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Seattle Mariners Sign First-Round Pick

The Seattle Mariners drafted third baseman Ace Reese with the 24th overall pick in Saturday’s draft. Today, they signed him for $3.5 million. The 24th overall pick has a $3,818,700 slot value.

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Why NIL Pushed the Mariners Toward College Players in the 2026 MLB Draft

If you were keeping tabs on the Mariners’ 2026 MLB Draft, you would’ve noticed the absence of high school talent on their draft board. Apparently, it was entirely intentional.

Julio Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 13

Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez receives encouraging injury update before All-Star break

The Seattle Mariners placed Julio Rodriguez on the 7-day IL in early July after he suffered a concussion in the 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on July 2.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 13

Seattle Mariners Minor League Roundup – Week Sixteen

The Rainiers managed a split this week, debuting their shiny new star prospects in hitter-friendly Las Vegas. Esteemed sluggers Lazaro Montes and Michael Arroyo donned the Rainiers jersey for the first time in their young careers, putting them just a short drive and a handful of AB’s from a big league promotion.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB active HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 13

Two if by sea

Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez haven’t been good this year. Neither have the Mariners. The Mariners were favorites in the American League on Opening Day, according to FanGraphs.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Luis Castillo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 13

Mariners May Be Ready to Cash In Luis Castillo at the Trade Deadline

We’ve spent years calling the Mariners’ starting pitching their greatest strength. Now it may be time they finally deal from it. According to USA Today’s

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 13

Mariners News: Emerson Hancock, Dylan Cease, and Cristopher Sanchez

Good morning! The Mariners have finally snapped their five-game losing streak and will enter the All-Star Break in the win column after an 8-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 12

Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan make solid impression in MLB Futures Game

You might have missed it because MLB is terrible at marketing its own product, but today was the Futures Game, the de facto All-Star game for minor-leaguers.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 12

Mariners Get the Last Laugh, Beat Rays 8-2

The Mariners have had a tough run of games on this road trip. In particular, it seems the Florida heat may have gotten to the boys a bit, as the Mariners come into the final game of the first half of the season on a five-game losing streak.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Mariners beat Rays, avoid winless stay in Florida

Weston Wilson and Randy Arozarena each went deep in Seattle's four-run fourth inning Sunday afternoon, and the Mariners salvaged one win on their six-game Florida road trip by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 in St.

Emerson Hancock News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Mariners' Emerson Hancock Announces Update After Leaving Rays Game

Seattle Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock entered this season without a guaranteed spot in the starting rotation. He was actually expected to be a key depth piece instead.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / July 12

Mariners Injury Updates: When Will Julio Rodriguez, Brendan Donovan Return?

The Seattle Mariners remain optimistic about the recoveries of Julio Rodriguez and Brendan Donovan, though neither player is expected back immediately after the All-Star break. Manager Dan Wilson said Rodriguez continues progressing through concussion protocol in Seattle, while Donovan is still working toward the start of a rehab assignment.

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The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / 5 GOATs / July 12

Seattle Mariners select Tennessee 3B Henry Ford in 2026 MLB Draft

Tennessee third baseman Henry Ford was selected by the Mariners with the No. 191 overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft. After spending his first two collegiate seasons at Virginia, Ford transferred to the University of Tennessee for his junior campaign.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 12

Mariners aren't finding key hits on Florida road swing, to the benefit of Rays

During a seven-game homestand that will end Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Mariners in St. Petersburg, Fla., the Tampa Bay Rays have been getting contributions up and down the lineup.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 11

Mariners go high-floor on Day 1 of 2026 MLB Draft

Day One of the 2026 MLB Draft has come and gone, and the Mariners have gone back to a familiar draft strategy. After a few years of using early picks on

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 11

Mariners Find an Ace in Slugger Ace Reese With First-Round MLB Draft Pick

Mariners Twitter is already having a blast with this one. Seattle has a new Ace in the hole, and the ink on his first Mariners bat probably has not even dried yet.

Seattle Mariners News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Seattle Mariners select Mississippi State 3B Ace Reese in 2026 MLB Draft

Mississippi State third baseman Ace Reese was selected by the Seattle Mariners with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. A borderline Top 20 ranked prospect is off the board.

Nick Anderson News / Inside The Rink / July 10

ECHL: Maine Mariners Re-Sign Nick Anderson

The Maine Mariners are bringing back defenseman Nick Anderson, as he’s signed an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season. The game seven hero is their first player signing of the season.

Luis Castillo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Mariners rumors: Why Luis Castillo is most likely starter trade despite return to form

It has been an up-and-down season for Mariners starter Luis Castillo, as he has not displayed the dominance he once had. But there has been improvement in recent outings. Despite his improvement, he may still be traded away, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Brendan Donovan News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Mariners Receive Brendan Donovan News After 44 Straight Missed Games

The Seattle Mariners have stumbled so far in the 2026 MLB season. Heading into play Wednesday they are 47-45, good enough for first place in a weak American League West.

Stuart Fairchild News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Mariners Sign Stuart Fairchild To Minor League Deal

The Mariners added outfielder Stuart Fairchild on a minor league contract after he rejected an outright assignment with the Guardians earlier this week and instead opted for free agency.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker / July 4

Big Dumper to Big Slumper: Is Mariners' Cal Raleigh a one-hit wonder?

Widely known as the ''Big Dumper'' who crushed a career-high 60 home runs and was the 2025 Home Run Derby champion, Cal Raleigh has significantly underperformed this season. Is he a one-hit wonder?

Comparing the struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh in 2026

Five MLB players in the AL who deserve contract extensions

Dodgers hit with alarming Shohei Ohtani prediction

Mets' Steve Cohen makes big admission, promise amid woeful season

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3

Mariners' Randy Arozarena had the worst ABS challenge game of the season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena did not have a very productive first at-bat on Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cubs on wrong side of history after blowout loss to Cardinals

Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto earns June AL Rookie of the Month award

Why Spencer Miles fits the Blue Jays' 2027 rotation picture

Five MLB players in the AL who deserve contract extensions

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 3

Mariners Place Julio Rodríguez On Concussion IL

The Mariners announced that outfielder Julio Rodríguez has been placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. Infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been selected to take his place on the roster.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / June 30

Dominic Canzone’s Rise Could Make Him an All-Star

When you think potential All-Stars to come out of Seattle, Logan Gilbert, Bryce Miller, Emerson Hancock, Randy Arozarena, and Julio Rodriguez will be the first names that come to mind.