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What the Mariners Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

Despite significant expectations, a Mariners team that has a win-now core did not make it back to the playoffs in 2026. Now, with one big piece going to free agency and potentially more changes on the horizon, Seattle will need to shore up the roster, aside from bringing in a new manager.

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Mariners’ Offensive Failure Shows the Gap With World Series Teams Brewers and Rays

Watching the Brewers and Rays play for a championship, we can spare ourselves another round of wondering when the Seattle Mariners will finally catch a postseason break.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 28

Under-the-radar Mariners coaching candidates from MLB (NL Central)

Back with the series literally no one has asked for, no one apparently wants, and yet I am compelled to do. If you missed the first installment, you can catch up with the method behind the madness here, as well as the first batch of coaching staff candidates from the AL Central.

Ben Williamson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 28

Former Mariners Infielder Ben Williamson Walks Off Brewers as Rays Borrow Seattle’s World Series Dreams

Ben Williamson, Mariners legend. Sure. We all had that plaque ordered. Now he has a World Series moment that will follow him for the rest of his baseball life.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the MLB players to hit at least 45 homers in a single season before turning 25 years old can you name in five minutes?

The '2nd-most HRs in one season by team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Mike Rizzo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 27

Astros Interview Mike Rizzo While Mariners Face Their Own Ambition Test

The Astros have a general manager vacancy. That doesn’t mean the AL West is going to be any easier for the Mariners. After the 2026 season, we’ve seen what happens when the division should have been a layup. Still, Houston’s search offers Seattle an opportunity…sort of.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 27

Under-the-radar Mariners coaching candidates from MLB (AL Central)

In all the talk around Mariners managerial candidates, it felt like a lot of the candidates who were being proposed were the obvious ones – Jason Kanzler was the first real dark horse candidate that popped up, and has apparently made it quite far in the process.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 27

Mariners’ Manager Choice Between Joe Espada and Jason Kanzler Puts Front Office on the Spot

So, it’s official. The Mariners have narrowed their manager search to two finalists with very different résumés. Now comes the part that should tell us something useful about the people making the hire.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 26

One Bold Mariners-Reds Trade for Elly De La Cruz That Actually Makes Sense

The Mariners should be willing to make a trade that hurts. Elly De La Cruz is definitely a guy worth having that conversation over. We can get attached to the ceilings of the Mariners young players.

Taylor Ward News / Just Baseball / October 26

Taylor Ward’s Mariners Stint Lost Him So Much Money

Just one year ago in 2025, Taylor Ward completed arguably the best season of his career. He mashed 31 doubles and 36 home runs while driving in 103 runs for the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 26

Rays-Brewers World Series Makes Mariners’ Lonely History Even Harder to Stomach

Somebody is about to leave the club, and once again, the Mariners will be standing there holding the door. The Rays and Brewers are playing for their first World Series championship.

Boston Smith News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 25

Mariners Prospect Boston Smith’s Future at Catcher Hinges on More Than His Bat

Boston Smith’s bat is getting him noticed. His glove could help decide how often the Mariners will eventually get to use it. It’s something we need to pay attention to between all the home run highlights we’ve been getting ever since he joined the organization.

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.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 24

Hal Steinbrenner’s Support for Aaron Judge’s ‘All-In’ Demand Shows What Mariners Owed Cal Raleigh

Hal Steinbrenner offered a pretty reasonable response to a superstar asking his organization for more. For Mariners fans, his handling of Aaron Judge’s challenge brought back an uncomfortable memory of Cal Raleigh’s own.

Emerson Hancock News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 24

Mariners’ Emerson Hancock May Never Have More Trade Value — And They Should Cash In

Logan Gilbert will get his share of trade speculation this winter. We all know the argument at this point. Approaching free agency forces a decision, and his established track record gives interested teams a pretty clear idea of what they’d be getting.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt shuts down Mariners rumor with four words

It only took four words for Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt to shut down rumors of his departure from the American League Central champions.

Top candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Steven Kwan is being linked to two teams after Guardians' playoff exit

Brian Cashman announces a big update on his Yankees future

The impact Jake Bloss could have for the Blue Jays in 2027

'This is unprecedented': Dodgers provide Shohei Ohtani pitching update

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 22

Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Mariners

No matter how you slice it, the 2026 season was nothing but a disappointment for the Seattle Mariners. A year after winning the AL West, winning 90 games, and going to Game 7 of the ALCS, the Mariners fell flat on their face.

Logan Gilbert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 19

Logan Gilbert trade idea floated after Mariners’ disappointing season

The Seattle Mariners entered the 2026 season with lofty expectations. After reaching the American League Championship Series in 2025, it seemed as if Seattle could take the next step and become a World Series ball club this year.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Seattle Mariners Officially Cut Ties With 5-Year MLB Veteran

Seattle Mariners utility player Miles Mastrobuoni has elected free agency, via the MiLB transaction log. The move ends his tenure in the organization after two seasons and marks the formal conclusion of a year spent mostly in Triple-A following repeated roster decisions at the major-league level.

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.

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

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.

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