Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/18/24: Colt Emerson, Robert Stephenson, and Jontay Porter
The first of two off-days over the next week.
Good day folks. It’s a Mariners off-day (boo!) but we have some news for you (yay!)
In Mariners news...
- Some tough news on one of the hottest prospects not only in the Mariners organization but nationally. Wishing the youngster the best in his recovery.
Seattle Mariners 2023 first round pick and #3 ranked prospect Colt Emerson is hitting the IL with an oblique injury.#TridentsUp #SeaUsRise
— Chris Correa (@ChrisCorrea15) April 17, 2024
- Logan Gilbert is having a special April.
Most starts going 6.2+IP allowing 1 ER or fewer:
— Gary Hill Jr. (@GaryHillJr) April 17, 2024
1. Royals: 5
2. Logan Gilbert: 3
2. Rangers: 3
2. Blue Jays: 3
- This could have ramifications for the M’s long-term payroll situation...
" ... with the [Kraken] widely expected to part ways with ROOT and form its own in-house broadcasts over the “free” TV airwaves next season either solo or with a local station partner." https://t.co/0YgDoOzMP4
— Joe Veyera (@JoeVeyera) April 18, 2024
Around the league...
- Robert Stephenson, who the Angels recently signed to a three-year contract, will miss the rest of the 2024 season while recovering from an elbow injury.
- Alden Gonzalez at ESPN spoke to Mike Trout about what he envisions for the remainder of his career.
- The MLB Pipeline team outlines one impact call-up candidate for each organization. The Mariners selection is a guy Jerry Dipoto said on the most recent episode of The Wheelhouse they considered bringing up instead of Jonatan Clase.
- The level of cockiness and unawareness you have to have...
Anthony Rendon calling his Shot. pic.twitter.com/o7TC4X8jFY
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 17, 2024
- Another case of an MLB team doing a twist on a Mariners celebration.
I have obtained the Griddy attempt video by Jarred Kelenic.
— Baseball GIFs (@gifs_baseball) April 17, 2024
(via u/TupacsAshes) pic.twitter.com/mG4mACRurp
Anders’ picks...
- The NBA has issued a lifetime ban to Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter for colluding with bettors on his own gambling props.