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Mariners’ Player Development Disconnect Gives Jason Kanzler His First Big Test

Mariners’ Player Development Disconnect Gives Jason Kanzler His First Big Test

We’ve seen the proof that the Mariners can grow a prospect list. Now we need to see them get better at growing a lineup. That’s one of the many assignments waiting for Jason Kanzler after his introductory press conference.

Seattle Mariners News / Baseball Now / November 4
Mariners Name Surprising Choice For New Manager

Mariners Name Surprising Choice For New Manager

The Seattle Mariners named their new manager on Tuesday, and their decision was somewhat surprising. Down to two finalists, the Mariners picked Jason Kanzler

MLB News / Lookout Landing / November 4

Mariners News: Jason Kanzler, Edwin Uceta, and Robinson Canó, Jr.

Good morning everyone and happy Wednesday! Here’s the latest happenings from around the world of baseball as the offseason rolls along. In case you missed it, the Mariners announced that 36-year-old Jason Kanzler will be their manager for the 2027 season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz
The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz
Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 3
Jason Kanzler’s Work With Jeremy Peña Offers Hope for Mariners’ Young Hitters

Jason Kanzler’s Work With Jeremy Peña Offers Hope for Mariners’ Young Hitters

The Mariners have spent enough time waiting for talented hitters to figure it out. Also, at some point, the people handing out the assignments need better answers, too.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / November 3
'Not a Guy Who Needs to Learn on the Job': A.J. Pierzynski Questions Mariners’ Hire of 36-Year-Old Jason Kanzler

'Not a Guy Who Needs to Learn on the Job': A.J. Pierzynski Questions Mariners’ Hire of 36-Year-Old Jason Kanzler

The Seattle Mariners finished 76-86 a year after then-manager Dan Wilson took them to Game 7 of the ALCS, and in response, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto handed the managerial role to Jason Kanzler, a 36-year-old first-time skipper.

Jason Kanzler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3
Why Mariners surprisingly hired Jason Kanzler as manager

Why Mariners surprisingly hired Jason Kanzler as manager

With the Seattle Mariners going through a disappointing season this past year, the team had been looking for its new manager after firing Dan Wilson, but the wait is finally over.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3
Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

The Seattle Mariners have decided on their new manager, and the choice is an unconventional one, to say the least. 

Albert Pujols is being linked to prominent MLB manager opening
Pat Murphy apologizes for viral Yankees comment after winning World Series
MLB proposes to delay salary cap until 2028, but MLBPA stands firm
Robinson Cano's son has signed with an MLB team
2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out
Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 3
Mariners to Hire Jason Kanzler as Manager Over Joe Espada, per Report

Mariners to Hire Jason Kanzler as Manager Over Joe Espada, per Report

The Mariners have reportedly made their choice, and Jason Kanzler is getting his first chance to run a dugout in Seattle. According to MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer, the Mariners will hire the 36-year-old Cubs director of player development as their next manager.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 3

Mariners Minor League Review: Arkansas Travelers

The Travs were consistently considered the cream of the crop in the Texas League for much of the first half of the season, but a late collapse and eventual promotions up the minor league chain ended their season as a “just okay” third place team.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz
 The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz
The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
 The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
 The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
Dan Wilson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3
Mariners hire Dan Wilson’s manager replacement from Cubs

Mariners hire Dan Wilson’s manager replacement from Cubs

The Seattle Mariners are hiring a new manager after moving on from Dan Wilson following an underwhelming 2026 season. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Seattle is set to hire Jason Kanzler — who most recently served as the Chicago Cubs’ director of player development.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 3

Mariners 2026-2027 off-season tracker

As we do each year, here is our attempt to wrangle all of the Mariners’ off-season moves in one place for your ease, with links to further coverage if applicable.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 3

Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Isaac Mattson, and Cole Young

Good morning! Catch up on the latest contract news and Mariners roster updates as the free agency period heats up. Eight players received a league-record $23.15 million qualifying offer yesterday, while the overall free-agent pool expanded to 183 players.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 3
Mariners News & Notes: Colt Emerson, Matt Brash Headline Flurry of Roster Moves

Mariners News & Notes: Colt Emerson, Matt Brash Headline Flurry of Roster Moves

The Seattle Mariners reinstated seven players from the 60-day IL and outrighted five others to Triple-A Tacoma, completing a flurry of roster moves as their offseason gets underway.

