Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/8/24: Cole Young, Kerry Carpenter, and Freddie Freeman

Tuesday links!

In Mariners news...

• The team at King 5 ponders how much the presence of infielder Ryan Bliss and top prospect Cole Young will impact Mariners free agency.
• Take a look back at the Mariners’ first winning season in 1991 and their unlikely path to 85 wins.
• Don’t forget to vote for Cal Raleigh, Logan Gilbert, Andrés Muñoz, and Bryce Miller to be selected for the 2024 All-MLB Team.

Around the league...

• The Kansas City Royals take ALDS Game 2 in New York, and for the first time in Division Series history, all four series are tied 1-1.
• A captivating pitchers duel highlighted by a late-game, three-run homer by DH Kerry Carpenter led to a 3-0 Detroit Tigers win over the Cleveland Guardians.
• The San Francisco Giants continue their general manager search, and have a few candidates in mind but plan to do a thorough search that could take weeks.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers are hopeful that first baseman Freddie Freeman will return for NLDS Game 3 after exiting Game 2 early with a sprained right ankle.

Becca’s picks...

• It’s time for Kraken hockey, baby! The team opens their season against the St. Louis Blues at home at 1:30 pm. A notable storyline will be assistant coach Jessica Campbell, who is set to make history as the first woman to be a full-time assistant coach in the NHL!