Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/16/24: J.P. Crawford, Alex Rodriguez, and Harry Carray
I just want J.P. Crawford back, is that too much to ask for?
Good morning everyone! It’s an off-day for the Mariners as they prepare a three-series road trip in Baltimore, the Bronx, and the other Washington. Here’s what you should know as you do something other than watching the Mariners today.
In Mariners news...
- In what was supposed to be J.P. Crawford’s last rehab game for Tacoma, this happened. Here’s to hoping it doesn’t impact his impending return to the club!
Oh no. J.P. Crawford leaving the game after getting HBP. pic.twitter.com/UnkUw663ig
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) May 16, 2024
- A flurry of big minor league promotions were announced yesterday. As if the Modesto lineup couldn’t get any more stacked.
Expecting Ben Williamson to go to Arkansas and Felnin Celesten to head to Modesto soon. https://t.co/7GoKZnIQaG
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) May 15, 2024
- The latest edition of Beef History dives into the feud between Seattle sports fans and Alex Rodriguez.
Around the league...
- Jared Diamond at The Wall Street Journal digs into the increase behind catcher’s interference calls this season. It turns out, there is a rational reason for it!
- Load management could be the next step for teams looking for a competitive edge, writes Jesse Rogers at ESPN.
- I mean...who among us, right?
The voice of the Chicago Cubs, Jon "Boog" Sciambi, tells an INCREDIBLE story about seeing Harry Caray in the bathroom at Wrigley Field.
— Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) May 14, 2024
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- I hope he was credited with the catch!
In 1906, a town ball player in Pennsylvania named B.F. Hicks was hit by a train while pursuing a fly ball.
— Tim Hagerty (@tdhagerty) May 13, 2024
When his dead body was found, he was holding the baseball. pic.twitter.com/4HHiIpYjEL
Anders’ picks...
- I don’t even care that much about football, but the Chargers’ schedule announcement video is always a must-watch for me.
should we REALLY make our schedule release video in the sims?
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) May 16, 2024
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