Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/18/25: Clayton Kershaw, Byron Buxton, and Brandon Hyde

It’s Sunday, and if it’s Sunday, it’s Meet the Links.

In Mariners news...

• From Mike Gastineau at the Seattle Times, this is a heartbreaking read about our beloved Rick Rizzs and his son, Nick Rizzs.
• Check out the recap of last night’s game from Gaslamp Ball.

Around the league...

• The 15-28 Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde. Surely that will fix all their problems.
• Clayton Kershaw debuted for his 18th MLB season last night, taking an ugly loss to the Angels.
• Byron Buxton joined teammate Carlos Correa on the concussion list two days after a collision between the two in shallow center field.
• Jordan Hicks’ live arm is going back to the bullpen.
• The San Francisco Giants welcomed the A’s into town with a banner, but fans of both teams were quick to point out how disingenuous it was.

Nick’s pick...

• Nneka Ogwumike is nowhere near ready to retire.