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Mike Curto

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Tacoma Rainiers broadcaster, Cal alum and fan, live music junkie, wannabe poker pro.

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Joined September 2009
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis homered on his first swing, pulled to left field, 109 mph exit velocity, 464 feet.
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Mike Curto
2 years
The Rainiers have Kyle Lewis, Jarred Kelenic and Evan White batting 2-3-4 in the lineup today.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Sad about John Clayton. In 2009 he met a Rainiers employee at an event & said he always wanted to call baseball on the radio. We welcomed him for a series. He arrived early & prepped like a pro. I'll never forget Rainiers players huddled around him getting fantasy football advice
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Mike Curto
2 years
Jarred Kelenic scratched right at game time. He ran in from center field. Start speculating, you animals.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis is in the Tacoma lineup tonight, batting second and playing... left field.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis is in the Tacoma lineup, hitting second as the DH
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Mike Curto
2 years
Did Kelenic take his three days? No. He's in Tacoma's lineup batting leadoff tonight.
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Tim Booth
2 years
#Mariners roster moves: --Julio Rodriguez reinstated from 10-day IL --Curt Casali reinstated from 10-day IL --Jarred Kelenic optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. --Luis Torrens designated for assignment.
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Mike Curto
9 months
Julio might think it's cool that he tricked everyone into thinking it was a homer, but let me tell you he will be receiving a very strongly worded letter from the Baseball Broadcasters Union.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis with an opposite-field 3-run HR off Sam Gaviglio. Including his last three games with Class-A Everett, Lewis has homered in 5 of the last 6 games of his rehabilitation assignment.
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Mike Curto
2 years
That sound you just heard was the entire Seattle Mariners organization exhaling after Kyle Lewis survived a sliding tag play at home plate, scoring from second base on Steven Souza's single to left. He's 2-for-4 today.
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Mike Curto
3 years
Taylor Trammell with another homer. He's 11-for-16 with three home runs since joining the Rainiers.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis hits an opposite field 2-run HR, off Federal Way's Janson Junk. 103 mph off the bat, 392 feet. Rainiers lead 3-1 in the 3rd.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Jarred Kelenic has connected - his first hard hit ball since being optioned. 431 feet, 110mph off the bat, off former Mariners reliever Matt Carasiti. Rainiers lead, 5-0.
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Mike Curto
3 years
Tacoma Rainiers legend Chris Taylor.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis has connected. A 3-run HR to right-center off Sean Hjelle. 103 mph off the bat, 405 feet. Rainiers lead at Sacramento, 4-2 in the 5th.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis is back in the Tacoma lineup, batting third as the DH.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Mitch Haniger is getting closer. Played eight innings in right field tonight, going 1-for-2 with three walks and two RBI.
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Mike Curto
6 years
Yet another battle in the legendary Mariners-Padres rivalry.
@JonHeyman
Jon Heyman
6 years
sources: padres remain in the ohtani hunt
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Mike Curto
2 years
Matt Festa just struck out the side in his first Tacoma appearance. I have no idea why he's here.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Evan White cranks a two-run homer - his first HR since June 14, 2021, which was also at Cheney Stadium during a rehab assignment.
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Mike Curto
9 months
Mark Mathias just flew four hours to Houston with the Rainiers, landed, found out he was traded, said goodbye to everyone at the baggage claim, and disappeared.
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Mike Curto
6 years
I, too, have agreed to terms with beer.
@mlbtraderumors
MLB Trade Rumors
6 years
Astros Agree To Terms With First-Rounder Seth Beer
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Mike Curto
6 years
Tonight the Rainiers face a pitcher named Kent Emanuel, who reminded me of Immanuel Kant, which caused me to learn that Socrates Brito is 0-for-4 against Kent Emanuel this season. Just another day in the Philosopher's Coast League.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Matt Brash pitched two shutout innings without allowing a hit. Three walks, four strikeouts.
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Mike Curto
2 years
The last time the Mariners made the playoffs in 2001 they blew a similar lead - a 12 run lead in Cleveland late in the season.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Seems like as good a time as any to let you know that Tacoma Rainiers single-game tickets go on sale tomorrow (online and at the box office). Opening Day is April 5th. The MLB lockout has no impact on the minor leagues.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Shortstop Mason McCoy flew in from Detroit, where he was on the Mariners taxi squad, and hits a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning for Tacoma.
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Mike Curto
9 months
Tacoma brings in Juan Then to pitch in game number 110.
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Mike Curto
5 years
Shed Long just hit a *long* two-run walk-off HR against experienced MLB lefty Sammy Solis to give Tacoma a 7-5 win over Fresno. He went 4-for-4 in the game.
