Switching things up: Mariners select Jurrangelo Cijntje, a pitcher that uses both arms, with first round pick in 2024 
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Switching things up: Mariners select Jurrangelo Cijntje, a pitcher that uses both arms, with first round pick in 2024 

With their first round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, our Seattle Mariners selected switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje out of Mississippi State. Switch-pitcher isn't a typo, as Jurrangelo actually does throw both right-handed and left-handed, with some more exciting stuff coming when he throws from the right-hand.

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“Come to Seattle!” Mariners fans at ASG give Shohei a taste of the love they’d show him ahead of impending free agency 
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“Come to Seattle!” Mariners fans at ASG give Shohei a taste of the love they’d show him ahead of impending free agency 

During the 2023 MLB All-Star game in Seattle, during the two plate appearances that Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had, fans in the stands at T-Mobile Park loudly chanted “COME TO SEATTLE,” making it clear that they wanted to see the Japanese superstar in a Mariners uniform.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr wins home run derby, defeats hometown favorite Julio Rodriguez in process 
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr wins home run derby, defeats hometown favorite Julio Rodriguez in process 

The 2023 Home Run Derby sadly didn’t feature the Seattle storybook ending of Julio Rodriguez winning the crown in his own ballpark, making history along the way before falling to Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr in the semifinal round. Like every year, the derby was a great opportunity to see some of the young and bright stars of the game showcase their power, with a few surprises mixed into this years event.

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With three picks in round one, Mariners go with three high schoolers that have loads of upside to add to their farm system 
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With three picks in round one, Mariners go with three high schoolers that have loads of upside to add to their farm system 

With their three selections within the first round of the MLB Draft on All-Star Sunday taking place at Lumen Field, the Seattle Mariners opted to go with “risky” selections of high schoolers that have boat loads of upside if developed properly. Seattle is banking on being able to do that, hoping that this draft is a big step for their future.

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Swingman Classic showcases the best of HBCU experience as American league takes down National league 
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Swingman Classic showcases the best of HBCU experience as American league takes down National league 

A historic night at T-Mobile Park kicked off MLB All-Star Week 2023, as the first ever HBCU Swingman Classic saw the American League defeat the National League, an HBCU college fair, a drum line, dance routine, and so much more. A night that the 15,000+ strong crowd will remember forever has set the foundation for an event that will now take place annually wherever the MLB’s Midsummer Classic goes.

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JROD Show in the Midsummer Classic, Seattle style: Julio Rodriguez named to 2023 All-Star game 
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JROD Show in the Midsummer Classic, Seattle style: Julio Rodriguez named to 2023 All-Star game 

Young Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez will head to his second consecutive All-Star game, joining the American League roster as an Injury Replacement player for Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez. While a rough start to the season made it seem impossible for Julio to be here, his upturn over the Spring and now Summer gets him into a second Midsummer Classic.

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