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Dan Wilson’s Staff Isn’t Speaking the Same Language as Mariners Hitters

The Mariners have spent years searching for an offensive identity. But now, it’s starting to look like the search itself is the identity. One season, hitters are encouraged to hunt pull-side home runs.

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What happens if the Seattle Mariners miss the playoffs? A LL site discussion

In spite of a quietly efficient series win over Houston, the realistic hopes of a back-to-back playoff appearance for the Seattle Mariners are continuing to dwindle.

Brock Rodden News / Lookout Landing / August 18

Mariners News: Brock Rodden, Joshua Báez, and Tugboat Wilkinson

Good morning, foLLks, and happy Tuesday! After enjoying an off-day on the heels of taking a three-game set against the Astros, the M’s kick off their third and final leg of the road trip in Milwaukee this evening.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 18

Mariners News & Notes: Andy Ibáñez Signs, Marco Gonzales DFA’d, Carlos Santana Hits Free Agency

The Mariners added another veteran to the organization, with utilityman Andy Ibáñez arriving on a low-risk deal. It’s not a headliner, but it’s an interesting move nonetheless.

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

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Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / August 18

'Most Incredible Night of My Life': Tears Flow All Around as Legendary Mariners’ Broadcaster Finally Announces Retirement

The Seattle Mariners’ fan base surely remember the iconic voices from the broadcasting booth during the team’s first-ever AL West division title in 1995.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Bill Simmons News / Lindy's Sports / August 18

The Mariners have a Bill Simmons problem

If you had been living under a rock for the last year and I were to tell you that Bill Simmons has been tweeting about the Mariners every night, and that they’ve been a topic on the number one sports podcast, Pardon My Take (famously a national sports podcast iykyk), what would you think was going on?

Bryan Woo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 17

Mariners’ Bryan Woo Injury Scare Exposes Risk Behind Luis Castillo Trade

Bryan Woo looked like he had officially cleared his road woes for six innings against the Astros. Then his right shoulder gave them something else to worry about.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 18

Mariners, Andy Ibáñez Agree To Minor League Deal

The Mariners are signing utility player Andy Ibáñez to a minor league contract, reports Francys Romero. He’ll presumably go to Triple-A Tacoma once the deal is finalized.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / August 17

Seattle Mariners Minor League Roundup – Week Twenty One

The Rainiers have been rolling as of late, taking five of six against Reno this week in what was one of their best series all season. This offense has been firing on all cylinders and finally looks like it’s capable of carrying a team.

Brendan Donovan News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 17

What Mariners Should Take Away From Brendan Donovan’s Breakout Against the Astros

Brendan Donovan finally gave the Mariners a night they had been waiting for in this past series against the Astros. Three hits. Three RBIs. No strikeouts.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 17

Mariners Prospect Update: Ryan Sloan Shoves, Boston Smith Keeps Mashing and Felnin Celesten Takes His Lumps

One Saturday night in the minors told us more than a month of prospect rankings. The Mariners’ latest offered a clean look at development in motion: Ryan Sloan overpowered Tulsa, Boston Smith drove in five runs and Felnin Celesten has found a speed bump to work through.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Cal Raleigh News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Slumping Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh got a little help in HR vs. Astros

Cal Raleigh had the whole baseball world eating from his fingertips in 2025, when he set one home run record after another as the Seattle Mariners came oh so close to making it to the World Series for the first time in franchise history.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / August 17

Mariners drive away the night with a series win in Houston against division leading Astros

A lot of bad things can happen on the road. In terms of baseball and the Seattle Mariners, they could have lost a road series today, in Houston, to the division rival and leader Astros.

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Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / August 16

Mariners take series in Houston behind Cal Raleigh, Bryan Woo

Cal Raleigh homered for the first time in two weeks and Bryan Woo produced a rare quality start on the road as the visiting Seattle Mariners held on for a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Mariners rumors: ‘Heads will roll’ if there’s no miracle to save disaster season

The Seattle Mariners have been struggling to stay in the playoff hunt, going 3-7 over their last 10 games. Extend that back to July 7, and the Mariners have lost 21 of their last 31 games.

