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☆ Padres manager Bob Melvin returns to Oakland for 3-game set
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 14 - Bob Melvin returns to the site of his greatest managerial success when the San Diego Padres visit the Oakland Athletics on Friday night to kick off a three-game interleague series. Melvin had a .528 regular-season winning percentage with Oakland, won three American League West titles and made six postseason trips with the A's, going 7-13 in the playoffs. He had career losing records with the Mariners (.481) and Diamondbacks (.498), but currently sports a winning mark with the Padres (.511). San Diego (69-78) likely won't be returning to the playoffs this season. In search for a miracle finish, the Padres will open the Oakland series with right-hander Seth Lugo (6-7, 3.80) on the mound.

Persons: Bob Melvin, Melvin, Blake Snell, Seth Lugo, Sean Newcomb, Mark Kotsay crowing Organizations: San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, The Padres, Oakland, San Diego, American League West, Mariners, Diamondbacks, Padres, Arizona, National League, Philadelphia Phillies, San, Colorado Rockies, Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Astros, Thomson Locations: San, San Diego, St, Houston

☆ Astros hope loss to A's represents wakeup call
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

September 12 - Just because the schedule over the coming two weeks aligned perfectly for the Houston Astros doesn't mean there were guarantees for success. The Astros averaged 11 runs per game in their previous 10 wins, a surge that propelled them to the top of the American League West. If the Astros had designs on coasting against inferior opposition, those thoughts were quickly shelved. Verlander improved to 5-2 with a 3.43 ERA over seven starts with the Astros following his acquisition from the New York Mets. Sears is 0-1 with a 5.52 ERA across three career appearances (two starts) against the Astros.

Persons: Mason Miller, Ken Waldichuk, Waldichuk, Miller, Trevor May, Dusty Baker, Justin Verlander, Verlander, JP Sears, Sears, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, Ryan Noda, Rooker, We've Organizations: Houston Astros, Astros, Oakland Athletics, Athletics, Kansas City Royals, Oakland, American League West, Houston, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Sears, AL West, Seattle Mariners, Royals, Thomson Locations: Houston, Verlander, Oakland, Houston , Texas, Texas, Seattle

☆ Max Scherzer looks for first win vs. Jays in decade
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

September 12 - Texas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer is 0-3 in his past five starts against the Blue Jays. The Rangers need one more win against the Blue Jays to clinch the season series, and the tiebreaker, between the teams. Scherzer is 4-3 with a 2.48 ERA in 11 career starts against the Blue Jays but has not beaten them since July 3, 2013. Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho added, "He just knows how to pitch. The Blue Jays entered the series after going 10-5 in a 15-game stretch against teams with below .500 records.

Persons: Max Scherzer, Hyun Jin Ryu, Ryu, Kevin Kiermaier, he's, Kiermaier, It's, you've, Daulton Varsho, Scherzer, Jonah Heim, Evan Carter, Heim, George Springer's, Dane Dunning, Erik Swanson, Jay Jackson Organizations: Texas Rangers, Blue Jays, The Rangers, Rangers, American League, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros, AL West, Toronto, Texas ., Scherzer, Minnesota, Texas, Triple, Thomson Locations: Toronto, Texas, Texas . Toronto, Scherzer

☆ Rays hope to build on momentum against Mariners
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-09 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The Rays have 20 games to go and sit four games back of the first-place Baltimore Orioles in the competitive American League East. "I think everybody is just focused because we need to win and win no matter what," Ramirez said. But if the Mariners continue to falter and frustration continues to build, it could derail some of the success that Seattle has established throughout the season. Rays right-hander Aaron Civale (7-3, 2.76 ERA) is set to make his 20th start of the season. Mariners right-hander Luke Weaver (2-5, 6.71 ERA) likely will receive the bulk of the workload as the bullpen looks to fill nine innings.

Persons: Rene Pinto, Harold Ramirez, Isaac Paredes, Ramirez, We're, George Kirby, Kirby, Scott Servais, Aaron Civale, Civale, Servais, Bryan Woo's, Luke Weaver, Weaver Organizations: Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Rays, Baltimore Orioles, American League East, Mariners, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, AL West, Houston, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland, Cincinnati Reds, Thomson Locations: St . Petersburg, Fla, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Texas, Civale

☆ Bryan Woo leads Mariners to shutout of A's
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/50] Aug 28, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (20) slides past Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) to steal second base during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 29 - J.P. Crawford and Julio Rodriguez hit home runs and rookie Bryan Woo pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Oakland Athletics 7-0 on Monday. The Mariners' Tayler Saucedo, Isaiah Campbell and Trent Thornton combined for three innings of one-hit relief to complete the shutout. It was the second time in the past four days that Crawford went deep to open a game. The Mariners added three runs in the third.

