Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/29/24: Cal Raleigh, James Wood, and Orlando Cepeda
Saturday links!
Good morning, foLLks, and happy Saturday! As the last weekend of June kicks off, we have a fresh batch of links for your perusal.
In Mariners news:
- The Mariners pulled off one of the sillier wins in recent memory last night to open the homestand, and who else struck the final below but Cal Raleigh?
You can count on Cal. #TridentsUp pic.twitter.com/cYqy5Pwq1x
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) June 29, 2024
- Gregory Santos threw a live bullpen session, as he progresses even further towards his Mariners debut. Trent Blank voiced his approval.
Gregory Santos just wrapped up throwing a live BP session to Ryan Bliss and Victor Robles. Had it at a 21-pitch session as he nears a rehab assignment. pic.twitter.com/3Z0FkjriRe
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) June 28, 2024
Pitching coach and strategist Trent Blank on Santos’ live BP,
— Shannon Drayer (@shannondrayer) June 28, 2024
“Two thumbs up. If I had 3, I would give it 3.”
- Tai Peete hit his first homer of the season in last night’s Modesto Nuts game.
Tai Peete blasts a go ahead 2-run HR! pic.twitter.com/bmgqap9Vzj
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) June 29, 2024
- Adam Jude at the Seattle Times profiled the Mariners’ analytics department and how they work in sync with in-game decisions, led by 29-year-old Skylar Shibayama.
Around the league:
- The Nationals will call up top prospect James Wood, and he will make his big league debut on Monday against the Mets.
- Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both headed to the 10-day injured list, but the Phillies are hopeful neither will miss too much time.
- The Giants announced that Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda passed away at the age of 86.
The #SFGiants are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hall-of-Famer and #ForeverGiant, Orlando Cepeda pic.twitter.com/KVB9AwjAPB
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) June 29, 2024
- Orioles superfan Joan Jett was a guest at Baltimore’s 2-1 win against the Rangers last night, and spent some time in the booth to much delight.
Joan Jett telling stories about how she has the MLB app up to watch Gameday for O's scores *during* her shows is just the coolest thing
— Mike Petriello (@mike_petriello) June 29, 2024
Joan Jett laying into MLB/MASN for blacking out Orioles games while a guest on MASN is the highlight of my night. We’d love to be able to see more Orioles games too, Joan.
— Adam Michael (@GoodOleTwoNames) June 29, 2024
- Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his new single after the Mets beat the Astros 6-2 in Queens.
What. A. Performance.
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 29, 2024
"OMG" by @JoseIglesias_SS pic.twitter.com/bKEPVDV9Zd
Connor’s pick:
Several good options here, but I’m torn between 4 or 9. Also, Bart is flying the plane.
Which number would you sit at? pic.twitter.com/Pox9cKAb11
— Duffman (@simpsonsfeed) June 27, 2024