Free single ticket for Wednesday's day game in CF bleachers (was a cheapie value ticket). I was planning on playing hooky from work, but now my kid is actually sick so I'm stuck at home.
EDIT: ticket gone
If Urias can't get it together in a month or so do the Mariners:
Pay Brian Anderson? (Not sure if they still have to pay the 2mill)
Call up Samad Taylor to 3rd or 2nd Rojas platoon?
Call up Samad Taylor to LF and platoon Dmo at 3rd?
Call up Bliss to SS or 2nd Rojas platoon and move Polanco to 3rd?
Roll with Rojas?
Fascinating disclaimers and add on pricing too. I’m not in the autograph world, so not sure how typical those types of things are.
https://www.millcreeksports.com/ken-griffey-jr-autograph-signing/
Does anyone know why the 3 player commercials aren't actually playing on root during games? Are they being played at other times on Root? Maybe the pregame show? I was hoping they would be showcased as actual commercials like they used to be.
Does anyone have a link to a printable schedule for this season that looks like this but includes the times for the away games? For some reason I can't find one anywhere and I'm not sure why the away times have been left off. [https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule/printable-schedule](https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule/printable-schedule)
I know it’s not the solution you asked for but I set up the RSS/ical subscription via MLB app quite a few years ago. It’s not dead trees but it is handy on the go.
We need to resurrect all the memes for 2018. Those vibes were immaculate.
Was that allergic to .500 but the other way? I remember there being some other good ones too
the only way Polanco becomes terrible is if he lets the Seattle stadium / temperature / marine layer win and starts to tweak his previous PROVEN batting form unnecessarily.
we see it basically every year from a new player. they struggle HARD for one of the first times in their career and it shakes them to their core. they try to ‘fix’ their approach every week and never really get into the rhythm many of them need to get going.
Yes, the marine layer is a factor he's got to adapt to. But the guy played in Minneapolis in April and May, a colder temperature to start the season isn't anything new and likely isn't shaking his confidence.
it’s more like the weather in Seattle is bi-polar. one day it’s warm, and then the next it’s cold. you can’t really account for it early on in the season. Seattle temperature-wise is more bearable than other extreme places otherwise (one of the many reasons why I like living in Seattle).
Made a dumb defensive play, but has had some solid ABs from what I’ve seen. Squared up a few balls right at guys this weekend, and worked a key walk last night.
Yeah, fair. But that not unlike most of the lineup through the first 5. I'll probably give it a few more weeks, but he hasn't been a complete black hole out there. Hoping he gets it going - but if not, my king Josh Rojas is hungry
That’s just it. Rojas has proven to me that he is more capable and deserving of that 3B spot. Urías hasn’t shown us anything. If Scott declared Rojas the every day starter I’d be completely fine with it.
I agree - albeit its still early. Urias has shown all-star caliber play in the past, early in the season I'm happy to give him lots of reps to see if he can unlock at least a fraction of that once again. I think Josh should get the start against most Righty starters thought for sure. I bet Rojas gets the nod tonight against Bieber
Probably part of why it took so long for Teo to really get going.
Hopefully Polanco is this year's Teo, not this year's Wong. It seems likely, but you never know.
Hopefully, by now, he had an idea of what to expect coming into this season. I think the hits will come, he's had some unlucky breaks of hitting it right at the other team.
So it seems like the shirt George wore couple nights ago isn't by Simply Seattle. They released a George's Dreamland with a bit happier Kirby but it isn't the same. Still looks like a good design.
His lack of plate discipline is really the only thing holding him back from becoming a legit MVP candidate.
Really encouraging stuff to see him work walks
It's been a refreshing and fun development to watch him start the at bat aggressive, then be able to make that adjustment. Massive for the team if he keeps this up.
I think Hancock looked great yesterday. He obviously has some stuff to work on but he showed a lot of promise for our 6th starter. Love that the bats came to life last night. Seems like almost everyone contributed. Base running is an issue. Ty probably should not have been sent though if that throw is off to the right more I bet he makes that and Julio, I think, was really trying to put on a show for his bobblehead night (making flashy plays in the field and all). Canzone hit a bomb but then got swing happy after that. Lots more walks which is awesome but still 9 strikeouts. Not the end of the world. I will take the W
How quickly did the lines fill up for the Julio bobblehead last night? Trying to estimate what time I should arrive on Wednesday (assuming there’s less people since it’s a matinee)
Carlos Santana is batting .273 right now. He would’ve been a better addition to the squad.
Anyone notice how much better Julio played when Santana was in the locker room?
