No major-league pitcher this century has accomplished what George Kirby did when he was 16 years old. In 2014, as a sophomore at Rye (NY) High School, Kirby threw 153 pitches in the sectional championship game against Lakeland High. No pitcher in the majors has thrown that many pitches in a game since Colorado’s Pedro… Continue reading The Mariners’ George Kirby is the best control pitcher in baseball — and he’s tougher than you think
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Mariners Sign Luke Weaver To Major League Deal, Move Emerson Hancock To 60-Day IL
The Mariners announced a series of roster moves today, bringing back the right-hander Bryan Woo off the injured list and signing the righty Luke Weaver to a major league deal. To open up two active roster spots, they selected righties Eduard Bazardo and Darren McCaughan. To open up a 40-man spot for Weaver, right Emerson… Continue reading Mariners Sign Luke Weaver To Major League Deal, Move Emerson Hancock To 60-Day IL
The Houston Astros suffered another loss against the Seattle Mariners
A memorable night for Jose Altuve came amid a forgettable loss for the Astros, who fell 10-3 to the visiting Mariners on Saturday. Altuve picked up his 2,000th career hit with a fifth-inning single at Minute Maid Park. It offered a highlight in a game most of them didn’t have for the Astros. The Mariners… Continue reading The Houston Astros suffered another loss against the Seattle Mariners