Mariners, MLB News: Crawford, PED Suspensions, Baker's Classic Role

0:00This is Corey, with Seattle Mariners News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Seattle Mariners kicked off Cactus League Play with a close loss to the Angels, seven runs to six. Meanwhile, the World Baseball Classic gets underway tonight, featuring Chinese Taipei against Australia at 7pm, Pacific time. In Mariners Camp, JP Crawford has returned from a shoulder issue, but the team is keeping a close eye on his recovery. Hitting coach Kevin Sitzer highlighted three players standing out at the plate, while local reports noted others impressing early in spring training. Leaguewide, Atlanta's Jurkson Prof. drew a 162-game suspension for his second positive PED test, just under a year after his. First ban, Philly's outfielder, Johann Rojas tested positive 2 and is appealing what would be an 80-game penalty for a first offense. Boston's Brennan Rodgers faces likely shoulder surgery, dashing his comeback shot for

1:01next year. Texas Rangers ownership stirred controversy by reinstalling a statue called One Riot One Ranger, previously removed in 2020. Dusty Baker takes a fun managerial role, with team Nicaragua in the classic. Despite no ties to the country, marking perhaps his last time on the... Bench. Ladder notes include evolving slide rules encouraging creative plays and players gripping about wearing number 67 in camp. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.