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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Dodgers Get Worrying Update on Blake Snell's Future Availability from General Manager
Dodgers Get Worrying Update on Blake Snell's Future Availability from General Manager originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers understood there were some risks involved in signing Blake Snell. Advertisement Snell has been excellent throughout his career, evident by his two Cy Young Awards. However, throughout his 10-year big league Journey, there have been concerns about him staying on the mound. While Snell has thrown in over 100.0 innings in each of his 10 seasons outside of the COVID year and his rookie campaign, his inability to go late into games is something teams understood in free agency. After throwing in just 9.0 innings for the Dodgers, making two starts, he was placed on the IL with shoulder inflammation. It remains uncertain when the Dodgers plan to bring him back. Still, according to Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes, the idea is to ensure everybody in the rotation gets healthy, and when that happens, they'll proceed from there. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (7) on the bench against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Davis-Imagn Images 'It's just being mindful and methodical about the foundational component and the buildup so that when they come back, the thought is when they come back they're running through what we hope is a deep October run,' Gomes said, per Dodgers Nation. Advertisement The Dodgers have given themselves some breathing room. While winning the National League West has to be the priority, the Dodgers are 36-23 and appear to be guaranteed a playoff spot, whether that be in the Wild Card or by winning the division. Only two games ahead of the San Diego Padres and three ahead of the San Francisco Giants, things could get interesting. Despite that, the Dodgers need to get their arms healthy when it matters most. If that means Snell isn't ready to go sooner than some hope, that's what has to happen. Related: Dodgers' Dave Roberts Gives Discouraging Mookie Betts Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Randy Johnson's legendary No. 51 to be retired by Mariners in 2026, honoring franchise's pitching icon
Seattle Mariners retiring Randy Johnson's No. 51 in 2026 (Getty Images) Randy Johnson, one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball history, will finally receive one of the highest honors a franchise can bestow. The Seattle Mariners have announced that Johnson's No. 51 jersey will be retired during the 2026 season, marking the 35th anniversary of his iconic no-hitter—the first in Mariners history—thrown on June 2, 1990. Mariners will finally retire Randy Johnson's iconic No. 51 jersey in 2026 While the exact date of the ceremony is pending the release of the 2026 MLB schedule, the anticipation is already building among fans and baseball historians alike. Randy Johnson's decade-long tenure with the Mariners helped lay the foundation for what would become one of the franchise's most pivotal eras. Over 10 seasons, he amassed a 130-74 record, a 3.42 ERA, 51 complete games, and an astonishing 2,162 strikeouts. 'I'm happy that my contributions over the 10 years that I was there are being acknowledged now,' Johnson said in a Zoom call. 'It's been a long time, that's for sure.' Though Johnson would later reach greater statistical heights with the Arizona Diamondbacks—where he earned four consecutive Cy Young Awards and a World Series title in 2001—it was in Seattle where his legend truly began. The 1995 season, in particular, holds a special place in his heart. That year, Johnson went 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA and 294 strikeouts, a performance that not only earned him his first Cy Young Award but also helped propel the Mariners to their first postseason appearance. 'Looking back at it now and that story being documented by the Mariners, it worked out,' Johnson reflected. 'I'm just thankful that I was a big part of that and everybody else was a big part of it, and everything just kind of jelled for all the players.' That magical '95 campaign also played a significant role in keeping baseball alive in Seattle. Amid debates over funding for a new stadium, the Mariners' success swayed public sentiment and ultimately led to the construction of what is now T-Mobile Park. Mariners chairman John Stanton summed it up best: 'Randy is both one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history, and one of the most important figures in our organization's history.' Stanton also highlighted that the team went an incredible 27-3 in Johnson's starts that season, compared to 52-63 with anyone else on the mound. Although Johnson entered the Hall of Fame in 2015 wearing a Diamondbacks cap—a decision he admitted was tough—he didn't shy away from his affection for Seattle. 'Now if I could split the plaque and put a little bit of an M and a little bit of an A,' he said with a chuckle. When No. 51 is lifted into the rafters, it will join the numbers of Ken Griffey Jr. (24), Edgar Martinez (11), Ichiro Suzuki (also 51), and the universally retired No. 42 of Jackie Robinson. For a city and a franchise shaped by his towering presence, this moment is more than just overdue—it's poetic. Also Read: Why is everyone suddenly talking about Dillon Dingler as the reason behind Detroit's unexpected MLB dominance?
