HEY BRADY FARKAS, AS YOU MAY KNOW…Samad Taylor homered within the ninth inning of yesterday’s Cactus League opener in opposition to the Padres, a solo shot to left subject, however…DID YOU KNOW?…that Taylor additionally belted the Mariners first Spring Coaching residence run in 2024?…he homered in opposition to the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch in final season’s Cactus League lid-lifter.
TODAY’S TILT…the Mariners journey to Tempe to tackle the Angels of their second recreation of Cactus League motion…the Mariners are coming off a 5–2 loss to the San Diego Padres of their Spring Coaching lid-lifter yesterday at Peoria Stadium.
UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS (topic to alter)…
TODAY: Mariners at Angels 12:10 pm PT Seattle Sports activities (710)
SEA — Evans, Lawrence, Vargas, Feliz, Danner, Cleveland, Alford*
LAA — Kochanowicz, McDaniels*, Dana, Mederos, Dashwood*, Minacci, Costeiu
SUNDAY: Mariners vs. Diamondbacks 12:10 pm PT Webcast/Seattle Sports activities (710)
ARI — Henry*, Sosa, McGough, Baker, Craig*, Ray, Giesting*
SEA — Hancock, L.F. Castillo, Bazardo, Fleming*, Fujinami, Valdez, Medina
MONDAY: Mariners at Brewers 12:10 pm PT Seattle Sports activities (710)
SEA — Gilbert, Thornton, Speier*, Saucedo*, Snider, Lao, Garcia*
MIL — Patrick, Hudson*, Peguero, Koenig*, D. Garcia, McGee
* left-handed pitcher
THE DYNAMIC OUTFIELD TRIO…the Mariners count on to function an outfield trio of Randy Arozarena, Julio Rodríguez and Victor Robles this season…Arozarena, who was acquired on the 2024 commerce deadline, was the 2021 AL Rookie of the 12 months and a 2023 All-Star who has recorded not less than 20 HR and 20 SB in every full season of his profession…after signing with the Mariners in June, Robles hit .328 (75×229) with an .860 OPS and going 30-for-31 in stolen base makes an attempt…Rodríguez final season grew to become 1-of-2 gamers in MLB historical past to achieve 75+ HR and 75+ SB by means of his first 3 MLB seasons (additionally: Bobby Witt Jr.-KC).
THE FIVE CHEESE BLEND…the Mariners return all 5 key members of their beginning rotation that led Main League rotations in almost each class final season…Mariners starters led MLB in high quality begins (92), ERA (3.38), IP (942.2), BB/9 (1.77), SO/BB (4.81), Opp. AVG (.221), Opp. OBP (.265), Opp. SLG (.376), Opp. OPS (.642) and WHIP (1.03)… Logan Gilbert (33 GS), George Kirby (33 GS), Bryce Miller (31 GS), Luis Castillo (30 GS) and Bryan Woo (22 GS) mixed for 149 of Seattle’s 162 begins.
THE GOLD (AND PLATINUM!) STANDARD…Cal Raleigh © and Dylan Moore (UTIL) have been each named 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners, with Raleigh additionally receiving the Platinum Glove award, given to one of the best defensive participant in every league, changing into the primary winner in membership historical past…the Mariners have now had a Gold Glove Award winner at every defensive place.
ON THE FARM…the Mariners have been just lately named as having the №1 farm system within the Main League Baseball by The Athletic…Seattle additionally has probably the most Prime 100 prospects amongst any workforce in keeping with Baseball America, with INF Colt Emerson (№16 total), INF Cole Younger (№56), OF Jonny Farmelo (№70), INF Michael Arroyo (№77), INF Felnin Celesten (№89), C Harry Ford (№95) and OF Lazaro Montes (№97) named among the many Prime 100…of the Mariners Prime 30 prospects in keeping with Baseball America, 12 have been invited to Main League Spring Coaching: Emerson (№1 Mariners prospect), Younger (№2), Arroyo (№4), Ford (№6), Montes (№7), RHP Logan Evans (№8), LHP Brandyn Garcia (№12), INF Ben Williamson (№13), C Josh Caron (№18), INF Brock Rodden (№24), RHP Hunter Cranton (№27) and OF Rhylan Thomas (№30).
