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Mariners' AL West Rival Listed as Possible Destination for Eugenio Suárez

The Seattle Mariners won 90 games last season and clinched their first American League West title since 2001. They also made it to the ALCS for the first time since then, falling just one game short of the World Series.

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MLB Writer issues Seattle Mariners' mid-winter grade as offseason rolls on

For the Seattle Mariners, the 2025-26 offseason has been a bit unpredictable. They have had some success, mostly by re-signing free agent first baseman Josh Naylor to a multi-year return.

Andres Munoz News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 20

Mariners closer Andres Munoz should be set for a career year in 2026

It's hard to be much better than Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz was in 2025. As the top pitcher in the M's bullpen, he was dominant, helping to lead the team to an AL West title and the doorstep of their first World Series ever.

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The 'MLB active RBI leaders' quiz

Can you name the active hitters with the most runs-batted-in in their career?

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active MLB doubles leaders' quiz

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Bryce Miller News / Field Level Media / January 20

Mariners avoid arbitration with RHP Bryce Miller

The Seattle Mariners avoided going to arbitration with right-hander Bryce Miller by reaching an agreement on a 2026 contract with a club option for 2027, the team announced Tuesday.

Bryce Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 20

Mariners, Bryce Miller Avoid Arbitration

The Mariners announced that they have avoided arbitration with right-hander Bryce Miller by agreeing to a one-year deal with a club option for 2027. Miller will make a $2.4375MM salary in 2026, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 20

Eugenio Suárez Draws Interest From Intriguing NL Central Suitor

The Seattle Mariners need to make a move to improve their roster if they want to get back to the ALCS and have a chance to win the World Series in 2026.

Randy Arozarena News / Lookout Landing / January 20

40 in 40: Randy Arozarena, DH (?)

All baseball thought experiments coming from know-nothings outside of the organizations (like me) suffer from a lack of information. Trade daydreams or

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Austin Nola News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 20

Austin Nola continues his baseball journey as the Mariners' new bullpen coach

On December, Seattle hired former Mariners player Austin Nola to be the team's bullpen coach for the 2026 season. Nola played in 14 games for the Colorado Rockies last season, but he was waived before the end of the season.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 20

A closer look at Mariners' new international signing Juan Rijo

Late last week, the Seattle Mariners signed some of the top global talents on MLB International Signing Day, an event on which the franchise has had considerable success in the past.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

Eugenio Suarez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 19

Could Eugenio Suarez return to the Mariners on a one-year contract?

As the Seattle Mariners eye the start of Spring Training next month, they still don't know who is going to be manning third base when Opening Day finally arrives.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 19

Mariners Predicted To Lose $66 Million Slugger To Pirates In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners are in quite a tough position with their starting third baseman Eugenio Suárez as he sits in free agency. The Mariners need a third baseman for next season, but they haven't opted to re-sign Suárez.

Logan Gilbert News / Lookout Landing / January 19

40 in 40: The mystery of Logan Gilbert’s disappearing efficiency

In 2024, Logan Gilbert became one of MLB’s apex predators. He led baseball in innings pitched with 208.2 and finished second in the AL in strikeouts with 220.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 17

Mariners Predicted To Sign Star Slugger To 1-Year, $20 Million Deal

The Seattle Mariners came into the trade deadline last year with a massive hole in their lineup. They needed to add a slugger and they opted to trade for Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez.

Julio Rodriguez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 17

Where Julio Rodriguez hits in the lineup will be key to his AL MVP chances

Earlier this month, Seattle Mariners mega star Julio Rodriguez has been selected by MLB.com as the leading candidate to win the American League Most Valuable Player Award for 2026.

Trevor Gott News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 17

Nationals Sign Trevor Gott To Minor League Contract

The Nationals have signed right-hander Trevor Gott to a minor league deal, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports. The contract presumably contains an invitation for Gott to attend Washington’s big league Spring Training camp.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 17

Pirates Linked To Mariners' $66 Million Slugger In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners took a big risk at the trade deadline by bringing in Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez in a pair of trades. Both players were on expiring contracts, but they were crucial pieces in the Mariners' pursuit of a World Series title last season.

Cal Raleigh News / Seattle Mariners on SI / January 17

Do the Seattle Mariners have their catcher of the future in Luke Stevenson?

In 2025, there's no doubt that the Seattle Mariners had the best catcher in all of Major League Baseball. As Cal Raleigh emerged as an MVP candidate and nearly swept every major award, he transcended the position, achieving heights that fans and historians had never witnessed before.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 16

Mariners Struck Gold, Landed 16-Year-Old Star Slugger

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in the league last year, but they came up short of winning the American League pennant, as they were bounced from the postseason by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

Mariners Offseason Notes: Trade Talk, Bullpen Moves, International Signings

After an early burst of activity, the Seattle Mariners’ offseason has slowed considerably, leaving several roster questions unresolved. Yet as the trade market evolves and roster depth continues to take shape, Seattle remains active across multiple fronts.

Samad Taylor News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 15

Mariners Designate Samad Taylor For Assignment

The Mariners designated utilityman Samad Taylor for assignment. That creates a 40-man roster spot for reliever Yosver Zulueta, whose previously reported acquisition from Cincinnati is official.