In Mariners news...
- MLB Network’s Jon Morosi joins Seattle Sports 710 AM to discuss how the new MLB rules regarding shifting and larger bases can help the Mariners this season.
Around the league...
- Atlanta Braves righty Spencer Strider has changed his jersey number from 65 to 99 to pay homage to his favorite fictional baseball character, Ricky Vaughn from the 1989 film Major League.
- The New York Yankees have signed veteran reliever Matt Bowman to a minor league contract as he nears the end of recovery from Tommy John surgery.