Based on last year's depth, Emerson Hancock will be the pitcher filling in for Kirby during his absence. Coincidentally, Hancock was penciled in as the starting pitcher for a game against the Los ...

Kirby's injury also meant a lot more eyes were on Seattle's No. 6 starter, Emerson Hancock, during his spring training start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hancock's outing started well but was ...