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Mariners Minor League coach departs for MLB position

The Seattle system suffered a shock earlier this week when a prominent member of their Triple-A team decided to depart for the East Coast. Mariners utility player turned Tacoma Rainiers coach Shawn O’Malley is moving to the Washington Nationals, joining the MLB staff as an assistant hitting instructor.

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Friday Feedbag: Mariners Liminal Spaces

Hello and welcome back to the Friday Feedbag where I will never serve you slop. This week is weird! It’s a Friday today and also day after Christmas, so many are either not working at all or have had the last one to two days off.

Josh Naylor News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 26

Since re-signing Josh Naylor, Mariners' front office has been put in a tough position

With three big free agents on their infield, the Seattle Mariners knew they would have to put in some serious work to hold on to key players in their infield.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 26

Mariners Could Target Former All-Star As Potential Offensive Upgrade

The Seattle Mariners have had a mixed bag of an offseason thus far. They managed to keep Josh Naylor around for the next five years, but also lost Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets.

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Colt Emerson News / Fastball on SI / December 26

Where Mariners Stand On Trading For Star Infielder, Calling Up Colt Emerson

The Seattle Mariners have some interesting long-term decisions to make when building this year's roster. After missing out on re-signing Jorge Polanco, who jumped to the New York Mets in free agency, the Mariners have been closely tied to a pair of big-name trade candidates: St.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

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Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 26

Mariners Surprisingly Tabbed 'Perfect Fit' For Familiar Two-Time All-Star

The Seattle Mariners professed at the beginning of the offseason that they wanted to bring back as many of their own free agents as possible, but it always felt like lip service to Eugenio Suárez.

Eugenio Suarez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 26

MLB Writer says re-signing Eugenio Suarez is the 'perfect fit' for the Mariners

A prominent baseball writer believes the Seattle Mariners should stick with one of their 2025 position players at one of the key spots in the infield.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 26

Acquiring a future Hall of Famer could be the Mariners' next move

As the Seattle Mariners work to find a solution at both second and third base, the team has been unexpectedly looking into a trade that has been the best at his position for a generation now.

Rob Refsnyder News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 24

Mariners Insider says after signing Refsnyder, Seattle still has another move to make

The Seattle Mariners have another move to make, according to prominent press pundit Jon Morosi. As the analyst recently stated on Seattle Sports' Wyman & Bob podcast.

Colt Emerson News / Fastball on SI / December 24

Mariners President Makes Colt Emerson Statement Ahead Of Roster Battle

The Seattle Mariners would have plenty of reason to be excited about the new year regardless, but the arrival of infield prospect Colt Emerson puts that excitement over the top.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 24

Seattle's 'small moves' should pay big dividends in 2026

The Mariners have yet to make a huge splash this offseason, but some of Seattle's newest veteran additions will be the difference down the stretch. Instead of making a gigantic trade or signing, Seattle's general manager, Justin Hollander, has been adding depth, but with an eye towards matchups and scenarios the club stumbled into in 2025.

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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.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 23

Seattle Mariners sign outfielder Rob Refsnyder to a 1-year deal

The Seattle Mariners added another potentially potent piece to their bench, as they've signed outfielder Rob Refsnyder, 34, to a one-year, $6.25 million dollar contract.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Mariners’ general manager drops exciting admission on Rob Refsnyder signing

The Seattle Mariners recently agreed to a contract with 1B/OF Rob Refsnyder in MLB free agency. On Monday, the team officially announced the signing, with Mariners general manager Justin Hollander releasing a statement as well.

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Lazaro Montes News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 23

Are the Mariners looking to trade Lazaro Montes, one of their top prospects?

The Seattle Mariners have had a busy offseason already, despite not pulling offany blockbuster deals at this year's winter meetings. While they have been negotiating to bring back third baseman and DH Eugenio Suarez, they also lost out on last year's second sacker, Jorge Polanco.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 23

Mariners Predicted To Trade For Fan Favorite All-Star From Cardinals

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in the league this year, but they fell short of the World Series. As the offseason started, the Mariners had three key players heading to free agency.

Ketel Marte News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 22

Mariners rumors: The 22-year-old reason Seattle won’t trade for Ketel Marte

Lately, the Seattle Mariners have apparently been looking to acquire Ketel Marte in a trade. However, there is at least one reason why they would be reluctant to move forward with the trade. On Monday, it was reported that the Mariners are banking on 22-year-old infielder Cole Young, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Rob Refsnyder News / Last Word On Sports / December 22

Mariners Sign Rob Refsnyder to a One-Year Contract

The Seattle Mariners have confirmed the signing of Rob Refsnyder to a one-year, $6.25 million contract. Refsnyder most recently spent four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, primarily serving as a right-handed platoon bat.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 22

Mariners' Next Steps Should Be Obvious After Rob Refsnyder Signing

The Seattle Mariners entered this winter with a robust agenda, and it's now nearly complete. Re-sign Josh Naylor: check. Find a lefty for the bullpen: check.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 22

Mariners Sign Ex-Red Sox Fan Favorite For Specialist Role

The Seattle Mariners' offense just got a lot better against left-handed pitching. It didn't seem possible that the Mariners would be done searching for impact bats once Jorge Polanco signed with the New York Mets, and on Monday, we learned that Seattle had a wise plan to replace the switch-hitting Polanco's impact from the right side of the plate.