Persons: Zack Gelof, J.P, Crawford, Steven Bisig, Julio Rodriguez, Bryan Woo, Rodriguez, Tayler Saucedo, Isaiah Campbell, Trent Thornton, Kyle Muller, Eugenio Suarez, Teoscar Hernandez, Ty France's, Dylan Moore's, Muller Organizations: Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Mobile, Mariners, American League West, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Seattle, Oakland, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA

☆ Knocked Off Their Perch, the Rangers Hope to Climb Back Up
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Tyler Kepner | More About Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

This is the first season in Major League Baseball’s modern era in which all teams play each other. Consider the Mets’ current homestand, with series against the Los Angeles Angels, the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners. Sure, the Mets abandoned the pennant race a month ago, but the American League West version is flourishing in Flushing. “Hey, you’re past those dog days,” said Rangers Manager Bruce Bochy, who has seen a race or two. The Mariners, baseball’s hottest team since the start of July, overtook Texas for the division lead, with the defending champion Houston Astros close behind.

Persons: ”, Bruce Bochy Organizations: Major League, Mets, Los Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, American League, Rangers, ”, The Mariners, baseball’s, Texas, Houston Astros Locations: Flushing, “

☆ MLB roundup: Mariners blast 7 homers in 15-2 rout of Royals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

The only hits he allowed were a third-inning single by Dairon Blanco and Waters' solo shot in the fifth. Drew Waters went deep for the Royals, who have lost six of their past seven games. Jordan Lyles (3-15) was lifted after allowing seven runs in the third inning -- including three homers. He allowed two runs, four hits and two walks in five innings while posting nine strikeouts. Brock Burke (5-2) picked up the win with a scoreless inning relief after starter Max Scherzer allowed two runs on four hits over seven innings.

Persons: Mike Ford, Teoscar Hernandez, Joe Nicholson, Josh Rojas, Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, Cade Marlowe, Logan Gilbert, Gilbert, Dairon Blanco, Waters, Drew Waters, Jordan Lyles, Jake Alu, Jake Irvin, Josh Bell, Jorge Soler, David Robertson, Miami's Eury Perez, Alex Bregman, Jose Abreu, Chas McCormick, Jose Altuve, Hunter Brown, Eduardo Rodriguez, Parker Meadows, Freddy Peralta, Juan Soto, Joel Payamps, Peralta, Pedro Avila, Ohtani, Daniel Vogelbach, Brandon Drury's, Chase Silseth, Phil Nevin, Zack Wheeler, Nick Castellanos, Brandon Marsh, Louis, Bryson Stott, Bryce Harper, Wheeler, Davis Schneider, Hyun Jin Ryu, Jose Ramirez, Tyler Freeman, Cleveland, Logan Allen, Austin Riley, Orlando Arcia, Max Fried, Matt Olson, Wilmer Flores, Flores, Sean Manaea, Adam Duvall's, Alex Verdugo, Justin Turner, Duvall, Rob Refsnyder, Tyler Glasnow, Josh Lowe, Randy Arozarena, Luke Raley, Ryan Mountcastle, Lenyn Sosa, Yoan Moncada, Andrew Benintendi, Touki Toussaint, Toussaint, Jordan Wicks, Wicks, Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, Cody Bellinger, Jeimer, Robbie Grossman, Leody Taveras, Adolis Garcia, Mitch Garver, Brock Burke, Max Scherzer, Scherzer, Spencer Steer, Nabil Crismatt, TJ Friedl, Crismatt Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Mobile, USA, Mariners, Seattle, Texas Rangers, American League West, Royals, Nationals, Marlins, Miami, Astros, Tigers, Houston, Detroit, Brewers, Padres, Milwaukee, San, Mets, New, Angels, Phillies, Cardinals, Philadelphia, St, Blue Jays, Toronto, Cleveland ., Guardians, Braves, Giants, Atlanta, Red Sox, Dodgers, Boston, Los Angeles, Yankees, Tampa Bay's, Rays, Orioles, Rockies, Baltimore, Colorado, AL East, . White Sox, Athletics, Oakland, White Sox, Cubs, Pirates, Chicago's, Pittsburgh, Rangers, Texas, Reds, Diamondbacks, Cincinnati, Thomson Locations: Seattle , Washington, USA, Washington, Miami . Washington, Detroit, Parker, San Diego, Diego, Los Angeles, New York, St, Francisco, Los, Red, Tampa, Minnesota, Phoenix

