TOM MURPHY NEWS

Productive before getting hook Murphy went 1-for-1 with a double and a walk in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees before being ejected for arguing a strike call in the sixth inning.

Impact The veteran backstop was upset about a check-swing that was called a strike and was tossed for yelling at the first base umpire. Murphy has logged 66 plate appearances across 21 games while ceding the bulk of playing time behind the dish to Cal Raleigh, and Tuesday marked the third time in his last four starts that he'd reached safely.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle catcher Tom Murphy, manager Scott Servais ejected after arguing with umpires

Seattle catcher Tom Murphy and manager Scott Servais were both ejected by plate umpire Brian Walsh in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees

MAY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enjoys productive game Murphy went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored, a double and a walk in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Rangers.

Impact Murphy was excellent Tuesday, with his seventh-inning blast off Andrew Heaney serving as the highlight. While Murphy doesn't play much as the Mariners' backup catcher, he has multiple hits in four of his last five games. The 32-year-old is slashing .244/.262/.415 through 42 plate appearances.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Murphy's home run helps Mariners, George Kirby beat Texas Catcher Tom Murphy gets his first trident celebration after late home run gives Mariners insurance to back starting pitcher George Kirby on...

MAY 10, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Gausman picks off Tom Murphy  | 04/29/2023 Kevin Gausman uses quick feet to pick off Tom Murphy at second base for the final out in the top of the 2nd inning

APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Playing time sparse Murphy, who played for the first time since last Friday in Thursday's loss to the Phillies and went 2-for-3 with a double, has logged only 29 plate appearances and appeared in nine...

Impact The veteran is healthy after appearing in just 14 games in 2022 due to a shoulder injury, but he's seen Cal Raleigh draw 20 overall, with 19 of those behind the dish. That's left Murphy with sparse opportunities to see the field, and his timing at the plate unsurprisingly seems to be suffering. Even factoring in his first multi-hit effort of the season Thursday, Murphy is slashing just .138/.138/.207.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start at DH Murphy is hitting eighth and lined up as the designated hitter for Tuesday's tilt against the Angels.

Impact Murphy has gone hitless in his first six plate appearances of 2023, but he does have a history of success against left-handed pitchers so he'll get the nod at DH against Jose Suarez.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thursday Murphy (forearm) is back in the Mariners' lineup for Thursday's Cactus League tilt versus the Reds, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Impact Murphy has had some left forearm tightness this week but is ready to go now. He's in line to serve as Cal Raleigh's backup this season.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forearm issue is minor Murphy (forearm) is expected to return to the Mariners' Cactus League lineup Thursday, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Impact Murphy was scratched from the lineup Monday and is not in there Wednesday, but his left forearm tightness has proven to be a minor issue. He should be in the clear to open the 2023 regular season as an active backup to primary Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched due to forearm tightness Murphy was scratched from Monday's Cactus League lineup against Milwaukee due to left forearm tightness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The right-handed hitter was scheduled to catch against the Brewers on Monday, but instead it was Brian O'Keefe who was behind the plate. Murphy has dealt with injuries over the past two seasons, and it's a disappointing development after his strong start to the 2023 Cactus League (.886 OPS, two homers in 34 plate appearances). There should be more clarity on the severity of Murphy's injury in the coming days. If the injury was to carry into the regular season, Cooper Hummel would likely be Cal Raleigh's backup backstop.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Monday Murphy was a late scratch from the Mariners' Cactus League lineup against the Brewers, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Impact There's no word yet on the reasoning for the move. Brian O'Keefe will assume Murphy's spot behind the plate Monday.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Partnership of Cal Raleigh, Tom Murphy gives Mariners 'real advantage' at catcher Tom Murphy’s presence as a proven backup to emerging star Cal Raleigh gives the Mariners perhaps their best catching combination in club his...

MARCH 17, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Solid early in spring training Murphy went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Cactus League win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Murphy is reacclimating after seeing his 2022 season end in June due to shoulder surgery, and Friday's breakout performance against the Diamondbacks might be considered his official welcome back party after a quiet first three games at the plate. Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales, who had Murphy as his battery mate for the first time since last season Friday, is especially excited about getting back what he considers a valuable resource. "He's just an energy source in our dugout," said Gonzales. "He's able to kind of pull the mask down and be really serious, too, which is good. So he knows what I need to do to be successful. And I think even sometimes better than I myself do, and so to have that voice out there is just priceless for me."

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Friday Murphy (shoulder) is starting at catcher and batting seventh in Friday's Cactus League opener versus the Padres.

Impact Murphy underwent season-ending shoulder surgery last June, but he appears ready to go for the start of spring training eight months later. The 31-year-old is slated to operate as a depth option behind Cal Raleigh at catcher this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks one-year deal Murphy (shoulder) and the Mariners agreed on a one-year, $1.625 million contract Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The catcher had to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery in late June, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 campaign. Murphy batted .303 with a solo homer and nine runs scored over 33 at-bats in 14 games with Seattle last season and figures to back up Cal Raleigh.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros look to sweep ALDS in Game 3 against Mariners

The Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros meet in Game 3 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros take 1-0 lead into ALDS Game 2 against Mariners

The Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners square off in Game 2 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners in ALDS Game 1

The Houston Astros host the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners look to secure 2-game series win against the Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners will look to sweep a two-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers play in game 4 of series

The Seattle Mariners play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 2-1

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers take 3-game win streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Detroit Tigers are looking to continue a three-game win streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners host the Tigers in the season opener

The Seattle Mariners host the Detroit Tigers in the season opener

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tigers try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Mariners

The Detroit Tigers visit the Seattle Mariners trying to continue a three-game road winning streak

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Athletics take 5-game losing streak into matchup against the Mariners

The Oakland Athletics are looking to end their five-game skid with a win over the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners begin a three-game series at home against the Oakland Athletics on Friday

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS