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Mariners Are Officially Eliminated and Out of Excuses to Delay Their 2027 Audition

It is over now. No longer “basically over.” The 2026 postseason chances for the Seattle Mariners are mathematically finished. The Rangers beat the Mets 3–1 on Thursday, giving Texas its 79th win.

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Seattle Mariners eliminated from 2026 playoff contention

Though the title of this article was true days, even weeks ago, with the 3-1 victory of the Texas Rangers over the New York Mets Thursday afternoon, the Seattle Mariners have officially been eliminated from the 2026 postseason race.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 24

3 radical changes Mariners must make this offseason after brutal 2026 campaign

The Seattle Mariners were on their way to playing in the World Series for the first time in team history a year ago. They had a 3-1 lead late in the seventh game of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, but they could not hold that margin.

Brock Rodden News / Lookout Landing / September 24

Brock Rodden placed on IL with patella tendon inflammation, Leo Rivas recalled

The final series of the season for the Seattle Mariners will be without one of their rookie utilitymen. INF Brock Rodden was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to September 23rd, with left patella tendon inflammation.

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Josh Naylor News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 24

Mariners’ Josh Naylor Walk-Off Offers a 2027 Lineup Blueprint

So, the Seattle Mariners aren’t out of it just yet. And Josh Naylor’s walk-off single will own the highlight of a game that looked to be over early. J.P.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24

Mariners seek to keep slim hopes alive in final series vs. Angels

The Seattle Mariners' playoff possibilities are slim at best. But that's still better than none. The defending American League West champions staved off elimination Wednesday night by rallying from a four-run deficit to defeat the Houston Astros 6-5 on Josh Naylor's one-out single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / September 24

Mariners News: Cal Raleigh, Aaron Judge, and Jackson Holliday

Good morning everyone! The Mariners won a thrilling 6-5 extra-innings contest against the rival Astros last night. The team’s final series of the season begins tonight against the Angels with first pitch set for 6:40pm PT.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 24

Mariners Insider Nails the Ownership Pattern That Keeps Leaving the Roster Exposed

Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times said something that many have already thought. So to some people, this could feel like validation. He didn’t accuse Mariners ownership of indifference.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Josh Naylor News / Field Level Media / September 24

Josh Naylor's walk-off single in 10th propels Mariners past Astros

Josh Naylor lined a one-out single to center field with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning to score the deciding run as the Seattle Mariners kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-5 victory against the visiting Houston Astros on Wednesday night.

Colt Emerson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 23

Mariners’ 2027 Shortstop Plan Cannot Begin and End With Colt Emerson

Just because the Mariners signed Colt Emerson to a contract doesn’t mean the depth chart is solved. They would be wise to remember that before they spend the entire offseason penciling in Colt Emerson’s name at shortstop.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 23

Mariners Turned an A-Minus Offseason Into an F Season by Mistaking Continuity for Depth

The Mariners received an A-minus in February, and then an F in September. You want to talk about a crater between those two grades. ESPN looked at the

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 23

Mariners Burned a Prime Year of Their Core While the AL West Fell Apart

A long season of baseball gives every disappointing team a bucket of excuses. The Mariners could actually fill two. But that wouldn’t exactly validate a bad season.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / September 23

Mariners fade into fall in 7-0 loss to Astros

The Mariners were pushed to the brink of elimination Tuesday night, losing to the Astros 7-0. Logan Gilbert never found a rhythm in this one, allowing baserunners to lead off each of the first three innings.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 22

Tai Peete’s Cardinals Breakout Puts Mariners’ Brendan Donovan Trade Under Scrutiny

In what has already been an uncomfortable season, here’s something else that can ruin the Mariners’ day: Tai Peete left their organization with swing-and-miss attached to nearly every conversation about his future.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 22

Mariners Lose Scout Behind George Kirby and Jonny Farmelo to Orioles

George Kirby is still a Mariner. Ty Holub, the scout credited with signing him, may be on his way out. He appears to be headed to the Baltimore Orioles.

Kade Anderson News / Field Level Media / September 20

Rookie Kade Anderson fires 7 scoreless as Mariners edge Rockies

Kade Anderson threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits in the longest outing of his rookie season, and the visiting Seattle Mariners stayed alive in the postseason race with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Sunday.

J.P. Crawford News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Mariners Haven’t Yet Discussed New Contract With J.P. Crawford

J.P. Crawford is in the final season of the four-year, $46.15MM extension he signed with the Mariners in April 2022, and is on the verge of becoming a

Dan Wilson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 19

Mariners Manager Dan Wilson Unlikely To Return In 2027

After falling one win short of their first American League pennant in 2025, the Mariners entered this season with sky-high expectations. They boasted AL-leading 79.6% playoff odds at FanGraphs on Opening Day, but the number has plummeted to 0.5% with eight games remaining.

Randy Arozarena News / Larry Brown Sports / September 19

Randy Arozarena is being linked to 1 team in rumors

Randy Arozarena could be eyeing a return to the AL East. The Seattle Mariners All-Star outfielder Arozarena is “likely” to leave the team in free agency this offseason, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reported this week.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

The Mariners’ biggest disappointment this season aside from Cal Raleigh

Cal Raleigh’s stunning collapse, from a 60-homer, MVP-caliber 2025 to a .181/.293/.369 line in 2026, has rightfully dominated the conversation around Seattle’s disappointing campaign.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 12

White Sox cannot rely on Luis Castillo with a game in doubt for rest of the season

Luis Castillo allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts in 2.2 innings on Saturday night in the Chicago White Sox's 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

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