Northwest Sports Update Mariners strike first ahead of trade deadline, Ichiro in Cooperstown, Bells back home and more

The Seattle Mariners have acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks, trading pitching prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi. Naylor, who has a . 292 batting average and 11 home runs this season, is expected to debut tonight against the Angels, filling a first base role that had been shared by Luke Raley and Donovan Solano. With Naylor set to become a free agent after the season, this trade could serve as a two-month rental for the Mariners. The team aims to build on their recent success after defeating the Angels 4-2 in Game 1 of their four-game series.

Meanwhile, Ichiro Suzuki will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first Japanese player honored in Cooperstown. The Mariners plan a jersey retirement ceremony for Ichiro on August 9 when they host the Rays. Additionally, the article highlights the Bellingham Bells hosting the Northwest Star Nighthawks and the Storm's recent dominant win over the Chicago Sky. The Storm's rookie Dominique Malonga made history by becoming the youngest player in WNBA history to reach 100 career points.