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Mitch Garver, Logan Gilbert help Mariners sneak by slumping Royals

Mitch Garver clubbed a two-run homer in the seventh inning, after Logan Gilbert was solid while pitching into the sixth, and the visiting Seattle Mariners edged the scuffling Kansas City Royals 2-0 on Friday night.

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Mariners warp reality, win normal baseball game in Kansas City

If you had “a tidy 2-0 victory in Kauffman Stadium” on your mind tonight, no you didn’t. The amount of nonsense in AL Central road games over the past few seasons has been enough for a lifetime, but no greater shenanigans have taken place than here.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Mariners Make Roster Move Before Royals Game

The Mariners needed another fit outfielder after dealing with injuries during the first part of the season. The Seattle Mariners have made a roster move before their game against Kansas City on Friday.

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The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

How many ERA leaders from both leagues since the 2003 season can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Colt Emerson News / Athlon Sports / May 22

Fantasy Baseball 2026: The Most Important Number in Colt Emerson’s Minor League File

Let's get the curtain call out of the way. Colt Emerson debuted with the Seattle Mariners on May 17 at age 20, became the youngest player in the organization since Felix Hernandez was a teenager causing problems in 2005, and arrived carrying the largest contract ever handed to a drafted player without a day of MLB service time.

Victor Robles News / Field Level Media / May 22

Mariners reinstate OF Victor Robles from injured list

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Victor Robles from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding transaction.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Mariners makes important injury roster move before Royals game

Through the first two months of the season, the Seattle Mariners have dealt with injuries that have hindered their progress. But the Mariners made an injury roster move before the start of their three-game series with the Kansas City Royals, according to Mariners PR.

Felnin Celesten News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 22

Mariners Prospect Felnin Celesten Is Making High-A Feel Like the Wrong Room

Felnin Celesten is turning the Mariners’ normal prospect patience into a more fascinating conversation. The Mariners can be patient and still admit the conversation has changed.

Randy Arozarena News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 21

Randy Arozarena’s Contact Makeover Gives Mariners a Real Reason to Buy His Hot Start

Randy Arozarena’s season is giving us two different stories at the same time. The easy story says the Seattle Mariners’ best hitter is probably due for a correction.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 21

Mariners ride recent road momentum into opener against host Royals

Perhaps the most positive aspect of the Seattle Mariners, at the moment, is their play on the road. Looking to continue their recent success away from home on Friday night, the Mariners open a weekend set against a Kansas City Royals club that's struggled regardless of the location.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

J.P. Crawford News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 21

J.P. Crawford’s Loyalty to the Mariners Makes the Fan Criticism Look Short-Sighted

J.P. Crawford was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup because of lingering soreness in his right triceps after getting hit by pitches in that area on consecutive days, but he still went through early work at third base with Perry Hill before Seattle’s 5-4 win over Chicago.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 21

The Mariners as things in or near my apartment: 2026

There’s been enough roster turnover since the last time we did this to warrant a new edition of the classic Jeff Sullivan bit. I love him so much, and it feels life-ruining when he’s bad.

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 21

Pressing Questions: Luis Castillo, Bryce Miller, and the Piggyback

For better, for worse, for discourse, we saw our first “piggyback” start Tuesday night. Bryce Miller, in his second appearance back from a stint on the IL, carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning versus the White Sox, looking much more 2024 than 2025.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / May 21

Mariners News: J.P. Crawford, Colt Emerson, and José Berríos

Good morning everyone! The Mariners got a much-needed win against the White Sox yesterday, powering their way to a 5-4 series finale victory. The team has the day off today as they travel to Kansas City for a three-game weekend series.

Rob Refsnyder News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 20

Mariners Fans May Be Stuck Waiting for the Rob Refsnyder Decision They Already Want

Rob Refsnyder has already cleared one very important Mariners veteran-bat hurdle. He lasted longer than Tommy La Stella. That won’t get anyone a plaque in Cooperstown, but it counts for something.

J.P. Crawford News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

J.P. Crawford Getting Work At Third Base

Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford has been getting work at the hot corner and was taking grounders there prior to today’s game. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com was among those to report that the idea was actually brought up by Crawford, who approached manager Dan Wilson about the possibility this weekend.

Matt Brash News / Field Level Media / May 20

Mariners reinstate RHP Matt Brash from injured list

The Seattle Mariners reinstated right-hander Matt Brash from the injured list and optioned left-hander Robinson Ortiz to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday. Brash, 28, landed on the 15-day IL on May 1 with inflammation in his right lat.

Colt Emerson News / Yardbarker / May 19

Mariners rookie makes history with dramatic first career HR

Mariners rookie Colt Emerson makes history with dramatic first career HR

Emerson, whom the Mariners selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, now provides Seattle with another piece for both the present and the future.

Mariners to promote top prospect Colt Emerson

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Mariners Recall Robinson Ortiz, Select Brennen Davis

The Mariners announced several roster moves today. Infielder Patrick Wisdom has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list and left-hander Robinson Ortiz has been recalled from Triple-A.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / May 17

Mariners Promote MLB’s No. 6 Prospect to Help in AL West Race

The Seattle Mariners are calling up the No. 6 overall prospect in baseball. Right now, the Mariners are in third place in the American League West at 22-25.

Colt Emerson News / Yardbarker / May 17

Mariners to promote top prospect Colt Emerson

It was a matter of time before Seattle Mariners prospect Colt Emerson was promoted to the majors.

Padres go up early, improve to 5-0 this season against Mariners

Merrill Kelly goes distance for MLB rarity in Diamondbacks' win

Bryce Harper offers high praise of Pirates star Paul Skenes

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

Each MLB division leader's biggest weakness at the quarter point

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Brennen Davis News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 15

Brennen Davis Has Assignment Clause In Deal With Mariners

Outfielder Brennen Davis is with the Mariners on a minor league deal. As part of that deal, he has an assignment clause today, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

Mariners superstar lands on IL for first time in career

The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, marking the first IL stint of his six-year major league career.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / May 14

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh heads to the IL for the first time in his career

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has not had the same level of success this season as he had last year when he finished runner-up to New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge for the American League MVP.

Mariners' Cal Raleigh nearing wrong side of MLB history

Aaron Judge has advice for Anthony Volpe after disappointing return

Inside the NL Central, MLB's best division: Where each team excels, struggles at season's quarter mark

Three MLB teams who could get early jump on trade deadline

Cal Raleigh News / Larry Brown Sports / May 13

Cal Raleigh went to superstitious lengths to break his career-worst hitless streak

Cal Raleigh was willing to do whatever it took to finally get a hit, even if it meant having one of the strangest showers of his life before Tuesday’s game against the Houston Astros.