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Colt Emerson’s First MLB Homer Gave Mariners More Than a Feel-Good Moment

Colt Emerson’s First MLB Homer Gave Mariners More Than a Feel-Good Moment

For once, the Mariners did not have to squeeze the drama out of a close game one stressful plate appearance at a time. Colt Emerson took care of that. His first major league hit was a three-run homer that gave Seattle breathing room and turned a needed win into something that felt alive.

Cal Raleigh News / Lookout Landing / May 19

What moves should the Mariners make while Cal Raleigh is on IL?

Until last night’s win over the White Sox featuring Colt Emerson’s first MLB hit and home run, the vibes were pretty bad in Mariners-ville. And that was before Cal Raleigh hit the Injured List.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 19

Checking in on the Top Mariner Prospects

Now nearly two months into the minor league season, the Mariners have had plenty of young farmhands show off their immense talent across the minor leagues.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19
Mariners shake up rotation vs. White Sox, send Luis Castillo to bullpen

Mariners shake up rotation vs. White Sox, send Luis Castillo to bullpen

Luis Castillo hasn't pitched out of the bullpen in a regular-season game in his 10-year career. That's likely to change Tuesday night, when the Seattle Mariners plan to "piggyback" starter Bryce Miller and Castillo in the second game of a three-game series against the visiting Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

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.

Colt Emerson News / Yardbarker / May 19
Mariners rookie makes history with dramatic first career HR

Mariners rookie Colt Emerson makes history with dramatic first career HR

Emerson, whom the Mariners selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, now provides Seattle with another piece for both the present and the future.

Mariners to promote top prospect Colt Emerson
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Brendan Donovan News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 19
Brendan Donovan’s Return Leaves Mariners with a Loaded Roster Decision Ahead

Brendan Donovan’s Return Leaves Mariners with a Loaded Roster Decision Ahead

Brendan Donovan is back on the injured list, and the Mariners’ roster suddenly has two stories happening at once. The first is obvious. Seattle needed another infield answer, and that opened the door for Colt Emerson to get his first real major-league runway.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 19

Mariners News: Colt Emerson, Bryan Woo, and Bryce Miller

Good morning! Last night’s Mariners win had just about everything: a first inning Julio homer, a wacky obstruction call in the third inning, a dominant Bryan Woo outing, and an incredible moment for Colt Emerson’s first major league hit in the form of a three-run home run.

Colt Emerson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 19
Mariners' Colt Emerson Produces Memorable Moment in Second MLB Game

Mariners' Colt Emerson Produces Memorable Moment in Second MLB Game

Seattle Mariners infielder Colt Emerson ended his second game in the big leagues with an exclamation point. Emerson, MLB Pipeline's No. 6 overall prospect at this point in 2026, collected his first major league hit and home run on the same swing in Seattle's 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday.

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

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.

Colt Emerson News / Lookout Landing / May 19

Colt Emerson hits first big-league homer in Mariners 6-1 win over White Sox

We have a running joke around these parts about how the Mariners and White Sox are incapable of playing a normal game with one another, but tonight’s game really stretched the bit thin.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / May 19
Julio Rodriguez homers as Mariners end skid, take down White Sox

Julio Rodriguez homers as Mariners end skid, take down White Sox

Colt Emerson homered for his first major league hit, Julio Rodriguez also went deep and Bryan Woo pitched six scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Chicago White Sox 6-1 Monday night to snap a three-game skid.

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Luis Castillo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 18
Mariners May Have Just Pushed Luis Castillo to the Bullpen Without Saying It

Mariners May Have Just Pushed Luis Castillo to the Bullpen Without Saying It

The Mariners didn’t announce that Luis Castillo has been moved to the bullpen. But they may have just found the most roundabout way possible to put him there anyway.

Patrick Wisdom News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 18
Mariners Make Another Power Play with Patrick Wisdom Back from Injured List

Mariners Make Another Power Play with Patrick Wisdom Back from Injured List

The Mariners’ latest roster shuffle says a lot about what they think their offense needs right now. Patrick Wisdom is back from the 10-day injured list,

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Mariners Recall Robinson Ortiz, Select Brennen Davis

Mariners Recall Robinson Ortiz, Select Brennen Davis

The Mariners announced several roster moves today. Infielder Patrick Wisdom has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and left-hander Robinson Ortiz has been recalled from Triple-A.

Colt Emerson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 18
Mariners Are Asking Colt Emerson To Grow Up Fast Without Calling It Pressure

Mariners Are Asking Colt Emerson To Grow Up Fast Without Calling It Pressure

He went from getting scratched at Triple-A Tacoma to starting at third base in Seattle’s lineup within hours, which is about as subtle as a fire alarm.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 19
The six most disappointing MLB players this season

The six most disappointing MLB players this season

With the MLB season a touch over 25% of the way complete, slow starts are no longer being looked at as nothing to worry about. Sluggish starts are beginning to turn into season long concerns, especially for some stellar players.

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Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / May 18
J.P. Crawford Injury Update: Mariners' Dan Wilson Makes Announcement After Padres Game

J.P. Crawford Injury Update: Mariners' Dan Wilson Makes Announcement After Padres Game

The Seattle Mariners have been incredibly underwhelming in the 2026 MLB season. After coming just one win short of reaching the World Series in 2025, the organization has taken a clear step backward through two months of play.

Colt Emerson News / Just Baseball / May 18
Top Prospect Colt Emerson Debuts for Mariners

Top Prospect Colt Emerson Debuts for Mariners

After placing third baseman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list with a groin strain, the Seattle Mariners saw an opening for their top-ranked minor leaguer.

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

Mariners lose JP Crawford to injury during Padres series finale

Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford exited Sunday’s 8-3 loss to the San Diego Padres after being struck by a 91.6 mph fastball from starter Lucas Giolito in the third inning.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / May 17
Mariners Promote MLB’s No. 6 Prospect to Help in AL West Race

Mariners Promote MLB’s No. 6 Prospect to Help in AL West Race

The Seattle Mariners are calling up the No. 6 overall prospect in baseball. Right now, the Mariners are in third place in the American League West at 22-25.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / May 17
Mariners to promote top prospect Colt Emerson

Mariners to promote top prospect Colt Emerson

It was a matter of time before Seattle Mariners prospect Colt Emerson was promoted to the majors.

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The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Brennen Davis News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15
Brennen Davis Has Assignment Clause In Deal With Mariners

Brennen Davis Has Assignment Clause In Deal With Mariners

Outfielder Brennen Davis is with the Mariners on a minor league deal. As part of that deal, he has an assignment clause today, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
Mariners superstar lands on IL for first time in career

Mariners superstar lands on IL for first time in career

The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, marking the first IL stint of his six-year major league career.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / May 14
What’s Going Wrong for Cal Raleigh?

What’s Going Wrong for Cal Raleigh?

This article was written prior to the news that Cal Raleigh will be going on the injured list with an oblique strain. After gradually developing and molding himself into one of the best catchers in the game, Cal Raleigh took his game to the next level during the 2025 campaign.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13
Cal Raleigh went to superstitious lengths to break his career-worst hitless streak

Cal Raleigh went to superstitious lengths to break his career-worst hitless streak

Cal Raleigh was willing to do whatever it took to finally get a hit, even if it meant having one of the strangest showers of his life before Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros.

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