Cole Young News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 2
Cole Young’s Gold Glove Win Gives Mariners a Prospect Lesson They Can’t Afford to Forget

Cole Young’s Gold Glove Win Gives Mariners a Prospect Lesson They Can’t Afford to Forget

The Mariners need to be sure they keep a picture of Cole Young’s Gold Glove nearby for the next time a young player has a bad week. Those weeks are always going to come.

Michael Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Mariners’ Michael Arroyo Undergoes Elbow Scope Procedure

Mariners’ Michael Arroyo Undergoes Elbow Scope Procedure

The Mariners announced that Dr. Keith Meister performed an elbow scope on second baseman/left fielder Michael Arroyo two days ago.  The procedure was meant

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Mariners To Hire CJ Gillman As Hitting Coach

Mariners To Hire CJ Gillman As Hitting Coach

The Mariners are set to hire CJ Gillman as the new hitting coach, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Chandler Rome, and Spencer Nusbaum.  Gillman formerly worked as Seattle’s minor league hitting coordinator from 2022-25, before spending last season as the Nationals’ director of hitting.

Andres Munoz News / Field Level Media / October 29
Mariners exercise Andres Munoz's 2027 option, decline two others

Mariners exercise Andres Munoz's 2027 option, decline two others

The Seattle Mariners exercised their $9 million club option for 2027 on closer Andres Munoz on Thursday after the right-hander's toughest season with the club.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / October 29
Mariners Acquire Speedy Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

Mariners Acquire Speedy Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

The Seattle Mariners added outfielder Grant McCray to their 40-man roster on Thursday after claiming him off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, according to announcements from both clubs and the MLB transaction log.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29
Mariners Announce Three Option Decisions

Mariners Announce Three Option Decisions

The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve exercised their $9MM club option on closer Andrés Muñoz. Seattle declined a $6.075MM club option on righty Bryce Miller and a $9MM club option on outfielder Victor Robles.

Taylor Ward News / Just Baseball / October 26
Taylor Ward’s Mariners Stint Lost Him So Much Money

Taylor Ward’s Mariners Stint Lost Him So Much Money

Just one year ago in 2025, Taylor Ward completed arguably the best season of his career. He mashed 31 doubles and 36 home runs while driving in 103 runs for the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22
Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumor with four words

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumor with four words

It only took four words for Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to shut down rumors of his departure from the American League Central champions. 

Top candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager
Steven Kwan is being linked to two teams after Guardians' playoff exit
Brian Cashman announces a big update on his Yankees future
The impact Jake Bloss could have for the Blue Jays in 2027
'This is unprecedented': Dodgers provide Shohei Ohtani pitching update
Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 22
Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Mariners

Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Mariners

No matter how you slice it, the 2026 season was nothing but a disappointment for the Seattle Mariners. A year after winning the AL West, winning 90 games, and going to Game 7 of the ALCS, the Mariners fell flat on their face.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / October 16
Seattle Mariners Officially Cut Ties With 5-Year MLB Veteran

Seattle Mariners Officially Cut Ties With 5-Year MLB Veteran

Seattle Mariners utility player Miles Mastrobuoni has elected free agency, via the MiLB transaction log. The move ends his tenure in the organization after two seasons and marks the formal conclusion of a year spent mostly in Triple-A following repeated roster decisions at the major-league level.

Joe Espada News / Yardbarker / October 13
Mariners reportedly set to meet with Joe Espada regarding manager job

Mariners reportedly set to meet with Joe Espada regarding manager job

The Seattle Mariners' next manager could be a familiar face from the opposing dugout.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason
The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz
Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13
Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

The Seattle Mariners need a new manager, and they may take the unusual step of hiring one directly away from an AL West rival. The Mariners plan to meet with Houston Astros manager Joe Espada regarding their managerial vacancy, according to Mark Feinsand, Daniel Kramer, and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / October 10
Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The Mariners are at a crossroads heading into the offseason.

Former MLB GM believes Braves should target Randy Arozarena
The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

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