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Randy Arozarena News / Just Baseball / November 9

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Randy Arozarena

With few impact bats available in free agency, Randy Arozarena’s career year should make him one of the most coveted hitters available. Yet his strong results and the questions about how well they’ll hold up could make him one of the offseason’s more polarizing players.

Jason Kanzler News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Seattle Mariners President Gives Honest Opinion on Hiring Jason Kanzler as GM

The Seattle Mariners went from a Game 7 run in the 2025 American League Championship Series to a 76-86 finish this year. The team collectively batted .233 with a .693 OPS, ranking below the bottom five teams in the league.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 8

Mariners Can Offer Teruaki Sato One Thing the Yankees Simply Can’t

The Mariners cannot promise Teruaki Sato brighter lights or the international visibility that comes with wearing Yankees pinstripes. But they can definitely offer him the chance to make an entire corner of the franchise his own.

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

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Seattle Mariners News / Lindy's Sports / November 8

Mariners Seahawks betrayal

The Seattle Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler is a charismatic former ballplayer who knows how to say the right things. And that’s why he is exactly the wrong kind of guy for the job.

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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.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Yankees Catching Coordinator Sees Promotion Under New Manager at Seattle Mariners

After 7 seasons shaping the Yankees’ catching department, he has moved to Seattle, closing the book on New York. With the Mariners, he has not only secured a new job with a promotion, but also moved back to his roots.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 6

Mariners finally bring Tanner Swanson home to join coaching staff

The calendar says November 6 but it’s Christmas around here at Lookout Landing HQ. The New York Post reports the Mariners have reportedly finally pried Tanner Swanson away from the Yankees organization to serve as Jason Kanzler’s bench coach.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 6

Mariners Hire New Bench Coach With Catching Expertise and a Proven Yankees Track Record

The Mariners are reportedly bringing Tanner Swanson back home to Seattle, and this is the kind of hire that should get our attention. New York Post Sports first reported that Seattle is finalizing Swanson as Jason Kanzler’s bench coach.

Lou Piniella News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 6

Lou Piniella’s Hall of Fame Wait Overlooks What He Built With the Mariners

We can blame Lou Piniella for helping make Mariners fans hard to please. That should be near the top of his Hall of Fame case. We learned to expect something from this baseball team during his decade with Seattle.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 6

Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Shelley Duncan, and Perry Minasian

Hello everyone and happy Friday! Let’s get to all of the updates from around baseball you may have missed. Randy Arozarena was named a finalist for a Silver Slugger award.

Jason Kanzler News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 6

Jason Kanzler’s Coding Background Could Expose Bugs in Mariners’ Blueprint

The Mariners hired a manager who understands analytics well enough to challenge the front office’s conclusions. We should hope Jason Kanzler will tell Jerry Dipoto when the numbers don’t support the plan.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / EssentiallySports / November 6

'Has Never Managed at Any Level': Ken Rosenthal Flags the Risk Mariners Are Taking With Jason Kanzler

Jerry Dipoto’s knack for appointing inexperienced managers brought Jason Kanzler to the Seattle Mariners. At 36, Kanzler had no playing experience in the big leagues, nor had he ever managed a team.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / November 5

Randy Arozarena named Silver Slugger finalist

The price on Randy Arozarena keeps going up. Today Arozarena was named a finalist for the Silver Slugger award, an award given to the best hitter at each position in each league.

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Randy Arozarena News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 5

Randy Arozarena’s Silver Slugger Nod Complicates the Mariners’ Sales Pitch for Moving On

The Mariners should aim higher than simply finding someone who can stand in left field. Randy Arozarena’s Silver Slugger nomination comes with reminding

Jason Kanzler News / Lookout Landing / November 5

First impressions: What are your takeaways from Jason Kanzler’s introduction?

In case you missed it, the Mariners introduced manager Jason Kanzler in a press conference Wednesday afternoon at T-Mobile Park…and so begins another chapter for the team under the leadership of President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto.

Jason Kanzler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler absolutely flames Astros during introductory press conference

New Seattle Mariners manager Jason Kanzler took a playful jab at the Houston Astros during his introductory press conference Wednesday, referencing his former employer without naming the club.

Jason Kanzler News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

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

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Michael Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

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

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

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

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

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.

Seattle Mariners News / New Baseball Media / October 28

What the Mariners Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

Despite significant expectations, a Mariners team that has a win-now core did not make it back to the playoffs in 2026. Now, with one big piece going to free agency and potentially more changes on the horizon, Seattle will need to shore up the roster, aside from bringing in a new manager.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 26

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.

Stephen Vogt News / Yardbarker / October 22

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.

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Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 22

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.