.

The Astros scored one run in the fifth 

and sixth inning followed by two in

the seventh. The thought in my mind

oh no they blew their opportunity.

In the ninth inning Abraham Toro who 

seems to own his old team pinch hit

for Julio Rodriguez. You may wonder 

if you were not watching or listening

to the game. Well Julio hurt his wrist 

again. Not sure the same one or not.

Julio had been still in the game for

defense in the eighth inning but I 

guess Servais didn't want to take the

chance hurting further. Anyway Toro

got a hit to score two runs to take

the lead into the bottom of the ninth.

The Mariners had an interesting lineup

going into the bottom of the ninth. Jesse Winker was in left as we would

expect but Dylan Moore started the game there but was taken out. He had been hit by a pitch but went out for

back spams. 

Adam Frazier went to center to take

Julio's spot. Toro played right field

for Sam Haggerty who had been hurt.

Haggerty had come in as a replacement for Kyle Lewis. 

In the infield Ty France moved from

first to second while Carlos Santana

went from dh to first. Paul Sewald 

who.pitched the ninth would have

had to hit or whoever pitching if the

game went into extra innings. Paul

though got all three outs nice and

easy for the win.

We do hope that Julio will be able to

start on Sunday. Winker will be in

left and not sure in right field.  In Tacoma Jarred Kelenic was taken 

out of the game a little while after

Lewis was for Seattle. So speculation

went wild on Twitter whether he was

going to be called up or a  trade going

to happen which might include him 

and Lewis. 

So far no news on a trade or call up

for Kelenic but with injuries he could

be taking Moore or Haggerty spot. 

If Rodriguez is serious they will need 

to call up another. Most likely if the 

Mariners have callups they will have

to.meet in New York unless Kelenic

is meeting in Houston. Any others would have to take a red eye to Houston since it is a day game.

Will update with further news. Go M's.

Mariners Blown Away

The Mariners were blown away Friday

 night 11-1 by the Houston Astros. 

Most likely they were not going to win 

anyway, since the Astros beat them a lot

 in Houston and they were facing Justin Verlander
who they face in every series with Houston.

The good point they won't face Verlander 

the rest of the regular

season. Mariners now have only

two games remaining against the 

Astros. Hopefully the Mariners 

make the playoffs but we hope

another team will beat them first.

The Mariners will brush off this game

and we hope the Astros offense runs

out of steam. The Mariners still break

even in the series.

What they can learn from the Astros

is have a good inning early on and

add on after that. The Astros maybe

the best team in.the American League

though the Yankees who the Mariners

play next are pretty good to.

The Mariners made a trade with the

Cincinnati Reds getting the best 

starting pitcher available in Luis

Castillo. It did cost them two top

prospects in Marte and Arroyo. At

least they have depth at shortstop 

in the minors and JP Crawford isn't

going anywhere else soon.

The Mariners are missing the

other Castillo who went onto

the ten days injured list. Hopefully

he will be able to return when the

Mariners come home. 

With Luis Castillo will George Kirby

stay in the rotation or not? Will the

Mariners go to a six man rotation

or someone else be pumped. If

the Mariners do stay with five man

rotation either Kirby or another

starter could share time. I could see

Logan Gilbert who they want to watch

his innings kept down start and go 

five innings. The Mariners could bring

in Kirby to pitch the final four innings. 

In a tight game he could go three

innings and have Paul Sewald or 

whoever pitch the ninth. 

The Mariners should do well after

they finish with Yankees. They play

the Yankees at home as well as on this

 trip in New York. No matter the success

 or failure against the Yankees

they should know they can beat these

other teams. 

 

The trading deadline ends on this

Tuesday coming up. Will they be able

to pick up a bat. They are still in the

sweepstakes for Juan Soto. Is that 

a wise decision or not? 

On Friday the Pac-12 had their media

day in Los Angeles. The Huskies were

picked sixth followed by the Cougars.

After last season I will take sixth.

Utah was picked to finish first like 

last year followed by Oregon. USC

who had same record as the Huskies

have a new coach and a lot of transfers

to. They are picked third. UCLA is

 fourth followed by Oregon State. The

Huskies do play UCLA this year but

not USC unless they both find their

way into the championship game.

With training camp beginning the

first week we will keep you up to

date on the Huskies and Cougars.

By the way the Cougars have a new

quarterback transfer Cameron Ward.

Mariners Lose Another To Astros

The Seattle Mariners three game

losing streak ended in the opening

game series to the Astros in Houston.

This was a close game but three 

mistakes cost the Mariners the game.

Final Houston 4 Seattle 2

Takeaways: Logan Gilbert pitched 

well except by giving up a two run home run to Alex Bergman with two

outs in the first inning. Logan was 

able to go six innings.

The Mariners were able to tie the game

in the third inning. They were able to 

load the bases without any outs. Ty

France hit a long ball that looked like

could be a grand slam but just didn't

make it. So had a sacrifice fly. Carlos

Santana up next hit a grounder beating

the throw to first base without getting

into a double play.

The game stayed that way until the 

eighth inning when Bregman was at

it again when he drove in a run with

a double. He scored himself on a couple misfortunes. 

The Mariners may have been able to

comeback from a one run defeceit but

harder with two. The Astros closer Pressly has had a long streak of not

giving up runs so not good for Mariners.

The Mariners face Verlander Friday

night with Robby Ray. Likely another

close game. The Mariners need to

find a way not to make mistakes

and put pressure on the Astros. 

In the football world reports come

out that the Seahawks have signed 

DK Metcalf to a three year deal for

$72 million with $58 million guaranteed. This includes a $30 million

signing bonus. I am sure this all to

meet the salary cap. 

This is good news since Tyler Lockett

is the other primary receiver. The Seahawks have three other receivers 

competing for the third spot in Penny

Hart, Freddie Swain and D'Wayne Eskridge. All three likely make the roster but who will get most playing

time? 

Eskridge is currently having a

hamstring injury which is keeping

him out at the beginning of camp.

Last year's number two draft pick

the Seahawks really to have Eskridge

healthy to be the third receiver. 

The Seahawks have Cody Thompson

who maybe Metcalf's backup if he

can beat out Hart. Marquise Goodwin a

nine year veteran recently with the 

Chicago Bears might be Lockett's

backup. Most likely the Seahawks

will go with five receivers. Go Hawks!

Mariners Sweep Rangers

The Mariners did what they needed

beating the Rangers 4-2. Now headed 

to take on the Astros for three games.

It is interesting to see the Astros were

swept in three games so the Mariners 

back where  they were a week ago.

Julio Rodriguez hit another home run 

for the second time since coming back. Julio.hit a three run version in the seventh inning. The Mariners were down going into.the inning.

The Rangers were ahead 2-1 going 

into the seventh. Marco Gonzales 

rebounded going seven innings.

He gave up a run in the fifth and sixth.

This is the Marco we like to see.

JP Crawford and Sam Haggerty each 

had two hits. No one else had more than one. Kyle Lewis was at dh while

Carlos Santana was at first. Ty France

had the day off.  With Lewis, Santana and France they can all get at least 

one day off a week. When Haniger gets

back it will be interesting for sure.  This

means they can pinch hit later in  the game. Lewis is being taken out of game late as well when in outfield. The same could happen with Haniger.

When Lewis and Haniger are healthy so can both be in the outfield at same time. Do so against a tough lefty to

give Jesse Winker a day off. If Julio

needs a day off most likely be Dylan

Moore. Don't want Haniger or Lewis

in center. This could depend when 

Taylor Trammel returns too.  

 

KJ Wright Retires

The Seahawks with starting 

training camp on Wednesday is

retiring as a Seahawks after 

signing a one day contract.