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season
SEATTLE (AP) — Hall of Famer Randy Johnson's No. 51 will be retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony next season, the club announced Monday. Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners' history on June 2, 1990 — 35 years ago Monday — and in 1995 became their first Cy Young Award winner. The exact date of the ceremony will be announced after the 2026 major league schedule is finalized. Johnson, 61, went 130-74 with a 3.42 ERA across 10 seasons with the Mariners. 'I'm happy that my contributions over the 10 years that I was there are being acknowledged now,' Johnson said via Zoom. 'It's been a long time, that's for sure.' Johnson enjoyed more success with the Arizona Diamondbacks, with whom he won four consecutive Cy Young Awards in addition to a World Series championship in 2001. However, the lanky left-hander nicknamed the 'Big Unit' because of his 6-foot-10 frame fondly remembers his Seattle tenure. A year Johnson looks back on with particular fondness is the 1995 season. The Mariners' future in Seattle was cast into doubt when in September of that year, King County voters rejected subsidy taxes to build a new stadium. Simultaneously, the Mariners enjoyed a prosperous season on the field at the Kingdome, which culminated in reaching the AL Championship Series before falling to the Cleveland Indians. Ultimately, the King County Council approved funding for a new stadium. 'Looking back at it now and that story being documented by the Mariners, it worked out,' Johnson said. 'I'm just thankful that I was a big part of that and everybody else was a big part of it, and everything just kind of jelled for all the players.' That season, Johnson went 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA during a 145-game season and won his first of five Cy Young Awards. But Johnson didn't hang around Seattle much longer; he was traded to the Houston Astros midway through the 1998 season. Johnson signed with the Diamondbacks as a free agent ahead of the 1999 campaign, and enjoyed some of the most successful seasons of his major league career across eight years in Arizona. As a result, Johnson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Diamondbacks cap. 'To me, it was a difficult choice,' Johnson said. 'But, it was the right choice because statistically, I did more (in Arizona). Now if I could split the plaque and put a little bit of an M and a little bit of an A.' Even so, Johnson is grateful for his years in Seattle and looking forward to his moment in the sun. It will be a separate occasion from the No. 51 jersey retirement of right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, which is planned for Aug. 9. In 2001, three years after Johnson left Seattle, Suzuki arrived and wore jersey No. 51. Johnson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Suzuki will be inducted on July 27. Johnson's No. 51 will be the fifth number retired in Mariners' history, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (No. 24), Edgar Martinez (No. 11) and Suzuki. All MLB teams have retired Jackie Robinson's No. 42. 'I know the significance of Ichiro and his accomplishments, and I didn't want to interfere with his Hall of Fame induction this year or his number retirement this year,' Johnson said. 'And so, the one contingent factor I had was if this was going to happen that I didn't want to take away anything from his deserving day.' ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
3 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season
SEATTLE (AP) — Hall of Famer Randy Johnson's No. 51 will be retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony next season, the club announced Monday. Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners' history on June 2, 1990 — 35 years ago Monday — and in 1995 became their first Cy Young Award winner. The exact date of the ceremony will be announced after the 2026 major league schedule is finalized. Johnson, 61, went 130-74 with a 3.42 ERA across 10 seasons with the Mariners. 'I'm happy that my contributions over the 10 years that I was there are being acknowledged now,' Johnson said via Zoom. 'It's been a long time, that's for sure.' Johnson enjoyed more success with the Arizona Diamondbacks, with whom he won four consecutive Cy Young Awards in addition to a World Series championship in 2001. However, the lanky left-hander nicknamed the 'Big Unit' because of his 6-foot-10 frame fondly remembers his Seattle tenure. A year Johnson looks back on with particular fondness is the 1995 season. The Mariners' future in Seattle was cast into doubt when in September of that year, King County voters rejected subsidy taxes to build a new stadium. Simultaneously, the Mariners enjoyed a prosperous season on the field at the Kingdome, which culminated in reaching the AL Championship Series before falling to the Cleveland Indians. Ultimately, the King County Council approved funding for a new stadium. 'Looking back at it now and that story being documented by the Mariners, it worked out,' Johnson said. 