LIVE : Mariners Game Notes — March 19 vs. Rockies (Spring #25)
TODAY’S TILT…the Mariners continue 2024 Cactus League play today against the Colorado Rockies…today’s game is the 2nd of two matchups between the clubs this spring…the Mariners and Rockies will meet for the first time in the upcoming regular season from April 19–21 in a 3-game series at Coors Field.
UPCOMING PROBABLE PITCHERS (subject to change)…
TODAY: Mariners vs. Rockies 1:10 pm PT Seattle Sports (710 AM)
COL — Gomber*, Carasiti, Lawrence, Vodnik, Blach*, Hill
SEA — Lawrence, Muñoz, Speier*, Voth, Bolton, Vargas
WEDNESDAY: OFF DAY
THURSDAY: Mariners vs. Reds 6:40 pm PT Seattle Sports (710 AM)
CIN — TBA
SEA — TBA
* left-handed pitcher
READY TO “ROCK” OPENING DAY…Luis Castillo was named the Mariners Opening Day starter today, and is set to make his 4th career and 2nd-consecutive Opening Day start…“La Piedra” is set to become the 10th pitcher in Mariners history to make multiple Opening Day starts with the club…in last year’s season-opener, Castillo blanked the Guardians on 1 hit over 6.0 innings, becoming the first pitcher in franchise history to hold the opponent scoreless over at least 6.0 innings while allowing 1-or-fewer hits. Castillo’s media session can be found on Marinersmedia.com
LATELY…after a 1–9–1 start to Cactus League play the Mariners have won 9 of their last 13 games, including winning 4-consecutive games (3/13–16)…during that span, the Mariners have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 82–62.
YESTERDAY’S GAME…Seattle won yesterday’s game 9–5 against the Texas Rangers…Ryne Stanek made hit first pitching appearence in a Mariners uniform 1.0 IP and 1 SO…Dominic Canzone went 1-for-3 with a 3-RBI home run.
ON THE AIR…today’s game at Peoria Stadium will be broadcast live on Seattle Sports (710 AM) with Dave Sims and Aaron Goldsmith on the call.
FIREPOWER…the Mariners have scored 148 runs this spring, the most in the Cactus League and and the Grapefruit League…Seattle ranks ahead of Colorado (134 R) and Oakland (134 R) in the Cactus League…Seattle’s 32 home runs this spring are 2nd-most in the Cactus League, trailing only Chicago-NL (36 HR).
VS. ROCKIES…today marks the Mariners 2nd of two matchups against the Rockies this spring…the Mariners previously played Colorado on March 1, losing 9–10…the Mariners are 37–39–8 all-time against the Rockies in Spring Training.
THE COACHING STAFF…manager Scott Servais enters his 9th season as Seattle’s skipper…returning to the Major League staff are Third Base Coach Manny Acta, Major League Coach & Director of Pitching Strategy Trent Blank, Hitting Coach & Director of Hitting Strategy Jarret DeHart, Infield Coach Perry Hill, First Base Coach Kristopher Negrón, Major League Field Coordinator Carson Vitale and Pitching Coach Pete Woodworth…additionally, Tony Arnerich transitions to Bullpen Coach…the Mariners added 3 coaches to their big-league staff: Bench Coach & Offensive Coordinator Brant Brown, Major League Pitching Strategist and Asst. Pitching Coach Danny Farquhar and Asst. Hitting Coach Tommy Joseph.
TOP PROSPECTS IN CAMP…three of the Mariners top-5 prospects according to Baseball America have been in Major League camp: infielder Cole Young (#1 Mariners prospect, #44 in MLB), catcher Harry Ford (#2 Mariners, #51 MLB) and infielder Tyler Locklear (#5 Mariners)…in addition to the 3 in the top-5, right-hander Emerson Hancock (#9), outfielder Jonatan Clase (#10), infielder Ryan Bliss (#14), outfielder Alberto Rodriguez (#17), outfielder Spencer Packard (#20), infielder Brock Rodden (#22), right-hander Jimmy Joyce (#23), infielder Hogan Windish (#24), left-hander Reid VanScoter (#27) and right-hander Carlos Vargas (#30) round out the 13 players in Seattle’s top-30 (Baseball America) who have been in MLB camp.
FAMILIAR FACES AND IMPACT ADDITIONS…of the 40 players on Seattle’s Major League, 40-man roster and 60-day Injured List (39+1 60-day IL), 24 spent time in the Mariners organization in 2023…of the 16 newcomers, 14 are new to the organization while outfielder Mitch Haniger and right-hander Levi Stoudt return to the Mariners…of the 24 returnees from last season (13 pitchers + 11 position players), all but one (outfielder Jonatan Clase) appeared in the Majors with Seattle last season…the 14 players completely new to the organization include 7 pitchers: Cody Bolton, Jackson Kowar, Gregory Santos, Collin Snider, Ryne Stanek, Carlos Vargas and Austin Voth, and 7 position players: catchers Blake Hunt and Seby Zavala; infielders Jorge Polanco and Luis Urías; infielder/outfielders Luke Raley and Samad Taylor; and designated hitter/catcher Mitch Garver.
OPENING MONTH OF THE SEASON…the Mariners will open the 2024 regular season at T-Mobile Park, with Opening Day against the Boston Red Sox on March 28…promotions during the first month of the season include 3 consecutive Julio Rodríguez “No Fly Zone” Bobblehead Nights from April 1–3 vs. Cleveland, with bobbleheads going to the first 10,000 fans each game…“Mariners Hoodie Night” on April 12 vs. the Cubs…“Salute To Armed Forces Night — Mariners Cap” on April 13 vs. the Cubs…3 consecutive Ken Griffey Jr. “Home Run Robbery” Bobblehead Nights from April 15–17 vs. Cincinnati…other promotions include “Mariners Turn Ahead The Clock Jersey Night” on April 26 vs. Arizona, “90s Night — Mariners Neon Hat Night” on April 27 vs. Arizona, 2 Little League Days (April 14 & 28), Jackie Robinson Day on April 15 and “Bark at the Park” on April 29 vs. Atlanta.
OPENING WEEK WARM-UP…the Mariners will host the Opening Week Warm-Up presented by Starbucks on March 24 at T-Mobile Park, where fans will be able to take over the ballpark with behind-the-scenes access, plus get a front row seat to watch the Mariners take on the Chicago Cubs in Cactus League action on MarinersVision…for more information visit Mariners.com/WarmUp.