DARK SECRETS: 3 | Vintage Vibes

Astros starters rock hair extensions for postseason 'dos

Astros starters Framber Valdez and Luis Garcia look like naturals on the mound, but they've gotten an artificial boost from the barber shop

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

Astros-Mariners Preview: Three Things That Will Decide the Series

The best team vs. the best story: There’s a lot at stake in this matchup between two AL West foes.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 11, 2022

Mariners shut out Blue Jays in Game 1 behind Luis Castillo’s stellar outing

TORONTO — After striking out the side in the seventh inning in his seemingly effortless fashion, whipping triple-digit fastballs with terrifying movement past hitters, freezing them with knee-buckling sliders and mixing in a few shake-your-head change-ups just because he could, Luis Castillo flashed a grin, removing his hat and offering…

Tribune News Service · Oct 7, 2022

Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo's 5-year extension keeps him in the 'family long term'

For La Piedra, it was the feeling of la familia that made him want to eschew the flexibility of his looming free agency and commit to the Mariners for the next five years and perhaps beyond.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

Mariners sign ace Luis Castillo to five-year, $108 million extension

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Seattle Mariners have signed ace right-hander Luis Castillo to a five-year, $108 million contract extension that will keep him in Seattle through at least the 2027 season.

Tribune News Service · Sep 24, 2022

Luis Castillo, Mariners Agree on Extension, per Report

Seattle is locking up its ace long-term.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24, 2022

Luis Castillo threw a 99 mph pitch with so much movement that fans thought it was powered by remote control

This might be the coolest pitch of the MLB season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 15, 2022

Mariners hit three home runs, cruise past Padres in 6-1 win

SEATTLE — What is the best way to bounce back from being held scoreless for the first time in 72 games?

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

White Sox come from behind for 9-6 victory, take series from Mariners

Eloy Jimenez homers, doubles, drives in three runs

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

Cal Raleigh homers twice, Luis Castillo goes six strong as Mariners continue to dominate Guardians

CLEVELAND — Well, on the bright side for the Cleveland Guardians none of their pitchers punched the mound or any other objects in anger in yet another loss to the Mariners.

Tribune News Service · Sep 3, 2022