Seattle Mariners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mariners’ Carlos Mendoza Interest Reveals How Much Dan Wilson Changed Their Thinking

The Mariners kicking the tires on Carlos Mendoza tells us more about how they view the Dan Wilson era than it does about Mendoza. ESPN’s Jorge Castillo reported that Mendoza was in the mix for Seattle’s managerial opening before pulling his name and joining the Phillies as their third-base and infield coach.

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The Mariners Player They Should Be Building Around in 2027

Julio Rodríguez had a disappointing season. But that doesn’t mean he’s become a disappointing player. The Mariners are going to try to recover from a 76-86 disaster and build something resembling a contender for 2027.

Logan Gilbert News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 19

Mariners Should Target NPB Triple Crown Winner Before Trading Logan Gilbert

Technically, money is supposed to solve problems. And the Mariners could soon have a chance to use it that way. If the Hanshin Tigers post Teruaki Sato this offseason, Seattle should get involved immediately.

Logan Gilbert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Logan Gilbert trade idea floated after Mariners’ disappointing season

The Seattle Mariners entered the 2026 season with lofty expectations. After reaching the American League Championship Series in 2025, it seemed as if Seattle could take the next step and become a World Series ball club this year.

Freddy Peralta News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the American League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1980 season. How many of the winners in that time can you name in six minutes?

The '2026 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

The 'MLB K-leaders by league' quiz

The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz

Rocco Baldelli News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 19

Rocco Baldelli Emerges as Confirmed Candidate in Mariners Manager Search

Rocco Baldelli was initially one of several experienced managers floating around the Mariners’ search. We now know his name carries more weight than the initial speculation.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 19

The One Free Agent Who Makes Too Much Sense for the Mariners

Let’s start with the obvious part. The Mariners should make a serious effort to keep Randy Arozarena. He just finished one of the best seasons of his career, reaching base at a .381 clip, hitting 26 home runs and producing 5.7 WAR.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 18

The Case for the Mariners Being Aggressive This Offseason

The Mariners just finished their follow up from a trip to Game 7 of the American League Championship Series with a 76–86 season, a third-place finish and another managerial change.

Jerry Dipoto News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 17

Mariners Manager Search Tests Jerry Dipoto’s Promise of Fresh Thinking

We finally have one concrete name in the Mariners’ manager search. Seattle is expected to meet with Joe Espada, and the Astros have since announced that they will not renew his contract.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 17

How Much Can the Mariners Actually Spend This Offseason?

The Mariners will have money to spend this offseason. The more uncomfortable observation is whether they will have enough of it to repair everything they allowed to break in 2026.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 16

3 More Experienced Candidates Emerge in Mariners Manager Search

The Mariners said that they wanted experience. A developing list of managerial candidates now reflects it. Jon Heyman of the New York Post identified Rocco Baldelli, Brandon Hyde and David Ross as possible candidates for Seattle’s opening.

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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 / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 16

4 Mariners Prospects Who Could Play Major Roles in 2027, Plus 3 Sleepers

The Mariners can promote all the young talent they want. Eventually, somebody will have to claim a job. Their 2027 youth movement will be more interesting than the next round of prospect rankings.

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

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL 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

Julio Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / October 9

What is Julio Rodriguez Up To? Mariners Star Makes Announcement After 5th MLB Season

The Seattle Mariners had a disappointing season in 2026, missing out on postseason play. Since coming one win short of reaching the World Series in 2025, it has been all downhill for the franchise.

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.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6

Mariners announce surgeries for Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor

The Mariners announced that catcher Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor underwent surgical procedures on October 3. Both players are expected to be recovered before the start of spring training.

George Kirby News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5

George Kirby’s Fastball Failed Him

Mariners right-hander George Kirby just put together the worst season of his career. He stumbled to a 4.33 ERA as one of the key contributors to a disappointing season for Seattle’s vaunted rotation.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Mariners Make Roster Move After Missing MLB Playoffs

The Seattle Mariners are wasting little time getting to work after missing the 2026 MLB postseason. Just days after their season ended, the club made an early offseason roster move by claiming first baseman and outfielder Michael Toglia off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 1

Five Mariners Who Need To Be Better Next Season

At the start of every season, fans take a look at the Seattle Mariners roster and wonder if it will finally be the season when they win it all. This year was surely no exception.

Jerry Dipoto News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto says Seattle will hire from outside the organization to find its next manager: 'We need fresh thought, we need something new'

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto says the organization will look outside the franchise for its next manager. Dipoto confirmed the decision following Seattle’s 2026 season, saying the Mariners need a different perspective as they begin searching for a replacement for Dan Wilson.

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.

Dan Wilson News / Field Level Media / September 27

Mariners manager Dan Wilson out after disappointing 2026 campaign

The Seattle Mariners announced shortly after Sunday's season finale that manager Dan Wilson will not return in 2027. Seattle was a disappointing 76-86 this season, finished third in the American League West and missed the playoffs one year after advancing to Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS before falling to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27

Top Mariners prospect leaves game after getting hit by 104-mph comebacker

Seattle Mariners fans held their collective breath as Kade Anderson left Saturday’s game with an injury. The Mariners’ No. 1 prospect left the mound early against the Los Angeles Angels after getting hit by a 103.8-mph comebacker in the 4th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.