☆ MLB roundup: M's down White Sox for 8th straight win
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

Yoan Moncada and Vaughn each had two hits as the White Sox lost for the eighth time in 10 games. Brian Anderson's two-run single capped the uprising. Willy Adames hit a two-run homer for the Brewers, who got two innings of scoreless relief from Bryse Wilson (5-0). The Red Sox started 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position before Justin Turner stroked a two-run single in the ninth off Astros reliever Rafael Montero. Will Smith hit a two-run homer for Los Angeles, which lost for just the third time in 20 games this month.

Persons: Josh Rojas, Matt Marton, Mike Ford, Teoscar Hernandez, Justin Topa, Andres Munoz, Andrew Vaughn's, J.P, Crawford, Rojas, Yoan Moncada, Vaughn, CJ Abrams, Abrams, Tommy Kahnle, Carter Kieboom, Mason Thompson, Kyle Finnegan, Ben Rortvedt, Bailey Ober, Dylan Floro, Brian Anderson's, Willy Adames, Bryse Wilson, Christian Vazquez, Kyle Farmer, Eddie Rosario, Bryce Elder, Rosario, Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta's, Elder, Tylor, Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker, Jon Singleton's, Justin Turner, Rafael Montero, Boston's Adam Duvall, Brandon Belt, Bo Bichette, Mike Baumann, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Varsho, Adley Rutschman, Jordan Westburg, Ryan Mountcastle, Cleveland, Bobby Miller, Caleb Ferguson, Will Brennan, Andres Gimenez, Myles Straw, Oscar Gonzalez, Cleveland's Sam Hentges, Trevor Stephan, Emmanuel Clase, Noah Syndergaard, Will Smith, Andy Ibanez, Kerry Carpenter, Parker Meadows, Tyler Holton, Alex Lange, Dansby Swanson, Jeimer Candelario, Reese Olson, Drew Smyly, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker, Turner, Craig Kimbrel, Kyle Harrison, Camilo Doval, Yandy Diaz, Osleivis Basabe slugged, Diaz, Randy Arozarena, Andrew Kittredge, Michael Toglia slugged, Elias Diaz, Brent Suter, Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds, Louis, Connor Joe, Johan Oviedo, David Bednar, Richie Palacios, Willson Conteras, Alec Burleson, Adam Wainwright Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox, Seattle, Chicago, Mariners, Ford, White Sox, Nationals, Yankees, Washington, Brewers, Twins, Milwaukee bunched, Milwaukee, Braves, Mets, Atlanta, New, Astros, Red Sox, Houston, Boston, Jays, Orioles, Toronto, Baltimore, Dodgers, Los Angeles, Los, Tigers, Cubs, Detroit, Phillies, Giants, Philadelphia, Francisco, Rays, Rockies, League, Colorado, Pirates, Cardinals, Pittsburgh, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Seattle, New York, Minnesota, York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Los, Los Angeles, Parker, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, St . Petersburg, Fla, St

☆ MLB roundup: Cal Raleigh, Mariners manhandle White Sox
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

[1/5] Aug 21, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) hits a three run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. White Sox starter Touki Toussaint (1-6) gave up seven runs on seven hits and four walks with three strikeouts in four-plus innings. Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola (11-8) tossed seven innings and allowed seven hits and two runs. Cristian Javier (9-2) worked five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits. James Paxton (7-4) gave up seven runs, six earned, on nine hits in four innings.

