Mariners News: George Kirby, Josh Naylor, and Bryce Miller

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 13: George Kirby #68 of the Seattle Mariners pitches during the first inning against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 13, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Maddy Grassy/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Happy Tuesday! The Mariners secured an emphatic four-game sweep of the Houston Astros behind another vintage George Kirby outing of 7 2/3 innings with two runs allowed and six strikeouts. Five of the Mariners’ six runs in their 6-2 win were brought home by Josh Naylor, who hit two home runs in back-to-back at-bats to break out of his hitting slump. Bryan Woo will take the mound in San Diego tonight against the Padres at 6:40 PM.

If you’re looking for a place to watch the last game of the Padres series on April 16th, join us at The Rebel in Wallingford for our first Lookout Landing watch party of the year! Don’t miss out on food and drink specials, exciting raffle prizes, and more.

In Mariners news…

• Michael Rosen at FanGraphs details the recent changes in Emerson Hancock’s fastball spin efficiency.
• Our very own John Trupin highlighted top prospect Kade Anderson’s hot start in Arkansas for Baseball Prospectus ($).
• The Mariners’ four-game sweep of the Houston Astros was an important series for many of the team’s key bats to re-emerge.
• RHP Bryce Miller is continuing to progress in recovery from oblique inflammation and could rejoin the team as early as this weekend to be evaluated by the Mariners’ athletic training staff.

Around the league…

• The Arizona Diamondbacks have moved starter Brandon Pfaadt to the bullpen in preparation for RHP Merrill Kelly’s return from the 15-day IL today.
• Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is officially headed to the 60-day IL with a broken left foot.
• New York Mets RHP Nolan McLean has the highest curveball spin rate in the majors this year and is using his unique pitch mix to his advantage.
• The Houston Astros continue to be plagued with injuries as both infielder Jeremy Pena and RHP Tatsuya Imai were placed on the IL prior to yesterday’s game.
• The Minnesota Twins put up 11 runs in 1 2/3 innings against Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet in their dominant 13-6 win yesterday.

Becca’s picks…

• The U.S Women’s National Soccer Team returns to Seattle tonight for the first time since 2017 to face Japan in an international friendly.
• Catch up on all of the Seattle Storm’s draft picks from the 2026 WNBA Draft last night.