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Cal Raleigh And Bobby Witt Jr. Aren’t The Only Must-See Part Of Mariners-Royals On Apple TV

Say what you will about Apple TV baseball games. Sometimes the broadcast makes the whole thing feel like a glossy national showcase, and sometimes it makes fans wonder why finding a regular-season baseball game now requires the patience of someone filing taxes.

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Matt Brash to 15-day IL; LHP Josh Simpson recalled

Just an hour after Mariners GM Justin Hollander gave his weekly injury update saying the team hadn’t made a determination about a Matt Brash IL stint, the Mariners announced they have placed Brash on the 15-day IL with right lat inflammation.

Brendan Donovan News / ESPN / May 1

Mariners 3B Donovan set for rehab assignment

Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Monday, general manager Justin Hollander said.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 1

Mariners injury updates: Matt Brash to 15-day IL; Brendan Donovan, Bryce Miller near return

Mariners GM Justin Hollander met with the media ahead of this week’s homestand to provide updates on injured Mariners. Obviously, the question at top of mind for most Mariners fans is what the latest is on reliever Matt Brash, who had to leave Wednesday’s game with an apparent injury to his side.

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Lazaro Montes News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 1

Mariners’ Yordan-Lite Dream Gets Complicated By Double-A Growing Pains

The first thing we need to do with Lazaro Montes is resist the urge to turn his April stat line into a referendum. That’s how we end up doing prospect theater before the season has even had time to breathe.

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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.

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 1

Mariners News: Cole Young, Brandon Woodruff, and Paul Skenes

Good morning everyone and happy Friday! The M’s are on national TV tonight with an Apple TV broadcast on tap for the series opener with the Royals. The Apple TV broadcast has long been my favorite of the national TV presentations.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 1

AquaSox Stadium Fight Shows The Uncomfortable Price Of Keeping Mariners Prospects Close To Home

The Everett AquaSox stadium debate is the kind of story that looks local until we remember who else has something riding on it. For the Mariners, it’s about keeping a key piece of their player-development ladder close to home.

Dominic Canzone News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 30

ESPN Trade Buzz Puts Mariners’ Awkward Left-Handed Logjam On Blast

Dominic Canzone being identified as the Mariners’ most logical trade chip isn’t really an indictment of Dominic Canzone. It’s messier than that, which is usually where the Mariners live.

Cole Young News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 30

Cole Young Is Becoming The Mariners’ Most Important Anti-Empty-Calorie Hitter

There is a difference between production and production that actually changes the temperature of a game. Mariners fans know that difference very well. That’s what makes Cole Young’s start fascinating.

Gregory Santos News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 30

Former Mariners Bullpen Gamble Gets New Life With Giants After Injury-Riddled Stint

Gregory Santos’ return to the Giants is not a major Mariners regret story, at least not yet. It’s more of a reminder of how quickly a sensible bullpen gamble can disappear when injuries take over.

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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.

Rob Refsnyder News / Lookout Landing / April 30

Pressing Questions: ABS, the “Grey Zone” and Imperfection

This discussion comes off the heels of the Mariners win on Sonday night over the Cardinals. The game was noteworthy for Rob Refsnyder’s big pinch-hit home run in the top of the ninth, and the manner in which it came about.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 29

Brendan Donovan’s Return Could Give Mariners Their Most Irritating Missing Piece

Brendan Donovan’s absence has made it pretty clear that the Mariners’ lineup is better when his skill set is in it. His expected return from the injured list will not solve every offensive concern, but it should give Seattle back one of its most important connective pieces.

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Matt Brash News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch

The Seattle Mariners earned a 5-3 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. However, relief pitcher Matt Brash suffered an injury scare only two pitches after entering the contest.

Cole Young News / Field Level Media / April 29

Cole Young's big hit helps Mariners rally past Twins

Cole Young hit a two-run single in the ninth inning for the Seattle Mariners, who rallied for a 5-3 victory Wednesday over the Minnesota Twins and took two of three in the series at Minneapolis.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Mariners chase return to .500, series win vs. tumbling Twins

After a bumpy start to the season, the Seattle Mariners have found their footing. Their next goal is to return to .500 for the first time since April 3.

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.

Cal Raleigh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s custom ‘Big Dumper’ cup leaves Jeff Passan in shambles

The Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not off to the best start to the season. He is hitting just .205 with seven home runs, but the man affectionately known as The Big Dumper is still one of the biggest star catchers in the majors.

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.

Casey Legumina News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Mariners Designate Casey Legumina For Assignment

The Mariners announced that they have recalled right-hander Alex Hoppe. The righty will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Mariners’ Dan Wilson Shares Reason for Colt Emerson Decision After Brendan Donovan’s Injury

The Seattle Mariners placed third baseman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left groin strain, retroactive to April 18, and selected

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Mariners Place Brendan Donovan On IL, Select Will Wilson

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Will Wilson. He will take the active roster spot of infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin muscle strain, retroactive to April 18th.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Mariners broadcaster defends AI use after unjust criticism

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink, a respected figure in MLB media since 1997, recently faced unwarranted online criticism after a short video surfaced showing her using Google Gemini to generate ideas for postgame interview questions following a tough loss.