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Cal Raleigh’s last-minute Mariners scratch explained by Dan Wilson

The Seattle Mariners took star catcher Cal Raleigh out of the starting lineup on Saturday, before dropping a game to the Kansas City Royals. He is dealing with general soreness, team manager Dan Wilson said to reporters.

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On April Showers, April Flowers

The Mariners were a little bit of everything in April, which is exactly what they were supposed to be. The Mariners finished April with a .500 record.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 3

Mariners News: Emerson Hancock, Dylan Moore, and Luis Torrens

Mariners pitching honored Randy Johnson and the Mariners offense honored Felix last night in the worst game of the year (so far). Salvaging a game in this series against the Royals would feel like a minor miracle, but the M’s will try anyway at 1:10 PST.

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Seattle Mariners News / Total Pro Sports / May 3

Seattle Mariners Were Selling a Massive Hot Dog With The Raunchiest Name In Honor Of Randy Johnson

The Seattle Mariners introduced a temporary food item with the most inappropriate name to honor Randy Johnson. On Saturday, the Seattle Mariners retired Randy Johnson’s jersey No.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Dylan Moore News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 3

Former Mariners Fan Favorite Gets Squeezed Out By Phillies Roster Crunch

Dylan Moore was never the kind of Mariners player who needed star treatment to become memorable. That was part of the charm. He found ways to help, and Mariners fans always notice players like that.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

After late rally, Royals bid for rare road sweep of Mariners

As Emerson Hancock was warming up Saturday, he caught himself watching some of the video tributes on the scoreboard at T-Mobile Park for Randy Johnson, whose No.

Cal Raleigh News / ESPN / May 3

Mariners scratch Raleigh with 'general soreness'

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who had been slated to bat second and start behind the plate, was a late scratch from the lineup on Saturday night before a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Kansas City with what manager Dan Wilson termed "general soreness."

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 3

Emerson Hancock brilliant, but mistakes undo Mariners in extra-innings loss

Randy Johnson is the first Mariners pitcher I remember watching. Somewhere there is a picture of a mulleted Randy taken by me with a hot pink camera in the Kingdome at a Kid’s Day.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 2

Randy Johnson’s Path To Mariners Immortality Started With A Trade Nobody Could Fully Grasp

The Mariners didn’t know they were trading for immortality on May 25, 1989. They knew they were trading their best pitcher for possibility. On that day, the Mariners sent Mark Langston to the Montreal Expos and got back three young pitchers: Randy Johnson, Brian Holman and Gene Harris.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / May 2

Mariners place INF Will Wilson (thumb) on 10-day injured list

The Seattle Mariners placed infielder Will Wilson on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a fractured left thumb. The move was retroactive to Thursday.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Lazaro Montes News / Lookout Landing / May 2

Mariners prospect Lazaro Montes hits three homeruns in 16-6 win

There are very few hitters in the minor leagues more fearsome than Lazaro Montes right now. The Mariners #6 ranked prospect, Montes posted one of the finest statlines of his young career in Saturday afternoon’s contest against the Wichita Wind Surge.

Cal Raleigh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 2

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh surprisingly scratched 1 hour before Royals showdown

The Seattle Mariners are set to take on the Kansas City Royals on Saturday with the goal of advancing to a 17-17 record. Unfortunately, the club will have to do so without Cal Raleigh, as he was scratched from the lineup about an hour before the 9:40 p.m.

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 2

Mariners call up RHP Nick Davila, option LHP Josh Simpson to Triple-A Tacoma

The Mariners made a surprising move to bolster their bullpen today, calling up right-handed reliever Nick Davila from Double-A Arkansas. In a corresponding move, LHP Josh Simpson – who was just summoned yesterday from Triple-A – was returned to Tacoma.

Bryan Woo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 2

Bryan Woo’s Blunt Honesty Gives Mariners Fans The Answer They Needed

Bryan Woo didn’t need anyone to dress up his latest start with a gentle soundtrack. He gave up six earned runs, put the Mariners in another early hole, and then did the thing every team wants from a young starter after a night like that.

Kade Anderson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 2

Mariners Pitching Prospect Kade Anderson Continues to Dominate Double-A

The Seattle Mariners' top pitching prospect, left-hander Kade Anderson, had yet another impressive outing at the start of his first minor league season.

Carlos Vargas News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 2

Mariners’ Bullpen Depth Takes Another Frustrating Hit With Carlos Vargas Setback

Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reported that Carlos Vargas hit a setback while ramping up his throwing program, which means he now has to start the whole progression over again.

Nick Davila News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Mariners To Select Nick Davila

The Mariners are selecting right-hander Nick Davila‘s contract from Double-A Arkansas, the New York Post’s Joel Sherman reports. The corresponding 26-man roster move isn’t yet known, and the M’s have an open spot on their 40-man roster.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Mariners get 2 crucial injury updates before Royals clash

The Seattle Mariners are set to host the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. It should be a competitive game. Two Mariners injury updates were revealed before the contest.

Cole Young News / Field Level Media / May 1

Cole Young, Mariners surging ahead of opener vs. Royals

The Seattle Mariners found their mojo on the road. Now they'll try to bring it back home. The Mariners just completed a 5-1 trip to St. Louis and Minnesota after losing eight of their first nine road contests and will host the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Mariners manager shares crucial Brendan Donovan injury update

The Seattle Mariners acquired Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade this past offseason. There was excitement around the deal and it seemed as if Donovan was a perfect fit for the team.

Kade Anderson News / Just Baseball / April 28

Kade Anderson Looks Like the Mariners’ Next Pitching Win

Ahead of last year’s MLB draft, the Seattle Mariners were in a fascinating situation. With the third pick, they were likely going to land one of the top talents in the class, although it wasn’t certain who that would be.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / April 28

Despite Slow Start, the AL West Is Still the Mariners’ Division To Lose

It hasn’t been the start that many expected for the Seattle Mariners. One of the favorites in the American League heading into 2026, Seattle currently sits at 14-16 after an up-and-down first month of baseball.

Josh Naylor News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Josh Naylor News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

The Seattle Mariners have not lived up to expectations thus far during the 2026 MLB season, and part of the reason why is their inconsistent offense. That includes first baseman Josh Naylor, who was re-signed this past offseason on a five-year, $92.5 million contract to remain at the position long-term.