Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/15/24: Josh Rojas, Ronel Blanco, and Brandon Marsh
Things just keep getting worse for Houston.
Good morning friends! Time to dive into the day’s news.
In Mariners news...
- Despite the massive uproar of displeasure from fans this offseason, the Mariners are actually drawing bigger crowds this year than they did this time last year. Ryan Divish at The Seattle Times has the story.
- Learn some important Pacific Northwest baseball lore as we continue to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
⚾️ in Seattle dates back further than the establishment of the Mariners in 1977, as Japanese teams began development in the U.S as early as 1904.
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) May 13, 2024
This is the story of Frank Fukuda AKA The Father of Japanese Baseball in the Pacific Northwest.
️ @adnansvirk | #AAPIHeritageMonth pic.twitter.com/G3XnWoj5Lw
- A very important meeting of the Joshes.
Josh George, who caught two @JoshRojass foul balls on consecutive pitches last night, returned for batting practice today and, before the game, roles reversed when he threw not one, but two ceremonial first pitches, caught by Josh Rojas. pic.twitter.com/R1gwXVY4hd
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 15, 2024
Around the league...
- Who needs reality television when you have the 2024 Houston Astros?
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has been ejected for use of a foreign substance on his glove.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) May 15, 2024
(via @NBCSAthletics) pic.twitter.com/Rx2buc4uHN
- I’m glad someone out there is telling the stories that matter.
The Phillies own the sport’s best record. Their left fielder owns the most surprising one.
— Stephanie Apstein (@stephapstein) May 14, 2024
“I’ve never bought anything online,” says Brandon Marsh. https://t.co/Oiaie2lag1
Anders’ picks...
- Yesterday was a big day for TV show trailers, and while I’m sure everyone here expects me to share the Rings of Power or House of the Dragon trailers — both of which I am plenty excited for — I’m gonna share the one that sparked the most joy for me.
The first trailer for ‘ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING’ Season 4 has been released.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 14, 2024
Releasing August 27 on Hulu. pic.twitter.com/f0iNWtBscj