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Mariners Strike Necessary Trade With Royals After Minor Leaguer Triggers Contract Clause

To pretty much nobody’s surprise, the Randy Dobnak experiment has abruptly come to an end. The good news is that the Mariners found a buyer in the Kansas City Royals.

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Vibes uncleansed: Mariners drop game to Orioles, 5-3

One of the most frustrating features of the 2026 Mariners has been their inconsistency. They’ll have a great homestand just to muddle through a poor road trip; work a hard-fought series win only to drop the next two; and most frustratingly, follow up a fun, vibes-cleansing win like last night’s game with a real stinker like tonight’s.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 17

Royals To Acquire Randy Dobnak

The Royals are acquiring right-hander Randy Dobnak from the Mariners, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Dobnak triggered an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal with the M’s a few days ago.

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The 'Last cycle by MLB team' quiz

Can you name the last player to hit a single, double, triple and home run in one game for every MLB franchise? Five minutes are on the clock.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Mariners announce 2 roster moves ahead of Orioles clash

The Seattle Mariners sparked new enthusiasm with Cal Raleigh making his return against the Baltimore Orioles. Now the franchise made a pair of key MLB Free Agency moves following his return.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Connor Joe News / Field Level Media / June 17

Mariners recall IF/OF Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma

The Seattle Mariners recalled utility player Connor Joe ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Baltimore Orioles. Joe, 33, was sent to Triple-A Tacoma on May 22 after hitting .182 with one home run and three RBIs over 18 games to begin the season.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / June 17

Tom's Pitching Lab: Lowering the Arm Angle Is Changing What MLB Pitchers Throw, Not Just How

Tom's Pitching Lab: Dropping the Arm Angle Works and How Logan Gilbert's 2026 Proves It, In Reverse Logan Gilbert spent three years lowering his arm angle and getting better each time.

Seattle Mariners News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

Who Is Curtis Washington Jr.? The Mariners Outfielder Coming Straight From High-A To The Big Leagues

Curtis Washington Jr.’s path to the majors wasn’t supposed to look like this. Most prospects grind through Double-A and Triple-A before getting the call.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 17

Mariners banking big returns will pay big dividends against Orioles

Perhaps it was fitting that Logan Gilbert was on the mound the night catcher Cal Raleigh returned from the injured list. The longtime batterymates turned in vintage performances as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Tuesday night.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 17

Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, George Springer, and Jose Caballero

The Mariners won a feel-good game last night, which the team needed pretty badly. But maybe not as badly as we needed it. They’ll face the Orioles again tonight at 6:40, on Mariners TV and 710 am.

Kade Anderson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 17

Mariners May Have Tipped Their Hand on Kade Anderson’s 2026 MLB Timeline

So much for patience. And here we thought the Mariners were planning on not disrupting the growth of their top pitching prospects. But it looks like they may have some plans to do that before the end of the season. According to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times, the Mariners aren’t just looking at how to navigate their six-man rotation.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Seattle Mariners News / Total Pro Sports / June 17

What Happened To Randy Arazorena? Latest Update On The Mariners Star

Randy Arozarena delivered a strong 2025 campaign in his first full season for the Seattle Mariners. Despite the team nearly clinching the American League pennant, the 31-year-old outfielder suffered a big slump during the postseason.

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Cal Raleigh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 17

Watch Cal Raleigh make clutch first hit since May in Mariners return

The Seattle Mariners have been battling to retake their spot atop the AL West standings, and they got back a huge reinforcement on Tuesday in the form of star catcher Cal Raleigh.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / June 17

Cal Raleigh drives in winner for Mariners in return from IL

Cal Raleigh, making his return from his first career stint on the injured list, hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Tuesday night.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 16

Mariners’ Wild New Piggyback Plan Throws Entire Rotation Into the Experiment

Just in case the Mariners’ rotation wasn’t already weird enough, they’ve decided to turn it into an all-hands-on-deck group project. So, they’re going back to the piggyback pitching plan, only this time it’s not just Bryce Miller and Luis Castillo being asked to do it.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 16

Mariners pitchers agree to unique piggyback pitching plan

The Seattle Mariners are trying a different rotation solution as their schedule creates unusual spacing concerns. Their piggyback pitching plan gives the Mariners flexibility while keeping all six starters involved.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 16

Randy Arozarena to IL with strained hamstring

The injury hits just keep coming for the Mariners. Randy Arozarena departed Friday’s game against the Nationals with a tweaked hamstring, sitting out the rest of the series.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 16

Mariners Place Randy Arozarena On Injured List

8:14pm: Seattle has officially announced all three moves: Arozarena’s retroactive IL placement, Washington’s selection, and Wilson’s transfer to the 60-day injured list.

Josh Naylor News / Athlon Sports / June 16

Mariners Announce Josh Naylor News After Removal From Lineup

The Seattle Mariners got two players back from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, with both Cal Raleigh and J.P.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / June 16

Don't Expect to See Kade Anderson or Ryan Sloan in Mariners' Rotation Anytime Soon

It doesn't sound like the Seattle Mariners' top two pitching prospects are being considered as options to join the big league rotation at this time. The Mariners are "reassessing" their current plans for the team's starting pitching staff, according to The Seattle Times' Adam Jude.

Cal Raleigh News / Larry Brown Sports / June 16

Mariners get huge Cal Raleigh injury update

The Seattle Mariners have been without catcher Raleigh for a month.

James Wood, Miles Mikolas star as Nats pound Mariners

Mariners SP Emerson Hancock is demonstrating why he's All-Star material

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15

Cubs To Acquire Yosver Zulueta

The Cubs are acquiring right-hander Yosver Zulueta from the Mariners, according to reporter Francys Romero. Seattle will reportedly receive a minor leaguer and cash considerations for Zulueta, who was designated for assignment earlier this week. Another transaction will need to be made to open up a spot for Zulueta on Chicago’s 40-man roster.

Cole Young News / Stadium Rant / June 12

Seattle Mariners’ Energetic Young Core, Pitching Fueling 2026 Season

The Seattle Mariners entered the 2026 season facing familiar questions. After several years of building around a talented young core, the organization needed to prove it could consistently compete in a crowded American League landscape.

Bryan Woo News / Total Pro Sports / June 12

'Tired Of Sucking' – Bryan Woo Holds Nothing Back After Mariners Recent Loss

The Seattle Mariners are the favorites to retain the American League West title after coming to the brink of winning the pennant last year. Bryan Woo posted an outstanding campaign for the vaunted Mariners rotation, taking third place in the Cy Young race.

Emerson Hancock News / Yardbarker / June 9

Mariners SP Emerson Hancock is demonstrating why he's All-Star material

The Seattle Mariners own an elite and formidable starting rotation with the "Big Five," but their sixth man, Emerson Hancock is performing like an All-Star.

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 8

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

The Seattle Mariners will be without their longtime shortstop J.P. Crawford, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday afternoon. According to a team announcement, the Mariners have recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma to take Crawford's place on the active roster.

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos