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Breaking bat: Mariners break Ichiro statue during reveal

An unveiling of their Ichiro Suzuki statue turned into a bad break for the Seattle Mariners on Friday. As a navy blue tarp was pulled back to reveal the bronze statue of Seattle's Hall of Fame right fielder, the bat in the right hand of the Ichiro likeness snapped just above the knuckles and remained only partially intact.

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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.

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 10

Mariners’ Ichiro Statue Reveal Had a Beautiful Setup and a Broken-Bat Finish

This was supposed to be one of those easy layup nights for the Mariners. It should have been simple. Honor Ichiro Suzuki. Unveil his statue outside T-Mobile Park.

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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 / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 10

Former Mariners Slugger Lands Surprising New Role With Rays

Former Mariners first baseman Mike Ford is starting an unexpected new chapter in baseball. An Associated Press report from Kristie Ackert said Ford is joining the Rays in a front-office role and is expected to work with minor leaguers.

Cal Raleigh News / Lookout Landing / April 10

Cal’s on the upswing

The Seattle Mariners didn’t need a copy of Cal Raleigh’s MVP-caliber 2025 to repeat as AL West champions this year. What they *will* need is not to repeat his frigid first foray in the big leagues back in 2021.

Josh Naylor News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 10

Josh Naylor’s Miserable Start For Mariners Looks More Unlucky Than Concerning

We are not going to sit here and pretend Josh Naylor’s first couple weeks of the 2026 season have looked good. A .104 batting average gets everybody’s attention fast, especially when the lineup already feels like it is trying to push a car uphill.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 10

Mariners News: Brendan Donovan, Jorge Polanco, and Taylor Trammell

Good morning everyone and happy Friday! The Mariners kick off the first of 13 games in a row today with a four-game homestand against the rival Astros.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9

Scuffling Mariners hitters hope to turn tide vs. banged-up Astros

The Seattle Mariners hoped a trip to Southern California and Texas might heat up their bats. It didn't happen. The Mariners, considered the favorites in

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.

Victor Robles News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

Mariners Outfielder Victor Robles Goes on 10-Day IL

Amid their tough start to the season, the Seattle Mariners hit another roadblock. Right fielder Victor Robles was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a pec strain.

Taylor Trammell News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 9

Awkward reunion looms in Seattle as Astros call up former Mariners outfielder

The Astros are bringing Taylor Trammell to Seattle, which means the Mariners are about to see one of the more frustrating “what if” stories from their recent roster history walk back into the building wearing the wrong uniform again.

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Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

How the Mariners’ Offense Became the Worst in Baseball

Following a series sweep by the Texas Rangers, the Seattle Mariners have fallen to a league-worst record of 4–9. The Mariners have been perennial slow starters; even last year, when they won the American League West title, they began the season at 4–8.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 9

Where Mariners Rank Among MLB City Connect Uniforms After 2026 Launches

The 2026 City Connect wave cleared something up in a hurry. The Mariners are still wearing one of the few uniforms in this whole experiment that actually knows what it wants to be.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 9

Seattle Cannot Afford To Squander This Gift From A Banged-Up Astros Team

The timing almost feels rude. The Mariners are heading into this series against Houston looking like a team that has not found much joy anywhere lately.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Mariners’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Seattle Mariners were just three innings away from winning the American League pennant and playing in their first World Series when they took the field in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 7 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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.

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Victor Robles News / Field Level Media / April 8

Mariners place OF Victor Robles (pec strain) on IL

The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain. Seattle called up infielder/outfielder Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma and transferred right-hander Carlos Vargas from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list in corresponding transactions.

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.

Jo Adell News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Mariners had a sense of humor about Jo Adell’s home run robberies

The Seattle Mariners could not help but laugh a bit after Jo Adell’s incredible performance against them on Saturday. Adell was responsible for robbing three home runs during the Los Angeles Angels’ 1-0 win over Seattle on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Mariners Receive Good News on $95 Million Shortstop After Injury Scare

The Seattle Mariners have leaned heavily on their farm system in recent seasons, and that makes sense considering where it's ranked league-wide. Last August, MLB.com placed the Mariners' pipeline in the no.

Ryan Loutos News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Mariners Request Release Waivers On Ryan Loutos

April 2: The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve requested release waivers on Loutos, who’s out with an undisclosed injury. Since injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers, Seattle will opt for release waivers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1

Recent contract extensions may benefit Pirates' Konnor Griffin

The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners were the two latest teams to dish out contract extensions to minor league players. The Brewers gave shortstop Cooper Pratt an eight-year, $50 million contract with two club options, while shortstop Colt Emerson of the Mariners got an eight-year, $95 million contract with a club option for a ninth year.

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Ryan Loutos News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31

Mariners Designate Ryan Loutos For Assignment

The Mariners announced they’ve designated reliever Ryan Loutos for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for the now official Colt Emerson extension.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / March 31

Mariners jump aboard the extension train by signing top prospect

After the Milwaukee Brewers gave shortstop Cooper Pratt an extension — Pratt has never played a game in the Major Leagues — the Seattle Mariners decided to hop on the extension train.

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Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh

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Cal Raleigh News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh

Baseball fans may unfortunately be seeing less of Big Dumper this season. Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh received the day off on Monday. Raleigh was out of the lineup for Monday’s series-opening game against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.