Seattle Mariners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Reds’ Latest Discouraging Development Makes Mariners Look Like Clear Luis Castillo Trade Winners

We knew this trade would be judged over years. And nearly four years after Seattle sent a prospect-heavy package to Cincinnati for Luis Castillo, the conversation keeps swinging in the Mariners’ favor.

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Mariners Prospect Rankings #2, LHP Kade Anderson

Afforded the third overall pick in last year’s draft, the Seattle Mariners entered draft day with long odds of selecting Kade Anderson. The player many considered the best of the 2025 talent pool, Anderson was undoubtedly the best pitcher in college baseball last year and dominated opposing hitters all season long.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 14

Mariners News: George Kirby, Josh Naylor, and Bryce Miller

Happy Tuesday! The Mariners secured an emphatic four-game sweep of the Houston Astros behind another vintage George Kirby outing of 7 2/3 innings with two runs allowed and six strikeouts.

Bryce Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Mariners share Bryce Miller injury update that teases big next step forward

The Seattle Mariners received encouraging news as Bryce Miller’s latest injury update signals meaningful progress. The pitching rotation could soon receive a boost, with a potential rehab assignment on the horizon as his recovery from an oblique strain improves.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Mariners end 8-year drought in statement sweep of Astros

There was a changing of the guard in the AL West during the 2025 season, as a late charge from the Seattle Mariners not only allowed them to wrestle away the division title from the Houston Astros, they also sent them packing and out of postseason contention.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 13

Astronotso-scary-anymore, Mariners mop AL West rival

Coming out of the All-Star Break in 2025, the Seattle Mariners had some juice. They’d faltered from their scalding April-May surge, ceding the division lead to the Houston Astros at the start of June with a brutal 4-13 stretch from May 24-June 11th featuring multiple losses to Houston and dismal sweeps.

Josh Naylor News / Field Level Media / April 13

Josh Naylor (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) powers M's to sweep of Astros

Josh Naylor hit two home runs -- his first two extra-base hits of the season -- and drove in five runs as the host Seattle Mariners completed a four-game sweep of the American League West rival Houston Astros with a 6-2 victory Monday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor snapped out of an early-season funk with a huge game to close out a four-game sweep of the slumping Houston Astros.

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 13

Mariners Take Care Of Business With Ruthless Sweep Of Injury-Ravaged Astros

Seattle walked into this four-game set against an Astros team that was clearly running on fumes, saw the opening, and kept on the gas. Houston was banged up.

Colt Emerson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson’s MLB timeline receive massive update

The Seattle Mariners signed top prospect Colt Emerson to what was then a record-setting $95 million contract extension. All before he made his debut at the MLB level.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

It did not take long. We are barely a couple of weeks into the season, and the panic button is already getting mashed across Major League Baseball.

Four surprise players to open the the MLB season

What Phillies should do at leadoff, cleanup spots

Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 13

Former Mariners Veteran First Baseman Refuses To Retire After Surprise Mexican League Contract

We all know the vibe here. When a former Mariners deadline pickup who is now in his forties signs with the Tijuana Toros, this usually is not about a dramatic road back to the majors.

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 13

Seattle Mariners Minor League Roundup – Week Three

Tacoma dropped the series against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, losing four of six on the week with little life shown throughout. Hopefully they’re able to shake this one and get back on the right track.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 13

Mariners News: Logan Gilbert, Julio Rodriguez, and Jordan Walker

Good morning! Yesterday’s Mariners win over the Houston Astros featured Logan Gilbert’s best outing of the year. Through seven innings, his seven strikeouts and one earned run on four hits powered the Mariners to a 6-1 victory over the Astros, and their third win in a row.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13

Light-hitting Mariners taking advantage of Astros' shaky pitching

Every year, generally come playoff time, the question is asked: Does good pitching beat good hitting? The current series between the Houston Astros and host Seattle Mariners poses a different query: Does bad hitting beat bad pitching?

Logan Gilbert News / Field Level Media / April 12

Logan Gilbert earns first win as Mariners beat Astros again

Logan Gilbert pitched seven strong innings for his first victory of the season as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Houston Astros 6-1 Sunday afternoon.

J.P. Crawford News / Field Level Media / April 12

'Catalyst' J.P. Crawford, Mariners go for another win over Astros

The Seattle Mariners might want to consider keeping J.P. Crawford in the leadoff spot. Because good things happen to them when he's there. Crawford singled home the winning run with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of an 8-7 victory against the struggling Houston Astros on Saturday.

Cal Raleigh News / Stadium Rant / April 11

Why the Seattle Mariners Are Struggling in 2026: Rodríguez, Raleigh and Pitching Issues

The 2026 season was supposed to be a defining year for the Seattle Mariners—a campaign where promise finally turned into sustained contention. Coming off seasons of gradual improvement, Seattle entered the year with a balanced roster, a strong pitching foundation, and star power capable of carrying the offense.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11

Mariners Prospect Racks Up 11 Strikeouts in Second Double-A Start

One of the Seattle Mariners' top pitching prospects continued his early-season dominance by tossing an absolute gem in his second career minor league game.

Brendan Donovan News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Brendan Donovan News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

The Seattle Mariners made plenty of moves this past offseason to rebolster the lineup after coming just one win short of reaching the franchise’s first-ever World Series title.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10

Ichiro Suzuki statue has big problem

The Seattle Mariners on Friday unveiled a statue of Ichiro Suzuki, only it had a big problem. The Mariners had announced last year that they would be building a statue of Ichiro to be unveiled during the 2026 season.

Victor Robles News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Breaking Down the Mariners’ Options with Victor Robles Injured

The Seattle Mariners announced before the final game of their series with the Texas Rangers that Victor Robles had been placed on the 10-day injured list with a pec strain.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / April 9

Mariners' fall from grace is stunning

This comes after they were one win away from advancing to their first World Series last October.

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

What Happens If the Mariners Continue to Struggle

As the first month of the MLB season continues, the Seattle Mariners’ offense continues to struggle. They have a 4-8 record and have scored more than three runs in only three of their first 12 games.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

Mariners Select Connor Joe, Place Victor Robles On IL

Veteran outfielder Connor Joe is joining the Mariners, the team announced. He’ll replace Victor Robles, who’s heading to the injured list with a pectoral strain.