Persons: Cal, Matt Marton, Cal Raleigh, Luis Castillo, Teoscar Hernandez, Dominic Canzone, Eloy Jimenez, Castillo, Touki Toussaint, Elvis Andrus, Andrew Benintendi, Tommy Pham's, Will Smith, Geraldo Perdomo, Pham, Adolis Garcia, Ketel Marte, Edmundo Sosa, Alec Bohm, San Francisco, Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, Joc Pederson, LaMonte Wade Jr, Sean Manaea, Francisco Lindor, DJ Stewart, Rafael Ortega, Phil Bickford, Marcell Ozuna, Allan Winans, Nick Madrigal, Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, Daniel Palencia, Mark Leiter Jr, Spencer Torkelson, Matt Vierling's, Parker Meadows, Chas McCormick's, Alex Bregman, Yanier Diaz, Cristian Javier, Adam Duvall, James Paxton, Josh Palacios, Louis, Liover Peguero, Connor Joe, Alika Williams, Endy Rodriguez, Thomas Hatch, Bailey, Drew Rom, Andrew Knizner, Seong Kim, Kim, Ryan Weathers, Manny Machado, Michael Wacha, Josh Bell, Jake Burger, Weathers, Brent Rooker, Dylan, Coleman, Ryan Noda, Trevor May, Jordan Diaz, Zack Gelof, Shea Langeliers, Bobby Witt Jr Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Cal Raleigh, Chicago White Sox, Cal, Seattle, Mariners, White Sox, Chicago, Diamondbacks, Rangers, Texas, Phoenix . Arizona, Phillies, Giants, Philadelphia, San, Mets, Braves, New York, Atlanta, Cubs, Tigers, Detroit, Astros, Red Sox, Houston, Boston, Pirates, Cardinals, Pittsburgh, Padres, Marlins, Diego, Miami, Athletics, Royals, Oakland, Kansas City, Thomson Locations: Chicago , Illinois, USA, Arizona, Phoenix ., Texas, Chicago, Parker, St, Oakland

☆ Julio Rodriguez's 4-hit night propels Mariners past Royals
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-17 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/43] Aug 16, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais (9) watches batting practice against the Kansas City Royals prior to a game at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsAugust 17 - Julio Rodriguez collected four hits and the Seattle Mariners took advantage of a rare error by Maikel Garcia to slide past the host Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday. The play was challenged by Kansas City but allowed to stand. Kansas City responded with single tallies in both the second and third, cutting the deficit to 4-3. The Mariners got their second win in a row and will look to take the four-game series on Thursday afternoon.

Persons: Scott Servais, Denny, Julio Rodriguez, Maikel Garcia, Seattle's Dylan Moore, Garcia couldn't, Moore, Teoscar, Dylan Coleman, Luis Castillo, James McArthur, Cal Raleigh's, Garcia, Michael Massey's, Rodriguez, Drew Waters, Kyle Isbel's, Melendez's, Salvador Perez, Melendez, Matt Beaty, Waters, Nelson Velazquez's, Alec Marsh, Velazquez, Matt Brash Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Kauffman, Kansas City, Mariners, Royals, Cal, Seattle, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, Seattle

☆ Eugenio Suarez comes through in 10th as Mariners sweep Angels
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

With Ty France at second base to start the 10th, Angels reliever Jaime Barria (2-6) struck out Crawford before intentionally walking Julio Rodriguez. Suarez, who had a franchise-record 10-game RBI streak snapped a day earlier, singled down the left-field line to score France. It was Crawford's career-high 10th homer of the season. The Angels tied the score in the bottom of the inning. The Angels tied it on Thaiss' solo shot to right-center with two outs in the bottom of the frame, his seventh homer of the campaign.

Persons: Eugenio Suarez, J.P . Crawford, Teoscar Hernandez, Matt Thaiss, Ty France, Jaime Barria, Crawford, Julio Rodriguez, Suarez, Tayler Saucedo, Brandon Drury, Mike Moustakas, Hernandez, Thaiss, Chase Silseth, Bryce Miller, Miller Organizations: Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, Mariners, Angels, France, Seattle, Thomson Locations: Anaheim , Calif, J.P, Toronto

☆ Shohei Ohtani: MLB two-way superstar entering ‘uncharted waters’ on brink of record-breaking contract
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( Sahil Kurup | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

“The figures you hear mentioned, whether that be $50 million, $60 million, he will set a new standard. This season, he’s currently in the top three in both categories — Ohtani is doing things previously thought to be inconceivable in the sport. Steph Chambers/Getty Images“[Ohtani] increases interest in Japanese baseball — who’s going to be the next Ohtani?” Fellenzer said. It increases interest in Japanese baseball here. Ohtani receives his 2021 American League MVP trophy alongside his teammate and three-time MVP outfielder Mike Trout.

