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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 18

Former Mariners Top Prospect Gets Optioned In Jarring Nationals Move

Harry Ford getting optioned by the Nationals is the kind of update that is guaranteed to make Mariners fans pause for a second, and then immediately start relitigating a trade they were already arguing about the moment it happened.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / March 18

Mariners win 7-3 behind big day from Luke Raley

Emerson Hancock had 70ish pitches to work with today and made them last for 3.2 innings – not as efficient as one would hope. He had to dance around some

Cal Raleigh News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 18

Mariners Should Ignore The Panic Around Cal Raleigh’s WBC Performance

It doesn’t take much for March baseball to send people into a spiral. That is exactly where this Cal Raleigh World Baseball Classic panic belongs: in the giant pile of spring overreactions that sound serious until you stop and think about them for a second. Raleigh looked rough at the plate in the WBC.

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J.P. Crawford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 18

JP Crawford’s shoulder injection leaves status for Mariners’ Opening Day in doubt

Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford is dealing with a shoulder concern. The Mariners are closely monitoring Crawford’s injury, and on Wednesday Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times provided an update on the situation.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / March 18

Mariners News, 3/18/26: Eugenio Suárez, Mike Vasil, and Seiya Suzuki

Good day friends and happy Wednesday! The Mariners are coming off a split-squad split yesterday, besting the Rockies by a 10-6 final while dropping a game to the Padres 9-6.

Luke Raley News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 18

A Much-Needed Mariners Slugger Is Starting To Look Ready For Opening Day

Luke Raley was never going to look like some clean, easy, low-maintenance hitter. That is just not who he is. His game has always come with some swing-and-miss, but the tradeoff is real damage, and late in camp he is starting to look a lot more like a guy who can punish mistakes more often than not.

J.P. Crawford News / Field Level Media / March 17

Mariners SS J.P. Crawford (shoulder) could miss start of season

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was in Texas on Tuesday to have his ailing right shoulder examined and he may not be available for Opening Day on March 26.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 17

Seattle Mariners Land A Rare WBC Championship Win-Win

The Mariners actually ended up in a pretty fun spot with this WBC championship matchup. Cal Raleigh and Gabe Speier are on Team USA, while Eduard Bazardo and Jhonathan Díaz are on Team Venezuela.

J.P. Crawford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 17

Latest JP Crawford injury update will catch Mariners fans’ attention

JP Crawford has been dealing with a shoulder injury since about the time spring training began. On Tuesday, the Seattle Mariners received an update on his injury following his latest doctor’s visit.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 17

Mariners Get Encouraging Andrés Muñoz Return After World Baseball Classic

Andrés Muñoz returned to Mariners camp looking like the same late-inning monster Seattle needed to see. After a brief World Baseball Classic run with Team

Paul Skenes News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 16

Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez Turned A Brutal Paul Skenes Scare Into A Stunning Response

For a few terrifying seconds, Mariners fans probably stopped breathing watching Julio Rodríguez wear a 98 mph Paul Skenes fastball off the hand in the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic semifinal.

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Cal Raleigh News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 16

Mariners Fans Got Cheated Out Of A Julio Rodríguez-Cal Raleigh WBC Clash

If you are a Mariners fan who saw Will Smith’s name in Team USA’s semifinal lineup and immediately felt robbed, you were not overreacting. Smith got the

Brendan Donovan News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Cardinals’ Ambidextrous Pitching Prospect Remains An Intriguing Anomaly

The hand we use for most tasks in our day-to-day lives, or ‘handedness,’ is a scientific phenomenon that represents the physical manifestation of brain lateralization, where asymmetry in the cerebrum naturally assigns a person’s dominant, physical side.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / March 16

Top Mariners Spring Training Storylines to Follow

After a long winter, the MLB offseason has finally come to an end. Between the ongoing World Baseball Classic and MLB spring training, baseball fans have had plenty to be excited about.

Michael Arroyo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 16

Mariners Reassign Michael Arroyo As Latest Spring Training Cuts Roll In

The Mariners made another round of spring roster cuts Sunday, reassigning infielder Michael Arroyo and right-handers Michael Rucker and Ryan Sloan to minor league camp.

Cal Raleigh News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 15

Mariners’ Latest Projection Reveals A Surprising Catcher Shift Behind Cal Raleigh

According to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com, the Mariners’ latest Opening Day roster projection has Cal Raleigh and Andrew Knizner as Seattle’s two catchers, with Knizner currently edging out Mitch Garver for the backup job.

Cal Raleigh News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Team USA Makes Cal Raleigh Decision Before World Baseball Classic Semifinals

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has had an eventful time at this year’s World Baseball Classic, not just for his on‑field results but also for his actions during games.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / March 14

Randy Arozarena issues bizarre statement in wake of Cal Raleigh handshake incident

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena still appears to be nursing some hard feelings over Cal Raleigh’s refusal to shake his hand during a World Baseball Classic game.

Cal Raleigh snubs another Mariners teammate during WBC

Pete Crow-Armstrong declared the second-best centerfielder in MLB

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Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Woo or Gilbert? The Mariners’ Opening Day Starter Debate

The Mariners have, for years now, boasted one of the deepest starting rotations in the league. They have built a roster, development program, and farm system that prioritizes pitching, leaning into the advantage pitchers have at T-Mobile in Seattle.