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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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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.

Patrick Wisdom News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 14

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.

Mike Trout News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The '200-win, 3K-strikeout pitchers' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Colt Emerson News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 14

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.

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.

Kade Anderson News / Lookout Landing / April 14

Mariners Prospect Rankings #2, LHP Kade Anderson

Afforded the third overall pick in last year’s draft, the Seattle Mariners entered draft day with long odds of selecting Kade Anderson. The player many considered the best of the 2025 talent pool, Anderson was undoubtedly the best pitcher in college baseball last year and dominated opposing hitters all season long.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / April 14

This Years Breakout Mariners Star

In years past, there has always been a breakout star for the Mariners. Last year, it was Cal Raleigh having an MVP-like season, and years before that, it was the young pitchers coming out and dominating on the mound.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 14

Mariners News: George Kirby, Josh Naylor, and Bryce Miller

Happy Tuesday! The Mariners secured an emphatic four-game sweep of the Houston Astros behind another vintage George Kirby outing of 7 2/3 innings with two runs allowed and six strikeouts.

Luis Castillo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 14

Reds’ Latest Discouraging Development Makes Mariners Look Like Clear Luis Castillo Trade Winners

We knew this trade would be judged over years. And nearly four years after Seattle sent a prospect-heavy package to Cincinnati for Luis Castillo, the conversation keeps swinging in the Mariners’ favor.

Bryce Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

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

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.

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.

Josh Naylor News / Field Level Media / April 13

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

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.

Astros’ free agency splash already dealing with an injury

Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

Four surprise players to open the MLB season

The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

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The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

The 'Masters runners-up since 2000' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 13

Mariners Take Care Of Business With Ruthless Sweep Of Injury-Ravaged Astros

Seattle walked into this four-game set against an Astros team that was clearly running on fumes, saw the opening, and kept on the gas. Houston was banged up.

Colt Emerson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13

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

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

What Phillies should do at leadoff, cleanup spots

Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers

The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 13

Former Mariners Veteran First Baseman Refuses To Retire After Surprise Mexican League Contract

We all know the vibe here. When a former Mariners deadline pickup who is now in his forties signs with the Tijuana Toros, this usually is not about a dramatic road back to the majors.

Logan Gilbert News / Field Level Media / April 12

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ichiro Suzuki News / Larry Brown Sports / April 10

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.

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 / 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 / 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.