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Mariners’ Bad Start Continues To Snowball In Deflating Rangers Sweep

At some point, the “it’s still early” shield starts getting a little harder to hold up without laughing through it. The Mariners are now 4-9 after getting swept by the Rangers, and while nobody needs to start planning a funeral for the season, this was the kind of series that makes the early skid feel a lot less harmless.

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Six-Year MLB Veteran Joins Mariners After Injury News

The Seattle Mariners made a series of roster moves on Wednesday, selecting veteran outfielder Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma after outfielder Victor Robles was placed on the injured list. Robles was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain, retroactive to Tuesday.

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Victor Robles News / Field Level Media / April 8

Mariners place OF Victor Robles (pec strain) on IL

The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain. Seattle called up infielder/outfielder Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma and transferred right-hander Carlos Vargas from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list in corresponding transactions.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

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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.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 8

Mariners News: Logan Gilbert, Bryan Woo, and Konnor Griffin

Good day folks! It’s been a tough stretch for the Mariners, who fell again in a one-run contest to the Rangers to move their season record to 4-8. They’ll look to get back in the win column during a day game today against MacKenzie Gore, with first pitch at 11:35am PT.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / April 7

Mariners lose another one-run game against the Rangers that they should have won

There will come a period in this season when time unspools languorously, with the unobtrusive ease of a sport that plays a game nearly every day. The edges will soften, the agonies and exaltations abating in equal measure.

George Kirby News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 7

Mariners Waste George Kirby Masterclass As Rangers Hand Them Fourth Straight Loss

George Kirby gave the Mariners exactly the kind of start that is supposed to stop a skid. Instead, Seattle wasted it anyway. In a 3-2 loss to Texas on

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Cal Raleigh News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Inside Cal Raleigh’s Early Struggles at the Plate

Following a historic 2025 season, how the Seattle Mariners’ All-Star, Platinum Glove catcher Cal Raleigh, would follow up his record-breaking campaign was one of the key talking points heading into 2026.

Emerson Hancock News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 7

Mariners May Need to Rethink Everything About Emerson Hancock’s Role

The Mariners did not enter 2026 expecting Emerson Hancock to become one of the more uncomfortable roster conversations on the team this quickly. He was supposed to be useful depth again.

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George Kirby News / Field Level Media / April 7

Mariners ask George Kirby, undefeated vs. Rangers, to help stop skid

The Seattle Mariners' .188 team batting average -- worst in the major leagues -- has caught up with them. Seattle lost its third straight one-run game Monday night -- this time to the Texas Rangers -- and will return to the second game of the three-game series in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday night as losers of five of the past six games.

Jo Adell News / Larry Brown Sports / April 5

Mariners had a sense of humor about Jo Adell’s home run robberies

The Seattle Mariners could not help but laugh a bit after Jo Adell’s incredible performance against them on Saturday. Adell was responsible for robbing three home runs during the Los Angeles Angels’ 1-0 win over Seattle on Saturday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Mariners Receive Good News on $95 Million Shortstop After Injury Scare

The Seattle Mariners have leaned heavily on their farm system in recent seasons, and that makes sense considering where it's ranked league-wide. Last August, MLB.com placed the Mariners' pipeline in the no.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 4

3 Mariners overreactions after star players’ early-season struggles

The Seattle Mariners had real hopes of winning the World Series in 2026. The team, boasting an AL MVP runner-up, a center fielder on the rise, and a free-agent signing known for driving in runs, offered fans genuine cause for optimism.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Mariners' Dan Wilson Shares Brendan Donovan Injury Update After Leaving Angels Game

The Seattle Mariners are off to a steady start this season with a 4-4 record. During the club’s matchup on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels, second baseman Brendan Donovan got the start after going 1-for-3 with a walk against the New York Yankees.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / April 4

Do the Mariners Need to Switch Up the Batting Order?

Another day of baseball and another day of the Mariner’s offense struggling. Especially the big three Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor. Since the start of the season the batting order has not really changed other than a few players moving up or down one slot.

Kade Anderson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 4

Mariners Pitching Prospect Kade Anderson Shines in Minor League Debut

One of the top picks from last year's draft has officially made his professional debut in the minors. Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson, MLB Pipeline's No.

Emerson Hancock News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

How Hancock’s Success Could Affect Mariners Rotation

After Emerson Hancock made his season debut for the Seattle Mariners, he opened a lot of people’s eyes. In his first start of the year, he was throwing a no-hitter through six complete innings.

J.P. Crawford News / Field Level Media / April 2

Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (shoulder) from IL

The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Crawford has been sidelined due to a sore right shoulder and missed the first seven games of the season.

Ryan Loutos News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 2

Mariners Request Release Waivers On Ryan Loutos

April 2: The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve requested release waivers on Loutos, who’s out with an undisclosed injury. Since injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers, Seattle will opt for release waivers.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 1

Recent contract extensions may benefit Pirates' Konnor Griffin

The Milwaukee Brewers and Seattle Mariners were the two latest teams to dish out contract extensions to minor league players. The Brewers gave shortstop Cooper Pratt an eight-year, $50 million contract with two club options, while shortstop Colt Emerson of the Mariners got an eight-year, $95 million contract with a club option for a ninth year.

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Ryan Loutos News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31

Mariners Designate Ryan Loutos For Assignment

The Mariners announced they’ve designated reliever Ryan Loutos for assignment. That’s the corresponding 40-man roster move for the now official Colt Emerson extension.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena turn heads with their interaction after beating the Yankees

Winning takes care of everything, and the Seattle Mariners’ thrilling 2-1 win over the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash., appeared to confirm that things are back to normal between teammates Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / March 31

Mariners jump aboard the extension train by signing top prospect

After the Milwaukee Brewers gave shortstop Cooper Pratt an extension — Pratt has never played a game in the Major Leagues — the Seattle Mariners decided to hop on the extension train.

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Cal Raleigh News / Larry Brown Sports / March 31

Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh

Baseball fans may unfortunately be seeing less of Big Dumper this season. Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh received the day off on Monday. Raleigh was out of the lineup for Monday’s series-opening game against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.