Seattle, WA
Seattle Mariners Gain Huge Break as a Result of Houston Astros’ Injury Woes
The Seattle Mariners beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Monday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston. With the win, the Mariners are now 81-76 on the season. Though unlikely, they still have a flicker of playoff hope with five games to play.
Seattle is now 4.0 games back of the Astros in the American League West and 1.5 games back of both the Kansas City Royals and Detroit Tigers in the American League wild card.
As the M’s play this series with the Astros though, they have gotten a huge break because Astros star Yordan Alvarez won’t be playing in the rest of the series because of a knee injury suffered on Sunday.
Per Chandler Rome, Astros reporter, on social media:
Yordan Alvarez has a right knee sprain and will not play in this series against the Mariners, Joe Espada said. The Astros are not shutting the door on Alvarez returning this regular season.
Yordan Alvarez has a right knee sprain and will not play in this series against the Mariners, Joe Espada said. The Astros are not shutting the door on Alvarez returning this regular season.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) September 24, 2024
You certainly don’t want to see anyone get hurt, but the fact remains that Alvarez not playing is a huge benefit for the Mariners moving forward. One of the most feared sluggers in all of baseball, he’s hitting .308 this season with 35 homers and 86 RBI. He also has posted great numbers against the M’s in his career.
He hit a back-breaking home run in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Mariners which won the game for Houston. He also homered in Game 2 of that series.
Game 2 of this series will be played on Tuesday night at 5:05 p.m. PT.
NEW PODCAST IS OUT: The latest episode of the “Refuse to Lose” podcast is out as Brady Farkas talks about the M’s win in Houston on Monday night and why it was his favorite win of the year. He also discusses the playoff scenarios and has an in-depth talk with Todd Raleigh, the father of Cal Raleigh, about his son’s season, career, upbringing and growth. CLICK HERE:
STILL GOT IT: Ichiro was hanging out in Japan this week and showed he still has incredible skills on the diamond. CLICK HERE:
SCOTT TO CINCY: Could Scott Servais be the new manager for the Cincinnati Reds after they fired David Bell? CLICK HERE:
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Seattle, WA
Delta flight from Seoul to Atlanta diverted to Seattle after report of suspicious package
SEATTLE — Delta Air Lines Flight 188, traveling from Incheon International Airport in South Korea to Atlanta, was diverted to Seattle on Monday morning after a suspicious package was reported on board.
The flight, a regularly scheduled service between Seoul-Incheon and Atlanta, diverted to Seattle around 10: 30 a.m. It was originally supposed to land in Atlanta at 5 p.m.
Delta released a statement that the diversion was initiated after reports of a “suspicious package” onboard, with the flight crew making the decision out of an abundance of caution.
After landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the plane was staged at Taxiway Tango on the airfield. Passengers were deplaned to buses while investigators assessed and swept the aircraft, and officials met the plane to conduct additional security screening.
Delta stated that no credible threat was discovered and no arrests were made. After the plane was cleared, passengers were reboarded and cleared to head to the gate and go through Customs.
Delta said it is supporting an investigation involving law enforcement, aviation regulators, and others.
A whimsical world of whiskers, creativity, and community took over Seattle Center this weekend as POP Cats 2026 returned for a celebration of all things feline. The immersive convention turned the Exhibition Hall into a vibrant ‘cat city,’ complete with colorful art installations, interactive exhibits and endless photo ops. From adoptable rescue cats and hands-on workshops to cosplay, shopping, and meetups with fellow cat lovers, the event blended fun with purpose. Attendees could even bring their own cats, making it one of the few conventions where pets are part of the experience. Felines and their human friends embraced a joyful, cat-filled escape and one meow-velous weekend in Seattle. (Image: Elizabeth Crook / Seattle Refined) April 18, 2026{ }
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