Mariners Moose Tracks, 8/24/24: Shohei Ohtani, Dylan Crews, and Jordan Montgomery
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Recapping a big (and weird) day in baseball history.
Good morning everyone! The weekend is underway and the Dan Wilson era has kicked off with a bang. Let’s get you the latest from around the world of baseball.
In Mariners news...
- In case you missed it, the Mariners claimed infielder Terrin Vavra off waivers from the Orioles.
- If you’ve got an hour to kill, catch Cal Raleigh in conversation with Mookie Betts.
Around the league...
- Shohei Ohtani makes history in style. Baseball is so lucky to have this man.
#WALKOFF GRAND SLAM
— MLB (@MLB) August 24, 2024
TO JOIN THE 40-40 CLUB
THERE IS ONLY ONE SHOHEI OHTANI. pic.twitter.com/FksrBJCDSV
- The Nationals are calling up top prospect — and last year’s No. 2 overall pick — Dylan Crews. He will play Monday against the Yankees.
- Yesterday was a big day for the MLB history books.
Danny Jansen will catch the continuation of the suspended game on Monday against the Jays, Alex Cora confirmed, which will make him the first MLB player in history to appear in one game for both teams.
— Ian Browne (@IanMBrowne) August 23, 2024
- Meanwhile, big Mike Baumann is on history watch!
Mike Baumann has played for 4 MLB teams this season (O’s, Mariners, Giants, Angels). If he is claimed and plays for another, it would tie a single-season record. https://t.co/FXHN09K9sg
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) August 23, 2024
- Red Reporter bids Joey Votto farewell after almost two decades in the sport.
- A California baseball field made famous for its use in the film A League of Their Own mysteriously went up in flames overnight on Thursday.
- Jordan Montgomery’s season has gone from bad to worse, as the left-hander is being moved to the Diamondbacks bullpen with a 6.44 ERA on the season so far. Montgomery opened up about his frustrations with his season and with how Scott Boras handled his free agency.
- Matt Chapman, who is having the best season among the four Boras holdouts, has had discussions with the Giants about a contract extension.
- Ben Clemens at Fangraphs wonders how different baseball would be if every stadium had uniform dimensions.
Anders’ picks...
- I dunno man, maybe not every organization needs a witty social media manager.
Peanut Butter is a liquid. We said what we said.
— TSA (@TSA) August 23, 2024