Cal Raleigh Is Back and Jeff Passan Says It's Time to 'Launch'
Oh man, Emerald City, did you feel that? The energy at T-Mobile Park just spiked because our main man, Cal Raleigh, is officially off the Injured List! That’s right, Big Dumper is back behind the plate, and honestly, we’ve missed him like crazy. He even spoke to reporters about his return to the lineup after missing some time. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan isn't holding back either, saying Cal's return can help "launch" our Mariners. You love to hear it!
Mariners Get Some Much-Needed Jolt
Cal’s return is huge, but there’s even more bubbling under the surface for our M’s. Remember Brendan Donovan, that big offseason addition? Good news: he could be starting a minor league rehab assignment real soon. We need that bat in the lineup! On the pitching side, Manager Dan Wilson just spilled the beans on the rotation going back to that piggyback style, but with a twist. It’ll be interesting to see how that plays out. And get this: J.P. Crawford is sliding over to 3B in the lineup. Always keeping us on our toes!
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Of course, it’s not all sunshine and dingers. Our outfield just took a hit with Randy Arozarena placed on the IL. That stings a bit, especially when we’re trying to find our groove. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi was talking about our M’s 4-6 road trip, and he’s also floating the idea that Mitch Garver could become a trade chip. Stacy from Seattle Sports 710 says Cal doesn't need to be the team's savior, and maybe she’s right, but man, it feels good to have him back. Morosi even went on to say the A's are our biggest threat in the AL West right now, which is a wild thought early in the season, right? There’s also buzz around Kade Anderson's role with the team in '26, so watch out for that.
Seahawks Minicamp Buzz and More
Switching gears to our Hawks, the early season energy from Minicamp is still ringing in our ears! Brock Huard had his takeaways, highlighting how Sam Darnold and Nick Emmanwori really stood out. Derick Hall even said, "I Love It Here," which is exactly what we want to hear from our guys. Linebacker Tyrice Knight also gave us some insight into Coach Macdonald's defense, and you know the 12s are hyped to see that in action on Lumen Field. It hasn't been all smooth sailing for the front office, though, with Brock from Seattle Sports noting a second front office loss "stings." And yeah, everyone’s still debating if being on Hard Knocks will be good or bad for the team this season. What do you think?
It’s an exciting time for Seattle sports, with both our Mariners and Seahawks gearing up. Cal Raleigh’s return sets a whole new vibe for the M's. We're looking forward to seeing how the new rotation twist works and who steps up with Arozarena out. Keep that energy high, Seattle, it's gonna be a fun ride!
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