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Mike Curto
6 years
Today's roster manipulations as a result of the Mariners trades has left Tacoma with nine position players for tonight's game - three of them catchers, who are all in the lineup of course.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Matt Brash is making his Triple-A debut out of the bullpen. He struck out the first batter he faced on two pitches (there was a pitch clock violation strike).
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Mike Curto
7 years
Rainiers reliever Jean Machi calls every white guy on the team Tyler. He's right a good % of the time.
@HardballTalk
HardballTalk
7 years
There is a Tyler glut in baseball
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Mike Curto
3 years
Congratulations to the Tacoma Rainiers, who clinched the Triple-A West league championship with a 7-3 win at El Paso! Taylor Trammell snapped a 3-3 tie with a bases loaded triple in the top of the 9th inning for the lead. Strong start for Darren McCaughan, great bullpen work.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Brennan Bernadino called up by the Mariners. Great story, SoCal native was released out of Double-A by Cleveland early in 2019 and had been pitching in the Mexican League for three years until Mariners picked him up from Tijuana just one month ago.
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Mike Curto
3 years
Taylor Trammell just did it again - a three-run shot to RF in the first inning off Jake Faria. He's homered in four of five games for Tacoma.
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Mike Curto
9 months
My biggest concern about the collapse of the Pac-12 is that it appears no one in a position of power at Cal is even aware that it has collapsed.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis is back in the Tacoma lineup tonight, this time playing left field.
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Mike Curto
6 years
If Mike Trout enjoys hitting at Safeco Field so much, maybe he'd like to - just spitballing here - play more games there? Like, a lot more?
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Mike Curto
11 months
The Mariners have traded Tacoma infielder Kean Wong to the White Sox, opening a roster spot for tonight's starting pitcher Jose Rodriguez (was was on the IL).
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Mike Curto
3 years
It seemed like Rahm had a six shot lead, but actually the rest of the field had a two shot lead.
@TheAthletic
The Athletic
3 years
Jon Rahm was informed while on the golf course that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will be forced to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament. Rahm was in 1st place through three rounds, shooting 18 under par with a six shot lead on 2nd place.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Rehabbing Mariners notes for today's 11:35 AM Tacoma Rainiers game: Kyle Lewis is in the lineup as DH Sergio Romo is scheduled to pitch an inning.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Jarred Kelenic went 4-for-4 with two singles, a triple off the CF wall, and a homer, but the Rainiers lost to Las Vegas, 6-2. Daniel Ponce de Leon takes the mound Saturday at 5:05 at Cheney Stadium - he's coming off a 12 K performance in his last start.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Rainiers roster news: Ken Giles and Evan White rehabbing with the team. LHP Anthony Banda signed. INF Abraham Toro reports today (he's a career .392 hitter in Triple-A).
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Mike Curto
7 years
Great win for M's & I'm really happy for Leonys Martin. He wasn't pleased to be in Triple-A but played hard in every game to make his case.
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Mike Curto
6 years
18-yr-old Cesar Izturis Jr. has been with the Rainiers for ten days as an emergency infielder. Hasn't played at all. Trailing 12-4, manager Pat Listach got him an AB - and he hit an RBI double over the left fielder's head for his first US hit.
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Mike Curto
7 years
Felix is done after six shutout innings, four hits (all singles), no walks, eight strikeouts. 87 pitches / 57 strikes. He's ready.
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Mike Curto
9 months
Ryan Bliss has reported to the Rainiers, and is in the lineup tonight. He's betting second and playing second base.
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Mike Curto
2 years
I'm not ready yet, but Tacoma definitely is.
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Mike Curto
4 years
Sad to hear the passing of Bob Robertson, longtime voice of Tacoma baseball. He called Tacoma Giants TV games in 1960, and Tacoma Rainiers games in 2018 - when he was 90! A college football Hall of Famer. The man truly loved broadcasting sports. RIP.
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Mike Curto
6 years
Breaking: Golden State Warriors add Marv Albert, Vin Scully, Kevin Harlan, and Doc Emrick to broadcast team.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Jose Marmolejos, Triple-A West MVP and batting champion, signs with Rakuten Eagles. He was heavily scouted by multiple Japanese teams throughout the 2021 season.
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東北楽天ゴールデンイーグルス
2 years
ホセ・マルモレホス選手 契約合意に関して 👉🏻 #RakutenEagles
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Mike Curto
1 year
Diego Castillo gets Diego Castillo to ground out with the bases loaded. Big moment for Diego Castillo.