Persons: Shohei Ohtani, –, he’s, Jeffrey Fellenzer, Ohtani, Tim Heitman, “ Sho, ”, He’s, Dusty Baker, Yu Darvish, Hideo Nomo, Scott Miller, “ Nobody, Babe Ruth, Ruth, Steph Chambers, ” Fellenzer, Tommy John, — Ohtani, “, ” Ohtani, Mike Trout, Phil Nevin, we’ve, ” Nevin Organizations: CNN, ” University of Southern, CNN Sport, ”, Pacific League, Major League Baseball, LA Times, Los Angeles Angels, New York, Texas Rangers, ” Houston Astros, peerless, Los Angeles Dodgers, The Dodgers, Hokkaido, Ham Fighters, Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Angels, MLB, American League, Kyodo, White Sox Locations: ” University of Southern California, America, Hokkaido Nippon, Japan

☆ At the All-Star Game, Learning Opportunities Abound
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-10 | by ( Tyler Kepner | More About Tyler Kepner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The All-Star Game is baseball’s ultimate learning lab: the best of the best, teammates for a moment, swapping stories and secrets. The days of Bob Gibson snarling through the festivities, impervious to camaraderie with enemies turned teammates, are gone. “I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can.”López is not alone. The All-Star Game — scheduled for Tuesday at the home of the Seattle Mariners — was once the setting for Roy Halladay learning a cutter grip from Mariano Rivera. He was more of a shaman, a possessor of wisdom who inspired teammates by his mere presence.

Persons: Bob Gibson snarling, who’ve, ”, Pablo López, “, Seattle Mariners —, Roy Halladay, Mariano Rivera, Halladay, Rivera Organizations: Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners, Hall of Fame Locations: Cooperstown

☆ Bronny James Commits to U.S.C. as Father Dreams of N.B.A. Meet-Up
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Adam Zagoria | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

LeBron James’s immediate goal is to win another N.B.A. championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. But longer term, he wants to play in the league with his older son, LeBron Jr., who goes by Bronny, beginning in 2024. “I need to be on the floor with my boy,” James told ESPN in January, recalling a situation from his childhood in which Ken Griffey and his son, Ken Griffey Jr., played for the Seattle Mariners. He was seated at courtside Saturday night as the Lakers took a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series with the Golden State Warriors.

☆ MLB roundup: AJ Pollock's HR ends no-no as Mariners edge A's
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +11 min

Mariners starter Bryce Miller, in his major league debut, gave up a run on two hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts. The Reds snapped a run of seven straight losses to the Padres and a streak of nine straight losses in San Diego. Jon Gray allowed four runs on eight hits with one walk and two strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings. The right-hander lasted five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with no walks and six strikeouts. Keegan Thompson (1-2) was charged with three runs on four hits in one-third of an inning to take the loss.

☆ How Fanatics and MLB are planning to keep the trading card boom going
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

MLB trading card partner Fanatics has plans for new rookie card features this season as part of a bigger plan to increase the value of Topps baseball cards for collectors. "Fanatics is focused on the best experience for the fan, and collectibles is focused on the best collector experience," said Fanatics Collectibles CEO Mike Mahan. After the game, the patch will be authenticated and placed directly onto their rookie card in a future Topps set. While the sports trading card industry had seen growth in recent years, the pandemic put the hobby into overdrive. Cards across sports have been selling for record prices, including a $12.6 million sale for a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card, the highest price ever paid for a trading card.

☆ MLB roundup: Mariners top Padres, Machado first to violate pitch clock
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Feb 24, 2023; Peoria, Arizona, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Ford (20) hits a three run double against the San Diego Padres in the fourth inning at Peoria Sports Complex. Machado was not in the batter's box and ready to face Mariners starter Robbie Ray within eight seconds, and the umpire called timeout and assessed a first strike on Machado's count. The Padres scored two runs in the eighth but could not complete the comeback. Reserve shortstop Jackson Merrill went 3-for-3 with a run for San Diego. The Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino and recent Texas signing Robbie Grossman also homered.

