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Inside Cal Raleigh’s Early Struggles at the Plate

Following a historic 2025 season, how the Seattle Mariners’ All-Star, Platinum Glove catcher Cal Raleigh, would follow up his record-breaking campaign was one of the key talking points heading into 2026.

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Mariners May Need to Rethink Everything About Emerson Hancock’s Role

The Mariners did not enter 2026 expecting Emerson Hancock to become one of the more uncomfortable roster conversations on the team this quickly. He was supposed to be useful depth again.

Michael Arroyo News / Lookout Landing / April 7

Mariners Prospect Rankings #4, INF Michael Arroyo

The time has arrived for Michael Arroyo. He’s climbed his way into the upper ranks of this system, and with a debut date rapidly approaching, he’s reached a critical point in his career that will largely signal the future trajectory of his time as a major league baseball player.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 7

Mariners’ Troubling Defensive Slips Are Fueling This Frustrating Slow Start

The Mariners have not played like a hopeless mess through April. They’re doing just enough to lose close games. The pitching has been good enough to keep games within reach, and then Seattle keeps handing away too many of the little moments that decide tight games.

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 7

Mariners News: Cal Raleigh, Alejandro Kirk, and Juan Soto

Happy Tuesday! Another night of quiet hitting held the Mariners to just one run in their 1-2 loss to the Texas Rangers last night. Cal Raleigh’s first home run of the year, a solo shot to deep right field, was one of two Mariners hits all game.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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George Kirby News / Field Level Media / April 7

Mariners ask George Kirby, undefeated vs. Rangers, to help stop skid

The Seattle Mariners' .188 team batting average -- worst in the major leagues -- has caught up with them. Seattle lost its third straight one-run game Monday night -- this time to the Texas Rangers -- and will return to the second game of the three-game series in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday night as losers of five of the past six games.

Cal Raleigh News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 6

Mariners’ Missed Opportunities Ruin Cal Raleigh’s First Home Run of the Season

Cal Raleigh gave the Mariners an early jolt Monday night. After falling behind 0-2 against Jacob deGrom, he kept spoiling pitches, stretched the at-bat to 12 pitches, and then turned on a 99.1 mph fastball for a 418-foot homer to right.

Mike Trout News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 6

Mariners Facing Fresh Backlash After Mike Trout Escapes Major Hand Injury

Mike Trout being day to day instead of headed for an injured list stay is obviously the biggest takeaway here. The Angels star took a 94.2 mph fastball from Casey Legumina off his left hand on April 5, left the game, got X-rays, and avoided the nightmare scenario with a contusion instead of a fracture.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Mariners had a sense of humor about Jo Adell’s home run robberies

The Seattle Mariners could not help but laugh a bit after Jo Adell’s incredible performance against them on Saturday. Adell was responsible for robbing three home runs during the Los Angeles Angels’ 1-0 win over Seattle on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Mariners Receive Good News on $95 Million Shortstop After Injury Scare

The Seattle Mariners have leaned heavily on their farm system in recent seasons, and that makes sense considering where it's ranked league-wide. Last August, MLB.com placed the Mariners' pipeline in the no.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4

3 Mariners overreactions after star players’ early-season struggles

The Seattle Mariners had real hopes of winning the World Series in 2026. The team, boasting an AL MVP runner-up, a center fielder on the rise, and a free-agent signing known for driving in runs, offered fans genuine cause for optimism.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Mariners' Dan Wilson Shares Brendan Donovan Injury Update After Leaving Angels Game

The Seattle Mariners are off to a steady start this season with a 4-4 record. During the club’s matchup on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels, second baseman Brendan Donovan got the start after going 1-for-3 with a walk against the New York Yankees.

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Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

Do the Mariners Need to Switch Up the Batting Order?

Another day of baseball and another day of the Mariner’s offense struggling. Especially the big three Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor. Since the start of the season the batting order has not really changed other than a few players moving up or down one slot.

Kade Anderson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 4

Mariners Pitching Prospect Kade Anderson Shines in Minor League Debut

One of the top picks from last year's draft has officially made his professional debut in the minors. Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson, MLB Pipeline's No.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 4

Mariners ride stellar pitching performance into rematch vs. Angels

As a former catcher, Dan Wilson understands both the hitting and pitching aspects of the game. "Sometimes when you're not scoring a lot of runs, you need your pitchers to step up," said Wilson, the Seattle Mariners manager.

Bryan Woo News / Fastball on SI / April 4

Mariners Make Rare MLB History Behind Bryan Woo

The Seattle Mariners faced off against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night and although it went long, a bit of obscure Major League Baseball history was made.

Brendan Donovan News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Brendan Donovan’s Role at Third Base Comes with Early Questions

Brendan Donovan has had about as good a start as he could have with the Seattle Mariners. While the stars in the middle of the lineup have been among the worst in the league, it has been Donovan and the hitters at the bottom of the order who have carried this offense through seven games.

Emerson Hancock News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

How Hancock’s Success Could Affect Mariners Rotation

After Emerson Hancock made his season debut for the Seattle Mariners, he opened a lot of people’s eyes. In his first start of the year, he was throwing a no-hitter through six complete innings.

J.P. Crawford News / Field Level Media / April 2

Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (shoulder) from IL

The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Crawford has been sidelined due to a sore right shoulder and missed the first seven games of the season.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Mariners Request Release Waivers On Ryan Loutos

April 2: The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve requested release waivers on Loutos, who’s out with an undisclosed injury. Since injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers, Seattle will opt for release waivers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1

Recent contract extensions may benefit Pirates' Konnor Griffin

The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners were the two latest teams to dish out contract extensions to minor league players. The Brewers gave shortstop Cooper Pratt an eight-year, $50 million contract with two club options, while shortstop Colt Emerson of the Mariners got an eight-year, $95 million contract with a club option for a ninth year.

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Ryan Loutos News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31

Mariners Designate Ryan Loutos For Assignment

The Mariners announced they’ve designated reliever Ryan Loutos for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for the now official Colt Emerson extension.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena turn heads with their interaction after beating the Yankees

Winning takes care of everything, and the Seattle Mariners’ thrilling 2-1 win over the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., appeared to confirm that things are back to normal between teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / March 31

Mariners jump aboard the extension train by signing top prospect

After the Milwaukee Brewers gave shortstop Cooper Pratt an extension — Pratt has never played a game in the Major Leagues — the Seattle Mariners decided to hop on the extension train.

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Cal Raleigh News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh

Baseball fans may unfortunately be seeing less of Big Dumper this season. Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh received the day off on Monday. Raleigh was out of the lineup for Monday’s series-opening game against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.