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Cal Raleigh Volunteered to Be the Human Shield for a Mariners Front Office Out of Answers

Cal Raleigh chose to step forward and do exactly what we expect a leader to do when their team is completely falling apart. He took the heat and called his own performance “awful.” He demanded more from himself before asking anything of his teammates.

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Mariners News: Dan Wilson, Rob Refsnyder, and Mike Maddux

Hello everyone! The Mariners’ slide continued yesterday in a 4-1 series-opening loss to the Yankees. The team will attempt to find some semblance of positive momentum in the middle match today, with Bryce Miller taking the hill against Will Warren.

Dan Wilson News / Lindy's Sports / August 12

Mariners Must Replace Dan Wilson

When Bill Simmons is openly chirping your ball club's decision-making, it's time for some introspection. Not that 'The Podfather' necessarily knows what he's talking about when it comes to baseball anymore — The Ringer's founder freely admits that he is no longer a 162-game fan.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Gabe Speier News / Athlon Sports / August 12

Mariners Get More Bad News After Loss to Yankees

The Seattle Mariners received another setback Tuesday after falling 4-1 to the New York Yankees, as left-handed reliever Gabe Speier was unavailable because of back discomfort despite returning to the active roster earlier in the day.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Seattle Mariners News / HITC / August 12

Cal Raleigh responds to Dan Wilson criticism from the Seattle Mariners fanbase

The Seattle Mariners just cannot put together any positive run of form this season after losing yet again on Tuesday. Dan Wilson is coming under heavy criticism up in the Pacific Northwest as the Mariners have slipped to a 56-64 record on the year.

Cal Raleigh News / ESPN / August 12

'Awful' Raleigh takes blame as M's lose 5th in row

Cal Raleigh, saddled with a .159 average a year removed from finishing second in the AL MVP race, admitted his struggles after the Seattle Mariners' 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees Tuesday night, telling reporters "I've got to find a way to be better."

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / August 11

Mariners walk into brick wall, apologize, walk right into brick wall again, lose to Yankees

The LL comments stopped working right about the time that Michael Rucker turned to watch his bases-loaded mess become a lead-losing base hit. Small mercies.

Josh Naylor News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Josh Naylor Announces Reason for Removal From Mariners Lineup

Seattle Marinersfirst baseman Josh Naylor is in the midst of a down season. The Mariners in general have been underwhelming this year and Naylor himself is a big reason why.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 11

Mariners Probable Starters vs. Yankees for Aug. 11–13 Series

The Seattle Mariners are kicking off a series against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium because the schedule says so. It’s definitely not because they look ready for the challenge.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Jeff Passan breaks down Mariners’ miserable season

The Seattle Mariners are just 4.5 games back from first place in the AL West, as the division is one of the most wide-open races in MLB. Although the playoffs are well within reach, it’s still been a rather miserable year for Seattle.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Seattle Mariners Part Ways With Disappointing Outfielder

The Seattle Mariners arrived in New York this week preparing for a three-game series against the Yankees, but the organization quietly made a notable roster decision on the eve of the matchup.

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The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

Cal Raleigh News / Just Baseball / August 11

Where Has Cal Raleigh Gone?

Just one day before the Seattle Mariners kicked off their 2025 season, they signed catcher Cal Raleigh to a six-year, $105 million contract extension that would keep him in Seattle through the 2030 season.

Casey Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Casey Lawrence Opts Out Of Mariners Deal

Veteran right-hander Casey Lawrence exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Mariners and has been granted his release, MLBTR has learned.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / August 9

Rick Rizzs to be inducted into Mariners Hall of Fame

Beloved radio announcer Rick Rizzs will be the 12th person inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame. Rizzs, 72, has served as a Mariners broadcaster for 41 of the team's 50 seasons.

Julio Rodriguez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Mariners manager ejected over Julio Rodriguez’s ABS challenge controversy

Home plate umpire Emil Jimenez became the villain among Seattle Mariners fans on Saturday in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. All-Star slugger Julio Rodriguez was at the plate with the bases empty and two outs in the bottom of the 6th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.

Cal Raleigh News / HITC / August 8

Cal Raleigh’s downfall highlighted through shocking comparison to Michael Jordan’s baseball career

Cal Raleigh looks like a shadow of the player who pushed Aaron Judge for the 2025 MVP award. Last season was a real breakthrough for the Seattle Mariners catcher as he hit 60 homers and guided the M’s to the postseason.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Mariners Deliver Roster Move Ahead of Rays Series Opener

The Seattle Mariners finalized another roster move Friday, outrighting outfielder Stuart Fairchild to Triple-A Tacoma after he cleared waivers. The Mariners announced the transaction on their official PR account on X, completing a series of roster adjustments ahead of their weekend series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6

MLB suspends Mariners' Gabe Speier, Dan Wilson

MLB suspends Mariners pitcher Gabe Speier, manager Dan Wilson

Major League Baseball has handed down some suspensions.

Cardinals outright former top prospect to Florida Complex League

Orioles not expected to re-sign All-Star

It's time for the Red Sox to move on from Triston Casas

Mike Trout's response to Angels fire sale raises serious questions about mentality

Blue Jays GM makes eye-opening admission about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Tensions raised ahead of finale of Tigers-Mariners series

The Seattle Mariners haven't had the season they'd hoped for, floundering just below .500 with ground to make up in the playoff race. But don't disrespect the defending American League West champions.

Luke Raley News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Luke Raley Expected To Miss Remainder Of 2026 Season

Mariners slugger Luke Raley‘s season might be over. Adam Jude of the Seattle Times writes that Raley is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 campaign due to the forearm strain that sent him to the injured list late last month.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 3

Seattle Mariners add needed bat in Taylor Ward

The Seattle Mariners continued to straddle the line between buying and selling on Monday.

Mariners beat Twins in walk-off fashion after losing 6-0 lead

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 1

White Sox grab pitching help with trade for Mariners' Luis Castillo

A surprise year has put Chicago in contention for an AL Central crown, and the front office knows it. That was shown Saturday night when it acquired a much-needed arm to add to the starting rotation.

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees rumor shows desperation in search for lineup upgrades

Braves get much-needed depth in trade with Royals

Brewers acquire catcher Bo Naylor from Guardians

Tigers make telling Tarik Skubal move ahead of trade deadline

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 1

Mariners could make major changes ahead of trade deadline

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto has never shied away from making any deal that he feels will improve the roster.

Yankees trading struggling reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates

Yankees' trade deadline plans may hinge on key Aaron Judge situation

Tigers make telling Tarik Skubal move ahead of trade deadline

The 'MLB HR leaders since 1997' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / August 1

Mariners could be open to trading star players

The disappointing Seattle Mariners are at least open to trading several key players on their roster, though not necessarily to sell. The Mariners are open to dealing from their surplus of starting pitchers to address other needs, according to Adam Jude and Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.