Wright was emotional when

doing. 

Wright along with Bobby Wagner 

were the mainstay as linebackers

for a decade. Wagner will play this

season for LA Rams after being

released by the Seahawks the same

day Russell Wilson was traded.

We could say the Seahawks will

look different now. So much like 

Kyle Seager no longer a Mariner. 

Now we look at the current linebackers

for the Seahawks. 

Middle Linebacker is expected to be Cody Barton. Iggy Iyiegbuniwe recently

with Chicago Bears expected to be his

backup. Ben Burr-Kirven one of my favorite former Huskies was waived

by the Seahawks on Tuesday. Ben was

out all last season.

Weakside linebacker is Jordyn Brooks likely the Seahawks best linebacker

starts. Nick Bellore who is great on

special teams and could play some

running back is the  backup.

Strong side linebacker Uchenna Nwosu

formerly of the LA Chargers starts.Boys Mafe will be the backup.

LEO which is a combination linebacker/defensive end. Darrell 

Taylor starts with Alton Robinson

as the backup.

Traditional defensive end the Seahawks will have one.

It will be interesting to see

the revamp defense plays 

this year. Go Hawks

Mariners Win In Comeback

The Seattle Mariners finally had 

Julio Rodriguez back along with

Jesse Winker who missed a game

for his ankle. Julio didn't miss a

a beat hitting a home run in his first 

plate appearance to lead. We shouldn't

expect anything less.

George Kirby made his first start

since back on July 8. Kirby didn't

miss a beat either going five innings

give up no runs on two hits and a walk.

He could have gone further since he

only threw 51. 

Kyle Lewis was in the lineup in.right field making all natural outfielders

since before the break. Lewis had a 

hit driving in a run in the first inning.

The Mariners didn't score another run

until the seventh when Cal Raleigh hit

a home run. The Rangers scored their 

first run at the top of the seventh.

On a strange play the Rangers scored

two runs to tie off Paul Sewald. They added another run to take the lead in

the ninth inning.

Fortunately the Mariners were able

to comeback to rally for the win. JP Crawford had a single then Cal Raleigh

hit a deep ball between right and center to score Crawford to tie. Adam

Frazier bunted Raleigh to third. The

Rangers intentionally walked Julio

and Ty France to load the bases. Veteran Carlos Santana hit a ball to

somewhat shallow center and Cal Raleigh scored from third to win.

The umpires check to be sure that

Cal didn't leave third early. Could 

we have heard a large noise from

the crowd if it was overturned and

had to go to the tenth inning.

I am sure the Rangers feel the same way the Mariners do when it comes

to beat the Astros what does it take

us to win. The Mariners have Marco

Gonzales on the mound Wednesday

afternoon to see about a sweep. We

hope Marco can rebound after two bad outings.  The Mariners head to Houston for a four game series. Be

nice to split the series at least.

Earlier in the day the Mariners

announced the signing of first

round pick Cole Young. He took

in batting practice with the

team well as infield. The Mariners

have signed 19 out of their 20

draft picks this year. Have one left

to go. Cole will be heading to

Arizona next to begin his professional

career. 

Seahawks Release Chris Carson

As the Seattle Seahawks training

camp begins on Wednesday news

came out they have released running

back Chris Carson over a neck injury.

Not a surprise since talk has been 

going on for several months.

It is sad news since Carson has been

the Seahawks number one running

back the last five years. Originally

a seventh round pick primarily because

he had injuries in college. I am sure a

surprise to.many Seahawks fans since

most seventh round picks don't make 

an impact like Carson has.

The Seahawks resigned Rashaad Penny a former first round pick after 

having a good second half of last season. Penny has had injuries over

his career but showed what he is

capable of when healthy. Hopefully

Penny can stay healthy all.this coming season.

Kenny Walker the Seahawks drafted 

this year in the second round with the team is beginning training camp with

an injury himself. Walker has a hamstring pull he suffered in June. Hopefully not to serious to keep him

out. 

They have DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer as well who have spent time on special teams. Dallas is the most likely to get time if either Penny or Walker can't go fifty percent of the time.  We 

will see whether the Seahawks pick

up an experienced running back.

In the weeks ahead we will look at the

other positions. Go Hawks!

Mariners End Three Game Losing Streak

After being swept by the Houston

Astros the Mariners best the Texas 

Rangers 4-3.

Chris Flexen did what the Mariners

needed him to do by going six innings

and giving up only two runs.

The Rangers scored first with one run in the third. The Mariners responded 

with two runs in the 4th. Ty France

who was the hitting star had a home 

run in the 5th inning to extend the lead

to 3-1. The Rangers had a home run

in the sixth inning but the Mariners 

added one in the seventh which was

a good thing. 

Andre Munoz and Paul Sewald pitched

well however Diego Castillo didn't have

it this time giving up a home run. The

Rangers had the tying and winning run

on. The Mariners brought in Erik Swanson to see he could bail the

Mariners out which he did. Swanson

got the final two outs on only three

pitches.

The Mariners were without Julio Rodriguez for the fourth straight

game with his injured wrist. They

are expecting him and Jesse Winker

who missed as well on Tuesday

night. A good thing since they went

with Adam Frazier in left, Dylan Moore

in center field and Sam Haggerty in

right.  

Kyle Lewis again didn't start or play 

in Monday nights game. Right now

looks like playing him sparingly. It

would be nice to see three outfielders

in the lineup Tuesday.

Mitch Haniger started rehab assignment in Everett. Should play

in Tacoma as well. The Rainier's

start a series Tuesday night so

Haniger could be there. Not sure

how long he will be rehabbing but

Haniger says he will know when

he can return to the Mariners.

Tuesday night George Kirby will

start for the Mariners. Hopefully

he can go six innings but will be

based on.pitch count. The Mariners

haven't announced Wednesday

starter as of yet though should be

Marco Gonzales. After two bad outings

in a row we will have to see. Go M's.

Seahawks Training Camp About To Start

Now that we are heading  into August

this means football  is about to  start.

The two biggest story lines is will DK

Metcalf will sign his deal or sit out until 

he does and who will be the quarterback 

starting the season. For the first time 

the quarterback  won't  be  Wilson in a 

decade.

Metcalf is still rehabbing  so if he doesn’t 

see any action on the field until preseason 

games is ok with me. May have to worry 

if it extends until  the season  starts.  I am

sure things will work out. 

The quarterback  contest is three guys right 

now. We have Geno Smith who played when

Wilson was out last year. Geno did ok at times

but not so good at other times.  Drew Luck

the Seahawks  got in the trade with Denver.

I am  sure fans are skeptical and then there is

former Husky  Jacob  Eason. Naturally as a 

Husky fan I am  rooting for Eason. He has the

least NFL  experience  of the three.

On defense will the Seahawks  have  healthy

safeties?Also, improvement at cornerback.

Who takes over the key position at linebacker 

with Bobby  Wagner  now with the Rams. The

defense we may see a lot of four linebackers.

The defensive  line we will see  more of one

tackle with two defensive ends. We hope

improvement  on pass rush.

We will  start seeing  and I will  answer those in

the weeks ahead. Go Hawks!

Astros Sweep Mariners

When the Mariners could have

used winning at least two out

of three against the Astros instead

the Astros swept the series.

Number one takeaway the Mariners

didn't have Julio. The pitching order

I still question. Even if they wanted 

to start Marco and not have him

pitch against Astros in Houston. 

