Mariners Moose Tracks, 3/20/25: Rowdy Tellez, Sadaharu Oh, and Astros City Connects
It’s time to get Rowdy?
Hello friends! We’re just a week away from MLB’s stateside Opening Day. Let’s get you caught up on what’s happening around baseball — though most of you will probably be watching basketball today instead.
In Mariners news...
- Baseball Prospectus shared its 2025 season preview for the Mariners, which was broken down by Ginny Searle. ($)
- This weekend, we’ll find out if Rowdy Tellez is breaking camp with the M’s or if he will be allowed to elect free agency.
Around the league...
- The Department of Defense has restored a story about Jackie Robinson and his military service on their website, after briefly taking it down on Wednesday.
- The Astros unveiled their new City Connect uniform designs for the 2025 season.
- Major League Baseball will now distribute the television broadcasts for the A’s and the Giants, waiving the much-hated blackout rule in the process.
- Susan Slusser at the San Francisco Chronicle wonders how the local Sacramento media will cover the A’s while they play in the area.
- The Driveline Baseball staff wonders if starting pitchers can make a comeback within the sport.
- Kiley McDaniel at ESPN profiled all of the top-shelf starting pitchers who find themselves on new squads in 2025. ($)
- For Japanese baseball legend Sadaharu Oh, this week’s Japan Series was seen as a high point for baseball in his native country.
Anders’ picks...
- Somehow I missed that one of my faves (and fellow Hofstra alum!) Katie Nolan has a new podcast. If you’re a fan like I am, check it out.