Northwest Sports Update Mariners bolster bullpen, Seahawks extend Schneider, Lynden youth baseball team makes nationals and more

The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen by trading pitching prospect Jeter Martinez to the Pittsburgh Pirates for left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson. Ferguson, 29, has a 3. 74 ERA and 34 strikeouts in over 43 innings this season and will become a free agent at the end of the year. The Mariners are also reportedly making strides to reacquire third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks, with rival executives suggesting they are favorites to secure his trade. The Mariners announced the promotion of first baseman Tyler Locklear from Triple-A Tacoma, while Luke Raley was placed on the injured list with a back issue.

Locklear has been in stellar form, batting . 425 with 9 home runs and 33 RBIs in 20 games this month. The Mariners aim for a series win against the Athletics after losing their last game 6-1, where rookie Logan Evans struggled on the mound. Julio Rodriguez continues to shine, recording his eighth multi-hit game in the last 14 contests. Coverage for tonight’s game begins at 6:00 PM, with first pitch set for 7:05 PM.