Mariners News: Bryce Miller, Patrick Bailey, and Bobby Cox

Around the league…

• The great Bobby Cox, who managed the Braves during their juggernaut era of the ‘90’s, sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 84 years old. The tragic news was met with a massive outpouring of respect and grief from a litany of Braves legends, both past and present.
• The Cleveland Guardians acquired defensive catching specialist Patrick Bailey from the San Francisco Giants for left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson and the 29th overall draft pick in the upcoming draft. Bailey has been a “change of scenery” candidate since his debut, and the difference in offensive environment in Cleveland has the potential to unlock some extra production.
• Minnesota Twins placed pitcher Taj Bradley on the 15-Day IL with inflammation in his right pec, an injury that’s probably pretty miserable if you have any musculature in your chest, which I do not.
• Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday will be getting reps at third base during his upcoming injury rehab assignment, a move that manager Craig Albernaz says could add some necessary positional flexibility to the Orioles roster.
• The Houston Astros filled the roster that was vacated when they placed starter Hunter Brown on the 60-day IL with recently released Mariners outfielder Rhylan Thomas.
• (CW: Domestic Abuse) The writers at [eyeblack] obtained a recording of a call between Olivia Feinstead, one of the women who accused Mike Clevinger of domestic abuse, and MLB’s Department of Investigations. In the call, Feinstead strongly opposes that the evidence provided by herself and other accusers did not qualify as substantial evidence. Also learned by [eyeblack] was that the league did not interview all of the accusers and witnesses provided. If true, this all paints an upsetting picture of gross incompetence by the investigators tasked with evaluating all available evidence to determine disciplinary action.

Nick’s pick…

• Growler Guys, the delightful Lake City tap room that has hosted a number of Lookout Landing community events, was struck by tragedy yesterday. The owners have announced that they will be closed for the remainder of the rest of the weekend and are asking for privacy at this time.