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Mike Curto
6 years
In his Triple-A debut, Evan White has seen four pitches, swung at three of them, and is 3-for-3 with a single and two doubles.
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Mike Curto
7 years
While standing on deck, Leonys Martin just picked up the on-deck circle and dragged it five feet away from the dugout. He was not ejected.
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Mike Curto
8 months
Watching Darren McCaughan pitching to Brian O'Keefe on my off night made me wonder if I was actually supposed to be working. Congrats to them.
@Mariners
Seattle Mariners
8 months
just keep winning
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Mike Curto
2 years
It's officially minor league baseball season. See you at Cheney Stadium on April 5th!
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Mike Curto
2 years
Kyle Lewis is in the lineup for Tacoma today, marking the first time he has played three games in a row. All as DH - doesn't seem like he'll be playing the OF again for a while (my opinion). Evan White is at the very start of his rehab and is off today after playing yesterday.
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Mike Curto
6 years
Unbelievable! They called Carter Capps for an illegal delivery. Catcher, manager ejected. Capps refused to go back to his crow-hop, lobbed three pitches in to finish a walk while a reliever warmed up, and was taken out of the game.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Every ten years or so. Thanks to the great players and coaches over the years for making these happen. 2021-2010-2001
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Mike Curto
2 years
The Rainiers have scratched Kyle Lewis from the lineup. He's been on the field doing knee exercises with the M's rehabilitation coordinator, so I'm guessing they just want to back him off a little.
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Mike Curto
2 years
The Mariners position player shortage is going to be brief. Both Taylor Trammell (dh) and Mitch Haniger (rf) are rehabbing with Tacoma today.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Five Mariners appear in Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list, which was released today. 2-Julio Rodriguez 12-George Kirby 18-Noelvi Marte 45-Matt Brash 83-Brandon Williamson Remarkably, four are likely to play for Tacoma at some point this season. (Marte the exception)
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Mike Curto
2 years
105.6 mph off the bat 434 feet estimated distance 31 degree launch angle 5.9 seconds hang time (is that good? What's a good hang time?)
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Mariners Minors
2 years
Kyle Lewis crushes a solo HR! 4 straight games with a HR for Kyle.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Nice Rainiers debut for reliever Matt Koch: an immaculate inning. Nine pitches, three strikeouts, all looking.
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Mike Curto
6 years
Ben Gamel is 3-for-3 with two RBI tonight and 6-for-11 since being optioned to Tacoma. Hitting it hard, too.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Jarred Kelenic is the PCL Player of the Week
@MiLB
Minor League Baseball
2 years
#Nats top prospect Cade Cavalli takes home Triple-A Pitcher of the Week honors after tossing seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts for @RocRedWings . 🏆
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Mike Curto
11 months
Andres Munoz 1-2-3 inning, two K's. 19 pitches - threw 12 sliders 85-87, and 7 fastballs 98-99. His first rehab outing.
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Mike Curto
2 years
It turns out that outfielder Billy Hamilton is still with the Rainiers/Mariners, despite the team having told me that he had opted out. Not sure how that happened. My apologies, and I have deleted the previous tweet.
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Mike Curto
1 year
Sunset hitting the snowcapped Wasatch Mountains.
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Mike Curto
5 years
The winter meetings begin in six days. Way to lay low, Jerry.
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Ryan Divish
5 years
Dipoto: "I suspect we'll be mostly quiet until we get to the winter meetings."
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Mike Curto
6 years
Robinson Cano says he is using a first base glove given to him by Albert Pujols.
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Mike Curto
1 year
Triple-A robot umpire work schedule for 2023 has been revealed: Monday-through-Thursday: robot calls all pitches, no arguing allowed. Weekends only: human umpire calls pitches, players can challenge (3x per team, same as last year) and let the robot decide.
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Mike Curto
2 years
The producer who found that lone Steelers fan in the crowd deserves an Emmy.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Evan White is in the Tacona lineup today, his first appearance since 5/31. Jarred Kelenic (hamstring) is still out, but he did take batting practice with the team.
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Mike Curto
9 months
Tacoma just hit four straight home runs. Zach DeLoach, Adam Engel, Mark Mathias, and Sam Haggerty. Haven't seen that in my 25 years with the Rainiers. Last time they hit three straight came in 2013 (Carlos Peguero, Rich Pouthress, Nate Tenbrink).
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Mike Curto
2 years
Matthew Boyd's first rehabilitation appearance for Tacoma goes about as well as possible: strikeout, strikeout, broken bat groundout.