'I'm just thankful that I was a big part of that and everybody else was a big part of it, and everything just kind of jelled for all the players.' That season, Johnson went 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA during a 145-game season and won his first of five Cy Young Awards. But Johnson didn't hang around Seattle much longer; he was traded to the Houston Astros midway through the 1998 season. Johnson signed with the Diamondbacks as a free agent ahead of the 1999 campaign, and enjoyed some of the most successful seasons of his major league career across eight years in Arizona. As a result, Johnson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Diamondbacks cap. 'To me, it was a difficult choice,' Johnson said. 'But, it was the right choice because statistically, I did more (in Arizona). Now if I could split the plaque and put a little bit of an M and a little bit of an A.' Even so, Johnson is grateful for his years in Seattle and looking forward to his moment in the sun. It will be a separate occasion from the No. 51 jersey retirement of right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, which is planned for Aug. 9. In 2001, three years after Johnson left Seattle, Suzuki arrived and wore jersey No. 51. Johnson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Suzuki will be inducted on July 27. Johnson's No. 51 will be the fifth number retired in Mariners' history, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (No. 24), Edgar Martinez (No. 11) and Suzuki. All MLB teams have retired Jackie Robinson's No. 42. 'I know the significance of Ichiro and his accomplishments, and I didn't want to interfere with his Hall of Fame induction this year or his number retirement this year,' Johnson said. 'And so, the one contingent factor I had was if this was going to happen that I didn't want to take away anything from his deserving day.'
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Mariners will retire Randy Johnson's No. 51 during the 2026 season
Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Hall of Famer Randy Johnson's No. 51 will be retired by the Seattle Mariners during a pregame ceremony next season, the club announced Monday. Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners' history on June 2, 1990 — 35 years ago Monday — and in 1995 became their first Cy Young Award winner. The exact date of the ceremony will be announced after the 2026 major league schedule is finalized. Johnson, 61, went 130-74 with a 3.42 ERA across 10 seasons with the Mariners. 'I'm happy that my contributions over the 10 years that I was there are being acknowledged now,' Johnson said via Zoom. 'It's been a long time, that's for sure.' Johnson enjoyed more success with the Arizona Diamondbacks, with whom he won four consecutive Cy Young Awards in addition to a World Series championship in 2001. However, the lanky left-hander nicknamed the 'Big Unit' because of his 6-foot-10 frame fondly remembers his Seattle tenure. A year Johnson looks back on with particular fondness is the 1995 season. The Mariners' future in Seattle was cast into doubt when in September of that year, King County voters rejected subsidy taxes to build a new stadium. Simultaneously, the Mariners enjoyed a prosperous season on the field at the Kingdome, which culminated in reaching the AL Championship Series before falling to the Cleveland Indians. Ultimately, the King County Council approved funding for a new stadium. 'Looking back at it now and that story being documented by the Mariners, it worked out,' Johnson said. 'I'm just thankful that I was a big part of that and everybody else was a big part of it, and everything just kind of jelled for all the players.' That season, Johnson went 18-2 with a 2.48 ERA during a 145-game season and won his first of five Cy Young Awards. But Johnson didn't hang around Seattle much longer; he was traded to the Houston Astros midway through the 1998 season. Johnson signed with the Diamondbacks as a free agent ahead of the 1999 campaign, and enjoyed some of the most successful seasons of his major league career across eight years in Arizona. As a result, Johnson was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame wearing a Diamondbacks cap. 'To me, it was a difficult choice,' Johnson said. 'But, it was the right choice because statistically, I did more (in Arizona). Now if I could split the plaque and put a little bit of an M and a little bit of an A.' Even so, Johnson is grateful for his years in Seattle and looking forward to his moment in the sun. It will be a separate occasion from the No. 51 jersey retirement of right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, which is planned for Aug. 9. In 2001, three years after Johnson left Seattle, Suzuki arrived and wore jersey No. 51. Johnson was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015. Suzuki will be inducted on July 27. Johnson's No. 51 will be the fifth number retired in Mariners' history, joining Ken Griffey Jr. (No. 24), Edgar Martinez (No. 11) and Suzuki. All MLB teams have retired Jackie Robinson's No. 42. 'I know the significance of Ichiro and his accomplishments, and I didn't want to interfere with his Hall of Fame induction this year or his number retirement this year,' Johnson said. 'And so, the one contingent factor I had was if this was going to happen that I didn't want to take away anything from his deserving day.' ___ AP MLB: recommended
