It was a brutal week for the Rainiers, dropping five of six to the Salt Lake Bees on the road. This team has weathered a substantial amount of turnover as of late and is certainly down several of their core players, but with plenty of injury issues still present on the big league roster, it looks unlikely they’ll see substantial reinforcements anytime soon. As a Triple-A affiliate, such is life.
Seattle, WA
Seattle Mariners Minor League Roundup – Week Nine
It was unsurprisingly a tough week for most Rainiers this week after the thorough butt-kicking they took, but longtime Mariner farmhand Colin Davis had a fantastic showing offensively. Collecting 12 hits that included two homers, Davis raised his season OPS to .887 and has been one of the better performers for this ballclub. They need someone to step up and replace the offensive output Colt Emerson provided for this lineup, and so far, Davis has done an excellent job at doing just that.
The Travs continued their winning ways against Springfield this week, taking four of six from the pesky Redbirds. They maintain their spot atop the division and are in prime position for the first half crown.
Bouncing back from his first tough start last week, Kade Anderson was back to his usual self against the Cardinals, working 4.2 scoreless innings back home in DSP. The lefthander whiffed seven and walked two, allowing just three hits on the afternoon. Anderson’s season ERA sits at 1.63 and has a great chance to lead the Texas League for the rest of this 2026 season; the M’s head brass have indicated a promotion to Triple-A is unlikely at this point in time. Still just 21 years old, it’s fair to be cautious with his promotion schedule, though getting him closer to fans in the PNW would certainly be a big perk for the Rainier faithful.
With as much fanfare as the top names get on this roster, former 19th rounder Charlie Pagliarini has led the way for this Traveler offense and has been on an absolute tear during the month of May. An infielder out of Fairfield University, Pagliarini is a Three-True-Outcome type of bat that’s displayed impressive power this season, mashing his way to a season OPS of .892. Over the last several weeks, Pagliarini is slashing an absurd .392/.483/.716 with a ~20% K% and ~14% BB%, routinely hitting the ball incredibly hard and explaining away at least some part of his elevated BABIP. At 25, Pagliarini is a candidate for Triple-A this season and could be the latest in a long line of Mariner developmental successes.
The Frogs were unable to even the series in Sunday afternoon’s bout against the Dust Devils and ended up dropping the weekly slate by a score of four to two. The Frogs aren’t officially eliminated just yet, but with a middling record in a lopsided race, a first half title is looking tougher and tougher by the day.
Jonny Farmelo had a very impressive showing at the plate this week, managing a 6-18 series with an even 5:5 K/BB ratio. Farmelo has utilized his speed to get plenty of extra-base knocks this year, and though the stolen bases are coming inefficiently right now, they’ve begun to trend up as of late after a middling start to the season. Now with a season OPS at the .799 mark, Farmelo’s solid month of May is a great sign of positive things to come for the rest of the season.
Though his legendary hit streak was thwarted at 25 games this week, it’s worth reflecting on just how gaudy a month Felnin Celesten has been having. Playing excellent shortstop defense essentially every day, Celesten has managed a .409/.512/.667 slash line with as many strikeouts as walks. It’s unfortunate he was just a few games away from breaking the league’s all-time record, but his incredible achievements over the past few weeks deserve to be celebrated thoroughly. There have been very few months in the history of the Northwest League better than what he’s been able to accomplish in the month of May, and it seems likely he’ll be on his way to Arkansas once the first half comes to a close.
It was a weird week for the 66ers, as despite excellent offensive production throughout the entire series, the pitching was unable to hold up their end of the bargain, ultimately leading to a narrow series loss. For context, Inland Empire averaged over 8 runs a game this series, yet only managed to win two games. Peak minor league baseball.
Corner outfielder Aiden Taurek has been torching the baseball for the better part of a month at this point, and this past week was no exception. Collecting eight hits on the week, half of Taurek’s knocks went for extra bases and ultimately raised his monthly OPS to .995, a whisker shy of the coveted 1.000 barrier. Taurek was an OBP machine in his brief taste of pro ball last July, but now tapping into more power, Taurek looks like a very sneaky bat that could fly through this system over the next few seasons.
Another week, another excellent start for Mason Peters. One of the only bright spots for this pitching staff all week, Peters continued his reign of terror over the California League and looks a step ahead of his competition. Lowering his season ERA to 1.74, Peters’ three shutout innings featured just four baserunners all day, and he matched that total with four punchouts of his own. He’ll be on the shortlist for Everett this summer.
In case you missed it, Baseball America ($) published a piece featuring Yorger Bautista as a major breakout candidate this season, as his batted ball metrics and swing decisions have ascended several grades on the 20-80 scale through the early goings of this season. Accomplishing this without sacrificing any bit of power whatsoever, Bautista has the underlying metrics that scream a big jump in production is coming. He could be a real threat to see the California League some time this summer and has the tools to be a mainstay on top 100 prospect lists for years to come.
Seattle, WA
Outreach groups respond to the reported relocation cycle of Ballard’s homeless population
SEATTLE — As people voice concerns about an encampment in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, outreach groups are detailing their efforts and fighting back against encampment removals.
The outreach group We Heart Seattle said it checks on the people in an encampment of at least 20 people weekly to offer water, snacks, personal hygiene items, and access to treatment.
