Mariners lose to Rays; Stefen Romero wins Alumni Home Run Derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Seattle Mariners lost 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on August 7. In a brighter moment, former Mariner Stefen Romero won the Alumni Home Run Derby, defeating Austin Nola in the final round. The Mariners also placed right-handed pitcher Cole Wilcox on the injured list, calling up Nick Davila as his replacement. Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics have parted ways with general manager David Forst after his long tenure with the team. Additional league updates include Hunter Greene’s upcoming elbow surgery and season-ending surgery for Giants infielder Matt Chapman.
- •Mariners lose 2-1 to Rays on August 7
- •Stefen Romero wins Alumni Home Run Derby
- •Cole Wilcox placed on injured list
- •Nick Davila called up from minors
- •David Forst exits as A's general manager
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners News: Stefen Romero, Cole Wilcox, and David Forst
"The Alumni Home Run Derby was…well, a home run. Plus, the A’s make a major shake-up at the top of their organization.
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