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ESPN’s 2027 Power Rankings Put Mariners on Notice in Wide-Open AL West

The Mariners went 76–86 and still came out of ESPN’s first look at 2027 with the best ranking in the American League West. So we should probably sit with that for a second.

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Trick or Treat? 6 Mariners Offseason Decisions That Could Shape Seattle’s Lineup

Mariners fans know the worst house on the block. It promises something good, makes us wait, then drops a tiny box of raisins into the bag. We also know this as the typical Jerry Dipoto bargain signing.

Michael Arroyo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 31

Mariners’ Michael Arroyo Surgery Puts 2027 Opening Day Plans In Question

Michael Arroyo gave us a reason to want more in his limited appearances in 2026. Now the Mariners have to prepare to open 2027 without him. They announced that Arroyo underwent a successful elbow scope procedure on Oct.

Michael Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Mariners’ Michael Arroyo Undergoes Elbow Scope Procedure

The Mariners announced that Dr. Keith Meister performed an elbow scope on second baseman/left fielder Michael Arroyo two days ago. The procedure was meant

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Mariners To Hire CJ Gillman As Hitting Coach

The Mariners are set to hire CJ Gillman as the new hitting coach, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Chandler Rome, and Spencer Nusbaum. Gillman formerly worked as Seattle’s minor league hitting coordinator from 2022-25, before spending last season as the Nationals’ director of hitting.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 30

Why This Could Be the Most Important Offseason Yet for the Mariners Front Office

The Mariners have reached the point where this upcoming winter needs to be vastly different from the past. Sure, there are the usual bounceback options and breakout years to consider in the Mariners’ lineup.

Andres Munoz News / Field Level Media / October 29

Mariners exercise Andres Munoz's 2027 option, decline two others

The Seattle Mariners exercised their $9 million club option for 2027 on closer Andres Munoz on Thursday after the right-hander's toughest season with the club.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / October 29

Mariners Acquire Speedy Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

The Seattle Mariners added outfielder Grant McCray to their 40-man roster on Thursday after claiming him off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, according to announcements from both clubs and the MLB transaction log.

Andres Munoz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 29

Mariners pick up Andres Munoz contract, but declines 2 other options

On to the 2026-27 offseason! The Seattle Mariners are keeping closer Andrés Muñoz for another season but moving on from starting pitcher Bryce Miller and outfielder Victor Robles after declining their respective options, according to Bob Nightengale.

Grant McCray News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Mariners Claim Grant McCray

The Mariners have claimed outfielder Grant McCray off waivers from the Giants, according to announcements from both clubs. The Mariners say their 40-man count is now at 35 though players on the 60-day injured list will need to be reinstated by Monday.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Mariners Announce Three Option Decisions

The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve exercised their $9MM club option on closer Andrés Muñoz. Seattle declined a $6.075MM club option on righty Bryce Miller and a $9MM club option on outfielder Victor Robles.

J.P. Crawford News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 29

J.P. Crawford’s Projected $20 Million Deal Creates a Mariners Reunion Dilemma

Two years and $20 million is enough to make the Mariners think about bringing J.P. Crawford back. But the next fair question would be about where he’d play.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 29

If the Mariners Want to Return to the Postseason, This Has to Change

The Mariners have spent years searching for an offensive identity. We should expect them to know how to fix a struggling hitter by now. As they prepare to hire a new manager, building a hitting program that delivers those answers has to be a top priority.

Randy Arozarena News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 28

Randy Arozarena’s Free Agency Could Leave the Mariners Chasing Their Own Offense

The Mariners have enough work to do at the plate without putting Randy Arozarena’s production on their list of offseason needs. Despite divided feelings about Arozarena, there’s a problem with letting him walk.

Seattle Mariners News / New Baseball Media / October 28

What the Mariners Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

Despite significant expectations, a Mariners team that has a win-now core did not make it back to the playoffs in 2026. Now, with one big piece going to free agency and potentially more changes on the horizon, Seattle will need to shore up the roster, aside from bringing in a new manager.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 28

Mariners’ Offensive Failure Shows the Gap With World Series Teams Brewers and Rays

Watching the Brewers and Rays play for a championship, we can spare ourselves another round of wondering when the Seattle Mariners will finally catch a postseason break.

Taylor Ward News / Just Baseball / October 26

Taylor Ward’s Mariners Stint Lost Him So Much Money

Just one year ago in 2025, Taylor Ward completed arguably the best season of his career. He mashed 31 doubles and 36 home runs while driving in 103 runs for the Los Angeles Angels.

Stephen Vogt News / Yardbarker / October 22

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumor with four words

It only took four words for Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to shut down rumors of his departure from the American League Central champions.

Top candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Steven Kwan is being linked to two teams after Guardians' playoff exit

Brian Cashman announces a big update on his Yankees future

The impact Jake Bloss could have for the Blue Jays in 2027

'This is unprecedented': Dodgers provide Shohei Ohtani pitching update

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 22

Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Mariners

No matter how you slice it, the 2026 season was nothing but a disappointment for the Seattle Mariners. A year after winning the AL West, winning 90 games, and going to Game 7 of the ALCS, the Mariners fell flat on their face.

Miles Mastrobuoni News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Seattle Mariners Officially Cut Ties With 5-Year MLB Veteran

Seattle Mariners utility player Miles Mastrobuoni has elected free agency, via the MiLB transaction log. The move ends his tenure in the organization after two seasons and marks the formal conclusion of a year spent mostly in Triple-A following repeated roster decisions at the major-league level.

Joe Espada News / Yardbarker / October 13

Mariners reportedly set to meet with Joe Espada regarding manager job

The Seattle Mariners' next manager could be a familiar face from the opposing dugout.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

The Seattle Mariners need a new manager, and they may take the unusual step of hiring one directly away from an AL West rival. The Mariners plan to meet with Houston Astros manager Joe Espada regarding their managerial vacancy, according to Mark Feinsand, Daniel Kramer, and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / October 10

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The Mariners are at a crossroads heading into the offseason.

Former MLB GM believes Braves should target Randy Arozarena

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 7

Seattle Mariners Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Dan Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Mariners move on from 4 more coaches after Dan Wilson decision

The Seattle Mariners missed the playoffs in 2026 despite making the ALCS a year ago, and they decided to relieve manager Dan Wilson of his duties after the final game of the regular season.