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Julio Rodríguez’s Confidence Gives Mariners Fans A Real Reason To Believe In Seattle’s Ceiling

Julio Rodríguez didn’t say anything ridiculous. However, it does make his confidence feel interesting. After the Mariners’ offense started looking like

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Pressing Questions: ABS, the “Grey Zone” and Imperfection

This discussion comes off the heels of the Mariners win on Sonday night over the Cardinals. The game was noteworthy for Rob Refsnyder’s big pinch-hit home run in the top of the ninth, and the manner in which it came about.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 30

Mariners News: Brendan Donovan, Josh Naylor, and Garrett Crochet

G’day everyone and a happy Mariners off-day to you! Cole Young was the hero once again yesterday in a 5-3 come-from-behind win over the Twins. The M’s closed out April with a clean 16-16 record.

Brendan Donovan News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 29

Brendan Donovan’s Return Could Give Mariners Their Most Irritating Missing Piece

Brendan Donovan’s absence has made it pretty clear that the Mariners’ lineup is better when his skill set is in it. His expected return from the injured list will not solve every offensive concern, but it should give Seattle back one of its most important connective pieces.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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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.

Matt Brash News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 29

Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch

The Seattle Mariners earned a 5-3 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. However, relief pitcher Matt Brash suffered an injury scare only two pitches after entering the contest.

Cole Young News / Field Level Media / April 29

Cole Young's big hit helps Mariners rally past Twins

Cole Young hit a two-run single in the ninth inning for the Seattle Mariners, who rallied for a 5-3 victory Wednesday over the Minnesota Twins and took two of three in the series at Minneapolis.

Colt Emerson News / Lookout Landing / April 29

Checking in on Colt Emerson

After Brendan Donovan went down with injury, many Mariner fans had the reasonable expectation that Colt Emerson would be his replacement. Fresh off of a record-breaking extension that pays him like an established big leaguer, the M’s instead opted for Will Wilson, a journeyman infielder with minimal production under his belt.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 29

Mariners News: Cole Young, Kade Anderson, and Rob Thomson

Hello folks and happy Wednesday! The Mariners bats came alive yesterday as the team feasted on the Twins’ bullpen to the tune of a 7-1 victory. In particular, it was a great game from second baseman Cole Young, who is beginning to round into form offensively with a .278/.352/.407 slash line heading into today’s action.

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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.

Ryan Sloan News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 29

Mariners Top Pitching Prospect Has Deceptive Numbers Hiding Encouraging Breakout Signs

Ryan Sloan’s season line looks like the kind of thing that makes Mariners fans start wondering if something is wrong. A 5.65 ERA and 1.60 WHIP through four starts at Double-A Arkansas is not exactly the cleanest way to announce yourself as one of the fastest-rising arms in baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 29

Mariners chase return to .500, series win vs. tumbling Twins

After a bumpy start to the season, the Seattle Mariners have found their footing. Their next goal is to return to .500 for the first time since April 3.

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MLB News / Lookout Landing / April 29

Mariners relieved of Joe Ryan, blow out Twins late

Josh Naylor, Julio Rodríguez and Cole Young each collected three hits in the Mariners 7-1 win over the Twins Tuesday. The Mariners’ lineup picked up 12 hits in total, including five for extra bases, in what wound up being a comfortable win.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 28

Mariners Are Trapped In A Luis Castillo Problem That Is Just Getting Started

The Luis Castillo problem is not going away because this no longer looks like one bad start. The Mariners can call it a rough stretch, and maybe that is all it becomes, but it’s already big enough to force an uncomfortable conversation.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 28

Late offensive eruption leads Mariners over Twins

Josh Naylor went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBIs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 7-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Mariners manager shares crucial Brendan Donovan injury update

The Seattle Mariners acquired Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals in a trade this past offseason. There was excitement around the deal and it seemed as if Donovan was a perfect fit for the team.

Cal Raleigh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 28

Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s custom ‘Big Dumper’ cup leaves Jeff Passan in shambles

The Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not off to the best start to the season. He is hitting just .205 with seven home runs, but the man affectionately known as The Big Dumper is still one of the biggest star catchers in the majors.

Kade Anderson News / Just Baseball / April 28

Kade Anderson Looks Like the Mariners’ Next Pitching Win

Ahead of last year’s MLB draft, the Seattle Mariners were in a fascinating situation. With the third pick, they were likely going to land one of the top talents in the class, although it wasn’t certain who that would be.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / April 28

Despite Slow Start, the AL West Is Still the Mariners’ Division To Lose

It hasn’t been the start that many expected for the Seattle Mariners. One of the favorites in the American League heading into 2026, Seattle currently sits at 14-16 after an up-and-down first month of baseball.

Alex Hoppe News / Lookout Landing / April 28

Alex Hoppe gets comfortable with the Mariners

About the only good thing to come from last night’s 11-4 drubbing at the hands of the Minnesota Twins was the big-league debut of hard-throwing Alex Hoppe.

Josh Naylor News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Josh Naylor News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

The Seattle Mariners have not lived up to expectations thus far during the 2026 MLB season, and part of the reason why is their inconsistent offense. That includes first baseman Josh Naylor, who was re-signed this past offseason on a five-year, $92.5 million contract to remain at the position long-term.

Casey Legumina News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 21

Mariners Designate Casey Legumina For Assignment

The Mariners announced that they have recalled right-hander Alex Hoppe. The righty will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Mariners’ Dan Wilson Shares Reason for Colt Emerson Decision After Brendan Donovan’s Injury

The Seattle Mariners placed third baseman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left groin strain, retroactive to April 18, and selected

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Mariners Place Brendan Donovan On IL, Select Will Wilson

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Will Wilson. He will take the active roster spot of infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin muscle strain, retroactive to April 18th.

Seattle Mariners 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.

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.