The local nine are on a roll! The Mariners completed a clean sweep of the Angels, capping it off with a tight 1-0 victory. The win came thanks to a dominant mound performance, with one hurler taking a no-hitter deep into the seventh inning. Now the big question looms: has this limited-time ace done enough to snag an All-Star Game nod?
But it wasn't all smooth sailing. A key player is set for evaluation today after being struck in the back of the helmet by a throw during last night’s game. Meanwhile, another player on the mend is getting some unexpected assistance in his injury rehab from a legendary figure. And the numbers are being crunched to figure out what's up with a certain catcher this year.
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Across the big leagues, the hammer has dropped! Major League Baseball dished out suspensions to several players involved in a recent brawl between two clubs. Four players were hit with bans ranging from three to seven games for their roles in the dust-up.
Closer to home, a local talent is making waves. A 19-year-old prospect, hailing from Seattle, has been named to the American League squad for the upcoming Futures Game. All-Star buzz is also building, with predictions already out ahead of the official roster unveiling set for Saturday afternoon. Other league news includes a look at the worst defensive spots among contenders and a critique of how the league is selling its labor proposals. And don't forget a familiar face, a former Mariner, was also in the news.
Originally reported by SB Nation - Lookout Landing.