Robby Ray went only three innings giving up six of the eight runs on 

Sunday. I wonder if Ray had too much

rest. Have to figure he is a competitive

pitcher. The same for Marco. Have to

figure he would have a bad outing eventually.  Ray had pitched well for

eight games. It will be nice can have

the same again. His rotation Ray should pitch again on Friday in Houston. Since he went only three

innings the Mariners could move him

up to Thursday though Logan Gilbert will be scheduled.

Jose Altuve led the game off again 

with a home run for the second time

in series. Like Mike Trout makes me

wonder if they should pitch to him

since he was having a good series

leading into the game.  Perez the Astros shortstop followed with a home run too.

The Mariners did come back scoring

three runs in the seventh on a triple by Sam Haggerty scoring Abraham Toro

and Dylan Moore who had two hits 

on the day. JP Crawford hit a double to

score Haggerty. This made the score

6-3.

Again I question what the Mariners did

in the bullpen. The Mariners may have still been down by three runs but why

bring in Tommy Milone to pitch when he hadn't been in a game for some time. Milone gave up two runs. The Mariners scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth to make the

final score 8-5. It could have been

6-5 heading into the ninth inning.

The Mariners used Festa to finish

the eighth followed by Andre Munoz

in the ninth. The Mariners could 

have used Festa to start the eighth

since he has pitched well. 

The Mariners now take on the Rangers

for three games. Hopefully they can

turn things around. At least the offense

improved the end of the game.

The Astros showed again they are

the top of the AL West. The Mariners

showed in the first two games they

are not much far back of the Astros.

With the trading deadline nine days 

away we hope Dipoto can pick up

another pitcher. Also, another bat

though Haniger will be back eventually.

Though Toro, Moore and Haggerty 

have their moments another hitter

would be good. Picking up an infielder

be good. Getting a catcher to back

up Raleigh with some hitting be nice to. The problem they are hard to find.

Can't wait for Harry Ford to make 

his presence felt but still few years

away. 

Toro had to come in with Jesse Winker 

being hurt. Hopefully he won't be out

long. Kyle Lewis dh and had one hit.

Like to see offense from him against

the Rangers 

Astros Beat Mariners Again

The Mariners lose a second

time in another close game

to the Astros 3-1.

Takeaways: Logan Gilbert was

able to match Justin Verlander

for much of the game, however 

gave up two runs in the 4th inning.

Gilbert gave up four hits in six

innings to a tough Astros team. 

Only walked one batter while striking

out eight. This was a game where

Gilbert didn't tire out for the most.

My opinion Gilbert should have started

the opening game on Friday night. I 

read one Mariners fan in a group I 

belong to say Marco was the right 

choice because the Mariners were

not facing the Astros ace. Most of

the season teams have match ups 

that do favor one team over the other depending how the rotation works 

out. Only the opening game of the 

season both teams usually pitch

their ace pitcher. After the all star

break depending on who pitches in

the all star game you can choose

whoever you want. The Mariners chose

Gonzales where they could go with

either Robby Ray or Logan Gilbert. Both

of them would have the advantage while against Verlander be even at best. Had Gonzales pitched well going

into the break maybe. 

The Mariners now have the disadvantage losing the first two 

games at home.  What does help

the Mariners they do start Gilbert

and Ray in the first two games

against the Astros in Houston. This

could work things out. Flexen and

Kirby start the first two games at

home against the Rangers with

Gonzalez in the last game. The next series against the Yankees Gonzales

will start the opening game of the

three game series in New York 

followed by Gilbert and Ray. The

Mariners have a day off then face the

Angels back home. Flexen will start

the opening game Friday followed 

by Kirby in the first game of Saturday

double header followed by Gonzales 

in the night cap. Gilbert pitches on Sunday. This could change with the

day off Gonzales pitching the opener

followed Gilbert in night cap and Ray 

going Sunday. The Mariners may 

want to limit Kirby's starts and skip 

him or have him start the first game

of the next series.

Another thing Logan Gilbert has never

pitched this many innings in a season

in the majors either. Last but not least 

while in New York will be the end of

the trading deadline. If the Mariners

do pickup another starter like Jerry

Dipoto wants to then this will change it.

What does the Mariners do with another starter. They could go with

that starter in place of Kirby who

moves to the bullpen or the Mariners

could go to s six man rotation to help 

both Kirby and Gilbert. The Mariners face the Yankees also in Seattle after

the Angels. The Mariners have an

easier scheduled for the rest of August.They face the Rangers again followed by the Angels, Oakland A's, 

Washington Nationals, Cleveland and

end the month in Detroit. 

In September it is a little tough but

the second half of the month they

face the Angels followed Oakland, Kansas City and Rangers. October

will be Oakland then finishing off

with Detroit at home. By the middle

of September or before the Mariners

will know what their shot is in the

playoffs .

The Mariners right now are 51-44. They have 67 games remaining. Say they go

37-30 which ends the season 88-74. 

Very realistic and be in the playoffs.

Tampa Bay has 68 games remaining

while Toronto has 67. They have to play

each other along with the Yankees. They have the Red Sox as well. Won't

be an easy task. 

In the central Cleveland and White Sox have to face each other seven times still. Cleveland has to face their division leading Minnesota Twins eight time well as facing Toronto and Tampa Bay. They face the Mariners to. So won't be easy for them to make the playoffs. 

The rest of the schedule favors the Mariners especially after facing the Astros and Yankees. The Mariners don't face Astros after this month.

The next time maybe in.the playoffs. 

Stay positive.

Mariners End Winning Streak

The Mariners came out flat while

Jose Altuve hit a home run to

lead off the game. The Astros

had three home runs in their

five runs on the night while Mariners 

scored two.

Takeaways: the number one and main

one why did the Mariners start Marco Gonzales in the opening game of an important series. Every pitcher had rest and this was the opening game against

the Astros. Marco didn't have a good outing before the break giving up five runs to the Texas Rangers. The Mariners offense came back late to win and get Marco off the hook.

This game it looked like the same thing

might happen. The Mariners had the 

bases loaded. Ty France had a home 

run earlier and Suarez was able to walk

off Houston reliever who was having 

trouble locating his slider. Kyle Lewis

back in the lineup since May hit a ball

that it looked like would drive in a couple runs to make it interesting however shortstop Jeremy Perez jumped high and somehow caught

the ball. The play of the game.

Sometimes I wonder decisions the

Mariners make like starting Marco.

Saturday afternoon the Astros start

Verlander so why not pitch Marco

in the second game. The Mariners 

start Logan Gilbert on Saturday

followed by Robby Ray on Sunday.

The Mariners had a late scratch with

Julio Rodriguez out with injury to his

wrist. Another questionable call in my

book especially if he is in Saturday's

game which not sure happens or not.

This sounds like the Mariners conceded this game not having 

your best in the first game. The 

Astros didn't have their best either

in the pitching not starting Verlander.

The Mariners have a good chance to

make the playoffs however if they don't

I come back to this game. I like Marco

but right now he isn't pitching well

and I am tired of him giving up home runs early. Anyway we hope for a win

Saturday. The Mariners have beaten 

Verlander before so not out of question.

Last thing the Mariners had a sold out

crowd so why not go with your best.

If they fail at least they tried. 

The Baseball Trading Deadline

There is 14 days remaining  in  baseball 

for trading.  After the deadline teams can

still trade, however, the players have to  go

through waivers.  This means teams can 

block other teams from trading.  The 

issues comes down to  salaries of players.

Before the current  14 game winning streak

knew whether  the Mariners  were buyers

or sellers  or combination of both. Now have

to say buyers.

President  of baseball operations  Jerry Dipoto 

says the Mariners  are going for starting pitching. 

