The Mariners’ shortstop crisis deepens as J.P. Crawford’s 10-day IL injury forces a reshuffle—and Colt Emerson’s sudden back tightness leaves Seattle scrambling for infield depth. J.P. Crawford’s right-hand contusion, suffered Friday after a 95.6-mph Framber Valdez fastball, has sidelined the Mariners’ veteran shortstop for at least a week, with manager Dan Wilson calling the injury … Read more
The Seattle Mariners’ piggyback pitching experiment is unraveling faster than expected, with two of their top starters openly unhappy and manager Dan Wilson scrambling to adjust the tactic after just two outings. On Monday night, Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller—who combined for a 9-2 win over the Athletics—both called the arrangement “not very comfortable,” while … Read more
The Mariners’ star catcher, Cal Raleigh, played light catch for the first time since his May 14 right oblique strain injury, marking a cautious step forward in his recovery as the team enters a critical stretch in the AL West race. With the Mariners (25-29) just 2½ games behind the division-leading Athletics (27-26), Raleigh’s return … Read more