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Shannon Drayer
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MY Northwest
1h
The Mariners split squad day was highlighted by Logan Gilbert shining in Cactus League play and M's legends stealing the spotlight elsewhere.
... and in Peoria with Yusei Kikuchi set to make his second start of the spring. Rafael Montero, who will likely close for the Mariners this season, is also scheduled to ma ...
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Ryan Divish
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The Seattle Times
2h
After four consecutive ties in Cactus League play, the Mariners fall to the Angels 6-2 after several relievers struggle.
... Cleveland Indians. Lefty Yusei Kikuchi will get the start with right-handers Rafael Montero, Joey Gerber, Brady Lail, Erik Swanson and Brandon Brennan and lefty Roenis ...
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Brian_Menendez
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SB Nation: Beyond the Box Score
11h
But their front office culture isn’t tremendous
... the pack, the bullpen is near the bottom. They did acquire the hard throwing Rafael Montero who has some experience getting important outs, but he alone won’t fix what ...
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Jason A. Churchill
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Prospect Insider
16h
We're aabout three weeks from an announcement of the Seattle Mariners Opening Day roster and we're a step or two closer than we were a week ago, not that there are a lot of questions remaining.
... hander has on his southpaw teammate in terms up ceiling. Relief Pitchers (8) Rafael Montero (R) Kendall Graveman (R) Anthony Misiewicz (L) Will Vest (R) Keynan Middleto ...
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Ryan Divish
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The Seattle Times
6 Mar
Chris Flexen is back pitching in the United States and got a "welcome back" gift in the form of a line drive hit directly at him. He snagged it as part of a 1-2-3 first inning. His second (and final)...
... . 35 in its Top 100 prospects in baseball. Advertising Also Projected closer Rafael Montero and setup reliever Brandon Brennan each threw live batting practice sessions ...
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MLB: Mariners
6 Mar
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The question surrounding Chris Flexen has been: What changed during a one-year reset pitching in Korea? The new Mariners starting pitcher began to answer that on Friday, when he made his organizational debut during a 2-2 tie...
... kes him tick.”\n\n**Montero pitches to recovering Long, Torrens** \nReliever Rafael Montero faced hitters for the first time since joining the Mariners by throwing batt ...
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Shannon Drayer
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MY Northwest
5 Mar
After spending 2020 in Korea, Chris Flexen is set to make his 2021 spring training debut for the Mariners against the Chicago White Sox.
... cess into Korea, he’s looking to translate that over here.” Mariners notes • Rafael Montero, the closer candidate acquired in an offseason trade from Texas, was delayed ...
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Bill Felber
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Fansided: Call To The Pen
5 Mar
As the Seattle Mariners head into the 2021 season, development will be the key to their success. A debate between the optimistic me and the pessimistic me ...
... th James Paxton and Chris Flexen, and made a deal with Texas that brought in Rafael Montero to close. Put those guys with Sheffield, Marco Gonzalez (7-2, 3.10), and Jus ...
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Daniel Kramer
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MLB: Mariners
4 Mar
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mitch Haniger showed more signs that the sweet swing that made him an All-Star in 2018 is returning to form in Thursday’s game against the Rockies at Peoria Stadium. Haniger crushed a three-run homer off left-hander Phillip Diehl...
... ake sure that Marco gets his innings in.” Montero nearing debut New reliever Rafael Montero will throw his first batting practice on Friday, then could appear in a Cact ...
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Bernie Pleskoff
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Forbes
4 Mar
The Los Angeles Angels may push them, but the Houston Astros still have enough firepower to win the American League West.
... e rotation starters. Overall, the rotation is clearly not a strength. Righty Rafael Montero, who came over in a trade from Texas is the closer. A Player To Build Around ...
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Brandon Gustafson
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MY Northwest
2 Mar
Scott Servais thinks the 2021 Mariners can turn heads, telling 710 ESPN Seattle's Danny and Gallant that if it happens, pitching will be why.
... ions of Paxton and Flexen will be key, but so too will be new relievers like Rafael Montero and Kenyan Middleton, as well as the returning Kendall Graveman, who will be ...
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Adrianne Leary
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SB Nation: Lookout Landing
2 Mar
Do the Mariners have anything to fear in their gunslinging division-mates? Spoiler: not really.
... -of-the-franchise shortstop Elvis Andrus to Oakland, and right-handed closer Rafael Montero to Seattle (hello) in exchange for RHP Jose Corniell, who has not yet pitche ...
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Tim Dierkes
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MLB Trade Rumors
2 Mar
The full list of MLB players who are currently out of minor league options.
... rin Ruf, 1B Jarlin Garcia, P Indians Adam Plutko, P Jake Bauers, LF Mariners Rafael Montero, P Marco Gonzales, P Tom Murphy, C Casey Sadler, P Jose Marmolejos, 1B Chris ...
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rne
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MLB Trade Rumors
2 Mar
A bad bullpen can play a major role in destroying a team's playoff hopes, as we saw with last year's …
... ue to his word, Dipoto added to the Mariners’ relief corps with the likes of Rafael Montero, Keynan Middleton and Will Vest (Rule 5 pick), though the team can’t necessa ...