Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/12/24: Enrique Hernández, Josh Jung, and Nick Gordon

Saturday links!

Good morning, foLLks, and happy Saturday! Onto the links:

MLB Playoff Scores:

• The Dodgers beat the Padres 2-0 in Game 5 on solo shots from Enrique Hernández and Teoscar Hernández to advance to the National League Championship Series, where they will take on the Mets.

In Mariners news:

• Adam Jude explores options for upgrading the Mariners’ lineup without trading one of their young starters at the Seattle Times.
• Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors outlines the outlook of the M’s offseason ($).
• As an OG Maple Grove member, we’ll miss you, James!

Around the league:

• Rangers third baseman Josh Jung underwent wrist surgery, and will be sidelined for three to four weeks before resuming offseason work.
• Ten more players have elected free agency, most notable among them former Marlins and Twins utilityman Nick Gordon, Dee’s half-brother.
• The Orioles have made some coaching cuts.

• Marlins lefty Braxton Garrett was diagnosed with an elbow impingement. He’s working through a throwing program at the club’s player development complex in Jupiter, FL.

Connor’s pick:

• Anxiously awaiting if this establishment will offer Dr. Pibb in the near future.