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Mariners Claim Michael Toglia as Power Upside Meets a Familiar Strikeout Problem

The Mariners have added a hitter who can undoubtedly punish a baseball. But the hard part is getting him to do it often enough. They claimed first baseman Michael Toglia off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

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Mariners Acquire Former First-Round Pick in Early Offseason Move

The Seattle Mariners claimed switch-hitting first baseman and outfielder Michael Toglia off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, bringing a former first-round pick — and a Gig Harbor product — back to Washington, via the MLB transaction wire.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 2

Mariners’ Randy Arozarena Decision Will Test Jerry Dipoto’s Offseason Plan

The Mariners have spent years searching for the kind of hitter Randy Arozarena became in 2026. Now he’s entering free agency. There are perfectly reasonable arguments against giving a player entering his age-32 season more than $100 million.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 2

Ranking the Mariners’ biggest offseason needs

The Seattle Mariners finished 76-86 because they spent too much of the season asking a flawed roster to become something it wasn’t. The lineup would eventually heat up and the defense would settle down.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / October 2

Mariners Already Predicted to Land $150 Million Slugger

The Seattle Mariners are being projected to land Seiya Suzuki once the free-agent market opens, a prediction that would send the longtime Chicago Cubs outfielder to the American League West and reshape both clubs’ winter plans.

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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.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 1

The fatal flaw of the 2026 Mariners

There’s a well-worn business cliche that “hope is not a strategy.” Unfortunately for the 2026 Mariners, there was too much hoping, and not enough strategizing.

Torey Lovullo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 1

Mariners Manager Search Takes Major Hit as Diamondbacks Re-Sign Torey Lovullo

The Mariners wanted an experienced manager from outside the organization who could bring fresh ideas, command a clubhouse and challenge the front office.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 1

Astros’ Wild Card Sweep Gave Mariners a Brutal Preview of Their October Ceiling

Houston’s season ended in 48 ugly hours, and the easiest reaction in Seattle is to smirk. That’s totally understandable. We can enjoy it for a minute. Then we can step back and take a closer look to see the Astros left the Mariners with a mirror.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 1

Five Mariners Who Need To Be Better Next Season

At the start of every season, fans take a look at the Seattle Mariners roster and wonder if it will finally be the season when they win it all. This year was surely no exception.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 1

Mariners Offseason Content Hub: Free Agents, Needs, Targets, Trades & Decisions

The Mariners’ offseason didn’t wait long. It barged into the clubhouse before Game 162, when Dan Wilson told his players he wouldn’t return in 2027. One day later, four more coaches were announced as not returning.

Nolan Jones News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 30

Nolan Jones Elects Free Agency After Mariners Pass on September Call-Up

Nolan Jones spent 31 games with Triple-A Tacoma and none with the Seattle Mariners. At the end of the 2026 season, he didn’t hesitate to elect free agency.

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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.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 30

Mariners Manager Search Faces New Urgency After Torey Lovullo Endorsement

The Mariners said they wanted to bring in a fresh voice from the outside. Torey Lovullo, who is widely viewed as a top candidate, just had his own boss remind them that fresh thought will not be waiting around forever.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 29

Mariners Chairman John Stanton Counted Every Fan but Offered No Clear 2027 Payroll Plan

John Stanton had the number ready. It was really quite impressive. The Mariners chairman wanted it known that 2.884 million fans walked through the gates at T-Mobile Park in 2026.

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Nolan Jones News / Viral Sports News / September 29

Mariners Already Lose 28-Year-Old Slugger to Free Agency

Nolan Jones is moving on from the Seattle Mariners. After a year spent entirely in Triple-A and a late-season arrival as extra outfield depth, the 28-year-old has elected free agency rather than remain in the Mariners’ minor-league system, via the MiLB transaction log.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 29

4 Mariners Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027

The Mariners have enough offseason decisions to fill a whiteboard. We’ve already covered every Seattle player approaching free agency and who is worth keeping, so Randy Arozarena, J.P.

Jerry Dipoto News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto says Seattle will hire from outside the organization to find its next manager: 'We need fresh thought, we need something new'

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto says the organization will look outside the franchise for its next manager. Dipoto confirmed the decision following Seattle’s 2026 season, saying the Mariners need a different perspective as they begin searching for a replacement for Dan Wilson.

Dan Wilson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 29

6 Potential Mariners Manager Candidates to Replace Dan Wilson in 2027

The Mariners are about to tell us what they believe actually failed in 2026. They finished 76-86 one year after coming within one victory of the World Series.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Mariners’ Manager’s Exit Triggers Major Shake-Up After Disastrous 2026 Collapse

In 2025, the Seattle Mariners were just one game away from making it to the World Series but lost in the ALCS. That gave fans some hope for 2026, but all that came crashing down as they finished with a 76-86 record, 8 games behind the last Wild Card spot, and ended the Dan Wilson Era.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.