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Mike Curto
5 years
Sat in the King's Court and watched Felix's last game in the Mariners org. It was an unbelievable ride from 2005 in Tacoma to today. Wish him the best & hope he gets a chance with someone next season.
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Mike Curto
5 years
Tacoma Rainiers shortstop J.P. Crawford has a hit and a walk today (thru 5 innings). He has reached base in 25 straight games, currently has an 8-game hitting streak and had a 15-gamer previously. Should add that his defense is better than his offense.
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Mike Curto
9 months
Newly-acquired Mariners prospect Ryan Bliss hit his first Triple-A home run last night for Reno, and it was dramatic: a 3-run shot in the bottom of the tenth inning to tie the game against Oklahoma City, 14-14. (They lost in the 11th).
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Mike Curto
9 years
Jesus Montero has stolen home. I repeat, Jesus Montero has stolen home. (it was a delayed double steal, but still...)
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Mike Curto
3 years
If you hit a homer but start a fight and get ejected without ever touching home plate, does the run count?
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Mariners Minors
3 years
Not the 1st time the Rainiers having an issue with Henry Ramos. Weak move throwing your helmet.
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Mike Curto
5 years
Jerry? You up?
@mlbtraderumors
MLB Trade Rumors
5 years
Rangers Designate John Andreoli For Assignment
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Mike Curto
3 years
Justus Sheffield is done with his rehab outing for tonight after 66 pitches - overall, looked very good. First two batters went: single, homer. Then he retired 12 of next 13 batters, with seven K's and no walks, getting ahead in the count repeatedly. Topped out at 95 mph.
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Mike Curto
6 years
Fresno played four outfielders with Vogelbach up again, but did not position one behind the right field fence where they needed one. 4-0 Tacoma in the fifth.
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Mike Curto
2 years
The Mariners have signed former St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon, and he is starting the second game of today's doubleheader. He had been in spring training with the Angels.
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Mike Curto
20 days
Dallas Keuchel pitched five shutout innings in his Tacoma Rainiers debut. He gave up three hits, no walks, three K's. Terrific command. Topped out at 88 mph (from what I saw).
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Mike Curto
6 years
*as long as you don't play internet poker.
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Governor Jay Inslee
6 years
Washington state will act under our own authority, our own laws and our own jurisdiction to protect #NetNeutrality for all of Washington's citizens.
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Mike Curto
8 years
Jesus Sucre just threw out Socrates Brito trying to steal. Philosophize on that, Socrates: you were gunned down by the sugar god.
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Mike Curto
3 years
We lost some good men tonight.
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Mariners Minors
3 years
Cal Raleigh & Tony Arnerich ejected.
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Mike Curto
7 years
Rainiers team bus is rolling through Donner Pass, which always makes me nervous. I'm like 95% sure they'd eat the radio guy first.
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Mike Curto
1 year
RIP Gaylord Perry, Baseball Hall of Famer and Tacoma Giants legend. Perry pitched for Tacoma from 1960-1963, including the entire 1961 and 1962 seasons, was key member of 1961 Tacoma Giants that went 97-57 & are recognized as an all-time great minor league team.
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Mike Curto
3 years
Tacoma's Jose Marmolejos has been voted Triple-A West MVP. He's the first Tacoma player to win the MVP since Dick Phillips of the 1961 Tacoma Giants. A sixty year drought is over!
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Mike Curto
11 months
Mariners have acquired veteran outfielder Adam Engel and he is in Tacoma's lineup tonight.
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Mike Curto
3 years
Cal Raleigh just tied Seth Beer for the league lead in doubles, which is weird to me because when I was at Cal we used to go to Raleigh's to drink Beer.
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Mike Curto
2 years
Dont forget, Rainiers homestand starts tomorrow with a noon game!
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Mike Curto
9 years
So Chien-Ming Wang did the chart today in Taiwanese and everyone is confused- especially pitching coach Jaime Navarro http://t.co/cbuBDJcudX
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Mike Curto
6 years
With my billion dollars, I'm going to buy the other 15 PCL teams and move them to small towns in the Pacific Northwest. Gonna give them all really stupid names, too.
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Mike Curto
8 years
Oh no. Fresno is playing as the Fresno Tacos tonight and look what they are calling us.
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Mike Curto
2 years
We have a day game in Sacramento on Wednesday and Pearl Jam is playing that night right next to our hotel. Am I geographically obligated to attend?
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Mike Curto
3 years
Check out the guy calmly loading his car.
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Mariners Minors
3 years
Oh my goodness Cal Raleigh hits a massive HR to CF. 15-game hitting streak.
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