Seattle Mariners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mariners’ Manager Choice Between Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler Puts Front Office on the Spot

So, it’s official. The Mariners have narrowed their manager search to two finalists with very different résumés. Now comes the part that should tell us something useful about the people making the hire.

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Mariners Minor League Review: Everett AquaSox

Despite finishing with the second best overall record in the Northwest League this year, the Frogs were unable to clinch a playoff spot this season, falling just short with steady and consistent play that was unable to ever ascend high enough on the standings for a half-season crown.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 27

Mariners Need More Lineup Help to Make an Eugenio Suárez Reunion Worth the Risk

The Reds put Eugenio Suárez on waivers in August, watched him go unclaimed and still got to enjoy a few more baseballs launched into the seats. You think someone made him mad?

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Playoff HR leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

MLB News / Lookout Landing / October 26

Report: Mariners will see Espada, Kanzler for in-person interviews

Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports that the Mariners will host managerial candidates Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler for in-person interviews this week, per multiple sources.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 26

Rocco Baldelli’s Exit Leaves Jerry Dipoto With More to Prove in Mariners Manager Search

Jerry Dipoto’s next managerial hire needs to come with a convincing baseball argument. Not sure if Rocco Baldelli’s withdrawal makes that argument harder to sell.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 26

One Bold Mariners-Reds Trade for Elly De La Cruz That Actually Makes Sense

The Mariners should be willing to make a trade that hurts. Elly De La Cruz is definitely a guy worth having that conversation over. We can get attached to the ceilings of the Mariners young players.

Taylor Ward News / Just Baseball / October 26

Taylor Ward’s Mariners Stint Lost Him So Much Money

Just one year ago in 2025, Taylor Ward completed arguably the best season of his career. He mashed 31 doubles and 36 home runs while driving in 103 runs for the Los Angeles Angels.

Boston Smith News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 25

Mariners Prospect Boston Smith’s Future at Catcher Hinges on More Than His Bat

Boston Smith’s bat is getting him noticed. His glove could help decide how often the Mariners will eventually get to use it. It’s something we need to pay attention to between all the home run highlights we’ve been getting ever since he joined the organization.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 24

Hal Steinbrenner’s Support for Aaron Judge’s ‘All-In’ Demand Shows What Mariners Owed Cal Raleigh

Hal Steinbrenner offered a pretty reasonable response to a superstar asking his organization for more. For Mariners fans, his handling of Aaron Judge’s challenge brought back an uncomfortable memory of Cal Raleigh’s own.

Emerson Hancock News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 24

Mariners’ Emerson Hancock May Never Have More Trade Value — And They Should Cash In

Logan Gilbert will get his share of trade speculation this winter. We all know the argument at this point. Approaching free agency forces a decision, and his established track record gives interested teams a pretty clear idea of what they’d be getting.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Jerry Dipoto News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 23

Mariners Ownership Cannot Use Brewers-Rays World Series as a Reason to Spend Less

Jerry Dipoto should be watching this World Series very closely. With the Brewers and Rays meeting in the 2026 Fall Classic, we can already anticipate a convenient argument: See?

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 23

Ben Williamson Reaches World Series With Rays as Mariners Await Brendan Donovan Trade Payoff

The Mariners traded Ben Williamson to help bring postseason glory to Seattle. But he found it in Tampa Bay. Of course that’s how it would go down. Apparently, even the route to the World Series needs a connection outside the Pacific Northwest.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 23

5 Lower-Cost Free Agents Who Fit the Mariners Perfectly

The Mariners need to raise the floor of their roster. Obviously the main focus is on bringing in a strong manager. We can spend the winter arguing about the biggest available bat, but somebody still has to catch a fly ball, cover an injury and deliver adult at-bats when the regulars need a day off.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumor with four words

It only took four words for Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to shut down rumors of his departure from the American League Central champions.

Top candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Steven Kwan is being linked to two teams after Guardians' playoff exit

Brian Cashman announces a big update on his Yankees future

The impact Jake Bloss could have for the Blue Jays in 2027

'This is unprecedented': Dodgers provide Shohei Ohtani pitching update

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 22

Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Mariners

No matter how you slice it, the 2026 season was nothing but a disappointment for the Seattle Mariners. A year after winning the AL West, winning 90 games, and going to Game 7 of the ALCS, the Mariners fell flat on their face.

Miles Mastrobuoni News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Seattle Mariners Officially Cut Ties With 5-Year MLB Veteran

Seattle Mariners utility player Miles Mastrobuoni has elected free agency, via the MiLB transaction log. The move ends his tenure in the organization after two seasons and marks the formal conclusion of a year spent mostly in Triple-A following repeated roster decisions at the major-league level.

Seattle Mariners News / Baseball Now / October 14

Mariners Reportedly Meeting With Rival Manager

Coming off a disappointing 76-86 season and a third-place finish in the AL West, the Seattle Mariners are in the market for a new manager. After dismissing Dan Wilson from his managerial duties, the Mariners are looking for a new skipper this offseason.

Joe Espada News / Yardbarker / October 13

Mariners reportedly set to meet with Joe Espada regarding manager job

The Seattle Mariners' next manager could be a familiar face from the opposing dugout.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

The Seattle Mariners need a new manager, and they may take the unusual step of hiring one directly away from an AL West rival. The Mariners plan to meet with Houston Astros manager Joe Espada regarding their managerial vacancy, according to Mark Feinsand, Daniel Kramer, and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / October 10

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The Mariners are at a crossroads heading into the offseason.

Former MLB GM believes Braves should target Randy Arozarena

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 7

Seattle Mariners Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6

Mariners announce surgeries for Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor

The Mariners announced that catcher Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor underwent surgical procedures on October 3. Both players are expected to be recovered before the start of spring training.

George Kirby News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5

George Kirby’s Fastball Failed Him

Mariners right-hander George Kirby just put together the worst season of his career. He stumbled to a 4.33 ERA as one of the key contributors to a disappointing season for Seattle’s vaunted rotation.

Dan Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Mariners move on from 4 more coaches after Dan Wilson decision

The Seattle Mariners missed the playoffs in 2026 despite making the ALCS a year ago, and they decided to relieve manager Dan Wilson of his duties after the final game of the regular season.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27

Top Mariners prospect leaves game after getting hit by 104-mph comebacker

Seattle Mariners fans held their collective breath as Kade Anderson left Saturday’s game with an injury. The Mariners’ No. 1 prospect left the mound early against the Los Angeles Angels after getting hit by a 103.8-mph comebacker in the 4th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.