THE COACHING STAFF…supervisor Dan Wilson enters his first full season as Supervisor after taking the helm on Aug. 22, 2024…returning to the Mariners teaching employees in the identical roles are Bullpen and Catching Coach Tony Arnerich, Director of Pitching Technique Trent Clean, Assistant Pitching Coach and Main League Pitching Strategist Danny Farquhar, Infield Coach Perry Hill and Pitching Coach Pete Woodworth…transitioning to new roles are Bench Coach Manny Acta (beforehand served as Third Base Coach), Senior Director of Hitting Technique Edgar Martinez (beforehand served as Hitting Coach from 8/22/24-end of season) and Third Base Coach Kristopher Negrón (beforehand served as First Base Coach)…becoming a member of the employees this season are Main League Area Coordinator Louis Boyd, Assistant Hitting Coach Bobby Magallanes, Hitting Coach Kevin Seitzer and First Base Coach Eric Younger Jr….Fleming Báez and Justin Novak each return as Bullpen Catchers.
OPENING HOMESTAND FESTIVITIES…single-game tickets for the Mariners Opening Homestand, together with Opening Day offered by Starbucks, are nonetheless out there, with nice occasions and giveaways going down daily in the course of the 7-game homestand: 3/27 vs. A’s (Magnetic Schedule Giveaway), 3/28 vs. A’s (Randy Arozarena Crossed-Arm Hoodie), 3/29 vs. A’s (Hey Kitty Bucket Hat), 3/30 vs. A’s (Little League Day, Mariners Poster Giveaway), 3/31–33 vs Tigers (Julio Rodríguez “Bat Flip” Bobblehead 3-day Giveaway)…single-game tickets can be found at Mariners.com/tickets.
MARINERS TO RETIRE ICHIRO SUZUKI’S NUMBER 51…the Mariners are set to retire Ichiro Suzuki’s #51 on Saturday, Aug. 9 as a part of Ichiro Corridor of Fame Weekend…he’ll be part of fellow Corridor of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. (#24) and Edgar Martinez (#11) and Jackie Robinson (#42) as the one numbers retired by the Mariners…different occasions in the course of the Ichiro Corridor of Fame Weekend embrace Ichiro Corridor of Fame Funko POP! 3-day giveaway (Aug. 5–7), Ichiro Jersey Evening (Aug. 8), Ichiro Quantity Retirement Ceremony Evening (Aug. 9) and Ichiro Corridor of Fame Plaque Day (Aug. 10).
MARINERS ANNOUNCE RETURN OF OPENING WEEK WARM-UP…the Mariners introduced yesterday the return of Mariners Opening Week Heat-Up offered by Starbucks on Sunday, March 23 at T-Cellular Park…Mariners Opening Week Heat-Up will as soon as once more give followers the chance to take over T-Cellular Park with behind-the-scenes entry to areas just like the clubhouse and bullpen, plus extra distinctive experiences all around the ballpark and particular visits from Mariners futures stars (introduced at a later date) and legends like Jay Buhner and Ryan Rowland-Smith.
SPRING BREAKOUT RETURNS…the Spring Breakout prospect showcase is ready to return this 12 months, with the Mariners high prospects set to tackle the Cleveland Guardians prospects on Friday, March 14 at Goodyear Stadium…the sport is ready to broadcast stay on ROOT SPORTS…the Mariners dropped final years inaugural Spring Breakout final season to the San Diego Padres by a 13–10 rating.
ON THE AIR…in the present day’s recreation in opposition to the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium will probably be broadcast stay on Seattle Sports activities (710 AM) with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr. on the decision.
