Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/9/24: Colt Emerson, Manny Machado, and Luis Tiant
It just wouldn’t be the playoffs without some off-the-field drama.
Good morrow, dear readers! Let’s get you caught up on the latest from around baseball.
MLB Playoff Scores...
- The Mets dismantled the Phillies 7-2 and are now just a win away from punching their ticket to the NLCS.
- After an early scoring barrage, the Padres outlasted the Dodgers 6-5, and now need just one more win to earn their spot in the NLCS.
In Mariners news...
- Colt Emerson made quite the statement in his first game for the Peoria Javelinas.
Colt Emerson was awesome in his Arizona Fall League debut.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) October 9, 2024
5 for 6, 4 doubles, 2 runs scored, 5 RBI, stolen base & played great defense at shortstop. pic.twitter.com/uig9MT1iIZ
Around the league...
- All-star Cuban-born right-hander Luis Tiant passed away yesterday at the age of 83. Tiant, who had a 19-year career, will be remembered by fans for his fashionable mustache and funky delivery on the mound.
- The Rockies have extended the contract of longtime manager Bud Black through the 2025 season.
- In case you missed it, Padres infielder Manny Machado is ensnared in controversy after throwing a ball towards the Dodgers’ dugout between innings during Monday’s playoff game.
- Major League Baseball is another step closer to gaining control over the sport’s broadcast operation.
MLB is taking over the broadcasts of three more teams: Cleveland, Milwaukee, Minnesota. MLB last season handled broadcasts of Arizona, Colorado and San Diego. pic.twitter.com/jwwx7MI7pO
— Evan Drellich (@EvanDrellich) October 8, 2024
- Our friend Matthew Roberson caught up with Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins to get his take on this year’s playoffs and his memories of playing in the postseason.