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Light-hitting Mariners taking advantage of Astros' shaky pitching

Every year, generally come playoff time, the question is asked: Does good pitching beat good hitting? The current series between the Houston Astros and host Seattle Mariners poses a different query: Does bad hitting beat bad pitching?

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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.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12

Mariners Capitalize On Astros’ Pitching Meltdown In Third Straight Win

In today’s episode of beat down on the broken ones, the Mariners did exactly what good teams are supposed to do when a division rival shows up with a pitching staff held together by super glue.

Jose Ramirez News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12

Mariners Infield Finally Feels Whole As Brendan Donovan, J.P. Crawford Start Together Vs. Astros

For the first time all season, the Mariners finally get Brendan Donovan and J.P. Crawford in the same starting lineup on April 12. Crawford opened the year on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, then once he returned, Donovan missed time with an illness after also dealing with a groin scare earlier this month.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Luis Castillo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12

Mariners’ Bats Rescue Luis Castillo In Emotional Comeback Win Over Astros

For once, the Mariners’ offense got to be the one handing out the rescue package. We are used to watching Seattle’s pitching staff spend six or seven innings holding games together while the lineup tries to scrape together just enough offense to make it matter.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 12

On the Mariners drop in bat speed

The Mariners are swinging slower and hitting worse, but connecting these dots isn’t as simple as it seems. Bat speed is down for half the Mariners’ lineup over the first 2 1/2 weeks of the season.

J.P. Crawford News / Field Level Media / April 12

'Catalyst' J.P. Crawford, Mariners go for another win over Astros

The Seattle Mariners might want to consider keeping J.P. Crawford in the leadoff spot. Because good things happen to them when he's there. Crawford singled home the winning run with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning of an 8-7 victory against the struggling Houston Astros on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 12

Mariners News: Emerson Hancock, George Springer, and Ryan Mountcastle

Here’s your weekly injury notes! Must be Sunday! The Mariners guaranteed at least a split of the four-game series against Houston with a thrilling walk-off win to celebrate Humpy shoulder plush night to get to 6-9.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12

This Veteran Revival In Tacoma Is Raising A Very Real Question For The Mariners

We are still way too early in the season to say Patrick Wisdom is an instant fix for everything the Mariners might need off the bench. But we are also getting to the point where ignoring what he is doing in Tacoma would be malpractice.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / April 12

Captain Clutch completes comeback, Mariners walkoff Astros 8-7

The game looked lost for the Mariners early on Saturday. It was not. The Astros were all over Luis Castillo from the jump. They lead 7-2 when they chased him in the fourth inning.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 12

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners rally from 5-run deficit to walk off Astros

J.P. Crawford's walk-off single with one out and the bases loaded in the ninth inning capped the Seattle Mariners' rally from a five-run deficit in an 8-7 victory against the visiting Houston Astros on Saturday night.

Brendan Donovan News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 11

Brendan Donovan Sits Again Vs. Astros As Mariners Injury Concern Refuses To Fully Fade

This is where early-April baseball starts playing mind games a little bit. On paper, the Brendan Donovan situation still sounds manageable. He’s day-to-day,

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The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

Kade Anderson News / Lookout Landing / April 11

Mariners prospect Kade Anderson strikes out 11 in second season start

Kade Anderson’s Double-A debut on April 3 went well enough: four innings, no runs, five hits, six strikeouts and a walk. The five hits he gave up were all singles, and two of those didn’t even leave the infield.

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11

Three slow MLB starts that could last all season

Let's take a look at three teams whose slow starts could last all year.

Yankees star Aaron Judge's offensive struggles reach notable low

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

The 'Active MLB strikeout leaders' quiz

Brendan Donovan News / Athlon Sports / April 10

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for Ichiro Suzuki, one of the team's greatest all-time players, on Friday, and in a testament to how the season has gone so far, the ceremony ended with a bat issue.

Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez announces personal news

Padres untouchable closer showcasing dominance early this season

Dave Roberts defends Shohei Ohtani's special treatment after backlash

Braves' Drake Baldwin may not have enough to dethrone Ohtani

Rookie Brandon Valenzuela slugs first MLB HR, powers Blue Jays to victory

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10

Mariners’ Ichiro statue seemingly endures bat malfunction during unveiling

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for franchise icon Ichiro on Friday. After his first-ballot Hall of Fame induction and a jersey retirement last year, the legend came back for the statue reveal.

Victor Robles News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Breaking Down the Mariners’ Options with Victor Robles Injured

The Seattle Mariners announced before the final game of their series with the Texas Rangers that Victor Robles had been placed on the 10-day injured list with a pec strain.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9

Mariners’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Seattle Mariners were just three innings away from winning the American League pennant and playing in their first World Series when they took the field in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 7 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / April 9

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 / Last Word On Sports / April 8

What Happens If the Mariners Continue to Struggle

As the first month of the MLB season continues, the Seattle Mariners’ offense continues to struggle. They have a 4-8 record and have scored more than three runs in only three of their first 12 games.

Brendan Donovan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 8

Brendan Donovan gets brutally honest as Mariners continue to struggle

The Seattle Mariners were defeated 3-0 by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Seattle now holds a 4-9 overall record this season. The Mariners were a fairly popular pick to reach the World Series out of the American League before the season, but the team has not played up to expectations.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8

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.