Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/21/21: Shed Long, Jr., Joey Votto, and Wander Franco
Some links on a Mariners-free Monday.
Good morning everybody and happy Monday! I know the first work day after a holiday can be a tough one, so let’s help you get through it with some links.
In Mariners news...
- Shed Long made history in yesterday’s Mariners win.
Shed Long Jr. of the @Mariners is the first MLB player to hit a walkoff grand slam on Father's Day since Milwaukee's Greg Vaughn did it on June 16, 1991.
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) June 21, 2021
Around the league...
- Some wholesome content for your morning.
Joey got to meet his biggest fan, Abigail. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/S6GySOo6BK
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 20, 2021
- Sound the klaxons, folks! The Mariners forced the Rays’ hand on this, surely.
BREAKING: It's Wander time. Top prospect Wander Franco has been told by #Rays he is being called up and will join them Tuesday when they open series against #RedSox at Trop.
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) June 21, 2021
- Former beat reporter Kat O’Brien broke her silence on the assault she suffered at the hands of an MLB player (TW: sexual assault). Her harrowing story adds to the countless number of victims within an industry that desperately needs to address its broken power structures in a meaningful way.
- The Blue Jays agreed to a deal with 38-year-old reliever John Axford, who hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2018.