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Mariners Prefer To Hire Experienced Manager; Torey Lovullo On Radar

The Mariners and manager Dan Wilson came within a game of winning the franchise’s first American League pennant a year ago, but he is now out of a job after a bitterly disappointing 2026.

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MLB Manager Forced To Announce His Own Firing During 'Surreal' Press Conference Moment That’s Hard To Watch

An emotional scene unfolded at T-Mobile Park as Dan Wilson addressed the media after the Seattle Mariners closed their 2026 MLB season. The longtime organization figure faced cameras and delivered difficult news in real time.

Dan Wilson News / New Baseball Media / September 28

Dan Wilson Was the Only Casualty on MLB Black Monday 2026

As far as past years were concerned, this one was a light one regarding end-of-season managerial changes. Seattle was the lone team to fire a manager after the 2026 campaign, letting go of Dan Wilson after a short tenure.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / September 28

Sweeping staff changes part of a “culture reset” for the Mariners

After parting ways with manager Dan Wilson yesterday, the Mariners announced sweeping changes to their coaching staff today. While pitching coaches Pete

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

2 players most to blame for Mariners’ miserable season

The Seattle Mariners entered 2026 with championship expectations after an ALCS appearance, only to be eliminated from postseason contention before the final weekend.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Dan Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Mariners move on from 4 more coaches after Dan Wilson decision

The Seattle Mariners missed the playoffs in 2026 despite making the ALCS a year ago, and they decided to relieve manager Dan Wilson of his duties after the final game of the regular season.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Mariners Dismiss Four Coaches

The Mariners aren’t bringing manager Dan Wilson back in 2027, and they announced today that they’re cleaning house on the coaching staff, too. Bench coach Manny Acta, infield coach Perry Hill, hitting coach Kevin Seitzer and first base coach Eric Young Jr.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / September 28

Thank you, Rick

At some point in my baseball fandom (likely from the start, I just couldn’t discern it yet) love for the game and love for the people tangled together into one big mass of feeling.

J.P. Crawford News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 28

J.P. Crawford’s Mariners Legacy Was Never Just About Shortstop

J.P. Crawford became the most experienced shortstop in Mariners history by holding onto the position for nearly eight seasons. He may have even defined his legacy by volunteering to leave it.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Dan Wilson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 28

Mariners rumors: ‘Leading candidate’ to replace Dan Wilson is MLB manager on expiring contract

The Seattle Mariners moved on from manager Dan Wilson immediately after the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season. The move to fire Wilson was not especially surprising following what was a truly disappointing season for the Mariners.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 28

Every Mariners Free Agent After 2026 and Who’s Worth Keeping

The Mariners’ upcoming free-agent class isn’t especially large. It’s just important enough to reshape their lineup going into the 2027 season. Based on Seattle’s current 40-man roster, four players are positioned to reach unrestricted free agency after the World Series: Randy Arozarena, J.P.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are officially looking for a new manager. Here are four potential candidates.

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

Ketel Marte News / EssentiallySports / September 28

MLB Recap: Mariners’ Manager Resigns, Ketel Marte Scripts History, & More

From an ALCS run to a season that ended with 86 losses, the Seattle Mariners are already looking beyond the disappointment, and Dan Wilson’s decision not to return could be the first sign of a major reset.

Dan Wilson News / Field Level Media / September 27

Mariners manager Dan Wilson out after disappointing 2026 campaign

The Seattle Mariners announced shortly after Sunday's season finale that manager Dan Wilson will not return in 2027. Seattle was a disappointing 76-86 this season, finished third in the American League West and missed the playoffs one year after advancing to Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS before falling to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Dan Wilson Will Not Return as Mariners Manager

The Seattle Mariners will be in the market for a new manager this offseason. Before their season finale on Sunday, the Mariners announced that Dan Wilson will not return as manager after a disappointing 2026 campaign.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Mariners win, hand Angels 100th loss for first time

Logan Gilbert pitched four-plus hitless innings and struck out eight as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 7-3 Sunday afternoon in the season finale.

Kade Anderson News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Kade Anderson exits Mariners game with left forearm bruise in injury scare late in the regular season

Kade Anderson’s final start of the 2026 season ended early Saturday, but the Seattle Mariners received encouraging news after their prized rookie was struck by a line drive.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Mariners’ $92.5M Star Rewrites MLB History With Feat Last Seen in the 1920s

Despite averaging 24.3 feet per second—among MLB’s slowest—Josh Naylor just matched a century-old record. Hall of Famer George Sisler did it in the 1920s; Josh Naylor achieved the same on September 26.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / September 27

Taylor Ward delivers game-winner against former team as Mariners beat Angels

Pinch hitter Taylor Ward hit a tiebreaking two-run single against his former team in the bottom of the seventh inning and J.P. Crawford homered on the next pitch as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Los Angeles Angels 8-4 Saturday night.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27

Top Mariners prospect leaves game after getting hit by 104-mph comebacker

Seattle Mariners fans held their collective breath as Kade Anderson left Saturday’s game with an injury. The Mariners’ No. 1 prospect left the mound early against the Los Angeles Angels after getting hit by a 103.8-mph comebacker in the 4th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.

Andres Munoz News / Athlon Sports / September 26

Mariners Replace Andres Munoz After Getting Eliminated From Playoffs

The Seattle Mariners have shut down Andrés Muñoz for the remainder of the 2026 regular season after placing the All-Star closer on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

3 radical changes Mariners must make this offseason after brutal 2026 campaign

The Seattle Mariners were on their way to playing in the World Series for the first time in team history a year ago. They had a 3-1 lead late in the seventh game of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, but they could not hold that margin.

Randy Arozarena News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Randy Arozarena is being linked to 1 team in rumors

Randy Arozarena could be eyeing a return to the AL East. The Seattle Mariners All-Star outfielder Arozarena is “likely” to leave the team in free agency this offseason, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reported this week.