Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Miguel Rojas, and the Milwaukee Brewers

Good morning friends and happy Friday!

Yesterday brought plenty of MLB postseason excitement. Let's get to all of that and more.

The extraordinary happened: The Dodgers were swept at the hands of the Brewers in a 6-4 comeback victory. The Brew Crew advances to their first World Series in 44 years where they hope to capture their first-ever pennant.

Rookie outfielder Petey Halpin was the hero for the Guardians in yesterday's 3-2 win over the Rays, hitting the go-ahead homer with a bat flip to match. The Guards lead the series 2-1.

Adam Jude at The Seattle Times wonders how the Mariners will replace the stellar production they got from outfielder Randy Arozarena.

Eric Sanford posed an interesting hypothetical: if the Mariners had made the playoffs, how far would they have gone?

Following the Dodgers' elimination, infielder Miguel Rojas announced his retirement from the sport.

Orioles left-hander Cade Povich underwent elbow surgery. He is expected to be back in time for spring training.

The Rockies fired pitching coach Alon Leichman after just one season on the job.

Michael Clair previewed this winter's NPB-to-MLB class, which features four stars.

The Phillies reportedly reached out to former stars Chase Utley and Raúl Ibañez about their managerial opening, but both players declined to be interviewed for the role.

Joey Votto and Alex Bregman broke down why hitting has been a challenge in this postseason.

Mikhail Klimentox at Readergrev reported on Polymarket's paid quote-tweet esports program, which is more sophisticated than you may think at first glance.