Seattle Mariners firing manager Scott Servais, new skipper announced

The Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday and will name former All-Star catcher Dan Wilson as the interim manager, per a report from The Athletic. The move comes as the team has plummeted out of the playoff picture after holding a 10-game lead in the AL West in mid-June. The team is expected to make an announcement on Thursday, per the report.