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Mariners counting on Emerson Hancock to quash Nationals

Right-hander Emerson Hancock will look to continue his stellar 2026 when the visiting Seattle Mariners conclude their three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.

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Mariners’ Brendan Donovan Trade Looks Like an Unsettling Deadline Cautionary Tale

The Mariners can still be buyers at the trade deadline. But buying cannot mean acting as if the farm system is an unlimited gift card. Not after the Brendan Donovan trade is already starting to get slightly uncomfortable.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 13

Mariners Lose 8-3, I Snooze… Do-Re-Mi

It was a terrible first inning for the Mariners, in what would eventually be an 8-3 loss to the Nationals on Saturday. Cole Young flew out on the first pitch of the game.

Julio Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 13

Mariners star Julio Rodriguez drops ‘brutally honest’ reflection on 2025 playoff loss to Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners continue chasing a World Series breakthrough, and Julio Rodriguez still carries lessons from last October. The Mariners star outfielder offered a candid reflection on the 2025 playoff loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, focusing on accountability instead of excuses.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

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Luke Raley News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 13

Luke Raley Is the Mariners’ Home Run Leader, Just Like Everyone Predicted

Raise your hand if you had Luke Raley as the Mariners’ home run leader in mid-June. Now put your hand down, because no you did not. The Mariners have bigger names, with cleaner roles.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 13

Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Jacob Misiorowski, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt

It’s another Saturday morning, which means we’re about to record a Meet at the Mitt episode. Look for it later in the day. We’ll be without the baritone of one Anders Jorstad, which is why I’m covering links.

Dominic Canzone News / Field Level Media / June 13

Dominic Canzone 'in a really good spot' as M's continue series with Nationals

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson liked what he saw from his team Friday night -- especially the hot-hitting Dominic Canzone -- and will look for a repeat performance on Saturday afternoon in the second game of a three-game series against the host Washington Nationals.

Randy Arozarena News / Field Level Media / June 13

Mariners OF Randy Arozarena day-to-day with hamstring strain

Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena is day-to-day with a hamstring strain after leaving in the third inning of Friday's 10-2 win at the Washington Nationals.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 13

Mariners prove a little rain can’t hurt, win 10-2 over Nationals

The Mariners are finishing out their long road trip with an interleague set against the Nationals and things got off to a tough start with a two-hour-plus rain delay, their second of the season (glares in the general direction of Minnesota).

Dominic Canzone News / Field Level Media / June 12

Dominic Canzone, Bryce Smith push Mariners over Nats

Dominic Canzone homered for the second straight game to go with a two-run triple, Bryce Smith pitched eight strong innings and the Seattle Mariners beat the Nationals 10-2 Friday night in Washington.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

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Cole Young News / Stadium Rant / June 12

Seattle Mariners’ Energetic Young Core, Pitching Fueling 2026 Season

The Seattle Mariners entered the 2026 season facing familiar questions. After several years of building around a talented young core, the organization needed to prove it could consistently compete in a crowded American League landscape.

Lazaro Montes News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 12

Mariners Should Slam the Door on Any Lazaro Montes Trade Talk

Lazaro Montes continues to launch baseballs into orbit. On June 11, Montes launched a three-run homer for Double-A Arkansas, pushing his season total to 19.

Bryan Woo News / Total Pro Sports / June 12

'Tired Of Sucking' – Bryan Woo Holds Nothing Back After Mariners Recent Loss

The Seattle Mariners are the favorites to retain the American League West title after coming to the brink of winning the pennant last year. Bryan Woo posted an outstanding campaign for the vaunted Mariners rotation, taking third place in the Cy Young race.

Bryan Woo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Mariners’ Bryan Woo is ‘tired of sucking’ after another disaster vs. Orioles

The Seattle Mariners (36-34) have spent the last five years teetering between elation and heartbreak, so every key player must perform competently. Bryan

J.P. Crawford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Mariners’ JP Crawford takes major step toward injury return

The Seattle Mariners received an encouraging injury update Thursday as J.P. Crawford moved closer to a possible return. The shortstop resumed baseball activity at Camden Yards, giving the club a meaningful sign during an important road series.

Michael Rucker News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Mariners Designate Domingo González For Assignment, Select Michael Rucker

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michael Rucker. Fellow righty Domingo González has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Matt Brash News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Mariners Place Matt Brash On IL With Lat Strain

The Mariners announced a series of roster moves today. Infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and right-hander Domingo González has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 10

Prospects Who Just Missed the Top 100 Update

As always, whittling down the top 100 prospect list to the century mark is a can’t-win exercise that leaves very talented prospects on the cutting-room floor.

Cal Raleigh News / Ball Exclusives / June 9

Cal Raleigh rattles off grand slam in Triple-A rehab assignment

The Seattle Mariners come into Monday with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games and it looks like they may not have to wait long to bringing back one of their best players.

Colt Emerson News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Colt Emerson Out of the Mariners Lineup Again

The Seattle Mariners are going to be without both of their starting shortstops in today's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Star rookie shortstop Colt Emerson is out of the Mariners lineup for the second straight game due to back tightness, according to the team.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 9

Mariners SP Emerson Hancock is demonstrating why he's All-Star material

The Seattle Mariners own an elite and formidable starting rotation with the "Big Five," but their sixth man, Emerson Hancock is performing like an All-Star.

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

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Randy Dobnak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Randy Dobnak Has Upward Mobility Clause In Mariners Deal

Randy Dobnak signed a minor league deal with the Mariners last November, and he’s spent the first 10 weeks of the season with Triple-A Tacoma. However, Ari Alexander of 7News Boston reports that the right-hander has a June 15 upward mobility clause in his contract.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 8

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

The Seattle Mariners will be without their longtime shortstop J.P. Crawford, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday afternoon. According to a team announcement, the Mariners have recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma to take Crawford's place on the active roster.

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

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Randy Arozarena News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8

Randy Arozarena responds to a heckler with the classiest gesture

A heckler tried to get under Randy Arozarena’s skin and ended up having a cool souvenir from Sunday’s game between the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich.