Hello friends and welcome to the weekend! Let’s check in on the latest happenings now that the second half of the season is underway.
In Mariners news…
Jerry Dipoto spoke to The Seattle Times’ Adam Jude about the team’s trade deadline plans.
Michael Clair told the origin story of Andrés Muñoz, who took a huge leap at the age of 14 to pursue his dreams of playing in the pros.
Mariners’ draft signings are trickling in, and this is a particularly interesting one.
Over-slot late-rounder: 14th-rder Luke Heyman signs w/@Mariners for $230k ($80k counts vs bonus pool). @GatorsBB C, .975 OPS with 13 HR this spring, gets the job done behind the plate. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) July 18, 2025
Around the league…
The Rangers and Braves made a minor swap, sending right-hander Dane Dunning to Atlanta.
Ketel Marte is opening the second half on the restricted list as he deals with the fallout of a home burglary.
Nationals right-hander Derek Law will miss the rest of the season after undergoing flexor tendon repair surgery.
Blue Jays bullpen arm Ryan Burr will also miss the remainder of 2025 due to shoulder surgery.
Mets righty Max Kranick’s season is likely done following the announcement that he may need Tommy John surgery.
One of the major reasons for the Orioles’ slide this year is the ongoing health issues for ace Grayson Rodríguez.