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Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez to play for Team Dominican Republic in World Baseball Classic

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez has established himself as a star outfielder in MLB. Now, he will receive the opportunity to find success in the World Baseball Classic, as MLB announced on Friday that Rodriguez will play for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 WBC.

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Mariners announce 2026 NRIs, including top prospects Kade Anderson and Colt Emerson

In another sign that spring training is drawing closer, today the Mariners announced their 2026 NRIs. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that NRI stands for “non-roster invite”: that is, the players who are not on the 40-man who nonetheless receive an invite to spring training, and the perks (and per diems) thereof.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / January 30

Five Seattle Mariners Prospects Who Could Contribute in 2026

The Seattle Mariners had quite the year. They won the AL West for the first time since 2001, then came one win short of their first pennant in franchise history.

Seattle Mariners News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

'Bubbling Frustrating With Mariners Fans' – Analyst Drops Harsh Reality On Seattle’s Incomplete Offseason

The Seattle Mariners earned only their second playoff berth in over two decades by clinching the American League West. The team reached the brink of making its first World Series appearance before going out to the Toronto Blue Jays over seven games in the Championship Series.

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Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Mariners Lead MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 With Seven Prospects

The Seattle Mariners will once again enter the new season with a league-leading seven prospects on MLB Pipeline’s 2026 Top 100 list. One of the league’s strongest drafting and development organizations in recent years, Seattle continues to field one of the deepest farm systems in baseball.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Ryan Loutos News / Lookout Landing / January 29

40 in 40: Ryan Loutos is just like us

Outside T-Mobile Park, at the corner of Edgar and Dave, a small crowd gathers. They wear well-loved King’s Court t-shirts, increasingly esoteric shirseys and BreakingT collabs whose pit stains betray their age.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / January 28

Rick Rizzs: A legacy of service

The longest-tenured voice of Seattle Mariners baseball almost wasn’t. In 1983, Rick Rizzs was serving as the play-by-play announcer for the Columbus Clippers, at the time the Yankees’ Triple-A team.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Mariners Outright Jhonathan Díaz

The Mariners announced that left-hander Jhonathan Díaz has been outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma, indicating that he cleared waivers. He had been designated for assignment last week when Seattle acquired Cooper Criswell from the Mets.

Logan Gilbert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 28

Logan Gilbert says 5 Mariners pitchers could get ‘Cy Young looks’

The Seattle Mariners were one game away from competing for their first ever World Series title. But with the starting rotation Seattle assembled, the Mariners aren’t expecting to be out of contention anytime soon.

Yosver Zulueta News / Lookout Landing / January 28

40 in 40: Yosver Zulueta looks for the light

Spring training: when the sunlight is bright and falls upon certain players more than others. A new pitch, a new swing, or a fresh face can all capture the attention of fans and writers alike eager to emerge from the cold tyranny of a baseball-less winter.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 28

Seattle Mariners designate veteran relief pitcher for assignment

The Seattle Mariners have somewhat surprisingly designated reliever Jackson Kowar for assignment on Tuesday. The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly-acquired catcher Jhonny Peredes.

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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.

Jhonny Pereda News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 28

Seattle Mariners trade for Jhonny Pereda to add to their catching depth

The Seattle Mariners have acquired 29-year-old catcher Jhonny Pereda from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. The veteran is expected to provide depth behind the dish at the minor league level, with an opportunity to contribute to the big club in 2026.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 28

Eugenio Suárez’s Potential Impact on AL West Race in 2026

Eugenio Suarez is one of the top remaining free agents still available after a strong 2025 season. He hit 49 home runs with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners, and even helped Seattle get to the ALCS for the first time since 2001.

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Eugenio Suarez News / Total Pro Sports / January 28

MLB Insider Shares Latest Intel On Eugenio Suarez-Mariners Situation

Eugenio Suarez is probably the biggest free agent slugger available in the free agent market right now. Suarez is waiting for a team, and rumors are suggesting the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox as the front-runners.

Miguel Andujar News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 27

Should the Seattle Mariners target free agent Miguel Andujar?

In what has been an ongoing saga during this offseason, the Seattle Mariners continue their search for at least one more veteran bat for their infield.

Eugenio Suarez News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Eugenio Suarez linked to 3 teams in MLB free agency

The MLB free agency period has started to cool down ever since Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette signed their new deals. However, one big bat available is third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

Jackson Kowar News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 27

Mariners Designate Jackson Kowar For Assignment

The Mariners announced they’ve designated reliever Jackson Kowar for assignment. That opens a 40-man roster spot for catcher Jhonny Pereda, whom they acquired from the Twins in exchange for cash considerations.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 26

Surprise Free Agent Fit Would Land Former Mariners Slugger With Phillies

The Seattle Mariners have been quiet for about a month as spring training approaches. The only big move they made was keeping Josh Naylor around for another five years, but they were unable to bring back Jorge Polanco.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 26

Mariners Prospect Retires From Pro Ball at Age 25

The Seattle Mariners can cross one name off their minor-league depth chart as they prepare to begin a new season. Outfielder Carson Jones was the Mariners' 15th-round pick in the 2023 draft out of Virginia Tech.

Cal Raleigh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 23

Analyst calls out Mariners star Cal Raleigh’s placement in top player rankings

With the Seattle Mariners preparing for Spring Training, the team is looking for another season of greatness from catcher Cal Raleigh, who is coming off a historic season.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 23

Samad Taylor Elects Free Agency

The Mariners announced that infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor has cleared outright waivers and elected free agency. He was designated for assignment last week when Seattle acquired right-hander Yosver Zulueta.

Julio Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / January 22

MLB Makes Julio Rodriguez Announcement

The Seattle Mariners took a major step forward as a franchise in 2025, coming just one win short of their first-ever World Series appearance. Although the season ended in heartbreak, optimism remains high in Seattle, with the club’s core locked into team-friendly deals that provide stability for years to come.