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Mariners Named Fit For Projected $160M Slugger As Josh Naylor Alternative

The Seattle Mariners and first baseman Josh Naylor seemed to be made for each other. Naylor was one of the Mariners' best players from the moment he arrived at the July trade deadline, and in the playoffs, he was their most consistent hitter.

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Fans, Teammates Want to See Pending Free Agent Josh Naylor Back with the Mariners

Following one of the most successful seasons in franchise history, the AL West Division Champion Seattle Mariners will have some work to do in the offseason..

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 27

Potential Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

Three potential Bryce Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

The noise around Harper in Philadelphia these days is quite negative.

Harper 'really hurt' by trade buzz caused by Dave Dombrowski comments

Two players will get World Series rings no matter which teams wins

Guerreros become latest father-son pairing to play in World Series

Questions facing Tigers this offseason

Cubs to pursue a former Cy Young finalist in free agency

Josh Naylor News / Fastball on SI / October 26

Mariners GM Gives Telling Quote On Josh Naylor's Free Agency

The mountain of evidence that the Seattle Mariners badly want Josh Naylor back is only growing. After a fantastic 2 1/2 months in a Mariners uniform, Naylor is headed to free agency for the first time in his seven-year major league career.

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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?

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Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 26

Mariners' Top 3 Free Agents, With Predicted Landing Spots For Next Season

Free agency could be a period of major change for the Seattle Mariners, or they could wind up running back the same formula as last season. The pitching staff is largely locked up, so the Mariners mainly have to decide whether their position players are important enough parts of their winning formula to bring back.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Cal Raleigh News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 25

Mariners Cal Raleigh wins Sporting News MLB Player of the Year

Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh had a historic season in 2025, flexing power numbers that were not only high-water marks for himself, but also in the Major League record book.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 25

Mariners aiming for roughly $166M in 'starting Point”' payroll in 2026

The Mariners finished the 2025 season with a payroll within the range of around $165.2M (as per calculations from Cot’s Baseball Contracts) to $166.2M.

Josh Naylor News / Fastball on SI / October 25

What Mariners Will Need To Do To Keep Josh Naylor In Seattle

Josh Naylor was exactly what the Seattle Mariners needed. Now, the Mariners have to decide how badly they want to keep him. In 54 games for the Mariners after the trade deadline, Naylor put up an .831 OPS, 19 stolen bases, and 2.2 wins above replacement.

Jorge Polanco News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 25

Retaining Jorge Polanco is a Must for the Mariners

As the World Series rolls along, free agency gets nearer and nearer for players who want to cash in and teams who want to improve their roster. This particular off-season will be particularly tough to navigate for the Seattle Mariners, as three of their four starting infielders will hit the open market.

Justin Hollander News / Sporting News / October 25

Mariners GM Justin Hollander discusses team's focus going into the offseason

Mariners will go into the winter looking to make an upgrade at this key position.

Justin Hollander News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 25

Seattle Mariners GM Justin Hollander is Bracing for Free Agency

Just a couple of weeks ago, many fans and experts were picking the Seattle Mariners as the top contender to win the 2025 World Series. However, after a hard-fought, seven-game battle with the Blue Jays, the M's fell one game short of reaching the Fall Classic for the first time in franchise history.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 25

Mariners' Jerry Dipoto Makes Painful George Springer Admission

The Seattle Mariners' Game 7 defeat against the Toronto Blue Jays was the kind of sports loss that can leave a sting behind for years to come. Leading

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 24

Jesús Montero and the tyranny of expectations

Former Mariners catcher and designated hitter Jesús Montero died last week after succumbing to injuries sustained when his motorcycle crashed into a truck in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 4.

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Cal Raleigh News / Viral Sports News / October 24

Seattle Mariners Reveal Major Cal Raleigh News Before World Series

Cal Raleigh, the Seattle Mariners’ superstar catcher, delivered a remarkable 2025 MLB season, cementing his place among the all-time greats at his position.

Jerry Dipoto News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 24

Mariners President Jerry DiPoto Says He's Still Agonizing Over Seattle's Elimination

After George Springer launched a legendary blast that helped the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Mariners for the American League Championship, several different emotions were stirring in Seattle.

Dan Wilson News / Fastball on SI / October 24

Mariners GM Has Candid Dan Wilson Message After Much-Maligned Bullpen Move

Second-guessing is one of the cruelest parts of the Major League Baseball offseason. The Seattle Mariners are living proof that one choice can make or break a season.

George Springer News / Fastball on SI / October 24

Mariners Brass Doubles Down On Back-Breaking George Springer Decision

The Seattle Mariners' heartbreak is going to take at least a few more days to get over. Maybe months, maybe years. When George Springer came to the plate

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 24

Mariners Would Be Foolish To Let $10 Million All-Star Walk In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners season recently came to an end with a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series. They remain the only franchise in Major League Baseball history to never reach the World Series.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 23

Mariners Dan Wilson Named AL Manager of the Year

Following a 90-win season, an AL West Division title, and an appearance in the American League Championship Series, Dan Wilson was named as the winner of the league's Manager of the Year Award.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23