Mariners Moose Tracks 9/9/24: Luis Castillo, Kris Bryant, and Pavan Smith

Monday links!

In Mariners news...

• The bats got going early in the Mariners’ 10-4 win yesterday afternoon over the St. Louis Cardinals:

• In some less exciting news, RHP Luis Castillo is set to undergo an MRI today on his left hamstring after exiting yesterday’s game in the fourth inning

Around the league...

• A huge walk-off win by the Atlanta Braves, including an impressive outing from starter Chris Sale, ties the Braves with the New York Mets for the final NL Wild Card spot.
• The Boston Red Sox have designated infielder Bobby Dalbec for assignment to make room on the roster for RHP Richard Fitts, who's contract was selected in a corresponding move.
• The return of Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant this season is still questionable, with some saying that he might stay on the IL for the remainder of 2024.
• The Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder Cavan Biggio from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations.
• Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith had a career night against the Houston Astros as he hit three home runs and recorded eight RBIs in the team’s 12-6 win.

Becca’s picks...

• Thank you, Alex Morgan, for inspiring us all and changing the game of soccer forever. The legend played her final match last night, and delivered an emotional postgame speech: