Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/25/24: Mike Baumann, Mason Miller, and Justin Verlander

Kicking off the weekend with some news from around baseball.

Good morning folks! It’s the weekend, and I’m getting ready to head out to the second of three Mariners games in D.C. Here’s what you need to know today.

In Mariners news...

• Fangraphs writer Michael Baumann breaks down the Mariners’ acquisition of his name buddy, right-hander Mike Baumann.

Around the league...

• Jeff Passan at ESPN identified the best new pitches around baseball this season, highlighting a pair of Mariners offerings. ($)
• Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors wonders what the A’s could theoretically get in return for star reliever Mason Miller.
• Justin Verlander has passed Greg Maddux for career strikeouts and is now 10th all-time in MLB history.
• Babe Ruth’s famous “called shot” jersey is set to hit auctions this summer, where it could shatter records for the selling price of sports memorabilia.

Anders’ picks...

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