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Mariners' Top 3 Free Agents, With Predicted Landing Spots For Next Season

Free agency could be a period of major change for the Seattle Mariners, or they could wind up running back the same formula as last season. The pitching staff is largely locked up, so the Mariners mainly have to decide whether their position players are important enough parts of their winning formula to bring back.

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Mariners Cal Raleigh wins Sporting News MLB Player of the Year

Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh had a historic season in 2025, flexing power numbers that were not only high-water marks for himself, but also in the Major League record book.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

Mariners aiming for roughly $166M in 'starting Point”' payroll in 2026

The Mariners finished the 2025 season with a payroll within the range of around $165.2M (as per calculations from Cot’s Baseball Contracts) to $166.2M.

Josh Naylor News / Fastball on SI / October 25

What Mariners Will Need To Do To Keep Josh Naylor In Seattle

Josh Naylor was exactly what the Seattle Mariners needed. Now, the Mariners have to decide how badly they want to keep him. In 54 games for the Mariners after the trade deadline, Naylor put up an .831 OPS, 19 stolen bases, and 2.2 wins above replacement.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

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Jorge Polanco News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 25

Retaining Jorge Polanco is a Must for the Mariners

As the World Series rolls along, free agency gets nearer and nearer for players who want to cash in and teams who want to improve their roster. This particular off-season will be particularly tough to navigate for the Seattle Mariners, as three of their four starting infielders will hit the open market.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Justin Hollander News / Sporting News / October 25

Mariners GM Justin Hollander discusses team's focus going into the offseason

Mariners will go into the winter looking to make an upgrade at this key position.

Justin Hollander News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 25

Seattle Mariners GM Justin Hollander is Bracing for Free Agency

Just a couple of weeks ago, many fans and experts were picking the Seattle Mariners as the top contender to win the 2025 World Series. However, after a hard-fought, seven-game battle with the Blue Jays, the M's fell one game short of reaching the Fall Classic for the first time in franchise history.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 25

Mariners' Jerry Dipoto Makes Painful George Springer Admission

The Seattle Mariners' Game 7 defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays was the kind of sports loss that can leave a sting behind for years to come. Leading

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 24

Jesús Montero and the tyranny of expectations

Former Mariners catcher and designated hitter Jesús Montero died last week after succumbing to injuries sustained when his motorcycle crashed into a truck in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 4.

Cal Raleigh News / Sporting News / October 24

Slugger Cal Raleigh earns Sporting News MLB Player of the Year

Seattle's colorful catcher bashed his way to the honor with a historic 2025 season, while handling one of baseball's best pitching staffs.

George Springer News / Fastball on SI / October 24

Mariners Brass Doubles Down On Back-Breaking George Springer Decision

The Seattle Mariners' heartbreak is going to take at least a few more days to get over. Maybe months, maybe years. When George Springer came to the plate

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 24

Mariners Would Be Foolish To Let $10 Million All-Star Walk In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners season recently came to an end with a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. They remain the only franchise in Major League Baseball history to never reach the World Series.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

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The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Dan Wilson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 23

Mariners Dan Wilson Named AL Manager of the Year

Following a 90-win season, an AL West Division title, and an appearance in the American League Championship Series, Dan Wilson was named as the winner of the league's Manager of the Year Award.

Jerry Dipoto News / Lookout Landing / October 23

Jerry Dipoto: Mariners off-season to focus on sustainability

The sting hasn’t worn off quite yet. “We’re still in grief mode,” said Mariners team president Jerry Dipoto at today’s end-of-season media availability.

Seattle Mariners News / Sporting News / October 23

Mariners predicted to retain just one of two impending free agents

These will be hard decisions for Jerry Dipoto.

Jorge Polanco News / Fastball on SI / October 23

Mariners Insider Drops Major Hint On Jorge Polanco's Future In Seattle

Few could have predicted just how well the Jorge Polanco signing would work out for the Seattle Mariners this season. Polanco was more than a little underwhelming a year ago after arriving in Seattle via trade from the Minnesota Twins.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 23

Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and Jorge Polanco named as AL Silver Slugger nominees

My first conscious memory of the Silver Slugger award was opening a pack of Upper Deck baseball cards and pulling out a Daryl Strawberry card (when he was on the Dodgers) with a Silver Slugger award logo in the corner.

Josh Naylor News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Mariners expected to prioritize Josh Naylor in free agency

The Mariners’ season ended with heartbreak in Game 7 of the ALCS versus the Blue Jays, and they’ll now turn their focus to an offseason aimed at building upon what was clearly a World Series-caliber roster (even if they fell just short).

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23

Hard-fought ALCS sparks generosity from Blue Jays, Mariners fans

The latest heartbreak for the Seattle Mariners has sparked some positivity.

How do the Dodgers, Blue Jays stack up in the World Series?

Ranking the pending MLB free agents: American League edition

The greatest World Series rotations in MLB history

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Eugenio Suarez News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Eugenio Suarez was livid with umpire in Game 7 and was right

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez had a better eye than home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, at least in one instance.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Three free agents the Yankees must sign to make World Series return

The days of George Steinbrenner seem like a distant memory in the Bronx. The New York Yankees last won the World Series in 2009, while he still stood at the helm.

Whom should Yankees pursue between Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker?

Yankees trading for Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal doesn't make sense

How Cam Schlittler will continue to power depleted Yankees rotation in 2026

The greatest World Series home runs of all time

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Julio Rodriguez News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21