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Mariners end 8-year drought in statement sweep of Astros

Mariners end 8-year drought in statement sweep of Astros

There was a changing of the guard in the AL West during the 2025 season, as a late charge from the Seattle Mariners not only allowed them to wrestle away the division title from the Houston Astros, they also sent them packing and out of postseason contention.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 13

Astronotso-scary-anymore, Mariners mop AL West rival

Coming out of the All-Star Break in 2025, the Seattle Mariners had some juice. They’d faltered from their scalding April-May surge, ceding the division lead to the Houston Astros at the start of June with a brutal 4-13 stretch from May 24-June 11th featuring multiple losses to Houston and dismal sweeps.

Josh Naylor News / Field Level Media / April 13
Josh Naylor (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) powers M's to sweep of Astros

Josh Naylor (2 HRs, 5 RBIs) powers M's to sweep of Astros

Josh Naylor hit two home runs -- his first two extra-base hits of the season -- and drove in five runs as the host Seattle Mariners completed a four-game sweep of the American League West rival Houston Astros with a 6-2 victory Monday afternoon.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

Josh Naylor breaks out of slump in Mariners' sweep of Astros

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor snapped out of an early-season funk with a huge game to close out a four-game sweep of the slumping Houston Astros.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

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How many of the players to appear in the most games all-time for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 13
Mariners Take Care Of Business With Ruthless Sweep Of Injury-Ravaged Astros

Mariners Take Care Of Business With Ruthless Sweep Of Injury-Ravaged Astros

Seattle walked into this four-game set against an Astros team that was clearly running on fumes, saw the opening, and kept on the gas. Houston was banged up.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Colt Emerson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 13
Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson’s MLB timeline receive massive update

Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson’s MLB timeline receive massive update

The Seattle Mariners signed top prospect Colt Emerson to what was then a record-setting $95 million contract extension. All before he made his debut at the MLB level.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

Why fans shouldn't panic about MLB stars' early-season struggles

It did not take long. We are barely a couple of weeks into the season, and the panic button is already getting mashed across Major League Baseball.

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Dodgers' Dave Roberts addresses Roki Sasaki's struggles after loss to Rangers
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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 13
Former Mariners Veteran First Baseman Refuses To Retire After Surprise Mexican League Contract

Former Mariners Veteran First Baseman Refuses To Retire After Surprise Mexican League Contract

We all know the vibe here. When a former Mariners deadline pickup who is now in his forties signs with the Tijuana Toros, this usually is not about a dramatic road back to the majors.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 13

Seattle Mariners Minor League Roundup – Week Three

Tacoma dropped the series against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, losing four of six on the week with little life shown throughout. Hopefully they’re able to shake this one and get back on the right track.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 13

Mariners News: Logan Gilbert, Julio Rodriguez, and Jordan Walker

Good morning! Yesterday’s Mariners win over the Houston Astros featured Logan Gilbert’s best outing of the year. Through seven innings, his seven strikeouts and one earned run on four hits powered the Mariners to a 6-1 victory over the Astros, and their third win in a row.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 13
Light-hitting Mariners taking advantage of Astros' shaky pitching

Light-hitting Mariners taking advantage of Astros' shaky pitching

Every year, generally come playoff time, the question is asked: Does good pitching beat good hitting? The current series between the Houston Astros and host Seattle Mariners poses a different query: Does bad hitting beat bad pitching?

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Logan Gilbert News / Field Level Media / April 12
Logan Gilbert earns first win as Mariners beat Astros again

Logan Gilbert earns first win as Mariners beat Astros again

Logan Gilbert pitched seven strong innings for his first victory of the season as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Houston Astros 6-1 Sunday afternoon.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12
Mariners Capitalize On Astros’ Pitching Meltdown In Third Straight Win

Mariners Capitalize On Astros’ Pitching Meltdown In Third Straight Win

In today’s episode of beat down on the broken ones, the Mariners did exactly what good teams are supposed to do when a division rival shows up with a pitching staff held together by super glue.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12
Mariners Infield Finally Feels Whole As Brendan Donovan, J.P. Crawford Start Together Vs. Astros

Mariners Infield Finally Feels Whole As Brendan Donovan, J.P. Crawford Start Together Vs. Astros

For the first time all season, the Mariners finally get Brendan Donovan and J.P. Crawford in the same starting lineup on April 12. Crawford opened the year on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, then once he returned, Donovan missed time with an illness after also dealing with a groin scare earlier this month.

Luis Castillo News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 12
Mariners’ Bats Rescue Luis Castillo In Emotional Comeback Win Over Astros

Mariners’ Bats Rescue Luis Castillo In Emotional Comeback Win Over Astros

For once, the Mariners’ offense got to be the one handing out the rescue package. We are used to watching Seattle’s pitching staff spend six or seven innings holding games together while the lineup tries to scrape together just enough offense to make it matter.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / April 12

On the Mariners drop in bat speed

The Mariners are swinging slower and hitting worse, but connecting these dots isn’t as simple as it seems. Bat speed is down for half the Mariners’ lineup over the first 2 1/2 weeks of the season.

Cal Raleigh News / Stadium Rant / April 11
Why the Seattle Mariners Are Struggling in 2026: Rodríguez, Raleigh and Pitching Issues

Why the Seattle Mariners Are Struggling in 2026: Rodríguez, Raleigh and Pitching Issues

The 2026 season was supposed to be a defining year for the Seattle Mariners—a campaign where promise finally turned into sustained contention. Coming off seasons of gradual improvement, Seattle entered the year with a balanced roster, a strong pitching foundation, and star power capable of carrying the offense.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 11
Mariners Prospect Racks Up 11 Strikeouts in Second Double-A Start

Mariners Prospect Racks Up 11 Strikeouts in Second Double-A Start

One of the Seattle Mariners' top pitching prospects continued his early-season dominance by tossing an absolute gem in his second career minor league game.

Brendan Donovan News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Brendan Donovan News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

Brendan Donovan News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

The Seattle Mariners made plenty of moves this past offseason to rebolster the lineup after coming just one win short of reaching the franchise’s first-ever World Series title.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 11
Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling goes poorly for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for Ichiro Suzuki, one of the team's greatest all-time players, on Friday, and in a testament to how the season has gone so far, the ceremony ended with a bat issue. 

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 10
Mariners’ Ichiro statue seemingly endures bat malfunction during unveiling

Mariners’ Ichiro statue seemingly endures bat malfunction during unveiling

The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for franchise icon Ichiro on Friday. After his first-ballot Hall of Fame induction and a jersey retirement last year, the legend came back for the statue reveal.

Victor Robles News / Last Word On Sports / April 10
Breaking Down the Mariners’ Options with Victor Robles Injured

Breaking Down the Mariners’ Options with Victor Robles Injured

The Seattle Mariners announced before the final game of their series with the Texas Rangers that Victor Robles had been placed on the 10-day injured list with a pec strain.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 9
Mariners’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Mariners’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Seattle Mariners were just three innings away from winning the American League pennant and playing in their first World Series when they took the field in the bottom of the seventh inning of Game 7 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / April 8
What Happens If the Mariners Continue to Struggle

What Happens If the Mariners Continue to Struggle

As the first month of the MLB season continues, the Seattle Mariners’ offense continues to struggle. They have a 4-8 record and have scored more than three runs in only three of their first 12 games.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Mariners Select Connor Joe, Place Victor Robles On IL

Mariners Select Connor Joe, Place Victor Robles On IL

Veteran outfielder Connor Joe is joining the Mariners, the team announced. He’ll replace Victor Robles, who’s heading to the injured list with a pectoral strain.

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