The Mariners finally stopped the slide last night, and they did it in convincing fashion. Seattle beat the Texas Rangers 6-4 on the road to end a four-game losing streak, with Dominic Canzone delivering the big swing that changed everything. His three-run homer in the seventh inning lit the fuse and pushed the Mariners to a much-needed win.
Seattle now turns right back around for an afternoon matchup, with George Kirby set to start against Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker at 11:35 AM.
There’s also some movement on the roster front for the Mariners. Brendan Donovan is getting closer to rejoining the starting lineup, and he’s scheduled for an evaluation today with the club’s medical staff to determine the next step. In the bullpen, Alex Hoppe has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, while Nick Davila has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in the corresponding move.
Elsewhere around the league, the Athletics lost All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers to the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus, and he could miss the rest of the season. The Yankees also placed Cody Bellinger on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain.
The Reds had their own injury scare when Spencer Steer left yesterday’s game early because of right wrist pain. In Milwaukee, Jacob Misiorowski made history by striking out the first seven batters he faced, setting a new franchise record. And the White Sox added pitching depth, acquiring RHP Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for minor league RHP Felix Doroteo.
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Mariners Hitting Crisis Just Put Dipoto Under A Harsh Spotlight
Seattles offensive slump has pushed the Mariners into a midseason rethink, and the latest move is a clear sign the organization wants a different kind of voice in its hitting operation. Ed Paparella has been promoted into part of the major-league setup, giving the club a new layer of input as it tries to steady an attack that has struggled to find traction.
Jerry Dipoto framed the shift as more than a simple personnel change, saying the previous group leaned on a traditional philosophy while Paparella brings biomechanics, technology and ties to the high-performance department. It is a notable pivot for a team now searching for answers in season, and it also raises the bigger question of whether this blend of ideas should have been in place from the start. [Read more 🡒]
Mariners May Finally Break Their Pitching Blueprint At The Deadline
The Mariners are heading toward the trade deadline with the kind of familiar shopping list that usually keeps them in the market for pitching help, but this time the conversation around the roster goes a little deeper. Seattle wants to add a right-handed bat and bullpen help, and the front office has already made clear it knows the club needs to play better if it is going to stay in the race.
What makes this deadline different is the possibility that Seattle could finally part with a pitcher from its own blueprint instead of only trying to buy one. Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock are both at least in the discussion, while George Kirby, Bryce Miller, Bryan Woo and Logan Gilbert are not expected to go anywhere, leaving the Mariners to weigh how aggressive they want to be in reshaping the roster without touching the core that has defined the staff. [Read more 🡒]