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Mariners Finally Commit to Making Highly Anticipated Kade Anderson Move

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly decided to promote the top pitching prospect in baseball to the big leagues. Left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson is expected to be called up by the Mariners, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Mariners call up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson

The Seattle Mariners plan to call up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson and hand the left-hander the ball Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Anderson will make the jump from Double-A Arkansas to Seattle roughly 13 months after the Mariners selected him third overall in the 2025 MLB Draft out of LSU.

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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?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / August 20

Mariners Pitch Bad Again and Lose 7-4 to Brewers

The Mariners lost 7-4 to the Brewers on Thursday following another bad outing from a starting pitcher. George Kirby got shellacked in the first inning.

Cal Raleigh News / Viral Sports News / August 20

Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision on Thursday

The Seattle Mariners head into Thursday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers looking to claim the three-game set after bouncing back from an ugly defeat.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 20

Mariners News & Notes: J.P. Crawford Reboots, Kade Anderson Leads, and Jhonathan Díaz Gets the Mop

The Brewers took the Mariners' dignity this week in just one game. Any temptation we had to call this road trip encouraging has been thrown out of the window, at least for now.

Kade Anderson News / Yardbarker / August 20

Elite Mariners prospect Kade Anderson deserves a promotion

Anderson has been dominating with Double-A Arkansas and is ready to make his MLB debut.

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

MLB News / Lookout Landing / August 20

Mariners News: Jhonathan Díaz, Jorge Polanco, and Nestor Cortes

Good morning folks! The Mariners bounced back nicely against the Brewers, taking the middle contest 7-5. The squad will look to win the series with a morning game today slated for 11:10 AM PT.

Jorge Polanco News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 20

Jorge Polanco’s Season-Ending Surgery Proves Mariners Right but Exposes a Bigger Failure

The Mariners were right to draw a line with Jorge Polanco. They didn’t extend him a qualifying offer, then negotiated a reunion and even matched the Mets on contract length.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 20

Mariners bring 'urgency' into series finale vs. Brewers

After bouncing back from a record-setting loss with an impressive victory, the visiting Seattle Mariners will try for a series win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon.

Cal Raleigh News / HITC / August 20

Cal Raleigh’s struggles with Seattle Mariners brutally compared against one-armed Pete Gray

The Seattle Mariners are enduring a torrid end to the 2026 season following their 22-0 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers. It has turned out to be a season to forget for the Mariners following what was a seriously impressive year in 2025.

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The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL all-time receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Rookie passing leader by team' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / August 20

Mariners try again, succeed in 7-5 win over Brewers

Ah, the difference only 24 hours can make. On Tuesday, the Mariners wore one of the most lopsided losses in the history of baseball. With a 22-0 scoreline, it’s safe to say they had a bad day.

Andres Munoz News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Andres Munoz hits major milestone as Mariners rebound from 22-0 loss

The Seattle Mariners immediately shed the memories of Tuesday’s infamous 22-0 disaster against the Milwaukee Brewers. All thanks to Andres Munoz hitting a new milestone on Wednesday evening.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Mariners rebound from 22-0 loss, hold off Brewers

Dominic Canzone and Taylor Ward each drove in two runs during a four-run first inning, and the visiting Seattle Mariners claimed an early seven-run lead before holding on for a 7-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Mariners must promote this top prospect to salvage their season

The Seattle Mariners have 36 games left, a 59-67 record, and no room for passive decision-making. They sit three games from the third and final American League Wild Card spot and four behind the Houston Astros in the AL West.

Seattle Mariners News / New Baseball Media / August 19

2026 MLB Draft Review: Seattle Mariners

Two years ago, the Mariners drafted pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje in the first round out of Mississippi State. In 2026, the Mariners went back to MSU, as standout slugger Ace Reese headlined a college-heavy haul for the Seattle organization in the MLB Draft.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Mariners Select Jhonathan Díaz

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of left-hander Jhonathan Díaz. Fellow lefty Josh Simpson has been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding active roster move.

Dan Wilson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 19

Why Mariners must fire Dan Wilson after embarrassing 22-0 loss to Brewers

The Seattle Mariners reached a point Tuesday night that should end Dan Wilson’s time as manager. Their 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers was the worst defeat in franchise history and tied the modern-era record for the largest shutout.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Pat Murphy reacts to Julio Rodriguez’s all-time blunder

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez did not have the proudest moment of his baseball career on Tuesday, as he committed one of the most embarrassing blunders in recent memory.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19

Mariners, Brewers moving on from historic evening

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said his team needs to get past what happened Tuesday night in a record-setting 22-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Julio Rodriguez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Fans roasted Julio Rodriguez after he committed Error of the Year contender

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez deservedly got clowned on Tuesday after committing a mental mistake for the ages. The Mariners trailed the Milwaukee Brewers 19-0 (!!!) in the bottom of the 8th inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19

Mariners suffer one of the most embarrassing losses in MLB history

Seattle Mariners fans may feel the need to take multiple showers after watching their favorite team get humiliated on live television. Tuesday’s matchup between the Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers started normally enough.

Dan Wilson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 18

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.

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.

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?