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Mariners' Vaunted Pitching Lab May Have Overengineered George Kirby George Kirby used to make pitching look uncomplicated. He was a strikethrower, challenged hitters with a lively four-seam fastball and trust...

OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM

Struggles in last start of season Kirby allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out five over five innings in a no-decision versus the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Kirby struggled down the stretch, allowing 31 runs (30 earned) with a 36:19 K:BB over his last 42.2 innings across eight starts. It was a tough year overall for the right-hander, who ends up with a 9-11 record, 4.33 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 148:47 K:BB through 174.2 innings over 30 starts. Those are career-worst marks across the board, with the 2.4 BB/9 standing out as particularly poor for a pitcher best known for his control.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners turnover has already begun with loss of scout who signed George Kirby The Mariners have lost a key scout to the Orioles. Expect more departures just like it.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SODOMOJO.COM

Astros aim to secure 2-game series win against the Mariners

The Houston Astros will try to sweep a two-game series against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Mariners Lose Scout Behind George Kirby and Jonny Farmelo to Orioles George Kirby is still a Mariner. Ty Holub, the scout credited with signing him, may be on his way out. He appears to be headed to the Baltim...

SEPTEMBER 22 • SI.COM

George Kirby has transformed from Mariners All-Star to broken reclamation project George Kirby was a Cy Young Award candidate two years ago. Now he's a below-average pitcher in need of fixing.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SODOMOJO.COM

Command slips against Angels Kirby allowed two runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Wednesday.

Impact Kirby's five walks were a season high, and it underscores his step back in the command department this season. The right-hander has issued 44 walks this season, 15 more than in any other campaign of his career, though his 2.3 BB/9 is still pretty good in the general context of the majors. The walk rate has been creeping up lately -- he's issued 19 walks over 49.2 innings since the start of August. Through 169.2 innings this year, Kirby has a 4.24 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 143 strikeouts. His next start is projected to be at home versus the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners head into matchup against the Angels on losing streak

The Seattle Mariners look to end their three-game losing streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Surrenders four runs Kirby allowed four runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Friday.

Impact Kirby has given up at least four runs in five of his last six starts, yielding a total of 25 runs (24 earned) over his last 33.1 innings. He was able to avoid the loss since he left with the game tied, but it's been an unimpressive end to the year for the right-hander. Kirby is at a 4.25 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 138:39 K:BB through 165.1 innings over 28 starts. His next outing is projected to be on the road versus the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics begin 3-game series with the Mariners

The Athletics host the Seattle Mariners to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Dealt 11th loss Kirby (9-11) allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits and a walk while striking out five over 6.2 innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Athletics.

Impact Kirby has now allowed at least four runs in four of his last five starts, making him somewhat fortunate to have a 1-2 record in that span. The right-hander gave up all of the runs between the second and fourth innings, and the Mariners' offense gave him nearly nothing in terms of support. For the year, Kirby is now at a 4.18 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 133:37 K:BB across 159.1 innings through 27 starts. His next start is projected to be a rematch with the Athletics in Sacramento.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Springs throws 7 shutout innings, Muncy homers as A's beat Mariners 6-2

Jeffrey Springs pitched seven scoreless inning, Max Muncy homered for the second straight day and the Athletics beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Athletics hit 4 home runs in 3rd inning of 7-6 victory over Mariners

Zack Gelof launched one of four homers by the Athletics in a five-run third inning and later hit a tiebreaking triple that sent them to a 7-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Uneven results continue Kirby took a no-decision against the Red Sox on Monday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out two.

Impact The ball was flying around Fenway Park on Monday early and often, and Kirby was tagged for four extra-base hits on the evening. The right-hander has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option since coming back from the All-Star break, giving up at least five runs in four of his last eight outings while yielding less than two in the other half. He'll be aiming for some consistency in a favorable home matchup with the Athletics this weekend, carrying a 4.19 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 128:36 K:BB over 152.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners Need George Kirby to Flip the Fenway Script Against the Red Sox to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive This may be it for the Mariners. They need to leave Fenway Park with a series win. And it’s a reasonable demand for a team still asking us t...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Mariners look to end 4-game skid, play the Red Sox

The Seattle Mariners head into the matchup with the Boston Red Sox as losers of four straight games

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Rebounds vs. Phillies Kirby (9-10) earned the win Tuesday over the Phillies, allowing one run on six hits and a walk across 7.2 innings. He struck out nine.

Impact It was an excellent bounce-back outing from Kirby, who had given up 11 runs across eight innings in his previous two starts. The right-hander held Philadelphia to a lone second-inning run and needed just 92 pitches to work into the eighth inning. The 28-year-old Kirby lowered his ERA to 4.02 on the season with a 1.33 WHIP and 126:34 K:BB across 25 starts (147.2 innings) this season. He's currently lined up to face the Red Sox on the road his next time out.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Raleigh continues homer barrage, Kirby fans 9 as Mariners beat Phillies 4-1

Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

George Kirby's Elite Command Can't Mask a Growing Concern for the Mariners George Kirby is not struggling to throw strikes. The strikes are simply just getting hit. It’s been a growing problem for the Mariners. Kirb...

AUGUST 25 • SI.COM

Mariners take on the Phillies following Raleigh's 3-home run game

The Seattle Mariners take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Cal Raleigh hit three home runs on Monday in a 9-2 win over the Phillies

AUGUST 25 • Associated Press

Mariners prized left-hander Kade Anderson to make major league debut Saturday against Cubs

Seattle Mariners prized left-hander Kade Anderson will make his major league debut Saturday to start against the Chicago Cubs, manager Dan Wilson said Friday

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

HIt hard in loss Kirby (8-10) took the loss against the Brewers on Thursday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks with three strikeouts over 3.1 innings.

Impact Kirby surrendered all six runs in a nightmare first inning, and he allowed 12 hard-hit balls overall while generating just six whiffs on 84 pitches. It continued an inconsistent year for the 28-year-old, who's now allowed 11 earned runs over his past two starts after yielding just one earned run through his first two August outings. He owns a 4.18 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 117:33 K:BB across 140 innings this season and will aim to rebound in a home matchup with the Phillies next week.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez help Brewers score 6 in 1st inning and beat Mariners 7-4

Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez each hit two-run doubles during a six-run first inning, and the MLB-best Milwaukee Brewers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-4

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Brewers and Mariners meet to determine series winner

Both the Milwaukee Brewers and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Mariners bounce back from humiliating loss, pound Dustin May early to beat Brewers 7-5

Dominic Canzone, Josh Naylor and Taylor Ward each drove in two runs as the Seattle Mariners bounced back from an embarrassing loss by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

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Astros aim to secure 2-game series win against the Mariners

Mariners head into matchup against the Angels on losing streak

Athletics begin 3-game series with the Mariners

Springs throws 7 shutout innings, Muncy homers as A's beat Mariners 6-2

Athletics hit 4 home runs in 3rd inning of 7-6 victory over Mariners

Mariners look to end 4-game skid, play the Red Sox

Raleigh continues homer barrage, Kirby fans 9 as Mariners beat Phillies 4-1

Mariners take on the Phillies following Raleigh's 3-home run game

Mariners prized left-hander Kade Anderson to make major league debut Saturday against Cubs

Garrett Mitchell and Gary Sánchez help Brewers score 6 in 1st inning and beat Mariners 7-4

Brewers and Mariners meet to determine series winner

Mariners bounce back from humiliating loss, pound Dustin May early to beat Brewers 7-5