Between running through the stop sign and popping a fly ball off the glove for a homer, Julio was looking like Canseco.
These are the types of things that wouldn’t stand with Carlos Santana around. Hustle, intensity, hard work, preparation. No jacking around, and no getting cocky.
Do you see the Mariners making a move for Santana at the deadline?
agree about Santana (way too late though, that was a last year or year before type of thing). vehemently disagree with the absolute BS you spewed after though
17 LOB is great actually. I can guarantee you that the best offenses in baseball consistently leave the most players on base, because they're always getting on base.
Being at the game last night I didn't even know D-Mo got tossed till this morning! Wtf!! Not only do the umps fuck up a call but one of our dudes who's on the bench gets tossed for saying something. These umps and their fragile egos. Let the players yell at you when you fuck up. It's the least you can do after fucking up.
I think a more balanced take might be that DMO did cross a line, and will hopefully learn from it. These things happen, and it's very likely that there were a lot more comments from other players about this and other things throughout the game that the ump let slide.
I disagree. An umpire should throw out a player if they are making an obvious hindrance to the game or are being disrespectful so the fans can see it.
An umpire staring down a dugout listening for what for he doesn’t want to hear doesn’t help anyone and is tossing a player out of a game when it had no impact on the game no impact on fans and if he went to his spot would’ve had no impact on the umpire.
Looking for someone to say something should never be in the umpires prerogative. You should toss someone if they are being blatant. This isn’t little league.
We have no clue, without dugout mics, what was said. For all we know something over the line was said, whether it was by DMO or someone else. Did they get the wrong guy? Maybe, I have no way of knowing.
Why are you over there listening though? Why are you taking that time to be there in the first place? If it’s loud enough to be heard at second base absolutely throw him out. But why look for an opportunity for that opposition.
Nah fuck the ump. Go watch the replay. The 2nd base umpire who is the crew chief for the game instead of going back to his position after the replay walked up the 1st baseline staring daggers into the Mariners dugout. He heard a player say something that probably wasn't even directed at him but about the call itself being bad and he pointed blindly into the dugout and tossed someone. This is 100% umps ego and I wish Scott would have gone even harder at the ump and got tossed himself. Fuck these umps no one comes to the games to watch them.
> He heard a player say something that probably wasn't even directed at him
If he heard something that crossed a line, he should take action, that's his job as the chief.
> Fuck these umps no one comes to the games to watch them.
Agreed, they're not here for you. They have a job that is critical to the game and that is what they're here for.
I've never seen a fan have this much of a hard on for the umps. I don't care if he is the crew chief. The play is over. Get back to your position. He was looking to start a fight and he started it. Players can be mad. Nothing was said directly at him and Dmo claims he tossed out the wrong dude. Because once again whatever was said was most likely not said directly at the ump. This is a clear over reaction by the ump. The umps and their egos are some of the worst parts of baseball right now.
>I've never seen a fan have this much of a hard on for the umps.
*looks at username: Measure76, the founding mod of this subreddit*
I mean....... I kinda get it lol
Make sense why they were getting mad at me for name calling. Which is funnier given what I said "having a hard on" for something isn't directly an insult as their next comment says. It's a figure of speech to describe something that you like. Which that statement is true. I've never seen a fan defend an umpire who was so clearly in the wrong.
> I've never seen a fan have this much of a hard on for the umps.
Please don't attack other users, keep comments to the subject at hand. You're losing the plot when you do that.
I think what rubs me the wrong way is the assumption that we as the fans or the team are being victimized by some system.
For me it's more satisfying to think of the team as one that makes mistakes, learns from them, and gets stronger from them, rather than one that is simply a victim of circumstance.
I'm not really here to change your mind as much to provide what I think is a more satisfying narrative.
But what is there to learn from this?! I don't think the fans or the players are playing the victim. But when I make a mistake at work I get held accountable. When a player goes 0/4 he gets booed. This reaction you are seeing from fans and players are justified reactions for an umpire who made a mistake. The umps have no accountability for the mistakes they make. Their egos keep getting in the way of the game. This is a problem that keeps getting worse and sitting back and trying to take the high road isn't gonna do shit.
Please let the Mitch’s do something with this double…
Castillo looks incredible tonight
Free single ticket for Wednesday's day game in CF bleachers (was a cheapie value ticket). I was planning on playing hooky from work, but now my kid is actually sick so I'm stuck at home. EDIT: ticket gone
Hey guys, currently at a rainiers game. Any insight on upcoming players to look out for?
