Crow-Armstrong keeps rolling as Logan Gilbert earns AL Player of the Week honors

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s momentum carried into MLB’s latest round of weekly recognition, while Logan Gilbert’s sharp pitching stretch earned him American League Player of the Week honors. MLB highlighted two strong starts from Gilbert, including a performance on Father’s Day, as the basis for the AL nod. For Seattle, the distinction continued a week-to-week storyline in which Crow-Armstrong’s recent production has remained a central theme, rather than a one-off surge.

The league’s weekly awards also put the Athletics in the spotlight. Colby Thomas received MLB recognition tied to a standout “Play of the Week,” credited for a jaw-dropping catch made while leaping onto the top of a wall. That type of defensive moment matters in baseball because it can swing innings that might otherwise belong to the offense, changing field position and, in late-game scenarios, tightening the margin between runs and outs.

Gilbert’s Player of the Week award was framed by MLB as a product of consistency across multiple starts rather than a single outing. MLB’s release pointed to “two strong starts” as the foundation for the honor. That distinction is important when evaluating pitchers, because it suggests a repeatable approach over a stretch, not just good timing or one particularly efficient start.

For the Mariners, the weekly pairing of honors reflects a team identity that blends pitching depth with impactful play from the position players. Crow-Armstrong, singled out by MLB as continuing a “hot streak,” represents that balance. While weekly awards do not define a season, MLB’s decision to feature Crow-Armstrong alongside Gilbert underlines how Seattle’s recent performances have had multiple entry points for positive results.

The awards also offer a snapshot of how MLB views excellence in different ways: Gilbert was recognized for starting pitching performance, Crow-Armstrong for ongoing offensive impact during his streak, and Thomas for defensive brilliance that required athletic risk and timing. In modern baseball, that combination is often what separates teams trying to climb in the standings from those searching for a reliable edge.

Looking ahead, the immediate question is whether Seattle can turn weekly recognition into sustained traction, especially given that Crow-Armstrong’s continued streak is the kind of momentum that can buoy lineup confidence day after day. For Gilbert, the challenge will be to maintain the form MLB singled out, since awards tied to a short window are often followed by adjustments from hitters who saw the best version of a pitcher. For Oakland, the Thomas catch is the kind of highlight that can energize a clubhouse, but the next step is translating individual defensive sparks into more complete innings across the field.