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The group told KOMO it believes more can be done at the city level, from policy to housing, to get the homeless connected with shelter and services.
A woman working at the Fred Meyer off NW 45th Street and 9th Avenue captured video of a fire near tents at an encampment across the street. A day later, off camera, she told KOMO News she worries about the safety of the people living in the tents and Ballard neighbors, in addition to concerns about alleged open-air drug use at the encampment.
“We became homeless because of certain situations, and we turned to drugs, and unfortunately, addiction comes next, you know?” Crystal Rawlings told KOMO News. She has set up her tent on multiple streets in Ballard, and said she’s approaching one year of being opioid-free.
She believes there’s been more city outreach since the start of the new mayoral administration to connect people living on the streets with services, but knows there’s not enough transitional housing for everyone who needs or wants it.
She and the Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness and Hunger urge the city to stop encampment removals that push this group to another block.
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“We’re not abominations. We’re not obstructions, and we’re not trash, so stop sweeping us,” Rawlings stated.
The city is still aiming to reach Mayor Katie Wilson’s goal of adding 1,000 new units of shelter in 2026 and recently opened a tiny home village in nearby Interbay, but fell short of the goal of 500 new units by June.
Andrea Suarez with We Heart Seattle estimates at least 20 people living on the street keep getting moved around Ballard, from behind the Albert Lee store to Leary Avenue to NW 45th Street behind the Fred Meyer.
“This encampment has people that’ve been homeless for more than five years. We know their names and faces. They’re still here. They’re still stuck in late-phase addiction, frankly because it’s permitted,” Suarez explained.
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She believes a camping ban on city sidewalks would help encourage more people to accept shelter, and help stop the cycle of moving people without
“It is an underserved community. I think it is unfair,” Suarez added. “We’ve tried to balance between enablement and really giving people a hand up, but without the teeth and backup for the work of outreach workers, it starts to feel futile, and that’s why we get burned out.”
The mayor’s office was working to send data about its homeless response in Ballard as of Wednesday afternoon.
The Ballard Community Task Force on Homelessness and Hunger estimates there have been nine Ballard-area encampment removals so far this year.
SEATTLE – Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington. Eastern and central Washington will reach near 100F with high fire danger. The coast and north interior will be cooler, only in the 60s to 70s.
Wednesday will be another warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s for parts of western Washington.
Fire Weather Watch
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds. Lightning strikes could create new fire starts and, with very dry conditions in place, any new fire could spread quickly.
A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect Wednesday evening through Thursday evening for thunderstorms and gusty winds.
What’s next:
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and a chance of thunderstorms. The heaviest showers will be in the morning hours and will turn more scattered into the evening hours.
An upper level low will move into the Pacific Northwest, bringing scattered showers and chance of thunderstorms.
Looking Ahead:
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine. We will start to see highs reach the upper 80s to low 90s by early next week.
High pressure will build again Friday and into the weekend, increasing temperatures and sunshine.
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After so many disappointing seasons with the interior offensive line, the Seattle Seahawks made a commitment last offseason to improve the unit. They started one big step at a time by drafting North Dakota State guard Grey Zabel in the first round, 18th overall pick, of the 2025 NFL Draft. This one was one of the last steps for the Seahawks to create one of the most productive offenses in the NFL.
Zabel wasn’t perfect in his rookie season, but he was good enough to validate the decision to draft him in the first round, and he showed improvement. Zabel is already a favorite among some Seahawks fans and some media outlets as they love his determination and spirit. It was a big jump from the FCS collegiate level to the NFL and this season, he has a chance to show why he might be a top-half-of-the-league guard.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Higher?
The Seahawks wanted a determined workhorse when looking for a guard. That’s exactly what they got in Zabel. Last season, he appeared in 1,051 snaps, which is only 10 fewer snaps than right tackle Abraham Lucas, who had the most offensive snaps. Zabel got better as the season progressed. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 81.5 and a run-block grade of 81.2 in Week 14 through the NFC Championship Game.
There were times last season when he looked like a monster against several defenders. He was pushing some defenders completely out of the way on pulling plays and even ran to defenders after the pass-catcher caught the ball. This is the mentality the Seahawks expect him to have going into his second season in the league. He has more experience and the complete trust of the team to be a franchise player on par with Lucas and left tackle Charles Cross. If he continues to improve, he will be another steal for the Seahawks.
Why Zabel Could Be Ranked Lower?
There were times last season when he didn’t quite catch up to the learning curve of the NFL. Zabel allowed two sacks, four hits and 24 pressures in 2025. The Seahawks expect those numbers to decrease significantly as he is experienced and capable of playing at an efficient level. While Zabel is impressive, he might not be the best player the Seahawks have selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. That honor belongs to slot cornerback Nick Emmanwori, who is stepping up to be the steal of the draft.
Zabel is easily one of the best second-year players and is one of the top offensive linemen, but there are players behind him because they haven’t proven to be consistently explosive for the Seahawks. There is going to be even more pressure on him this upcoming season. The Seahawks hired a more run-friendly coach in Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator. His ranking at the end of the season might be much better if he improves, or worse if he fails to reach expectations.
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