Larry Stone

Retired sportswriter. 27 years with the Seattle Times. Ink-stained wretch. Co-author of "Edgar: An Autobiography," published by Triumph.

[Larry Stone @StoneLarry]

Just a friendly reminder that "Edgar: An Autobiography" is out June 11 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon. Hmm, Father's Day is coming....

https://t.co/vpbCPUnPyv

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@MikeDiGiovanna @MLB Ross was the best. I grew up reading him in the LA Times, then was privileged to become his friend. An all-time great ball writer. Rest in peace.

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MLB's last 6 expansion teams:

Rays (launched 1998): 3 pennants, 0 WS titles
D'backs ('98): 2 pennants, 1 WS title
Rockies (1993): 1 pennant, 0 WS titles
Marlins ('93): 2 pennants, 2 WS titles
Blue Jays (1977): 3 pennants, 2 WS titles
Mariners ('77): 0 pennants, 0 WS titles

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If Cleveland wins the AL pennant, the World Series will be MLB's smallest market (Milwaukee) vs its lowest payroll team (Clev) -- or No. 25 if Tampa Bay rallies. Call it an anomaly, but absolute worst-case scenario for ownership arguing that a salary cap is essential for parity

[Ryan Divish @RyanDivish]

ICYMI ... Here's a look into the mechanics of a manager search for the Mariners. There are initial interviews done over Zoom/Teams for early candidates. They want to pare a list of 20-plus candidates down to 4-5 finalists for in-person interviews.

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@IandFurness @SandoNFL @DaveBoling @TNTMcGrath @ManyHatsMilles @RyanDivish @manley_tnt I’d add @bcondotta and @ChristianCaple to that esteemed list

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Great win for the Pilots

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Just getting around to binging Landman, and I was blown away by how good Jerry Jones was in his acting cameo. Genuinely moving and authentic.

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@castrovince @MLB In my years covering national baseball, Fred was always gracious with his help, providing keen insight and invaluable background. RIP.

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The announcers said they’d never seen anyone challenge whether the second baseman was illegally positioned on the outfield grass, as the White Sox just did (unsuccessfully) w/Altuve. The Mariners did that in Sept of 2025, and were successful.

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@latahbunny2 Sorry, I didn’t intend snark. You’re right, though, it came off that way. Apologies.

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I thought that was the most contrite I've ever heard Jerry Dipoto, which is the proper tone to set after this season.

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@latahbunny2 I wasn’t there. I’m retired. I listened on KJR, as any fan could have done.

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Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds, the National League leader, barely made it with 40. The last year that no NL player hit 40 doubles in a full season is 1984.

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I noticed that Wilyer Abreu of the Red Sox led the American League in doubles with 38, which sent me scurrying to the record books. It's the first time since 1974 -- 52 years -- that no one in the AL has hit 40 doubles in a full season.

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@kirbyarnold @paulbarrett6 It will be on the test

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Turns out the Mariners could have won the division by going 15-7 in that finishing stretch against the 97-loss A’s, the 100-loss Angels and the 104-loss Rockies (plus 3 games w/Texas). They went 10-12.

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@AllenADBI I’d love to read that book, Allen, but I have no desire to write it

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@ShaneMLantz Thanks, Shane. Very kind

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@dannyoneil Was this before or after he tousled your hair?

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@BizballMaury @RyanDivish Thanks, Maury!