Marcus Stroman, Jarred Kelenic among 10 most fascinating starts in MLB
From Jorge Mateo to Pablo López to Aroldis Chapman, here are 10 of the most fascinating starts to the 2023 MLB season.APRIL 21, 2023
SEATTLE MARINERS 85-77 · 2ND IN AL WEST
85-77 · 2ND IN AL WEST
Mariners host the Cardinals on 3-game home losing streak
The Seattle Mariners play the St. Louis Cardinals looking to end a three-game home skidAPRIL 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Mariners have MLB's worst DH situation so far. Can it be salvaged? Through the first three weeks of the season, the Mariners have gotten virtually nothing from the designated hitter position.
APRIL 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cade Marlowe - Back in action at Triple-A Marlowe (oblique) has gone 2-for-7 with two doubles, a steal, three walks and two strikeouts in two games since coming off the injured list at Triple-A Tacoma.
Impact He suffered an oblique strain March 10, which cut his time in spring training short and delayed his start to the season at Triple-A. Marlowe turns 26 in June, so he is on the older side for a legitimate prospect, but he has above-average power and above-average speed and could get a look in the majors this season if any of the top three or four big-league outfielders suffers an injury.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Brash - Takes second loss Wednesday Brash (1-2) took the loss against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowed three earned run on four hits over one inning. He struck out one.
Impact The right-hander entered after Marco Gonzales allowed back-to-back singles to open the seventh inning, and he did himself no favors by quickly surrendering consecutive knocks to Brian Anderson and Luke Voit himself, the latter hit driving in one run. Brash would go on to surrender two more RBI singles, and the rocky outing snapped his three-appearance scoreless streak while also serving as his worst of the season in terms of earned runs allowed.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tommy Milone - Outrighted to Triple-A Milone cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma by the Mariners on Wednesday.
Impact Milone was solid in a spot start for the M's last weekend and will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. He'll join Tacoma's rotation.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What we learned in MLB this week: The Blue Jays are mashing and might get better
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Julio Rodríguez - Goes deep in loss Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact Rodriguez singled to begin the bottom of the first inning for Seattle, but he was subsequently picked off. The star outfielder made up for the mistake and produced the first scores of the contest with a two-run blast in the third inning. It was Rodriguez's second homer in his past three games, and he's gone 5-for-14 with three RBI over that span.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Marco Gonzales - Fans nine in no-decision Gonzales tossed six-plus innings against Milwaukee on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Gonzales pitched for the first time in 11 days as a result of going on paternity leave last Friday. The time off appeared to have done him well, as he tied a career-high mark with nine punchouts in his return. Gonzales also notched his first quality start of the campaign, though a big seventh inning for the Brewers prevented him from picking up the win. Since giving up four runs over five innings in his first start of the season, Gonzales has rebounded by yielding just three runs across 11.2 frames over his subsequent pair of starts.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
J-Rod, Gonzales bright spots as Mariners swept by Crew SEATTLE -- The Mariners started a trident trend on Wednesday. They hope it will buoy them to a winning streak. Seattle unveiled a sparkling...
APRIL 20, 2023 • MLB.COM
Kolten Wong determined to turn season around: 'Nothing is as bad as it seems' Wong has been hitting the ball too much in the air, and it's led to the slowest start of his MLB career, but he's confident he'll improve.
APRIL 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Brewers rally late, hold off Mariners for 5-3 win Rookie Brice Turang’s two-run double in the seventh inning helped the Milwaukee Brewers rally for a 5-3 victory against the host Seattle Mar...
APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Turang drives in go-ahead run, Brewers defeat Mariners 5-3
Eric Lauer allowed just four hits over 7 2/3 innings, and Brice Turang hit a go-ahead single and scored in the seventh as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep with a...APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robbie Ray - Could return in middle of May Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto believes that Ray (elbow) could return in the middle of May, but that it's just a guess at this point, Jen Mueller of Root Sports Northwest re...
Impact Ray has not resumed a throwing program as of yet as he recovers from the flexor strain he suffered in his first start of the season March 31. The left-hander will need to throw several bullpens and make at least a couple of rehab starts before he rejoins the Seattle rotation. It's just as possible that Ray will be making his return for the Mariners in June or later at this point.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Moore - Could return during road trip Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto told reporters before Wednesday's game that Moore (oblique) could return during the team's road trip beginning next week, Jen Mueller of Root...
Impact Moore began his rehab assignment for High-A Everett on Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with a walk and stolen base. The 30-year-old infielder has been out to begin the year with a left oblique strain, and he should see consistent playing time against left-handed pitching once he's back with the club.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Haggerty - Could return Saturday Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto told reporters before Wednesday's game against the Brewers that he expects Haggerty (concussion) to return to from the injured list Saturday,...
Impact Haggerty was placed on the 7-day concussion list Monday after crashing his head diving for a ground ball against the Rockies on Friday. Once back the 28-year-old should continue to see regular playing time against left-handed pitching at second base.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andrés Muñoz - Throws off mound Tuesday Munoz (shoulder) threw off the mound Tuesday at around 80 percent effort in advance of a rehab assignment, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Even while operating at less than full strength Munoz was still able to hit 98 mph with his heater. The hope is that the right-hander can get in one or two rehab games before being activated off the injured list. Once back with the Mariners, Munoz should operate in high-leverage situations while seeing plenty of save chances for the rest of 2023.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kolten Wong - Takes seat against Brewers Wong is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Brewers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact As has been the case for the majority of the season, Wong will take a seat with a left-hander on the mound. Jose Caballero will make his first ever start at second base and hit eighth against Eric Lauer and the Brewers.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cal Raleigh - Out of lineup Wednesday Raleigh is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Raleigh takes a seat after going 2-for-5 with a two-run double in the loss to the Brewers on Tuesday. Tom Murphy is starting behind the plate against southpaw Eric Lauer and the Brewers and will hit seventh.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor Trammell - Begins rehab assignment Trammell (hand) went 1-for-5 with a double in Triple-A Tacoma's win over El Paso on Tuesday.
Impact Making his season debut after suffering a broken hamate bone in his right hand, Trammell played a full nine innings in center field. The 25-year-old, who hit under .200 in each of his first two big-league stints in 2021 and 2022, may remain with the Rainiers once his recovery is deemed complete.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dylan Moore - Begins rehab assignment Moore (oblique) went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run in High-A Everett's win over Vancouver on Tuesday.
Impact Moore started at shortstop in his rehab debut and was able to make some solid offensive contributions offensively through his five innings. Moore could move up to a higher affiliate and play deeper into the game during his next minor-league contest.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jose Caballero - Draws first MLB start Caballero drew his first major-league start in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Brewers and went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base.
Impact Caballero was just summoned from Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday and had made his big-league debut as a defensive replacement the same day against the Rockies. He slotted into the No. 8 spot in the order while starting at shortstop in his first start and was able to make some modest contributions during his first plate appearance. Caballero was off to a great start with the Rainiers before the promotion (.333 average, 1.143 OPS in 40 plate appearances), but he's believed to be in for a brief stint with the Mariners while Sam Haggerty (concussion) goes through a 7-day IL stint.
APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Here's why the Mariners are off to a frustrating start SEATTLE -- Two outs, bases loaded and extra innings is the kind of theater that the Mariners have thrived in, especially with Julio Rodrígue...
APRIL 19, 2023 • MLB.COM
Marco Gonzales, Mariners look to salvage finale vs. Brewers Two seasons ago, shortly after returning from the paternity list, Marco Gonzales won nine consecutive decisions.
APRIL 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
