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Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle Extension Makes Mariners’ Colt Emerson Deal Look Smarter

Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle Extension Makes Mariners’ Colt Emerson Deal Look Smarter

The Tigers just did the thing, and whether the rest of baseball wants to admit it or not, it makes the Mariners look pretty sharp for moving as early as they did.  Detroit agreed to an eight-year, $150 million extension with rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle on April 15, and the deal can reportedly climb to $160 million with escalators.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 16

Mariners snatch defeat from jaws of victory, lose walkoff to Padres 7-6

We’re all still trying to figure out what went wrong in a game that the Mariners were winning handily for eight innings. Emerson Hancock was brilliant, giving up just one two-run homer over six innings of work.

Victor Robles News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 15
Bleak Victor Robles Update Leaves Mariners With More Questions Than Answers

Bleak Victor Robles Update Leaves Mariners With More Questions Than Answers

This is the kind of injury update that sounds small until you actually sit with it for a second. Victor Robles is on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain, and the Mariners don’t sound like a team that has any interest in pretending they know exactly when this thing will clear up.

Rob Refsnyder News / Lookout Landing / April 15

Mariners News: Rob Refsnyder, Julio Rodríguez, and Craig Albernaz

Good morning everyone! Happy Jackie Robinson Day. Today, players around the sport will wear the number 42 in honor of one of the game’s greatest players and bravest men to take the field.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players with the most multiple-home run by MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Luke Stevenson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 15
Mariners’ Surging Prospect Catcher Is Carrying Last Season’s Momentum Into Promotion Buzz

Mariners’ Surging Prospect Catcher Is Carrying Last Season’s Momentum Into Promotion Buzz

It is still early, so nobody needs to start packing Luke Stevenson’s bags for Seattle or even Double-A just yet. But we can absolutely say this much: the Mariners’ young catcher is picking up right where he left off, and the start is getting loud enough to force the conversation.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

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.

Emerson Hancock News / Just Baseball / April 15
Emerson Hancock Looks Like Seattle’s Next Young Star Pitcher

Emerson Hancock Looks Like Seattle’s 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.

Bryan Woo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 15
Mariners Offense Goes Missing Behind Bryan Woo In Loss To Padres

Mariners Offense Goes Missing Behind Bryan Woo In Loss To Padres

This one felt familiar in all the wrong ways. The Mariners got another strong outing from Bryan Woo on Tuesday night and still walked away with a 4-1 loss because the offense just never gave him much of a chance.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 14
Mariners’ Vedder Cup Defense Opens With Red-Hot Padres Looming

Mariners’ Vedder Cup Defense Opens With Red-Hot Padres Looming

There are worse ways to open a rivalry series than with both teams rolling in hot. The Mariners just finished a four-game sweep of the Astros, the Padres

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.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / April 14
Mariners place Rob Refsnyder on paternity list, promote Patrick Wisdom

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.

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 The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz
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 The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz
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Patrick Wisdom News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14
Mariners Select Patrick Wisdom

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

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

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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Mariners end 8-year drought in statement sweep of Astros

Mariners end 8-year drought in statement sweep of Astros

There was a changing of the guard in the AL West during the 2025 season, as a late charge from the Seattle Mariners not only allowed them to wrestle away the division title from the Houston Astros, they also sent them packing and out of postseason contention.

Josh Naylor News / Field Level Media / April 13
Josh Naylor (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) powers M's to sweep of Astros

Josh Naylor (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) powers M's to sweep of Astros

Josh Naylor hit two home runs -- his first two extra-base hits of the season -- and drove in five runs as the host Seattle Mariners completed a four-game sweep of the American League West rival Houston Astros with a 6-2 victory Monday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

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.

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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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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
Colt Emerson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson’s MLB timeline receive massive update

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

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
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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 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

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11
Mariners Prospect Racks Up 11 Strikeouts in Second Double-A Start

Mariners Prospect Racks Up 11 Strikeouts in Second Double-A Start

One of the Seattle Mariners' top pitching prospects continued his early-season dominance by tossing an absolute gem in his second career minor league game.

Brendan Donovan News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Brendan Donovan News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

Brendan Donovan News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

The Seattle Mariners made plenty of moves this past offseason to rebolster the lineup after coming just one win short of reaching the franchise’s first-ever World Series title.

Ichiro Suzuki News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10
Ichiro Suzuki statue has big problem

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / April 9
Mariners' fall from grace is stunning

Mariners' fall from grace is stunning

This comes after they were one win away from advancing to their first World Series last October. 

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Mariners Select Connor Joe, Place Victor Robles On IL

Mariners Select Connor Joe, Place Victor Robles On IL

Veteran outfielder Connor Joe is joining the Mariners, the team announced. He’ll replace Victor Robles, who’s heading to the injured list with a pectoral strain.

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