Emerson Hancock News / Field Level Media / August 15

Emerson Hancock's strong start helps Mariners mash past Astros

Emerson Hancock matched his career high by working seven innings, and the Seattle Mariners rode a four-run second inning to a 10-5 victory over the host Houston Astros on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Mariners Call Out $95 Million Infielder for Critical Reason

The Seattle Mariners entered 2026 with high expectations after reaching the ALCS the previous season, yet the year has largely failed to meet those hopes.

Felix Hernandez News / TWSN / August 15

On This Day in Sports- August 15: The First Perfect Game in Seattle Mariners History

On August 15, 2012, Felix Hernandez delivered the greatest pitching performance in Seattle Mariners history while facing the Tampa Bay Rays. During the game, Hernandez retired all 27 of the hitters he faced and helped lead the Mariners to a 1-0 victory. Hernandez already entered the game as one of MLB's most accomplished pitchers.

Casey Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Phillies, Casey Lawrence Agree To Minor League Deal

The Phillies are signing right-hander Casey Lawrence to a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He’ll report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Former Seattle Mariners Outfielder Has Died

The Seattle Mariners family is mourning the loss of former outfielder Butch Huskey, who passed away Friday at the age of 54. Huskey died in his hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma, from a blood clot in his lung after experiencing breathing difficulties.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Yordan Alvarez puts an end to George Kirby's wild streak against Astros

Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer.

Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game

Chase Burns fires seven shutout innings as Reds edge Marlins

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

Why MLB has missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

Seattle Mariners News / Lindy's Sports / August 14

Inside How ABS Challenges Sparked Mariners’ Skid-Busting Win

In tight ballgames full of tension, managers are fond of citing little things as difference makers in the results. Until this year, those small things only meant a clutch hit, a standout pitch or a stellar defensive play.

Colt Emerson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Mariners To Option Colt Emerson

The Mariners informed rookie shortstop Colt Emerson that he’s being optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma, reports Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The move comes after Seattle blanked the Yankees 1-0 on Thursday afternoon, avoiding a sweep and ending a six-game losing streak.

Logan Gilbert News / Field Level Media / August 13

Logan Gilbert, Mariners blank Yankees to end six-game slide

Logan Gilbert pitched six sharp innings to help the Seattle Mariners stop their six-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the host New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon.

Randy Arozarena News / Just Baseball / August 13

Randy Arozarena Is Looking Like the Best Bat in the Next Free Agent Class

Ever since his trade to the Seattle Mariners in 2024, Randy Arozarena has been one of the best left fielders in MLB. Over the last two seasons, Arozarena’s 6.2 fWAR as a left fielder ranks first in MLB.

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker / August 12

'I'm awful': Cal Raleigh boldly reflects on his struggles with Mariners

This season, Raleigh is slashing a miserable .159/.264/.299 with 12 home runs and a .564 OPS. This is a significant downturn from last season, when he was the runner-up for AL MVP.

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest flop

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East

Josh Naylor News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Josh Naylor Announces Reason for Removal From Mariners Lineup

Seattle Marinersfirst baseman Josh Naylor is in the midst of a down season. The Mariners in general have been underwhelming this year and Naylor himself is a big reason why.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Seattle Mariners Part Ways With Disappointing Outfielder

The Seattle Mariners arrived in New York this week preparing for a three-game series against the Yankees, but the organization quietly made a notable roster decision on the eve of the matchup.

Julio Rodriguez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Mariners manager ejected over Julio Rodriguez’s ABS challenge controversy

Home plate umpire Emil Jimenez became the villain among Seattle Mariners fans on Saturday in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. All-Star slugger Julio Rodriguez was at the plate with the bases empty and two outs in the bottom of the 6th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.