Mariners Moose Tracks, 6/29/24: Cal Raleigh, James Wood, and Orlando Cepeda

Saturday links!

Good morning, foLLks, and happy Saturday! As the last weekend of June kicks off, we have a fresh batch of links for your perusal.

In Mariners news:

• The Mariners pulled off one of the sillier wins in recent memory last night to open the homestand, and who else struck the final below but Cal Raleigh?

• Gregory Santos threw a live bullpen session, as he progresses even further towards his Mariners debut. Trent Blank voiced his approval.

• Tai Peete hit his first homer of the season in last night’s Modesto Nuts game.

• Adam Jude at the Seattle Times profiled the Mariners’ analytics department and how they work in sync with in-game decisions, led by 29-year-old Skylar Shibayama.

Around the league:

• The Nationals will call up top prospect James Wood, and he will make his big league debut on Monday against the Mets.
• Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both headed to the 10-day injured list, but the Phillies are hopeful neither will miss too much time.
• The Giants announced that Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda passed away at the age of 86.

• Orioles superfan Joan Jett was a guest at Baltimore’s 2-1 win against the Rangers last night, and spent some time in the booth to much delight.

• Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his new single after the Mets beat the Astros 6-2 in Queens.

Connor’s pick:

Several good options here, but I’m torn between 4 or 9. Also, Bart is flying the plane.