Good morning, baseball fans! The Mariners kicked off their 2026 season with a bang, thanks to an outstanding performance from starter Emerson Hancock.
In a dominant 8-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, Hancock delivered six hitless innings, striking out nine. This feat puts him in elite company, joining only Felix on the day of his perfect game as Mariners pitchers with such remarkable outings.
Brendan Donovan’s three-run homer was the cherry on top of a well-rounded team effort, while Cooper Criswell sealed the deal with three solid innings of relief. Up next, the Mariners are set to host the New York Yankees for a three-game series starting tonight at 6:40 PM.
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In other Mariners updates…
Shortstop J.P. Crawford is making strides in his recovery, having completed a full infield workout. He's set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma and could return from the 10-day IL as soon as Wednesday.
For more insights, tune into the latest episode of the Meet at the Mitt podcast, where Zach Mason, Ryan Blake, and Evan James break down the early season action.
A must-watch NBC documentary is on the horizon, spotlighting Ken Griffey Jr.’s unique experience as a credentialed photographer at the 2025 Masters Tournament.
Around the league…
Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is off to a scorching start, homering in each of the team’s Opening Weekend games.
The Kansas City Royals are weighing a temporary change for RHP Carlos Estevez, considering moving him out of the closer role due to a potential injury and some recent struggles.
Making history, Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer has reached base in each of his first eight plate appearances, a first for the franchise.
In a strategic move, the Miami Marlins have acquired infielder Leo Jimenez from the Toronto Blue Jays, sending Dub Gleed and $250K in international bonus pool money the other way.