The question  is  how good of a pitcher and how 

much willing to give up. Depending  on the pitcher

I  would say a prospect in the Mariners organization 

that is between  11 and 20. Possibly  a couple of

them and can throw in a prospect  between 21 and 30.

I  wouldn't  trade any player in the top ten unless the

pitcher is an exceptional  one. Other words some one

that matches up with Robby Ray and Logan Gilbert.

Friday  night  game against the Houston Astros  at

T Mobile Park  is sold out. Saturday and Sunday  are

close  to.  Should be an exciting and noisy series. 

Thursday  the Astros played the Yankees in  a 

double header.  I  know most Mariners  fans wanted

a Yankees  sweep  unfortunately the Astros swept

instead. The Astros  had to fly to  Seattle after so

hopefully  the Astros  will be tired. 

The Mariners  seem to have more success against

the Astros  in Seattle than in Houston.  The Mariners 

go to Houston next week  for a four game series

so hope for better success  there than in the past. 

I  would be fine with a split after taking two out of

three here. The best would be to gain at least two 

games on the  Astros  going into August.

The key to these series  against the Astros will likely 

come down to the bullpen. Continue success with

them will help. I expect low scoring  games with at

least one with the Mariners  scoring at least five runs.

Kyle Lewis  is expected  to  be activated Friday. Not

sure he will be  in the starting  lineup  or not. Having

his bat on the bench anyway will help. Mitch Haniger 

is going on  rehab assignment  Friday to Everett Aqua 

Sox. He could be on rehab assignment  for two or

three weeks  depending  on  how he does. He might

play for the Rainiers  as well.  Nice to have Lewis bat

back and Haniger  soon to.  Go M's. 

All Star Game and More

Both Julio Rodriguez and Ty France

were able to play in the all star game

Tuesday night. We could say that 

Julio is one of the new faces of 

baseball.

A number of players were miked 

throughout the game and we were 

able to hear from Julio while out in

center field late in the game. 

The American League won for the 

ninth straight time 3-2. All the runs were scored early on and the winner 

had back to back home runs to come 

from.behind.

On day three of the baseball draft Tuesday the Mariners drafted seven pitchers and three position players.

The first four rounds were pitchers 

before selecting a position player.

According to the head of the farm

department the Mariners have about

signing all their picks. The number one

pick looks like the last one to sign

but expected is expected in Seattle

over the weekend.

Round 11 Marcelo Perez from TCU.

Most of his college career he was a 

reliever though made nine starts this

year. Made Big 12 second team.

Round 12 Troy Taylor right handed

reliever from UC Irvine.

Round 13 Darren Bowen a right handed starter from UNC Pembroke.

Round 14  Tyler Cleveland a right hander who throws side. Went to Central Arkansas. Began as a reliever

however became a starter in 2022.

Round 15 Blake Rambusch first position player taken on day three.

Played college at Auburn. A good hitter and was all conference on defense.

Round 16 Jacob McNairy pitcher at Alabama. He started 12 of 16 games

for the Tides.

Round 17 Stefan Raeth another college pitcher. The Mariners decided to stay

close to home as Stefan pitched for 

the Washington Huskies. Go Dawgs!

Round 18 Brandon Schaeffer a left handed starting pitcher for North Carolina.

Round 19 outfielder Curtis Washington Jr. from Purdue. A right handed hitter and thrower. Considered one exciting

player at Purdue. Let's see him in action.

Round 20 right handed hitting second baseman Nick Zona from.James Madison the last player taken by the

Mariners. The odds are against Nick

playing for the Mariners but you never know.

We wish the best to these young men 

It is an honor to be drafted even if 

never put on a major league uniform.

Julio Made Us Proud

Julio Rodriguez had a good evening

in the home run derby. He made the

finals in his first time. Not bad at all.

In the first two rounds he had 32 and 31home runs. He went first putting

pressure on his opponent.

The finals are not as long as the first

two rounds. He lost in the final to

Juan Soto of the Nationals. Julio

had 18 home runs while Soto had 20.

Next year being in Seattle and a year

of experience we hope for a Julio

victory. 

The next post we will see who the

Mariners draft Tuesday in rounds

11 thru 20. Many of these players 

will spend time in Arizona. I expect

many of these draft picks will be

college players. Most high school

players will go to college who will

be picked. The first couple rounds 

could decide to sign though.

Now we root for Julio and Ty France

to have a good All Star game. Let you

know how it goes tomorrow. 

Mariners Draft Picks Day Two

The Mariners  didn’t  have a third round 

pick for signing Robbie  Ray as a free agent 

during the off season.  The  Mariners 

drafted more high school  pitchers as well 

as position  players. We now let you know 

who they took.

Round Four:  Ashton Izzi a 6'3 right  handed 

high school pitcher from Oswego  Illinois.

Right now Ashton  throws low 90s on his

fastball. He also throws a slider and changeup.

The Mariners  seem to link pitchers  who

throw sliders.

Round Five: The Mariners  did decide to  go 

for a college pitcher. A lefty in Reid VanScoter

from Coastal Carolina. Reid had Tommy John

surgery in 2019. He throws several pitches.

I am sure he will begin this career as a starter. 

Round  Six: The Mariners  drafted another

shortstop this one from the college ranks 

in Josh Hood from North Carolina State.

Though a shortstop  Josh could end up

playing  third base. Bats and throws right

handed. Also, hits with  power.

Round Seven: Hogan Windish a college

second baseman with power and bats right 

handed.

Round Eigth:  The Mariners  drafted  a 

 catcher in Tatem Levins from Pittsburgh

 A left hitting catcher known more his

defense than hitting.  

Round Nine: The Mariners  went back to  a

high school  righthanded pitcher in Tyler

Gough from California. He can throw up

to 97 mph on his fastball. 

Round Ten: The Mariners  picked their

first outfielder in Billy  Knight Jr.. He went

to the same college  as Kyle Lewis.  He

has power and plays a good center field

and bats righthanded. 

Next  time up we will see how Julio Rodriguez 

did in the home run  derby.

Tuesday  we will  see the remaining  draft picks.

Later on in the weeks  ahead we will see how

these draft picks land in the top prospects. 

Mariners Additional Draft Picks

The first round of  the  baseball draft went

faster than expected they had round two

and a  compistory pick as well.  Round three

thru ten expected  Monday.  I  suppose  it

moves fast could have additional  rounds to.

In round two the Mariners  drafted a college 

third baseman and the additional pick was

a high school left handed pitcher. The second

round pick is Tyler Locklear from Virginia 

Commonwealth.  Besides third base he has 

played some first base as well.  I  am  sure 

the Mariners will  try him at both positions. 

He has raw talent as far power goes. The 

Mariners haven't  had a lot of success in

the draft as far as third base goes. Locklear 

like others probably  a few years away. He is 

21 years old so how things go I expect the

Mariners  will know right away. 

Walter Ford is  the  high school  pitcher. He is

only 17 years old so has time to  develop. He

throws two breaking balls. The Mariners are

banking on his raw talent. I  am  sure he signs

Ford will see the rest of  the summer in Arizona. 

Later Monday I will post more of the  Mariners 

pick and tonight how Julio Rodriguez does in

the home run derby. Go Julio!

Mariners Take Shortstop In First Round

For the second year in a row the

Seattle Mariners picked a high

school player in Cole Young a shorstop near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Last year they took catcher Harry Ford. 

Cole is older than most high school

players turning 19 this month. If the Mariners sign him which they likely

will he probably go to the rookie

team in Arizona just like Ford. The

Mariners will have Cole take it easy

this year. The season is half over as

it is. Like Ford he probably play

at low A Modesto. 

It will be interesting where he lands

among the Mariners top prospects. 

