Mariners Moose Tracks, 8/27/24: Bryce Miller, Randy Arozarena, and Danny Jansen

Tuesday links!

In Mariners news...

• Huge night for Bryce Miller with 10 strikeouts, matching his career high, as the Mariners starting rotation continues to impress.

• A massive three-run homer from Randy Arozarena against his former team ignited the offense early:

Around the league...

• Per the MLB.com transaction log, the Los Angeles Dodgers have released veteran outfielder Jason Heyward.
• Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper smashed a 105 mph single into right field to secure an extra inning, walk-off win against the Houston Astros.
• Years after his first MLB seasons with the Washington Nationals, New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto shares his thoughts on his future with the team as Nationals fans push for a return.
• Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen has officially made history as the first player to appear for both teams in the same game. Jansen began the game on the Toronto Blue Jays roster before it was rain delayed, and when it resumed a month later, he had been traded to the Red Sox.
• Isiah Kiner-Falefa will reportedly be the Pittsburgh Pirates starting shortstop for the rest of the year as manager Derek Shelton announced that current shortstop Oneil Cruz will be moved to center field.
• Right after hitting multiple home runs last night, Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge does it all as he robs one from Nationals first baseman Andres Chapparo.
• The Detroit Tigers have announced that shortstop Javier Baez is set to undergo season-ending hip surgery.
• Helping the San Diego Padres gain ground in a tight NL West race, shortstop Manny Machado hit a big two-run homer in the first inning and reached base three times.
• Drew Smyly has been placed on waivers by the Chicago Cubs as the veteran lefty reliever weighs his future options.
• A career day from Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez, with two home runs including a grand slam, secured the doubleheader sweep over the division-leading Cleveland Guardians.

Becca’s picks...

• Your favorite Seattle sports couple, Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, had a very busy and important weekend. The day after Rapinoe’s Reign FC jersey was retired, Bird received the honor of having a street named after her next to Climate Pledge Arena.