☆ Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Baseball Pitcher, Dies at 84
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Gaylord Perry rears back to deliver a pitch when he was with the Seattle Mariners in 1982. GAFFNEY, S. C.—Baseball Hall of Famer and two-time Cy Young Award winner Gaylord Perry, a master of the spitball who wrote a book about using the pitch, died Thursday. Mr. Perry died about 5 a.m. at his home in Gaffney, S.C. Thursday of natural causes, Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler said. He didn’t provide additional details.

☆ Philadelphia Phillies demolish Houston Astros in history-making victory and take a 2-1 series lead
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Philadelphia had waited 4,746 days to host a World Series game and it was forced to wait another day when Monday night’s game was postponed due to rain. But its patience was rewarded on Tuesday as the Philadelphia Phillies took a 2-1 lead in the World Series, using the long ball to power their way to a 7-0 win against the Houston Astros in Game 3. “It was kind of mind-boggling because he doesn’t give up homers,” Astros coach Dusty Baker said afterwards. Elsa/Getty ImagesThen, Alec Bohm, who hit the 1,000th home run in World Series history, and Brandon Marsh added their own homers in the second to give the Phillies a 4-0 lead. Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is Wednesday night in Philadelphia.

CNN —The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Houston Astros in dramatic fashion Friday night to take Game 1 of the World Series 6-5 in extras. “The way we fought back in that game after being down 5-0, that is a Phillies win right there,” Realmuto said. Verlander, a likely future hall of famer, remains winless as a starter in the World Series in his stellar career. The Astros’ only previous World Series win came when they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. A Phillies series win would give the franchise its third World Series title, with its last coming back in 2008.

☆ ‘Mattress Mack’: Houston Astros superfan has wagered $10 million to win $75 million if team wins World Series
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

If the Astros do regain their MLB crown – the team’s first title came in 2017 – McIngvale will win an eye-watering $75 million, which has been widely reported would be largest payout in sports betting history. Mack watches batting practice prior to Game 5 of the 2021 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. In an interview with CNN last year, McIngvale said he had bet $3.35 million back in June 2021 that the Astros would win last year’s World Series. “And I say, thanks to the Houston Astros for bringing Houston together. “It’s their birthday, it’s their anniversary but they’re there cheering on the Houston Astros.

CNN —The 2022 World Series is a classic case of overwhelming favorite against plucky underdog. The Astros’ only previous World Series win came when they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2017. “It is the World Series, it’s a big stage, but they have been loose the entire time through this whole process. The Philadelphia Phillies last won the World Series in 2008. Further back in 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics’ World Series win was followed by the Wall Street Crash.

☆ After a Scoreless Six-Hour Marathon, the Astros Dispatch the Underdog Mariners
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-16 | by ( Tim Brown | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

SEATTLE—Nearly 48,000 playoff-starved fans crammed into T-Mobile Park on Saturday for the Seattle Mariners’ first home postseason game in three days short of 21 years. After more than six hours, 18 combined pitchers held the game exactly where it had begun, at 0-0. The Houston Astros—two games to none leaders in the best-of-five series—were not yet moving on, and the Mariners were stubbornly resisting elimination. Then, after a postseason-record 17 scoreless innings, Astros rookie Jeremy Pena homered into the left-center field bleachers in the 18th inning at the ballpark off Edgar Martinez Drive, giving the Astros a 1-0 victory over the Mariners and sending them into the American League Championship Series for the sixth consecutive season.

☆ Mariners RHP Luis Castillo agrees to 5-year extension
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 20, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo (21) pitches the ball against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsSeptember 24 - The Seattle Mariners and right-hander Luis Castillo have agreed on a five-year contract extension. The Mariners said the new deal will begin in 2023 and will run through the 2027 season. He is 3-2 with a 2.83 ERA and 64 strikeouts through nine starts with the Mariners and is 7-6 with a 2.85 ERA overall this season. A two-time All-Star (2019, 2022), Castillo is 47-55 with a 3.57 ERA in 146 career starts with the Reds (2017-22) and Mariners.

☆ Maury Wills, Dodgers shortstop famous for base-stealing, dies at 89
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

LOS ANGELES — Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Series championship teams, has died. Wills played on World Series title teams in 1959, ’63 and ’65 during his first eight seasons with the Dodgers. Maury Wills of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Vero Beach, Fla., in 1964. After the game, Wills left with his MVP trophy and showed it to the guard. After retiring with the Dodgers in 1972, Wills worked an analyst at NBC for five years.

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