Noelvi Marte the Mariners top prospect

who plays shortstop had a tough start

on the season is playing well now for

the Everett Aqua Sox. Marte isn't expected to stay at shortstop. He most

likely move to third base or the outfield. The Mariners do like versatility so when does make Mariners he may

play shortstop on occasion. Marte is

20 years old and likely to play at

double A Arkansas next year. How he 

does next year will show when he makes it to Seattle. Will he be another

superstar like Julio we will see.

Young on the other hand is expected

to stay at shortstop. Like JP Crawford

is expected to play good defense.

Young hits left-handed but reminds 

scouts more of a hitter in Mariners

Adam Frazier with a bit more pop.

Young isn't expected to be a home 

run hitter but hit a lot of doubles. T

Mobile Park could be the place for

Young. How fast he makes will not

only be on him but how the minor

league coaches work with him. 

Another key is to stay healthy.

Monday rounds 2 thru 10 will happen. 

Most likely the Mariners will go after 

more college pitchers. May take an outfielder and a catcher to. Tuesday

they will take even more pitchers.

You look at the draft players taken 

in the eleventh through twenty rounds

making it to the majors are pitchers.

What the Mariners having coming

down the pike those who make it will be relievers. Example Penn Murfee

was a later round pick by the Mariners.

They turned him into a reliever after 

beginning his career as a starter. Some

of these guys will be traded if they are

able to stay healthy. We wish them the

best. 

This week we will again look at the 

top prospects in the.Mariners farm

system at those currently eleven through thirty.  You have to figure

with this years draft they will lower

down for some of them.  The following

week we will look at the top ten whose

names are not George Kirby and Matt

Brash. Kirby expected back in the rotation after the all-star break. Most likely will face the Texas Rangers in

Seattle. Brash will likely still be in the

bullpen. 😎😎😎

Mariners Sweep the Rangers

The Mariners beat the Rangers 6-2 making it 14 straight wins. This was

the longest winning streak heading 

into the all-star break in major league

history. Quite the deal for sure.

The Mariners find a way to win whether

pretty or not. Several minutes before 

the game it was announced Ty France

is going to the all star game in place 

of Mike Trout. A bit of irony right. 

The Mariners showed why they are 

the team right now where all the

players gave France a hug. They 

knew he belonged. Next Friday

the banner for next year's all-star

game will be unveiled. This tream

does have some reminders of the

2001 team when had the last one.

Chris Flexen started this one going

three and two-thirds giving up a 

run in the third. The Mariners used

five relievers giving up the second.

Matt Brash had a little trouble allowing

the run but able to get out of it.

One of the reasons the Mariners have

done well is the relievers coming in

after the starters have done well. If

the Mariners have had any trouble

the offense picks them up.

Every hitter had a hit except Carlos Santana and JP Crawford. They both

have done well lately so can excuse

them this time.

Major league draft is going on right now. The Mariners have the number 21 pick in the first round Sunday night. 

Let you know who  they pick later.

Monday will be rounds 2 thru 10 and Tuesday 11 thru 20. Ryan Rowland-Smith will be there to announce the

Mariners picks. The draft to is taking

place in Los Angeles. Go Mariners!

Football Almost Here

Trying camp is almost ready  to  start 

for the Seahawks,  Huskies, and Cougars. 

The one thing the three teams have in 

common they will start a new quarterback. 

At least two and all likely  all three.

The Seahawks  and Cougars  will have a

new quarterback  for sure.  The Huskies 

still have their starting quarterback  on 

their roster from last year. 

Michael  Penix  Jr  a transfer from Indiana 

during  the off-season  is expected to be

starter since he has experience  with  Huskies 

head coach  Kalen DeBoer when he spent

a year as offensive  coordinator. Dylan Morris 

and Sam Huard  will  try  to  change DeBoer’s 

mind. 

Every  week  I  read a story  about  the Seahawks 

bringing  in  a quarterback but right now doesn't 

look that way. Of course,  those who  write about

the Seahawks and no other team have to come

up with a story  a few times a week so natural 

about the guy to replace Russell Wilson makes sense.

All three teams have other areas to get ready for

the season so we will see  how they come about

during  traing camp. This will be an interesting year

coming up for football. I am  sure  you  are ready. 

Mariners Make It 12 In a Row

The Mariners continue their winning

ways Friday night beating the Texas

Rangers 8-3.

The Mariners now have won 12 in

row.  This is now the second longest

winning streak in Mariners. It is only

outdone by the great team of 2001

who won 18.

I know we wanted the Mariners to turn

things around but I am sure none of 

us expected this. This all started with

the brawl against the Angels. Thank 

you so much. On the other end the

Angels have gone the oppositive

direction.

The big blow was in the 8th inning

when Julio Rodriguez hit a grand

slam. This was the first one by the

Mariners on the season. I am not

sure they were the last team to

have one but sure they are.

Right now the Mariners are doing

whatever it takes to win. Also, some

luck along the way which has to 

happen along the way.

Everyone is contributing in one 

fashion or another. Last night 

the top six batters got a hit. 

Suarez continues to drive in

runs. Jesse Winker and Adam

Frazier are starting to hit more

consistently both had two hits.

Cal Raleigh who had a rough

time Thursday rebounded by

having two hits as well. 

JP Crawford was out again

with injury to right index finger.

He is currently day to day. Also,

on the injury front Kyle Lewis

continues to hit home runs on

his rehab assignment. The 

Mariners are hoping for his

return before the end of July.

Mitch Haniger could return

after the all-star break. 😊😊😊

Mariners Win Coming From Behind

It wasn't easy but the Mariners won

coming from behind 6-5.

Marco Gonzales didn't have it early

giving up three runs in the first inning and another in the second. He did 

find a way to make through six. He gave up another in the fifth.

Sam Haggerty had a big game scoring

three runs. He was able to get the

Mariners going in the fourth hitting the

ball up the middle getting past the 

outfielder for an inside the park home 

run. This was after early striking out

out with the bases loaded. The only

time without a hit.

Suarez continues hitting well. Drove in

two runs in the seventh inning. Ty France who had been struggling 

since coming off the injured list

against Toronto hit in the Mariners

final two runs to take the lead and

win the game. Before that Julio

Rodriguez was hit by a pitch with

the bases loaded to come within

one run.

The bullpen did an outstanding job 

in their three innings while the

Rangers hsd trouble in their four innings of relieve. Festa and Munoz

neither gave up a hit.

In the 9th Diego Castillo came in to

save the game. He got the first

two batters out. Semien hit one back

to Castillo which went off him. He 

hurried the throw allowing Semien

go to second. They additionally

walked the hot hitting Corey Seager.

Castillo was able to get the final.out.

Seattle Kraken Sign Two Free Agents

The NHL had their draft last week.

Now the Seattle Kraken are starting

to sign some free agents. I am sure

they will look to make some trades 

as well.

The Kraken second season will begin

in October. Wednesday they signed Andre Burakovsky on a five year deal.

He was a member of the Stanley Cub

Champions Colorado Avalanche. He

certainly help them on the offense.

A second signing as well  was defensiveman Justin Schultz to a two year deal. Schultz recently played the

last two years with the Washington

Capitals. The Kraken lost many games

last year in the third period. Hopefully

Schultz and others will help in that

area. They signed several other players for their minor league team.

Let you know how things continue

during the off season to see where

they go for next season.  Go Kraken!

Mariners Take Game Two

Wednesday night Mariners were able to sweep the double header winning game two 2-1. Unlike the first game

it was more of a pitching duel.

We can see the Mariners offense

again not performing where we like

it on a consistent basis, however 

the pitching was outstanding again.

