Mariners Moose Tracks, 10/16/23: Alyssa Nakken, Paul Sewald, and Max Scherzer

Postseason action continues with ALCS game two at 1:37 pm and game one of the NLCS beginning tonight at 5:07 pm.

In Mariners news...

• MLB Network’s Jon Morosi details how the Mariners should address their bullpen and starting lineup this offseason in order to be contenders next postseason.

Around the league...

• San Francisco Giants coach Alyssa Nakken has interviewed for the Giants’ managerial position, making MLB history as the first woman to do so.
• Texas Rangers starter Jordan Montgomery led his team over Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros to take a commanding 1-0 lead in the ALCS.
• Prior to ALCS game one, starting pitchers Max Scherzer and Jon Gray were added to the team’s roster after both being sidelined since the middle of September.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks’ acquisition of former Mariners closer Paul Sewald has proven to be one of the trade deadline’s most impactful moves.
• Alex Pavlovic at NBC Sports addresses how pitcher Sean Manea and outfielder Michael Conforto can impact the team’s offseason with their opt-out decisions.