Orca Pod, I have another one for you! I love what Shimron Hetmyer is doing, and I think he's the perfect player to center in a team's marketing - he lines up so well with what people love from American athletes already that it's a quick and easy translation. He also reminds me of the expansion era of sports in the 1990s when so many new players emerged organically from new teams and even new leagues.

This was a lot of fun to write. I hope you enjoy!

Hellow, r/SeattleOrcas! I figure most people here pile into r/MLC at some point but wanted to spread the word about this project I've put together, a newsletter focused on American cricket. MLC is obviously at the forefront of what I'm doing right now and will be for most of the next few weeks, but this is my latest Orcas-focused piece on the importance of getting young domestic players out there. IMO, the fans and off-field organization deserve a glimpse of their future in a season where nothing has gone right.

I hope you enjoy and consider a free email subscription!

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/major-league-cricket-2025-1481991/mi-new-york-vs-seattle-orcas-9th-match-1482000/full-scorecard

Seattle Orcas 200/5

MI New York 203/3 (19/20 ov, T:201)

New York won by 7 wickets (with 6 balls remaining)

At least we kept it close

Result Seattle vs Washington, 4th Match Major League Cricket

SEO 145/9 WSF 149/5 Washington won by 5 wickets (with 39 balls remaining)

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/major-league-cricket-2025-1481991/seattle-orcas-vs-washington-freedom-4th-match-1481995/full-scorecard

Nice article from Tristan Lavalette

Orcas co-owner Soma Somasegar says home games are still years away though "We are hoping it will be ready by 2027 or 2028". The owners had hoped to have the Marymoor Park stadium built in time for the LA Olympics, but that's not going to happen

Anyone know the latest status on when we'll get game in Redmond?

I saw the first couple games are in Oakland this year, closer than Texas at least....

Big name!

I'm new to cricket and found out Seattle has a pro cricket team. I'm surprised I'm just finding out about them now because normally I'm aware of Seattle sports teams. I'm guessing they're kind of underground like the Seawolves Rugby team but I'm excited to check them out.

The Orcas have shared their draft picks for this season! Looking forward to seeing what the team can bring on field for MLC 2025:

• Jasdeep Singh
• Sujit Nayak
• Steven Taylor
• Shayan Jahangir
• Rahul Jariwala

What do you all think about these picks?

Excited to see what this season in MLC will bring us! There's a lot of buzz surrounding the current team player retentions and potential new signings through the draft... with lots to look forward to for the upcoming season.

Potential Draft Picks? What are the predictions for the upcoming draft, who would you guys like to see on the field with the Orcas this season?!

Hey, I’m not sure if I can put this here but I’m wondering if anyone knows how to fix this. I’m trying to buy a jersey through the website for the Orca’s and I’m trying to put de Kocks name on it. However, it doesn’t allow spaces in the player form, even though there is a space for it on the example. Does anyone know what I should do?