The world’s been terrible, but the Seagers have been joy.
Surprising: That Wade LeBlanc still exists in the majors, that we’re writing this much about him today, and what he throws.
All losses count the same, but all losses feel different.
Randal Grichuk plays himself back to Triple-A, Mat Latos wears out another welcome, and the Dodgers and Mariners make an intriguing minor swap.
Ichiro argues for being the new Hit King, Clayton Kershaw and Noah Syndergaard dominate again, and Johnny Cueto in San Francisco has been a good deal.
As Ichiro steps on Pete Rose’s record, we deep-dive into his Japanese years to consider what he would have been like as an American prospect and young major leaguer.
Paxton and Bauer duel, Tyler Chatwood keeps getting outs, and Jose Altuve is everything.
Carl Crawford’s tumultuous time in Tinsel Town comes to an end and Trea Turner gets the call.
If hope is how we deal with despair, then the presence of hope indicates the presence of despair.
James Loney fills in for Lucas Duda, Brian Duensing bounces to another home, and Woj gets a new job.
Can baseball thrive in cities where nostalgia is suffocated?
Or: The Mariners fan’s guide to watching the Angels.
20 Ks, y’all, 20 Ks. Also: Good for the Astros, Good for the Giants, Good for the Mariners.
The answer might shock you! But probably won’t.
Memo to Price: Slide away, and give it all you’ve got. That and other standout arms from week five, including Felix Hernandez and Kevin Gausman.
It’s Friday, Friday, remember that song called Friday?
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