- Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh unexpectedly addressed the media first after a loss, candidly admitting “I’m awful” and taking responsibility for the team’s skid — a surprising, respect-worthy show of accountability.
- It’s been a dramatic drop from last year’s 60-homer MVP-caliber season to one of the league’s tougher slumps, and Seattle’s offense has tanked as a result.
- Despite a brutal August slate, the M’s still have a slim path to the playoffs and say they’re focused on adjustments and a late-season rebound.
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