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Mariners Manager Search Tests Jerry Dipoto’s Promise of Fresh Thinking

We finally have one concrete name in the Mariners’ manager search. Seattle is expected to meet with Joe Espada, and the Astros have since announced that they will not renew his contract.

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How Much Can the Mariners Actually Spend This Offseason?

The Mariners will have money to spend this offseason. The more uncomfortable observation is whether they will have enough of it to repair everything they allowed to break in 2026.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 15

4 Trade Targets Who Could Solve the Mariners’ Biggest Problem

The Mariners don’t need to build another offseason around collecting options. They should be in an aggressive pursuit of a position player who makes the lineup harder to pitch against.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 15

Mariners News: Boston Smith, Cole Young, and Joe Espada

Hello everyone and happy Thursday! Here’s everything you may have missed from the baseball world yesterday. The Dodgers are just one game away from being swept in the NLCS following a 6-2 Brewers victory powered by a trio of homers.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

The 'Last 100-RBI season by team' quiz

Cole Young News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 14

Mariners’ Cole Young Gold Glove Finalist Nod Settles Key 2027 Roster Question

The Mariners should cross the idea of a second base upgrade off their offseason list. Cole Young’s selection as an AL Gold Glove finalist doesn’t settle every argument about his game.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Cole Young News / Lookout Landing / October 14

Cole Young announced as Gold Glove finalist at second base

The Seattle Mariners put out a historically bad defense in 2026, but one member of the roster is being recognized for floating above the rest of the sinking ship.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 14

Mariners prospect Jarvis Gomez looks to electrify

Jarvis Gomez was hot at the plate all summer in the Dominican Summer League, but right now he’s very cold. In his defense, the San Isidro native is on

Seattle Mariners News / Baseball Now / October 14

Mariners Reportedly Meeting With Rival Manager

Coming off a disappointing 76-86 season and a third-place finish in the AL West, the Seattle Mariners are in the market for a new manager. After dismissing Dan Wilson from his managerial duties, the Mariners are looking for a new skipper this offseason.

Logan Gilbert News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 14

The Mariners Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason

Whether we like it or not, Logan Gilbert is the most logical trade candidate on the Mariners’ roster. He also might be the player the team can least afford to trade.

Randy Arozarena News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 13

Randy Arozarena Prediction Puts Mariners’ $100 Million Spending Test Under the Microscope

A $100 million contract for a 31-year-old outfielder doesn’t sound like a typical Jerry Dipoto move. Which is precisely why Randy Arozarena’s impending free agency will tell us something important about the Seattle Mariners.

Joe Espada News / Yardbarker / October 13

Mariners reportedly set to meet with Joe Espada regarding manager job

The Seattle Mariners' next manager could be a familiar face from the opposing dugout.

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The 'Active 150-hit MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Mariners may hire new manager away from division rival

The Seattle Mariners need a new manager, and they may take the unusual step of hiring one directly away from an AL West rival. The Mariners plan to meet with Houston Astros manager Joe Espada regarding their managerial vacancy, according to Mark Feinsand, Daniel Kramer, and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 13

One Offseason Mistake the Mariners Cannot Afford to Repeat

A real contender shouldn’t spend 129 plate appearances figuring out whether a part-time hitter belongs in the middle of its plans. The Mariners did that with Rob Refsnyder.

Randy Arozarena News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 12

Mariners Should Give Randy Arozarena a Qualifying Offer to Fuel Free-Agent Pursuit

The Mariners’ first decision on Randy Arozarena should be an easy one. They should at least give him the qualifying offer. Arozarena just slashed .281/.381/.484 with 26 home runs, 26 stolen bases and an .865 OPS.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / October 10

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The Mariners are at a crossroads heading into the offseason.

Former MLB GM believes Braves should target Randy Arozarena

The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

Julio Rodriguez News / Athlon Sports / October 9

What is Julio Rodriguez Up To? Mariners Star Makes Announcement After 5th MLB Season

The Seattle Mariners had a disappointing season in 2026, missing out on postseason play. Since coming one win short of reaching the World Series in 2025, it has been all downhill for the franchise.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 7

Seattle Mariners Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 6

Mariners announce surgeries for Cal Raleigh, Josh Naylor

The Mariners announced that catcher Cal Raleigh and Josh Naylor underwent surgical procedures on October 3. Both players are expected to be recovered before the start of spring training.

George Kirby News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 5

George Kirby’s Fastball Failed Him

Mariners right-hander George Kirby just put together the worst season of his career. He stumbled to a 4.33 ERA as one of the key contributors to a disappointing season for Seattle’s vaunted rotation.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 1

Five Mariners Who Need To Be Better Next Season

At the start of every season, fans take a look at the Seattle Mariners roster and wonder if it will finally be the season when they win it all. This year was surely no exception.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto says Seattle will hire from outside the organization to find its next manager: 'We need fresh thought, we need something new'

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto says the organization will look outside the franchise for its next manager. Dipoto confirmed the decision following Seattle’s 2026 season, saying the Mariners need a different perspective as they begin searching for a replacement for Dan Wilson.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Mariners’ Manager’s Exit Triggers Major Shake-Up After Disastrous 2026 Collapse

In 2025, the Seattle Mariners were just one game away from making it to the World Series but lost in the ALCS. That gave fans some hope for 2026, but all that came crashing down as they finished with a 76-86 record, 8 games behind the last Wild Card spot, and ended the Dan Wilson Era.

Dan Wilson News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Mariners move on from 4 more coaches after Dan Wilson decision

The Seattle Mariners missed the playoffs in 2026 despite making the ALCS a year ago, and they decided to relieve manager Dan Wilson of his duties after the final game of the regular season.

Dan Wilson News / Field Level Media / September 27

Mariners manager Dan Wilson out after disappointing 2026 campaign

The Seattle Mariners announced shortly after Sunday's season finale that manager Dan Wilson will not return in 2027. Seattle was a disappointing 76-86 this season, finished third in the American League West and missed the playoffs one year after advancing to Game 7 of the 2025 ALCS before falling to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27

Top Mariners prospect leaves game after getting hit by 104-mph comebacker

Seattle Mariners fans held their collective breath as Kade Anderson left Saturday’s game with an injury. The Mariners’ No. 1 prospect left the mound early against the Los Angeles Angels after getting hit by a 103.8-mph comebacker in the 4th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.