Shooting For The Postseason: The 2026 HVH Deadline Plan.
Tommy Gunner in action in the battle of HVH versus social media fans with loud mouths. By Stevil, 5 July, 2026. Expectations were at an all-time high as the 2026 season began. Some national journalists even had Seattle pegged for the World Series. The Mariners had acquired a talented left-handed reliever and one of the best utility players in the game. They had retained their prize first base acquisition from July and their backup catcher, acquired a number of interesting relievers for depth, and had one of the best prospects in baseball primed for a debut with a couple of more elite prospects advancing quickly through the upper-minors. Injuries to Miller, Evans, and Vargas immediately tested their pitching depth before a game was even played. Fortunately, offseason adjustments resulted in the emergence of Emerson Hancock as a legitimate starter. Further, Julio showing uncharacteristic life at the plate early (never mind June), Young flashing the leather and holding his own offen...