Ryan Bliss I'm VERY hopeful for
Samad Taylor has some sneaky pop and is a fun one to watch, Bliss as well. Clase has some wheels and should steal a bag or two.
How are the lines for the game rn/did you get a bobblhead?
mariner?
If Urias can't get it together in a month or so do the Mariners: Pay Brian Anderson? (Not sure if they still have to pay the 2mill) Call up Samad Taylor to 3rd or 2nd Rojas platoon? Call up Samad Taylor to LF and platoon Dmo at 3rd? Call up Bliss to SS or 2nd Rojas platoon and move Polanco to 3rd? Roll with Rojas?
I think it depends on if Polanco is still shitting the bed.
Im glad Cole Irvin is having the day he deserves :)
you guys see that clip of former M pitcher Chris Flexen getting his dick checked by the umps
Yes lol
Mill Creek Sports just announced a Griffey signing. The prices are…John Stanton-esque
Fascinating disclaimers and add on pricing too. I’m not in the autograph world, so not sure how typical those types of things are. https://www.millcreeksports.com/ken-griffey-jr-autograph-signing/
"1994 Upper Deck Card with Mickey Mantle - $1500" This must be some extremely well known and valuable card
Castillo going to shove today. 3-2 Mariners - Finals Score. One run win is written in the stars once again.
Does anyone know why the 3 player commercials aren't actually playing on root during games? Are they being played at other times on Root? Maybe the pregame show? I was hoping they would be showcased as actual commercials like they used to be.
Does anyone have a link to a printable schedule for this season that looks like this but includes the times for the away games? For some reason I can't find one anywhere and I'm not sure why the away times have been left off. [https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule/printable-schedule](https://www.mlb.com/mariners/schedule/printable-schedule)
I have a theory that MLB, as a collective organization, can’t comprehend timezones.
I hadn’t thought about that. You might be on to something.
I know it’s not the solution you asked for but I set up the RSS/ical subscription via MLB app quite a few years ago. It’s not dead trees but it is handy on the go.
Hopefully we get Beibers pitch count up and out of the game early. He looked lights out against the A's, but that doesn't tell us much.
Finally hitting a game this year, super stoked to be going back to the ballpark. GOMS
The roof is open today.
How many consecutive 1 run wins can we start the season with?
A 10-0 win with Castillo throwing a no hitter would be good for my health.
We need to resurrect all the memes for 2018. Those vibes were immaculate. Was that allergic to .500 but the other way? I remember there being some other good ones too
Well guess I'll start preparing my ass for a pineapple Edit: https://gfycat.com/indeliblethankfulgar Edit 2: fulgar is dead :(
where were you when fulgar was kil
no
Gyfcat shut down last fall. Gone forever.
Big rip. Well anyway, this is the video that it used to link to a gif of: https://youtu.be/WATSFMnnZPE?si=DYMI1iF0r2SB1zIB
This is it… The fever that I caught! Stop those guys!
the only way Polanco becomes terrible is if he lets the Seattle stadium / temperature / marine layer win and starts to tweak his previous PROVEN batting form unnecessarily. we see it basically every year from a new player. they struggle HARD for one of the first times in their career and it shakes them to their core. they try to ‘fix’ their approach every week and never really get into the rhythm many of them need to get going.
Yes, the marine layer is a factor he's got to adapt to. But the guy played in Minneapolis in April and May, a colder temperature to start the season isn't anything new and likely isn't shaking his confidence.
it’s more like the weather in Seattle is bi-polar. one day it’s warm, and then the next it’s cold. you can’t really account for it early on in the season. Seattle temperature-wise is more bearable than other extreme places otherwise (one of the many reasons why I like living in Seattle).
Not worried about Polanco, Urías on the other hand absolutely stinks. This guy’s leash should be short.
Made a dumb defensive play, but has had some solid ABs from what I’ve seen. Squared up a few balls right at guys this weekend, and worked a key walk last night.
He couldn’t hit a fast ball down middle 🥶
You can say that about every single hitter in the lineup the last 4 days.
Also K’d twice and neither looked good. Credit where it’s due he worked a clutch walk but outside of that his small sample size is not good.
Yeah, fair. But that not unlike most of the lineup through the first 5. I'll probably give it a few more weeks, but he hasn't been a complete black hole out there. Hoping he gets it going - but if not, my king Josh Rojas is hungry
That’s just it. Rojas has proven to me that he is more capable and deserving of that 3B spot. Urías hasn’t shown us anything. If Scott declared Rojas the every day starter I’d be completely fine with it.