This game was all the bullpen. Erik 

Swanson was the opener. A good

choice as a former starter who knowsp

how to start a game. Swanson pitched

the first two innings without a base runner get on board and struck out one.

Tommy Milone pitched three and a third innings giving up no runs on

three hits. A great guy to pitch in

that spot. Someone who has done

well when called upon by the Mariners

since being called up. 

Matt Brash came in for Milone and was

able to get hitter to hit in a inning ending double play. Unfortunately he 

got a bit of wildness in the seventh

inning so Diego Castillo came in

with the bases loaded and struck out

the batter then pitched the eighth

as well.  

Paul Sewald pitched the ninth inning getting the save in both games. He

did give the one run on a homer to

the leadoff of the inning Juan Soto

Sewald by striking out Nelson Cruz.

He did give up a single but got the

other two to strike out as well.

The Mariners now have won ten

games with help by a strong bullpen.

Earlier on the bullpen was weak but

they have turn things around. This

was by addition and subtraction to

the bullpen. The Mariners are expected

to play mostly against teams under .500 after the all-star break. They do

face the Houston Astros after the break.

Jesse Winker had a home run in the

game like he did in the opener. It took

place in the sixth inning. Maybe we

will see the real Winker going forward 

Adam Frazier was the only Mariner 

with two hits. He drove in JP Crawford 

for the second run. We hope Frazier

who has been a disappointment so

far has turned a corner. 

The Mariners don't need the same

hitters to score or drive in runs each

time out but have ones in the meat

of the lineup do so on a regular basis.

Julio Rodriguez the lone all-star

representative so far for the 

Mariners will be in the home run

contest as well. The Mariners 

are now 47-42. They have won ten

games in a row. Regarding what

happens against the Rangers they

wiil be above five hundred at the

all-star break which is good news from several weeks ago. 

The Mariners are eleven games 

behind the Astros however they

play them seven games right after

the break. They play three at home

and end July playing four games

in Houston. It would be nice to see

the Mariners cut into that lead. 

Go M's.

Mariners Win First Game Wednesday

The Mariners  won the opening game

of the double header 6-4 over the 

Washington Nationals.  

Takeaways: The game  wasn't  as close 

as the score indicates leading 6-1 into 

the bottom  of  the  9th. Penn Murfee 

had one of his worst outings but I  am 

sure he will  pick it up  where he has been. 

Chris  Flexen  pitched  well  going six

innings and giving up only one run. He has 

pitched well recently.  Like  the other starters 

keep  it that way.

Eugenio  Suarez  who has been hot lately 

did it again putting the  Mariners  in  front 

3-0 in the first. Jesse Winker just back

from  the  suspension had a home run  to. 

Adam Frazier  who has been  struggling 

had a ho e run too.  Hopefully  this means

he will get hot to. Cal Raleigh  starting the

first game at catcher  hit a home run  in the 

9th inning. He to continues to  do well.

Dylan Moore  played in center with Julio 

being suspended.  Julio back in game two.

Not sure who will start game but Tommy 

Malone is  expected to  pitch as long as

he can.  Before game one manager Scott 

Servais he whoever starts he hopes will

go through  the  Nationals lineup once.

Mariners Game Tuesday Postponed

The opening  game  at Washington  to take

on the Nationals was postponed  because  

of rain so they will play  a day and  night

double header.  

The first game on Wednesday  with  take 

place just passed noon Washington  DC 

time and the second  at 6 pm. Wednesday 

game was already  scheduled  for the noon

time since the Mariners  go to Texas after

for Thursday  against  the  Rangers. This

will make it much difficult  on the Mariners. 

Chris  Flexen  will start game one. He will 

have to  go on as long as he can. The second

game is supposed to  be  bullpen game. Not 

sure who is expected to start. Most likely  the

starter will go two or three innings.

With trading deadline  coming up  what will 

the Mariners come away  with?  Another  outfielder 

or second baseman. Mitch Haniger  supposed

to be ready soon and not sure when Jarred Kelenic 

will be called up from Tacoma.  He has done well 

as of late but I  am sure the Mariners will want to

wait see for at least the rest of July. Also, there is

Kyle Lewis  who they like to  see play some outfield 

during his rehab assignment. 

We hope to  see  the Mariners sweep this Nationals

doubleheader. Go M's. 

Mariners Late Rally Helps Win

The Mariners  had a tight game 

going into the game leading 4-2

into the 9th inning however scoring

two runs made it a lot easier.Final 

6-2 Mariner's

Takeaways: The Mariners scored

all six runs with two runs. Really

helped them out.

Sam Haggerty was the player of the

game having three hits on the day

including one in the 9th inning. Julio

had a hit to helping score the two runs.

Dylan Moore had a hit before Haggerty

but was out on a pitcher to second base. JP Crawford who has played 

well in this series hit a triple to score

both runners. Earlier Haggerty had

a home run to right field.

Pitching Logan Gilbert had a good

day though he only went five and one-

thirds innings. He gave up two runs

though only one was earned. Did walk

three which was unusual as well as

one strike outbGilbert is now 10-3.

Sounds like he should be on the

all-star team. If he is healthy Ty France

should be there and Julio Rodriguez

possibly to. Can you imagine had the

umpires given Julio a break in April

where he would be now.

The Mariners have Wednesday off

before taking on the Blue Jays in a

four game series. Friday's game will not be on Root Sports but Apple TV +.

Other local sports news the National

Hockey Draft will begins on Thursday

afternoon at 4pm. Seattle time on

ESPN. The Kraken have the number 

four pick in the first round 

Mariners Take on The Nationals

After having a day off on Monday

the Mariners take on Washington Nationals on the road for two games 

The Nationals are not having a good

season so the Mariners have a shot

at extending their winning streak.

Jess Winker will be back after his

six game suspension and Erik Swanson from paternity leave. Just 

like Crawford we hope Winker will

start hitting for as well. So far Suarez 

has been the best part of the trade

with the trade before season with

the Cincinnati Reds.

Tuesday night we won't see Julio Rodriguez in the lineup as he takes 

his one day suspension. I guess we

can look at him having a day off.

Who will play in center field will be

interesting. I expect Dylan Moore

or Sam Haggerty.  

It will be nice when the Mariners can

go with three real outfielders instead

of two. Haggerty and Moore have 

done well as of late but they are not

everyday outfielders. Adam Frazier

is playing some in the outfield too.

The Mariners will need to look to

get another outfielder before the

trading deadline and a second 

baseman if possible. We may have 

Mitch Haniger back soon but pushing

for a playoff spot can they rely on

him or Kyle Lewis? 

Carlos Santana had a fantastic

series against the Blue Jays winning

the final two games on his own

having three home runs. Ty France 

so far has dh since coming off the

injured list for the Blue Jays series.

He hasn't hit well yet but expect

soon. Like to see him at first base

real soon to though Santana has

played good defense. Santana 

would move to dh with an occasion

at first base. What a good pick up

Santana has been.

Chris Flexen starts Tuesday night.

He has done well as of late. He goes

six innings be a good thing. Keep the

streak alive.

Mariners Win Again

The Seattle Mariners beat the

Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday.

Takeaways:  Carlos Santana 

had two home runs Sunday with

the second one in the eight inning

to win the game over Toronto. I am

sure the Blue Jays and their fans

are thinking what could have been

instead of being swept by the Mariners. 

Logan Gilbert who was snupped by

not making the all-star team along 

with Ty France went six innings giving

up four runs including two home runs. 

