Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/9/24: Colt Emerson, Manny Machado, and Luis Tiant

It just wouldn’t be the playoffs without some off-the-field drama.

Good morrow, dear readers! Let’s get you caught up on the latest from around baseball.

MLB Playoff Scores...

• The Mets dismantled the Phillies 7-2 and are now just a win away from punching their ticket to the NLCS.
• After an early scoring barrage, the Padres outlasted the Dodgers 6-5, and now need just one more win to earn their spot in the NLCS.

In Mariners news...

• Colt Emerson made quite the statement in his first game for the Peoria Javelinas.

Around the league...

• All-star Cuban-born right-hander Luis Tiant passed away yesterday at the age of 83. Tiant, who had a 19-year career, will be remembered by fans for his fashionable mustache and funky delivery on the mound.
• The Rockies have extended the contract of longtime manager Bud Black through the 2025 season.
• In case you missed it, Padres infielder Manny Machado is ensnared in controversy after throwing a ball towards the Dodgers’ dugout between innings during Monday’s playoff game.
• Major League Baseball is another step closer to gaining control over the sport’s broadcast operation.

• Our friend Matthew Roberson caught up with Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins to get his take on this year’s playoffs and his memories of playing in the postseason.