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Dipoto: Mariners Eyeing Bullpen Upgrades, At Least One Bat

With Jason Kanzler installed as the new skipper out in Seattle, the Mariners have one piece of offseason business checked off the list. There will still be a handful of coaching hires to sort out, but with the GM Meetings underway in Las Vegas, the focus will also turn to upgrading roster.

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Mariners’ Logan Gilbert Trade Rumors Were Never Likely to Lead Anywhere

We never expected the Mariners to trade Logan Gilbert for prospects. If anything, the idea was to get an impact bat if they did move him. Regardless, go ahead and put his name on an offseason trade list.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 9

Mariners News: Samy Natera, Maxuel Rosario, and the Samsung Lions

Good day fellow Mariners fans! We’ve got another light day of links for you as the offseason remains in the very early stages. Let’s get to it. Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic reports that some Mariners players were involved in their search for a new manager.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / November 9

How to play in-5 Trivia on the SB Nation app

You all have mastered the art of commenting but can you name a Mariners player faster than your fellow commenters? That’s the challenge with in-5, our daily trivia game, and today we’re announcing the debut of the game in the SB Nation app (in-5 is available on the web too, you’ve probably seen it at the top of the site).

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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Randy Arozarena News / Just Baseball / November 9

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Randy Arozarena

With few impact bats available in free agency, Randy Arozarena’s career year should make him one of the most coveted hitters available. Yet his strong results and the questions about how well they’ll hold up could make him one of the offseason’s more polarizing players.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Mariners President Hints at Seattle Looking to Add Veteran Player, Hopefully Reuniting Teammates

To amend their downfall (76-86) this season, the Seattle Mariners first fired manager Dan Wilson and replaced him with Jason Kanzler. Now they want to bring back a familiar face in 2027 to add veteran presence to their roster.

Jason Kanzler News / EssentiallySports / November 9

Seattle Mariners President Gives Honest Opinion on Hiring Jason Kanzler as GM

The Seattle Mariners went from a Game 7 run in the 2025 American League Championship Series to a 76-86 finish this year. The team collectively batted .233 with a .693 OPS, ranking below the bottom five teams in the league.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 8

Mariners Can Offer Teruaki Sato One Thing the Yankees Simply Can’t

The Mariners cannot promise Teruaki Sato brighter lights or the international visibility that comes with wearing Yankees pinstripes. But they can definitely offer him the chance to make an entire corner of the franchise his own.

J.P. Crawford News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 7

Cardinals and Twins Could Give J.P. Crawford a Better Deal Than Mariners

The Athletic’s free-agent prediction for J.P. Crawford lands him with the Cardinals or Twins on a two-year, $20 million deal. That number feels pretty reasonable for an aging player who has spent years handling the less glamorous parts of being a Mariner.

MLB News / EssentiallySports / November 7

Yankees Catching Coordinator Sees Promotion Under New Manager at Seattle Mariners

After 7 seasons shaping the Yankees’ catching department, he has moved to Seattle, closing the book on New York. With the Mariners, he has not only secured a new job with a promotion, but also moved back to his roots.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 6

Mariners Hire New Bench Coach With Catching Expertise and a Proven Yankees Track Record

The Mariners are reportedly bringing Tanner Swanson back home to Seattle, and this is the kind of hire that should get our attention. New York Post Sports first reported that Seattle is finalizing Swanson as Jason Kanzler’s bench coach.

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.

Lou Piniella News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 6

Lou Piniella’s Hall of Fame Wait Overlooks What He Built With the Mariners

We can blame Lou Piniella for helping make Mariners fans hard to please. That should be near the top of his Hall of Fame case. We learned to expect something from this baseball team during his decade with Seattle.

Jason Kanzler News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 6

Jason Kanzler’s Coding Background Could Expose Bugs in Mariners’ Blueprint

The Mariners hired a manager who understands analytics well enough to challenge the front office’s conclusions. We should hope Jason Kanzler will tell Jerry Dipoto when the numbers don’t support the plan.

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Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / November 6

'Has Never Managed at Any Level': Ken Rosenthal Flags the Risk Mariners Are Taking With Jason Kanzler

Jerry Dipoto’s knack for appointing inexperienced managers brought Jason Kanzler to the Seattle Mariners. At 36, Kanzler had no playing experience in the big leagues, nor had he ever managed a team.

Randy Arozarena News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 5

Randy Arozarena’s Silver Slugger Nod Complicates the Mariners’ Sales Pitch for Moving On

The Mariners should aim higher than simply finding someone who can stand in left field. Randy Arozarena’s Silver Slugger nomination comes with reminding

Jason Kanzler News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

The Seattle Mariners have decided on their new manager, and the choice is an unconventional one, to say the least.

Albert Pujols is being linked to prominent MLB manager opening

Pat Murphy apologizes for viral Yankees comment after winning World Series

MLB proposes to delay salary cap until 2028, but MLBPA stands firm

Robinson Cano's son has signed with an MLB team

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 2

Mariners rumors: Seattle already ‘poking around’ trade market in attempt to fix offense

The Seattle Mariners followed up an AL West division crown and an AL Championship Series (ALCS) berth in 2025 with a campaign of disappointment this summer.

Michael Arroyo News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Mariners’ Michael Arroyo Undergoes Elbow Scope Procedure

The Mariners announced that Dr. Keith Meister performed an elbow scope on second baseman/left fielder Michael Arroyo two days ago. The procedure was meant

Andres Munoz News / Field Level Media / October 29

Mariners exercise Andres Munoz's 2027 option, decline two others

The Seattle Mariners exercised their $9 million club option for 2027 on closer Andres Munoz on Thursday after the right-hander's toughest season with the club.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Mariners Announce Three Option Decisions

The Mariners announced Thursday that they’ve exercised their $9MM club option on closer Andrés Muñoz. Seattle declined a $6.075MM club option on righty Bryce Miller and a $9MM club option on outfielder Victor Robles.

Seattle Mariners News / New Baseball Media / October 28

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.

Seattle Mariners 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.

Stephen Vogt 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.