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Mariners’ Dan Wilson Shares Brendan Donovan Injury Update After Leaving Rangers Game

Following a 5-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, the Seattle Mariners are looking to bounce back in their next game. Manager Dan Wilson offered an update on third baseman Brendan Donovan, who exited the game after speaking with trainers in the dugout.

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'Patient' Mariners chase elusive win vs. Rangers

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson is preaching patience. Which is exactly what long-suffering fans of the Seattle Mariners -- a franchise celebrating its 50th anniversary season while still seeking its first World Series appearance -- don't want to hear.

Bryce Miller News / Lookout Landing / April 18

Mariners News: Bryce Miller, Andrés Muñoz, and The San Diego Padres

Good morning everyone and happy Saturday! The Mariners’ slide continued yesterday in a flat 5-0 loss to the Rangers. Though the team is tied for third in the biggest split between xwOBA and wOBA and is 26th in BABIP, the hits just aren’t falling for the team yet.

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The 'Active 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with at least one 200-strikeout season on their resume can you name in six minutes?

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

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The 'Most 7-strikeout World Series games' quiz

MLB News / Lookout Landing / April 18

Mariners get their fannies spanked by Rangers 5-0

I have to get this off my chest: the Mariners “fanny pack hat” promotional giveaway item tonight makes absolutely no sense. I get that they’re leaning into the 70s this weekend as part of their 50th anniversary season celebration, with future weekends leaning on the 80s, 90s, and so forth.

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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.

Bryce Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 18

Bryce Miller To Make Rehab Start

Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will head out on a rehab assignment this weekend. The 27-year-old is working his way back from an oblique injury. He’ll start for Triple-A Tacoma on Saturday, general manager Justin Hollander told reporters, including Daniel Kramer of MLB.com.

Rob Refsnyder News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 17

Mariners Bring Back Rob Refsnyder As Unexpected IL Move Raises New Questions

Rob Refsnyder was always coming back. That part was never the story. He went on the paternity list on April 14, and the Mariners brought up Patrick Wisdom as what looked like a short-term bench fill-in while Refsnyder stepped away for a few days.

Luis Castillo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 17

It’s Time For The Mariners To Ask Hard Questions About Luis Castillo

Before getting too deep into this, I should say this plainly. I am a fan of Luis Castillo. There’s a reason he’s been so well regarded in Seattle. He has been a stabilizing force in the rotation, a pro in every sense, and the kind of personality that seems to make a clubhouse better just by being in it.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 17

Mariners Still Have A Faint Shot To Retain The Vedder Cup After Padres Sweep

The Mariners made their Vedder Cup path a whole lot uglier with that Padres sweep, but they have not officially lost it yet. That sentence is as ridiculous as it sounds.

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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.

Colt Emerson News / Lookout Landing / April 17

Mariners News: Colt Emerson, Ichiro, and Justin Turner

Good morning everyone and happy Friday! The Mariners dropped the series finale to the Padres last night, completing San Diego’s sweep in the first leg of the 2026 Vedder Cup.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Mariners broadcaster defends AI use after unjust criticism

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink, a respected figure in MLB media since 1997, recently faced unwarranted online criticism after a short video surfaced showing her using Google Gemini to generate ideas for postgame interview questions following a tough loss.

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 17

Mariners forget to check their staging, lose 5-2

Ever since Artemis II launched a little over two weeks ago, I’ve felt an itch in my bones. The itch for Kerbal Space Program. I finally gave in tonight, while watching the Seattle Mariners get swept by their legally mandated rivals, the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 16

Mariners manager makes honest confession after frustrating loss to Padres

The Seattle Mariners endured one of their most frustrating losses of the early season Wednesday night, as a late collapse vs. the San Diego Padres erased what had been a comfortable lead.

Emerson Hancock News / Just Baseball / April 16

Emerson Hancock looks like Seattle Mariners' next young star pitcher

The Seattle Mariners have had a slew of arms come through their system and blossom over the past few seasons. It all started with Logan Gilbert in 2021, followed by George Kirby, Bryan Woo, and Bryce Miller, giving the Mariners one of the best rotations in baseball.

Seattle Mariners News / Inside The Diamonds / April 14

Seattle Mariners Roster Moves 04/14/2026

The Seattle Mariners have started their year off with an 8-9 record. They are currently a game and a half back in the AL West, tied for third place with the Angels.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / April 14

Mariners place Rob Refsnyder on paternity list, promote Patrick Wisdom

The Seattle Mariners placed infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder on the paternity list Tuesday and selected the contract of infielder Patrick Wisdom from Triple-A Tacoma.

Patrick Wisdom News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

Mariners Select Patrick Wisdom

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Patrick Wisdom. He will take the active roster spot of infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder, who has been placed on the paternity list.

Colt Emerson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 14

Mariners' Top Prospect Colt Emerson on Verge of MLB Debut, Exec Suggests

The Seattle Mariners' top prospect, infielder Colt Emerson, could be set to make his major league debut soon, at least based on recent comments from one of the team's executives.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

Ichiro Suzuki 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.