Flexen scheduled to start as Seattle hosts Houston
The Mariners will send Chris Flexen to the mound Monday and the Astros plan to give Luis Garcia the startAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PAUL SEWALD #38 - PITCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
1-2 W-L •
1.13 WHIP •
4.31 ERA
1-2 W-L
1.13 WHIP
4.31 ERA
Perez homers, Seager answers in M's 4-3 win over Royals
Salvador Perez homered for the fifth consecutive game, but Kyle Seager connected for a two-run drive to help the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reliever roundup: Much needed rest awaits Lou Trivino, Paul Sewald sizzles in Seattle and more Greg Jewett identifies all the need-to-know fantasy baseball situations in the back-end of MLB bullpens as the season eyes its final month.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Trusted in the ninth again Sewald saved Monday's 5-3 victory over the Athletics, striking out one in a clean ninth.
Impact After Seattle scored three in the top of the inning, Sewald entered in the ninth and slammed the door on the middle of Oakland's order. The 31-year-old has had himself quite the week since returning from the paternity list Tuesday, recording a win, three saves and a hold in five innings, and appears to be leading Seattle's closer committee.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
A's lose late lead again, Bauers rallies Mariners to 5-3 win
Jake Bauers hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning off struggling closer Lou Trivino, and the Seattle Mariners rallied past the Oakland Athletics 5-3AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clutch strikeouts for eighth win Sewald (8-3) recorded the victory in an extra-innings win over the Astros on Sunday, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out the side in a scoreless 10th inning.
Impact The right-hander got himself into immediate trouble by allowing a leadoff single to Jose Altuve that pushed inning-opening pinch-runner Lance McCullers to third. However, after an intentional walk to Michael Brantley loaded the bases, Sewald impressively bore down to strike out Carlos Correa, Jason Castro and Yuli Gurriel, with the last two punchouts featuring swinging third strikes. Sewald has developed into an excellent fantasy reliever, complementing his eight victories with six saves and 10 holds while filling a variety of later-inning roles.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners score 4 in 11th to earn 6-3 win over Astros
Ty France tied the game with a solo home run in the ninth inning and put the Seattle Mariners on top with an RBI single in the 11th before Kyle Seager belted a three-run homer in a...AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grabs sixth save Sewald allowed an unearned run on one hit and no walks while striking out one across one inning to earn the save Thursday against the Rangers.
Impact Sewald pitched the 11th inning and was given a two-run lead to work with. He allowed only a two-out single, though that allowed the runner that began on second base to score. Sewald recorded the final out one batter later, and he now has six saves on the season. It is worth noting that Diego Castillo was brought into the game in a save situation in the ninth inning, though he surrendered a three-run home run to lose the lead. In addition to Castillo and Sewald, Drew Steckenrider has also factored into the Mariners' closer picture of late. Sewald has two of the team's five saves since Castillo was added to the roster.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle sweep: France 11th-inning HR as M's win 9-8 at Texas
Ty France hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners completed a three-game series sweep with a 9-8 win over TexasAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paul Sewald has emerged as Mariners' top reliever — whether he's using dad strength to do it or not The reliever returned from paternity leave and picked up his fifth save Tuesday to help the Mariners beat the Ranger.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • SEATTLETIMES.COM
New dad Sewald starring in breakout season ARLINGTON -- As if Paul Sewald needed any more advantage in this breakout season, he gave the Mariners his first glimpse of pitching with “D...
AUGUST 19, 2021 • MLB.COM
Notches fifth save Sewald pitched a scoreless ninth inning on one hit while striking out one, earning the save in the win over the Rangers on Tuesday.
Impact Sewald entered the ninth inning with a two-run lead and secured his fifth save in his first appearance since being reinstated from the paternity list. The 31-year-old is a part of Seattle's closer-by-committee approach. He received the ninth inning while Diego Castillo filled the eighth. Castillo is 1-for-3 in save opportunities since joining the Mariners at the trade deadline. Sewald has a 2.77 ERA in 39 innings and is 5-for-7 in save opportunities.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from paternity list Sewald was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
Impact Sewald was away from the team since Thursday, but he'll rejoin the active roster and take the place of right-hander Yohan Ramirez in the bullpen. The 31-year-old has taken on a setup role since the Mariners traded for Diego Castillo at the end of July, and he's recorded two holds with a 5.40 ERA and 0.60 WHIP in 6.2 innings across six appearances since then.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzales throws 2-hitter, Mariners beat Rangers 3-1
Marco Gonzales pitched a two-hitter, JAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Away on paternity leave Sewald was placed on the paternity list Thursday.
Impact Players may miss up to three days on the paternity list, meaning Sewald should be back by Sunday. Yohan Ramirez was recalled to take his place in the bullpen in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up win Sunday Sewald (7-3) struck out four in 1.2 scoreless innings to earn the win over the Yankees on Sunday.
Impact Sewald took the loss in his last outing when he allowed three runs in two innings, but he returned to form Sunday. The right-hander has now held the opposition scoreless in seven of his last eight appearances, and he's picked up two wins, a save and two holds during that time.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kikuchi, Seager, Mariners beat Yankees, avoid 4-game sweep
Yusei Kikuchi and the Seattle bullpen combined on a six-hitter, Kyle Seager doubled to break a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Mariners avoided a four-game sweep, beatin...AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes loss in relief Sewald (6-3) was tagged with the loss in relief Thursday against the Yankees, as he gave up three runs on three hits while fanning one in Thursday's loss against the Yankees.
Impact Tyler Anderson delivered a good performance Thursday, but the bullpen faltered once again and Sewald was the one that allowed the Yankees to score what would eventually be the winning run. Aside from blowing the save and essentially giving the game away, Sewald also ended a streak of six straight scoreless appearances Thursday.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle to visit New York Friday
The Mariners will start Marco Gonzales on Friday while the Yankees have yet to decide who will take the moundAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gallo's 1st homer in pinstripes gives Yanks 5-3 win over M's
Joey Gallo hit his first homer as a Yankee, a go-ahead, three-run blast in the seventh inning, and New York beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up save Monday Sewald picked up the save Monday against the Astros after tossing a scoreless inning, fanning one.
Impact Sewald had to protect a three-run lead in the ninth, and he was extremely efficient to get the job done since he needed just 13 pitches (eight strikes) to close things out. Sewald now has gone 4-for-5 in save chances this year and has also tossed three straight scoreless outings. The Mariners have been flexible this season with their closing situation as they have mixed and matched save opportunities, but Sewald might remain as the team's second-best save option behind Kendall Graveman.
JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros
Dylan Moore hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 11-8 comeback win against the Houston AstrosJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures sixth win Friday Sewald (6-2) tossed 1.1 scoreless innings en route to his sixth win of the year Friday against the Athletics. He did not allow a hit but walked a batter and struck out three.
Impact Sewald came in to finish off the seventh inning in place of Erik Swanson. He started off by walking Mark Canha but retired the next four batters he faced. The Mariners would regain the lead in the bottom of the seventh, giving Sewald his sixth win of the year and his first since June 26. The 31-year-old has been reliable for the most part with a 2.45 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 51:12 K:BB over 29.1 innings.
JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gilbert expected to start as Mariners host the Athletics
The Mariners will send Logan Gilbert to the mound Saturday and the Athletics will give Chris Bassitt the startJULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raleigh, Torrens hit back-to-back HRs, Mariners top A's 4-3
Cal Raleigh and Luis Torrens hit back-to-back homers, Dylan Moore scored the go-ahead run on consecutive wild pitches and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
