Luke is a native New Yorker, who grew up as a Mets fan. After the US Navy moved him to the Pacific Northwest in 2009, he decided to make Seattle his home.
In 2014, Luke joined the Prospect Insider team. During baseball season, he can often be found observing the local team at T-Mobile Park.
You can follow Luke on Twitter @luke_arkins
Reading Time: 6 minutes Most fans understand that payroll is paramount when a major league general manager is building a team. That said; it’s not just total dollars obligated that comes into play. Two clubs can spend approximately the same amount on players, yetFULL STORY
Reading Time: 4 minutes Earlier today the Seattle Mariners announced starting left fielder Ben Gamel is expected to miss four to six weeks with an oblique strain. The loss of Gamel places even more stress on an outfield squad already without Mitch Haniger (handFULL STORY
Reading Time: 3 minutes With Spring Training slogging along at a snail’s pace, I thought it’d be fun to discuss five AL West rookies worth keeping an eye on once the regular season gets underway. Before going any further, I want to acknowledge notFULL STORY
Reading Time: 5 minutes News that the Seattle Mariners were converting Dee Gordon into a center fielder created a sense of restlessness among fans and local sports talk radio hosts in Seattle this winter. Why the uneasy feelings in the Emerald City? It’s simple.FULL STORY
Reading Time: 4 minutes Just one after pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training, the Seattle Mariners got bad news on the injury front. Projected starting first baseman Ryon Healy underwent surgery to remove a bone spur in his right hand. The club expectsFULL STORY
Reading Time: 6 minutes This week, we have been reviewing the offseason upgrades made by the Seattle Mariners’ division rival. Now, it is time to focus our attention on moves made by Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto. After coming frustratingly close to a 2016FULL STORY
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pitchers and catchers report within weeks. That means it is time to review the offseason moves of the Seattle Mariners and their division rivals. We have already discussed the Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Angels. Now, it isFULL STORY
Reading Time: 5 minutes Pitchers and catchers report within weeks. That means it is time to review the offseason moves of the Seattle Mariners and their division rivals. We have already discussed the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers. Next, the Los Angeles Angels. AFULL STORY
Reading Time: 5 minutes Pitchers and catchers report within weeks. That means it is time to review the offseason moves of the Seattle Mariners and their division rivals. We have already discussed the Oakland Athletics. Next, the Texas Rangers, who finished in a distantFULL STORY
Reading Time: 4 minutes Pitchers and catchers report within weeks. That means it is time to review the offseason moves of the Seattle Mariners and their division rivals. First up are the Oakland Athletics, occupants of the American League West cellar for three consecutiveFULL STORY
Reading Time: 5 minutes Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto is a man on an island. Not literally, but in a figurative sense. You see, the 49-year-old executive appears comfortable entering the upcoming season with his current stable of starting pitchers. Few outside hisFULL STORY
Reading Time: 4 minutes By design, starting pitchers are going deep into games less often. Instead, teams are turning to relievers earlier than ever before. This philosophy has considerable merit, especially with more clubs building bullpens capable of repeatedly delivering quality innings. Why startFULL STORY
Reading Time: 7 minutes When Houston Astro fans reflect on the 2017 season, most will likely view the late-season acquisition of Justin Verlander as a transformative moment in franchise history. Including the postseason, Verlander posted a 1.67 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 70 inningsFULL STORY
Reading Time: 8 minutes Recently, Larry Stone of the Seattle Times suggested the Seattle Mariners needed a healthy, revived Felix Hernandez to have a chance at the postseason in 2018. If that turns out to be the case, Mariner fans are likely to feelFULL STORY
Reading Time: 2 minutes They weren’t the flashiest of moves. But, the Seattle Mariners improved their bullpen today. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reports the Mariners agreed to terms with free agent Juan Nicasio pending a physical. Early today, the club acquired right-hander Shawn ArmstrongFULL STORY
Reading Time: 5 minutes Falling short in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes certainly dealt a blow to the Seattle Mariners’ offseason plans and their fans’ psyche. Still, the club has an opportunity to help its outlook when the Winter Meetings begin tomorrow. It’s not asFULL STORY