Mariners Moose Tracks, 5/16/24: J.P. Crawford, Alex Rodriguez, and Harry Carray

I just want J.P. Crawford back, is that too much to ask for?

Good morning everyone! It’s an off-day for the Mariners as they prepare a three-series road trip in Baltimore, the Bronx, and the other Washington. Here’s what you should know as you do something other than watching the Mariners today.

In Mariners news...

• In what was supposed to be J.P. Crawford’s last rehab game for Tacoma, this happened. Here’s to hoping it doesn’t impact his impending return to the club!

• A flurry of big minor league promotions were announced yesterday. As if the Modesto lineup couldn’t get any more stacked.

• The latest edition of Beef History dives into the feud between Seattle sports fans and Alex Rodriguez.

Around the league...

• Jared Diamond at The Wall Street Journal digs into the increase behind catcher’s interference calls this season. It turns out, there is a rational reason for it!
• Load management could be the next step for teams looking for a competitive edge, writes Jesse Rogers at ESPN.
• I mean...who among us, right?

• I hope he was credited with the catch!

Anders’ picks...

• I don’t even care that much about football, but the Chargers’ schedule announcement video is always a must-watch for me.