The opening series in Japan and the joy and promise of that first month of the season feels like part of the distant past, as the step-back season has come and stepped on Mariners fans. While there have been many low notes on a season where the team rolls into the All-Star Break double digit losses under .500, there have also been moments of encouragement. And also more discouragement. But also hope! Here’s what has stood out to the LL staff over the first half of the season:
First half MVP:
Tim: Edwin Encarnación.