Good Morning! The Mariners fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 in yesterday’s Spring Training action. Logan Gilbert’s first start of the spring showcased his deadly splitter as he worked through two scoreless innings, allowing one hit with two strikeouts and two walks. Gilbert reiterated recently that his goal for every season is 32 starts and 200 innings. How many starts and innings do you predict he will reach in 2026?
In Mariners news…
- At the end of last season, Julio Rodriguez approached Cole Young’s locker and gave him some direct advice for improving his game. Young took those words to heart, and his first step in development was a serious offseason training regimen.
- Lefty reliever Jose A. Ferrer brings much-needed reinforcement to the team’s right-handed heavy bullpen.
- Infielder Brendan Donovan joined Seattle Sports 710 AM’s Brock and Salk yesterday morning to share his excitement for the upcoming season.
Around the league…
- The Chicago Cubs have signed veteran outfielder Michael Conforto to a minor league deal to add some depth behind a strong starting outfield group.
- Led by former Mariners minor league pitching coach Alon Leichman, the Colorado Rockies’ new approach to pitching in 2026 brings unique perspectives and opportunities together. Leichman has paved an incredible career path since working for the Mariners, and if you are interested in learning more about his dedication and background, check out this profile I wrote about him way back in 2020!
- The Miami Marlins’ third base competition has opened up after Graham Pauley was shut down yesterday due to forearm tightness. Pauley was set to compete with fellow 25-year-old Connor Norby for the starting third base spot, but has yet to appear in a Spring Training game.
- To properly implement the new ABS system, MLB is precisely measuring every hitter’s height to determine the correct placement of the strike zone.
- The San Francisco Giants have signed RHP Brent Honeywell Jr. to a minor league deal that does not include an invite to Spring Training.
- Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to only make one start for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, no matter how far the team advances in the tournament.