Mather, who resigned this week, has left the team in damage control mode. Mariners chairman and managing partner John Stanton and general manager Jerry Dipoto spoke to the team in Peoria, Ariz. and apologized to players, coaches and staff. Salvaging those relationships could take weeks or months. But Stanton and Dipoto are also tasked with convincing people that these views are not reflective of the organization.

J.T. Realmuto, Philadelphia Phillies: The reason I rank him among my top 75 overall players isn't a hope that his 12-steal production of 2016 might return, but rather the underlying metrics of his past 2-3 seasons that say he's growing into his power, which should make up for any slight loss of his speed. The latter is happening, though: His 28.2 feet per second sprint speed in 2020 was a career low, though by any measure it was still excellent -- and position-leading -- for a catcher. To be clear, you don't draft Realmuto because you think he's going to contribute a hefty number of stolen bases; you did it because he can deliver you 6-10 of them. Consider it more of a "bonus" situation than driving force in the category.Cleveland Indians face coverings

The pitching projects to be worse without Bauer, but there is real upside to be found as the Reds reap benefits from an investment in player development. Luis Castillo and Sonny Gray already project as the best one-two punch in the division according to the PECOTA system at Baseball Prospectus, and there’s evidence the arms behind them could exceed expectations.New York Mets face coverings

Major League Baseball teams will operate alternate sites similar to those used during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, delaying the beginning of the Triple-A season by at least a month, sources familiar with the plan told ESPN.

With lots of buzz around potential extensions for Michael Conforto and Francisco Lindor, Noah Syndergaard has flown under the radar a bit.Pittsburgh Pirates face coverings

In his first two Cactus League games this spring, Vaughn homered, drove in three runs, scored two runs and walked three times in his six trips to the plate.Atlanta Braves face coverings

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Simply making an attempt to extend both players isn't exactly music to the ears of Nats fans, who would almost assuredly prefer to see Soto and Turner put pen to paper. Both are beloved in the city and are essential to the team's success.