Seattle Mariners: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mariners Are Expected to Pass on Teruaki Sato With No Clear Upgrade at Third Base

Sure, the Mariners can make a pretty good case for sitting out the Teruaki Sato bidding. But let’s hear them make one for who’s playing third base. The Seattle Times reports that the Mariners are expected to stay out of the bidding for the Hanshin Tigers slugger, who hit 39 home runs in 143 games this past season.

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Seiya Suzuki makes sense for Seattle

The Seattle Mariners were rumored by Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of the Seattle Times to be pursuing free agent OF Seiya Suzuki in their coverage of MLB’s GM meetings on Tuesday.

Seattle Mariners News / Total Pro Sports / November 11

Ex-MLB Star Airlifted To Hospital & His Wife Tragically Killed After Horrific Head-On Crash With Suspected Drunk Driver

The MLB world sadly had to deal with multiple tragedies in the past year. Not only did former players such as Bob Boone die recently, but family members did too.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 11

Mariners News: J.P. Crawford, Will Venable, and Pat Murphy

Good morning friends, and Happy Veterans Day! Yesterday was very busy in the baseball world as the GM Meetings are starting to bear some fruit. Let’s get to all of that and more.

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season hits-leader by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / November 11

Jerry Dipoto wants Mariners back in Asian player market

Jerry Dipoto wants back into the Asian baseball market.

Tigers' Kevin McGonigle, Reds' Sal Stewart named MLB rookies of the year

MLB insider on Braves potentially trading Ronald Acuña Jr.

4 things to listen for at the 2026 MLB GM meetings in Las Vegas

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

J.P. Crawford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Mariners make final decision on JP Crawford amid free agency

The Seattle Mariners’ offseason plans have brought renewed attention to JP Crawford after the longtime shortstop completed his eighth season with the organization.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Mariners Interested In Seiya Suzuki, Not Likely To Re-Sign Randy Arozarena Or J.P. Crawford

The Mariners appear to be in the process of shuffling up their offense this winter. They’ve already informed longstanding shortstop and clubhouse leader J.P.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 10

Mariners’ Bullpen Search Should Target a Setup Man for Andrés Muñoz

Give Jason Kanzler a one-run lead in the seventh, two men on and the other team’s best hitter walking to the plate. Who does he call? After the bullpen churn in 2026, it has to be a name we can trust.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 10

Mariners Minor League Review: Tacoma Rainiers

Though the Mariners have rarely used the Triple-A level as a hotbed for their top prospects under the Dipoto regime, the Rainiers serve as a fascinating ground for the grinders on the fringes of big league rosters.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 10

Teruaki Sato Could Test How Far John Stanton Will Go to Fix the Mariners’ Infield

The Mariners spent $92.5 million to keep Josh Naylor at first base. By the time they paid Teruaki Sato and his old club, they could spend even more to bring his power to third.

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The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

Jerry Dipoto News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Dipoto: Mariners Eyeing Bullpen Upgrades, At Least One Bat

With Jason Kanzler installed as the new skipper out in Seattle, the Mariners have one piece of offseason business checked off the list. There will still be a handful of coaching hires to sort out, but with the GM Meetings underway in Las Vegas, the focus will also turn to upgrading roster.

Logan Gilbert News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 9

Mariners’ Logan Gilbert Trade Rumors Were Never Likely to Lead Anywhere

We never expected the Mariners to trade Logan Gilbert for prospects. If anything, the idea was to get an impact bat if they did move him. Regardless, go ahead and put his name on an offseason trade list.

Randy Arozarena News / Just Baseball / November 9

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Randy Arozarena

With few impact bats available in free agency, Randy Arozarena’s career year should make him one of the most coveted hitters available. Yet his strong results and the questions about how well they’ll hold up could make him one of the offseason’s more polarizing players.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Mariners President Hints at Seattle Looking to Add Veteran Player, Hopefully Reuniting Teammates

To amend their downfall (76-86) this season, the Seattle Mariners first fired manager Dan Wilson and replaced him with Jason Kanzler. Now they want to bring back a familiar face in 2027 to add veteran presence to their roster.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Seattle Mariners President Gives Honest Opinion on Hiring Jason Kanzler as GM

The Seattle Mariners went from a Game 7 run in the 2025 American League Championship Series to a 76-86 finish this year. The team collectively batted .233 with a .693 OPS, ranking below the bottom five teams in the league.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 8

Mariners Can Offer Teruaki Sato One Thing the Yankees Simply Can’t

The Mariners cannot promise Teruaki Sato brighter lights or the international visibility that comes with wearing Yankees pinstripes. But they can definitely offer him the chance to make an entire corner of the franchise his own.

Seattle Mariners News / Lindy's Sports / November 8

Mariners Seahawks betrayal

The Seattle Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler is a charismatic former ballplayer who knows how to say the right things. And that’s why he is exactly the wrong kind of guy for the job.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

The Seattle Mariners have decided on their new manager, and the choice is an unconventional one, to say the least.

Albert Pujols is being linked to prominent MLB manager opening

Pat Murphy apologizes for viral Yankees comment after winning World Series

MLB proposes to delay salary cap until 2028, but MLBPA stands firm

Robinson Cano's son has signed with an MLB team

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Mariners rumors: Seattle already ‘poking around’ trade market in attempt to fix offense

The Seattle Mariners followed up an AL West division crown and an AL Championship Series (ALCS) berth in 2025 with a campaign of disappointment this summer.

Michael Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Mariners’ Michael Arroyo Undergoes Elbow Scope Procedure

The Mariners announced that Dr. Keith Meister performed an elbow scope on second baseman/left fielder Michael Arroyo two days ago. The procedure was meant

Andres Munoz News / Field Level Media / October 29

Mariners exercise Andres Munoz's 2027 option, decline two others

The Seattle Mariners exercised their $9 million club option for 2027 on closer Andres Munoz on Thursday after the right-hander's toughest season with the club.

Seattle Mariners News / New Baseball Media / October 28

What the Mariners Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

Despite significant expectations, a Mariners team that has a win-now core did not make it back to the playoffs in 2026. Now, with one big piece going to free agency and potentially more changes on the horizon, Seattle will need to shore up the roster, aside from bringing in a new manager.

Seattle Mariners 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.