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As an early bloomer himself, Julio Rodriguez can serve as mentor to Mariners' prodigies

Let's face it, Seattle hit the jackpot when thy discovered young Julio Rodriguez. After being signed as a teenager, he cruised through the ranks of the minors, eventually making his debut at the tender age of 21.

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Mariners Predicted To Sign International Star To 5-Year, $80 Million Deal

The Seattle Mariners took a big risk at the trade deadline by acquiring Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mariners acquired both players with the knowledge that they'd both head to free agency after the season.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 31

Mariners Predicted To Lose Slugger To Diamondbacks On 3-Year, $70M Deal

The Seattle Mariners took a few big risks at the trade deadline this season. They swung a pair of trades with the Arizona Diamondbacks to acquire sluggers Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 31

Mariners Might Have Hit Jackpot With Organization's Next Star Outfielder

The Seattle Mariners are one of the best teams in the league right now and they've built their roster in a plethora of different ways. Seattle has hit free agency hard over the last few years.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Bo Bichette News / Fastball on SI / December 31

Insider Addresses Mariners, Bo Bichette Free Agency Fit

The Seattle Mariners could use another infielder before the 2025 offseason comes to a close. The Mariners re-signed Josh Naylor, which was a phenomenal and aggressive move early on in the offseason.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Gabe Speier News / Lookout Landing / December 31

40 in 40: Gabe Speier is not a good lefty reliever

Is Gabe Speier a lefty? Yes. Is he a reliever? Yes. Is he good? Yes. And yet, to describe him as a good lefty reliever is a disservice. There’s something about describing someone as a lefty reliever that feels caveated.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 31

Seattle Mariners team president Jerry DiPoto discusses Colt Emerson's outlook in 2026

Seattle Mariners infielder Colt Emerson is someone the fans in the Pacific Northwest have been patiently waiting for. They've seen what the scouts say, and they've seen the YouTube clips of Emerson hitting like crazy in the Minor Leagues.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 30

The Seattle Mariners could look to a Cubs free agent to solve their infield woes

As the Seattle Mariners look for infielders with offensive ability, they've notably been linked to a pair of trade targets in St. Louis Cardinals utilityman Brendan Donovan and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.

Luis Castillo News / Lookout Landing / December 30

40 in 40: Luis Castillo, The Happy Project

A decade ago, I went out to an art show. Visiting my uncle in Vienna, Austria, I took a break from Metaxa-fueled family video marathons for a trip to “The Happy Show,” a traveling installation I caught at the city’s Museum of Applied Arts, headed by Austrian artist Stefan Sagmeister.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / December 30

Five Mariners Trade Candidates Before the 2026 Season

While the Seattle Mariners’ offseason has been quiet on the surface, the front office remains active behind the scenes. If Seattle is serious about upgrading the roster for 2026, it will almost certainly come at the cost of current roster pieces and high-end prospects.

Brendan Donovan News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 29

The Mariners face a new contender in the Brendan Donovan sweepstakes

The Seattle Mariners' courtship of Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan has been well documented throughout the season. Nearly every day, fans in the Emerald City wake up, expecting a trade to happen soon --- perhaps even that day.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 29

Mariners Reluctant To Deal From Major League Roster

The Mariners are still hoping to make at least one more notable splash between now and Opening Day, but Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times suggests that they’re reluctant to deal anyone from their big league roster to make it happen.

Carlos Vargas News / Lookout Landing / December 29

40 in 40: Carlos Vargas, tough stuff

Carlos Vargas probably isn’t the worst reliever in baseball. Vargas threw 77 innings for the Mariners in 2025. It was eighth most by any reliever in MLB.

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The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 29

ESPN's Buster Olney says Seattle has faith in Cole Young at second base

While the Mariners have been scrambling to set up their infield, one young player is highly thought of in the organization and considered to be the second baseman of the future.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 29

Mariners Lose 27-Year-Old Southpaw To Phillies In Free Agency

Sometimes, the offseason carousel spins too quickly to catch all the transactions in the moment, especially at the minor-league level. It's been a winter of heavy turnover for the Seattle Mariners, who saw 29 players elect minor-league free agency in November.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 29

Mariners Could Reunite With Eugenio Suárez Under One Condition: Insider

The Seattle Mariners have had a lot less buzz than a casual observer might expect in regards to a new contract for third baseman Eugenio Suárez. Suárez, the two-time All-Star, hit 49 home runs this year, by far the most of any remaining free agent.

Eugenio Suarez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 29

MLB Writer says the Mariners will sign Japanese Superstar to replace Eugenio Suarez

With Eugenio Suárez sitting in free agency limbo, the Mariners need to make a move to find a successor. While their own veteran free agent seems like the club's best option, Seattle president Jerry Dipoto and general manager Justin Hollander have basically been sitting on their hands, waiting for Suarez to put pen to paper.

Ben Williamson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 28