Gilbert did strike out seven batters 

while walking no one. You think Logan

with a 10-3 record and an era of 2.80 be on the all-star team. He was pitcher

of the month in April and did well since. The amount of quality starts

the Mariners deserved a starter on the

team. Ty France was one of the top

two hitters in the American League 

before being injured. Commissioner

and Dusty Baker don't know what 

they are doing.

At this point Julio Rodriguez was the 

only Mariner to make the all-star team.

He celebrated by getting a hit and

driving in a run. Besides Julio and

Santana, Cal Raleigh was the only

other one to drive in a run. 

The Mariners now go on the road

playing six games before the all-star

break. They have Monday off then

play two against the Washington Nationals and four against the Texas

Rangers.

You want to know the LA Angels lost

again to the Baltimore Orioles. Poor Angels. 😅😅

We will see if the Mariners make 

any roster moves before Tuesday's

game. I expect Mitch Haniger will

be activated after the all-star break. 

Also, Jesse Winker should be back 

to. Julio will likely miss the opening

game against the Nationals for

his one game suspension. Go team!

Another Close Win

The Seattle Mariners now have

won seven games in a row beating

Toronto Blue Jays 2-1. Now see

if they can sweep the Blue Jays.

Takeaways: the Mariners only had 

three hits on the night. Carlos Santana

hit a home run in the seventh with

JP Crawford on base after his hit.

Robbie Ray pitched another great

game giving up a home run in the

sixth inning. He gave up only three

hits in six innings.

Matt Brash who was called up pitched

the seventh striking out two. He 

recorded the win. Brash was followed

by Andre Munoz who struck out two

as well. Diego Castillo pitched the

9th inning. He gave up a couple hits

on good pitches then after an out where the runners advanced to second

and third he gave up an intentional

walk. Castillo made great pitched

to get the final two outs.

Brash was one of three pitchers 

who were called up. Matt Festa 

was one of the other recalled.

Erik Swanson wife had a baby so

he went on bereavement list.

Ken Giles for his right shoulder

went on the injured list. Wonder

if he will have any success for

the Mariners. After his start Friday

night George Kirby was sent to 

Tacoma. Likely he will be back

after the all-star break. The Mariners

likely won't need a fifth starter heading 

into the break. Kirby likely have

limited innings with the Rainier's.

Though he didn't see action Saturday

Luis Torrens was activated and catcher

Andrew Knapp was designated for

assignment. The Mariners have Monday off then face the Washington Nationals on the road for two games

followed by four games against the

Texas Rangers in Arlington.

After the break be home against the

Astros then the Rangers again. They

finish July in Houston.

The Mariners are second place three ahead of the Rangers. The Angels

still losing are six games behind the

Mariners. Go M's.

Suarez Has Walkoff

Seattle Mariners win again so

now they are a game above

five hundred. 

Takeaways: Eugenio Suarez is 

hot right now so the Mariners

are taking advantage of it.

He hit a walk off home run in

the eleventh with two runners 

on base making the final Seattle 5

Toronto 2.

Julio Rodriguez and JP Crawford

are both hitting well. Adam Frazier

had a couple hits so maybe he will

get going. This is without Jess Winker

who has two more games to go in 

his suspension. See if he can get 

going when he gets back.

George Kirby went only four and

one-thirds innings giving up ten

hits. Fortunately only gave up two

runs.  The rest of the way was the

battle of bullpens and fortunately

the Mariners won that.  Six relievers

went the rest of the way giving up

only two hits. 

The second day of the NHL draft

the Seattle Kraken selected seven

more forwards, a goalie and two defensive men. The Kraken added 

more offense. According to ESPN

the Kraken were the big winner in

the draft. We will have to see how 

it works out.

Mariners Keep Rolling and More

The Seattle Mariners  win opening game

of series against the Toronto Blue Jay's

8-3. This helps winning the opening game

of a four game series.

Takeaways: foremost  the Mariners are 

now back at even on the season at 42-42.

The thought would be here at the all-star 

break and  they are ahead of schedule.

The main thing is keep  on rolling. 

Marco Gonzales pitched well  into the 

seventh inning though he couldn't 

complete  it. He gave up the three runs

and left two runners on base with two

outs. Good  thing  Marco didn't  give up a

home run to the power Blue Jay's. He

didn't  walk a batter though no strike outs

either.

Offensively  the Mariners  had three home 

runs by Dylan Moore, Cal Raleigh  and Eugenio 

Suarez. Both Raleigh and Suarez each had

two hits and drove in three runs. Raleigh 

average  is now  .202. Quite a  leap from

where he was. He is the Mariners catcher

until  proven different. Suarez has increased

going up to now .240. We will  take that to

for sure. We can't forget Ty France back in

the lineup  at dh. He got a hit in his first at

bat.

In the NHL  draft  the Seattle  Kraken  had 

a surprise. Shane Wright  expected  to be

number  one pick by Montreal was still

available  when the Kraken drafted at 4.

We will  see  in the future  whether Canadians 

made a  big mistake or not and the other

two  teams ahead of the Kraken made a 

mistake to. Day two of the NHL draft will

take place on Friday.  I  am  sure  how the

Kraken  did taking Wright in the first round 

will make a difference in the rest of the draft.

Will other players fall down to  for the Kraken 

to change what they expected. How will they

do anything different  in signing free agents

as well.  Does Wright make the opening day

roster or not. Stay tuned. 

Mariners Take On Toronto

It is always  strange  when the  Blue

Jay's come to Seattle.  Always  feel  

like a road game since so many Blue

Jay fans come down  from  Canada. 

The Mariners  always  struggle against 

them at home.

The Mariners  winning  pretty  well  

lately  we hope this is a change. Most

of the Mariners  haven't  been on the

team when playing  the  Blue Jay's

at home. Marco Gonzales starts for

the Mariners Thursday night. He might

be the only one of Mariners to play in

Seattle  against Toronto.  I believe the

last time they faced each other here

was in 2019 with  Canadian fans. I

am sure it will  be noisy.

I haven't  heard  about any transactions 

yet, however Ty France  could be activated

on Thursday. If so then he could play

first base or dh in this first outing. In either 

case he and Carlos Santana will likely be

in the lineup together.  Haven't heard  about

Luis Torrens but he  should  be  close to 

come back  to. After those two will be Mitch 

Haniger and then  Kyle Lewis.  Most likely 

Kyle  won't  be  back until the end of July.

A lot depends on his rehab assignment.

In football  news  quarterback  Baker Mayfield 

was traded to Carolina. This means hearing

about him coming to Seattle is off the books 

for now. Any rumors about a quarterback 

coming  to  Seattle  probably  not  off the table 

as of yet. 

Mariners Let Off Fireworks

The Seattle Mariners had a good

4th of July beating the Padres in

the opening game of the series

8-2.

Takeaways:  Chris Flexen pitched

an awesome game goingnsix and

two-thirds innings. He left with a

shutout. One of the rare times

Flexen has pitched well and had

offense backing. He know has a

record of 5-8 with an era of 4.00.

The Padres didn't score until the

9th inning on a two- run homer.

A bit too late.

The Mariners scored two runs in

the first inning then two more in 

the fourth inning on a other massive

home run by Julio Rodriguez with

Dylan Moore on base. Julio became

the fastest major league ever to hit 15

home runs and 20 stolen bases in a

season. He has a good chance to

hit 30 home runs and steal 30 on 

the season. Only one Mariner has 

done that in Alex Rodriguez.

JP Crawford had three hits in the

game after coming off suspension.

Jesse Winker began his six game

suspension so will miss this series

well as the Toronto. Tuesday's 

game will be in the afternoon and

the Mariners will fly home. They

have a day off on Wednesday before

taking on the Blue Jays for four

games.

