Happy Tuesday! The Mariners are back in action today with Bryan Woo scheduled to start against the Los Angeles Angels at 12:10 PM. The World Baseball Classic exhibition games also continue today, and we will get our first look at the different Mariners players representing their respective countries. Which exhibition game are you most excited to watch today?
In Mariners news…
- Logan Gilbert is highlighted in Michael Rosen’s article for FanGraphs on exciting new pitches from Spring Training.
- RHP Ryan Sloan’s impressive Cactus League debut is just the beginning, writes Mike Vorel at The Seattle Times.
- Top prospect Lazaro Montes reflects on his best moments of the 2025 season.
- Cal Raleigh has suited up for Team USA in preparation for the team’s first exhibition game this afternoon.
- Josh Naylor has been named captain of Team Canada!
Around the league…
- Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Gavin Stone has been shut down after battling shoulder discomfort and is unlikely to be ready by Opening Day.
- World Baseball Classic pool play begins this week! Catch up on key storylines, team previews, and more before the first matchups.
- Team Japan lost their WBC exhibition game against the Orix Buffaloes yesterday by way of a game-ending play at the plate.
- Houston Astros top draft pick Xavier Neyens has found a unique role as the team’s barber.
- The San Diego Padres have shut down catcher Blake Hunt due to an oblique injury, and his exact timeline for return is unknown.
- Toronto Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer threw a bullpen session in his return to the team yesterday as he enters his age 41 season.
- MLB has announced that Spring Breakout, its prospect showcase event, will be expanded into a tournament in 2027 and 2028.