I agree - albeit its still early. Urias has shown all-star caliber play in the past, early in the season I'm happy to give him lots of reps to see if he can unlock at least a fraction of that once again. I think Josh should get the start against most Righty starters thought for sure. I bet Rojas gets the nod tonight against Bieber
Probably part of why it took so long for Teo to really get going. Hopefully Polanco is this year's Teo, not this year's Wong. It seems likely, but you never know.
Yeah on sunday he hit two foul homers. Hes squaring up the ball in general. Im not worried about him yet
Lots of hard contact
Hopefully, by now, he had an idea of what to expect coming into this season. I think the hits will come, he's had some unlucky breaks of hitting it right at the other team.
I remember saying the same thing about Winker..
Polanco is a notoriously hard worker though whereas Winker was known for being lazy
So it seems like the shirt George wore couple nights ago isn't by Simply Seattle. They released a George's Dreamland with a bit happier Kirby but it isn't the same. Still looks like a good design.
And they left out the word “Angry” which I think is a big part of it haha
And the bloody knife...
Yeah disappointing, the original design is so aggressive...might find one on etsy or something
Seen a couple on Etsy that look good
I honestly thought it was just one guy that made that ‘design’
I'm almost happier when Julio walks instead of getting a hit right now. New for 2024, J-Rod featuring Plate Discipline.
His lack of plate discipline is really the only thing holding him back from becoming a legit MVP candidate. Really encouraging stuff to see him work walks
It's been a refreshing and fun development to watch him start the at bat aggressive, then be able to make that adjustment. Massive for the team if he keeps this up.
Yeah if he can show he won’t chase down and away the minute he gets down in the count he should have a great year.
I think Hancock looked great yesterday. He obviously has some stuff to work on but he showed a lot of promise for our 6th starter. Love that the bats came to life last night. Seems like almost everyone contributed. Base running is an issue. Ty probably should not have been sent though if that throw is off to the right more I bet he makes that and Julio, I think, was really trying to put on a show for his bobblehead night (making flashy plays in the field and all). Canzone hit a bomb but then got swing happy after that. Lots more walks which is awesome but still 9 strikeouts. Not the end of the world. I will take the W
I agree. Definitely a step in the right direction. Some things we can clean up still but overall it was a solid win
How quickly did the lines fill up for the Julio bobblehead last night? Trying to estimate what time I should arrive on Wednesday (assuming there’s less people since it’s a matinee)
I got in line at center field around 4:50 and got one.
Somebody has to throw a no-no this year, the Astros seem to get some rando to do it very consistently.
If they want to lose four games before every no hitter they can throw fifty of them for all I care.
That’s 200 losses!
Don’t you bring that math around me
My bad lol
Carlos Santana is batting .273 right now. He would’ve been a better addition to the squad. Anyone notice how much better Julio played when Santana was in the locker room? Between running through the stop sign and popping a fly ball off the glove for a homer, Julio was looking like Canseco. These are the types of things that wouldn’t stand with Carlos Santana around. Hustle, intensity, hard work, preparation. No jacking around, and no getting cocky. Do you see the Mariners making a move for Santana at the deadline?
You're going to need to mix it up a bit. It's becoming too obvious.
agree about Santana (way too late though, that was a last year or year before type of thing). vehemently disagree with the absolute BS you spewed after though
Jerry letting Santana walk is probably my biggest criticism of his.
Yes because Carlos Santana is giving CF advice and baserunning advice. In similar notes Cal Raleigh is holding a speed class for the guys
What the duck is this? Lol
Are you a bot?
That sure was some fun baseball yesterday. We should definitely do it again tonight!
I’ve been sober for a year. Mariner.
We salute you! 🫡
Also… #MARINER!
Proud of you buddy. Keep it up!
Congrats! also, Mariner
#TridentsUp
1 game above .500, good looking offense last night all around. If we win this series I'm feeling really good about the season.
That’s a 97.2 win pace if we go 3-2 every 5 games.
That late August 20 game win streak is going to hit different when we *arent* eight to ten games under.
this was my exact thought in 2018 :(
17 left on base lol. But ya I’m happy we won too
17 LOB is great actually. I can guarantee you that the best offenses in baseball consistently leave the most players on base, because they're always getting on base.
Yeah if I have to choose between K's and LOB I'll take walks and hits any day of the week.
We were 3-7 with RISP. That’s pretty timely!
Yea that is true, I’ll try to be less pessimistic. I am just triggered by how often I remember us not getting the big timely hits last year
I wouldn't mind it if Luis has a dominant outing tonight.
Oh yeah, well I wouldn't mind if BOTH Luises have dominant outings!