The Mariners scored three more

runs in the sixth inning when Cal Raleigh hit a double with the bases 

loaded. Cal also stole third base

his first of his major league career.

Marcus Wilson started his first

game in right field and had his

first hit in his first at bat to. Something for him to remember for sure.

For any who hadn't heard last week

USC and UCLA went to the Big Ten

Conference. Not sure what will 

happen to the Pac-12. Not sure

whether the Huskies and Oregon

Ducks will follow. This puts in question

the Cougars and Beavers as well.

The Huskies had a number of recruits

commit for 2023 but not sure how 

this will affect them we will. Camp 

for the Huskies and the Cougars

will be starting soon. The same for

the Seahawks. Football just around

the corner. The time will come fast

as we know. 

Mariners Take Series

As expected  the Mariners  took

the series over the Oakland A's. 

They didn't  make it easy on 

themselves.  For the second 

game in a row  the Mariners 

won 2-1. 

Takeaways: Again great  pitching 

on both sides or poor hitting depend

on how you look at it. Robbie Ray

continues to pitch well for the Mariners.

Ray ended up going six and  two-thirds 

innings giving  up four hits including a

home run in the seventh inning. He

struckout twelve  batters while only 

walking two.

The Mariners  offense  was made up

of Julio Rodriguez for the  most part. 

He led off the first inning  hitting  a

home run  on the very first pitch. In

the six inning Dylan Moore  had a single 

and came home run  on a hit and  run

where Julio hit a double. Julio is becoming

the best hitter for  the  Mariners since

Ken Griffey Jr which says a lot mainly

because  of  Ichiro. 

JP Crawford  should be about ready to

return from his suspension.  Winker 

probably  next as his suspension reduced

to six. Julio's has been reduced  to one 

game.

Kyle Lewis rehab starting now. He will 

be brought up when he can play some

in the outfield.  He does  look better

running  the bases. It is likely  to alternate 

with Mitch Haniger at dh when he returns. 

We do have to consider  when Ty France 

returns how much Carlos  Santana plays as 

well. The possibilities  at dh could be  crowded 

however there is pinch hitting  as well.

Mariners Win Walk Off Fashion

The Mariners and A's game 

Saturday was another low scoring

affair. The Mariners winning 2-1

with a walk off.

Takeaways: Starting pitching wasà

excellent for both sides. Paul Blackburn A's started gave up seven

runs to the Mariners in his appearance

obviously made adjustments. You can say the same for George Kirby. This time out he gave up a run in the first

inning but nothing after that. Kirby went seven innings.

Lefty Borucki gave up a hit and struck

out two in one inning. Diego Castillo 

pitched the ninth walking one and

striking out. He recorded his sixth win

against one loss. Castillo in his last 

15 outings with an era of 1.13 while

walking only three and striking out

twenty. When his slider is going he

is dominate.

The Mariners ended up scoring a

run in the eighth to tie the game

with pinch hitter Justin Upton 

hitting a solo home run. In the ninth

with the bases loaded Abraham Toro

hit a single into left field scoring

Marcus Wilson who pinch run for

Eugenio Suarez. Toro starting to

heat up having two hits on the day.

The same for Carlos Santana who

was on base before Toro's walk off.

Now the Mariners face the final

game of series Sunday with Robbie

Ray on the mound. Wouldn't surprise

me another low scoring game with

the Mariners hopefully.

The Mariners go to San Diego Padres 

to take on the Padres for two games

before returning home to play the 

Toronto Blue Jays in four games. As

we know it will be a busy and noisy

as Blue Jays fans will come from

Canada. It will be nice if the Mariners

can split the series at least. The team

has played well on the road recently

and this game will sound like a road

series. 

The Mariners are now in third place 

in west division. A game behind the

Texas Rangers who they meet before

the all-star break. Things work out 

the Mariners will be in second place

at the end of July.

The Mariners are hoping to have the

return of Ty France and Luis Torrens

soon. The possibility in Mitch Haniger

as well. Most likely Kyle Lewis will

return after the all-star break. He will

take a rehab assignment. Nothing

said whether Haniger will have a 

rehab assignment or not. I expect

his first few games he will dh.

Mariners Lack Offense Again

The Seattle Mariners lack the

offense losing 3-1 to the

Oakland A's on Friday night.

Takeaways: The Mariners scored

17 runs total in their last two 

games so a lower scoring game

was suspected sometime in the

series. 

The Mariners lone run came in 

the sixth inning with the A's 

leading 2-0. Julio Rodriguez hit a 

ball almost out but ended up a

triple. Jesse Winker drove in Julio.

Eugenio Suarez almost hit one 

out as well but was a double. A

home run of course would have 

tied the. The Mariners were not 

able to bring Winker or Suarez

home. Suarez had two of the 

four hits. 

A's catcher Sean Murphy had three

hits driving in two runs. This include

a home run off of Penn Murfee in

the 7th inning.

Marco Gonzales started the game for

the Mariners going six innings giving

up two runs. Marco continues to pitch

well but lack of offense keeps him

from winning to often. In June Marco

was 1-3 with an era of 2.90. Now starts

July with another loss.

Carlos Santana in his four games with

the Mariners since being acquired from

Kansas City has only one hit in 12 at

bats. He has played good defense but

the Mariners picked him up for his bat

especially missing Ty France. We can 

hope Santana can start to deliver.

Not sure when France will return but

does look like Luis Torrens should

when his ten days on the injured list

is done. Cal Raleigh has done the 

bulk of the catching though Andrew 

Knapp caught Friday night in his

Mariners debut. Later in the game 

Raleigh did pinch hit for Knapp and

stayed in the game.

The Mariners and A's have a Saturday

afternoon game. George Kirby will

start for the Mariners. After giving

up seven runs in his last outing to

the Orioles hoping for better results.

So far Sam Haggerty has had the

bulk work in right field since Taylor Trammell went out with a hamstring

pull and was placed on injured list.

Not sure when Trammell will return

or Haggerty plays majority of the

time until Mitch Haniger comes back.

The Mariners certainly need Haniger's

bat along with France. Adding Kyle

Lewis would be good to. 

Mariners Power Explodes

The Seattle Mariners offense came alive on
Thursday night against the Oakland A's.

Final Mariners 8 A's 6

Takeaways: After beating the Baltimore

Orioles Wednesday with small ball the

Mariners' big bats came alive Thursday

night. where Julio Rodrigues had a solo

home run. Dylan Moore had a two-run 

homer in the fourth inning putting the 

Mariners ahead 4-1.

Logan Gilbert gave up a three-run 

homer to outfielder Ramon Laureano

who had a home run in the 9th inning

as well to make the game real interesting.

I have mentioned before on the Mariners

pitching giving up so many home runs

especially with runners on base. Laureano

two home runs give him four on the 

season, 

The Mariners did take the lead in the

bottom of the fifth inning where Abraham

Toro drove in two runs and then Cal

Raleigh hit a triple but scored on an

overthrow to third. This did give the

Mariners four run cushion which turned

out they needed. 

Logan Gilbert pitched well for the most

part outside of the three-run homer. He left

the game in the seventh inning with two

runners on base. Thankfully Andre Munoz

came in without surrendering a run. Diego

Castillo and Paul Sewald finished off the 

game though each gave up a run in each

of their inning. 

JP Crawford suspension was lowered four

games from five so he will miss the series

against the A's. Jesse Winker and Julio

Rodriguez suspensions haven't been ruled

in their protests. Most likely Winker will

miss the series against the Padres in San

Diego and the Blue Jays at home depending

when the ruling takes places. If Julio has

to miss time, it will take place after Winker

unless his ruling is next.