Jorge Polanco Returns to Seattle: Will Play Third Base
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Jorge Polanco Returns to Seattle: Will Play Third Base

Jorge Polanco is set to return to the Seattle Mariners, pending a physical, and will take over third base. This move comes as a response to Joshua Rojas' departure, but it leaves Seattle with an infield nearly identical to last season—minus key contributors like Justin Turner.

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Mariners Claim and Quickly DFA Former Top Prospect Tyler Jay
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Mariners Claim and Quickly DFA Former Top Prospect Tyler Jay

The Mariners claimed former top prospect Tyler Jay off waivers, only to DFA him days later after acquiring Will Klein. Once a sixth overall pick, Jay’s injury-plagued career led him to elect free agency instead of joining Triple-A Tacoma. Could another team take a chance?

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T-Mobile Park: Inside the Mystique of Seattle’s Pitcher’s Paradise
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T-Mobile Park: Inside the Mystique of Seattle’s Pitcher’s Paradise

In a fascinating analysis, MLB.com’s Mike Petriello peels back the layers of T-Mobile Park’s reputation as a pitcher-friendly fortress. While hitters often point to the stadium’s notorious batter’s eye, Petriello reveals a far more complex tapestry of reasons behind Seattle’s offensive struggles—from chilly weather that smothers fly balls to a tailwind that seems tailor-made for high-octane fastballs. These conditions have helped the Mariners’ rotation thrive at home, posting notably lower runs allowed and higher strikeout rates.

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Ichiro Suzuki: Just One Vote Short of Unanimous Hall of Fame Glory
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Ichiro Suzuki: Just One Vote Short of Unanimous Hall of Fame Glory

Ichiro Suzuki was officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on the night of Tuesday, January 1st, marking a momentous occasion for baseball fans worldwide. By all means, this calls for a grand celebration. While I don't know Ichiro personally, I can confidently say that he's likely far less concerned about the specifics of his induction than his countless devoted fans are. With an astounding 99.7% of the vote, Ichiro fell just one vote shy of becoming only the second player in Major League Baseball history to receive a unanimous selection to Cooperstown.

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