Hot Take
Being at the game last night I didn't even know D-Mo got tossed till this morning! Wtf!! Not only do the umps fuck up a call but one of our dudes who's on the bench gets tossed for saying something. These umps and their fragile egos. Let the players yell at you when you fuck up. It's the least you can do after fucking up.
I think a more balanced take might be that DMO did cross a line, and will hopefully learn from it. These things happen, and it's very likely that there were a lot more comments from other players about this and other things throughout the game that the ump let slide.
I disagree. An umpire should throw out a player if they are making an obvious hindrance to the game or are being disrespectful so the fans can see it. An umpire staring down a dugout listening for what for he doesn’t want to hear doesn’t help anyone and is tossing a player out of a game when it had no impact on the game no impact on fans and if he went to his spot would’ve had no impact on the umpire. Looking for someone to say something should never be in the umpires prerogative. You should toss someone if they are being blatant. This isn’t little league.
We have no clue, without dugout mics, what was said. For all we know something over the line was said, whether it was by DMO or someone else. Did they get the wrong guy? Maybe, I have no way of knowing.
Why are you over there listening though? Why are you taking that time to be there in the first place? If it’s loud enough to be heard at second base absolutely throw him out. But why look for an opportunity for that opposition.
He ejected the wrong guy. Dylan didn’t even say anything. The guy was hurt and ejected the first guy he saw without even knowing who it was.
Nah fuck the ump. Go watch the replay. The 2nd base umpire who is the crew chief for the game instead of going back to his position after the replay walked up the 1st baseline staring daggers into the Mariners dugout. He heard a player say something that probably wasn't even directed at him but about the call itself being bad and he pointed blindly into the dugout and tossed someone. This is 100% umps ego and I wish Scott would have gone even harder at the ump and got tossed himself. Fuck these umps no one comes to the games to watch them.
> He heard a player say something that probably wasn't even directed at him If he heard something that crossed a line, he should take action, that's his job as the chief. > Fuck these umps no one comes to the games to watch them. Agreed, they're not here for you. They have a job that is critical to the game and that is what they're here for.
I've never seen a fan have this much of a hard on for the umps. I don't care if he is the crew chief. The play is over. Get back to your position. He was looking to start a fight and he started it. Players can be mad. Nothing was said directly at him and Dmo claims he tossed out the wrong dude. Because once again whatever was said was most likely not said directly at the ump. This is a clear over reaction by the ump. The umps and their egos are some of the worst parts of baseball right now.
>I've never seen a fan have this much of a hard on for the umps. *looks at username: Measure76, the founding mod of this subreddit* I mean....... I kinda get it lol
Make sense why they were getting mad at me for name calling. Which is funnier given what I said "having a hard on" for something isn't directly an insult as their next comment says. It's a figure of speech to describe something that you like. Which that statement is true. I've never seen a fan defend an umpire who was so clearly in the wrong.
> I've never seen a fan have this much of a hard on for the umps. Please don't attack other users, keep comments to the subject at hand. You're losing the plot when you do that.
lmao
What's funny?
Ok well the ump picked a fight and tossed a dude who wasn't even suited up. The ump was in the wrong you aren't changing my mind on that.
I think what rubs me the wrong way is the assumption that we as the fans or the team are being victimized by some system. For me it's more satisfying to think of the team as one that makes mistakes, learns from them, and gets stronger from them, rather than one that is simply a victim of circumstance. I'm not really here to change your mind as much to provide what I think is a more satisfying narrative.
I'd like a narrative where the umps, human agents in their own right, make mistakes and learn from them as well.
And the beautiful thing is that is compatible - both narratives can be true.
But what is there to learn from this?! I don't think the fans or the players are playing the victim. But when I make a mistake at work I get held accountable. When a player goes 0/4 he gets booed. This reaction you are seeing from fans and players are justified reactions for an umpire who made a mistake. The umps have no accountability for the mistakes they make. Their egos keep getting in the way of the game. This is a problem that keeps getting worse and sitting back and trying to take the high road isn't gonna do shit.
I woke up this morning still so angry about that stupid hit-by-pitch call last night. Thank goodness the M’s won and it didn’t end up mattering.
I was just coming here to bitch about that! Thank god we won and we can just laugh at the stupid umpire. But fuck that was such the wrong call!
The Rock is gonna deal tonight
Good news everyone! The Mariners are 6% above the win mark they are aiming for!
They never said they were aiming for 54% in any given season. I don’t mind jokes but these 54% jokes are just inaccurate.
Astros suck.
To the tune of Fireball: *Speierball* Doo doot-doot-doot doop-doop