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On Friday, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh became the franchise's all-time leader in home runs from the catcher position when he hit the 96th of his career.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 29

ESPN Insider Buster Olney Weighs in on Seattle Mariners Surprising Release of Mitch Haniger

The Seattle Mariners made the surprising decision to cut ties with veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger earlier this week, eating $15.5 million in the process.

Athletics News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 27

Seattle Mariners Skipper Says It Will Be Hard Take Field Without Mitch Haniger on Opening Day

SEATTLE, Wash. - The Seattle Mariners will open up the 2025 regular season on Thursday night against the Athletics at T-Mobile Park. The M's are coming off a season that saw them go 85-77 and miss the playoffs by one game.

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MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in six minutes?

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 25

Here's What Jerry Dipoto Had to Say After Seattle Mariners Released Mitch Haniger

Over the weekend, the Seattle Mariners made the surprising decision to release outfielder Mitch Haniger. The M's will still owe him the $15.5 million remaining on his contract.

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25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

It's crunch time for fantasy baseball managers as we head into the final two months of the regular season. These 25 players could make all the difference as pickups or acquisitions for fantasy rosters.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 24

Here's What Mitch Haniger Had to Say After Surprising Seattle Mariners Release on Sunday

The Seattle Mariners made the surprising decision to release former All-Star outfielder Mitch Haniger on Sunday. Haniger, 34, has appeared in part of eight major league seasons, including six with the Mariners.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 23

Seattle Mariners Release Pair of Pitchers in Latest Round of Roster Moves

The Seattle Mariners made one of the biggest roster moves of the offseason when they released veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger on Sunday. Soon after the news came out that Haniger would no longer be with the Mariners, the organization announced another string of roster moves out of spring training.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 23

Mariners release ex-All Star owed $15.5 million in 2025

The Seattle Mariners have playoff expectations heading into 2025. After a historic collapse in 2024, they need better offense to power through a crowded American League Wild Card race.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / March 23

Mariners announce near-final round of roster cuts; Opening Day roster coming into focus

The final cut is the deepest, baby you know After announcing the release of Mitch Haniger separately, the Mariners also announced what should be their penultimate (or near-penultimate) round of roster cuts, meaning the Opening Day roster is coming into focus.

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The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

Success in Major League Baseball can be measured in many ways; namely, winning a World Series. As a player, it is truly special. Meanwhile, doing so in the capacity of manager is a significant accomplishment, considering the pressure to succeed.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / March 23

Mariners release veteran OF Mitch Haniger

The Seattle Mariners released veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger on Sunday. An All-Star with the club in 2018, he spent parts of six seasons in Seattle. "Putting on a Mariners uniform and playing at T-Mobile Park is something I'll cherish forever," Haniger, 34, said in a team news release.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Former MLB All-Star New Option to Join Phillies Outfield

As the final cuts of spring training are announced, teams across MLB watch closely to see if they can scoop up some depth. The Phillies may have just found precisely what they are looking for.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Mariners surprisingly release former All-Star

Just days before Opening Day 2025, one former All-Star player is now looking for a new home.

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Mariners release Mitch Haniger

The Mariners announced this morning that they’ve released outfielder Mitch Haniger. Haniger was owed $15.5MM this season, the last year of the three-year, $43MM contract he signed with the Giants prior to the 2023 season.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 21

ESPN MLB Insider Explains Why Seattle Mariners Likely Won't Cut Ties with Veteran

With Opening Day just six days away, the Seattle Mariners are nearing a deadline to make decisions on their Opening Day roster. While this is just speculative, it feels that Rowdy Tellez will make the roster, and there's strong reason to believe that utility player Miles Mastrobuoni will as well.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 19

Seattle Mariners' Outfielder Reportedly a "Strong Possibility" to Open Season on Injured List

After a disappointing 2024 season, Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger is looking for a bounce back 2025. However, that bounce back campaign is looking like it's going to start with a trip to the injured list.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 18

Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger is Part of Very Small Group in Home Run History

The Major League Baseball season kicked off on Tuesday morning with the first of two games in Tokyo between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. Ahead of that game, noted MLB researcher Sarah Langs posted a historical note, which includes Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 16

Seattle Mariners Outfielder Dealing with Shoulder Injury as Opening Day Nears

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger hasn't been in a spring training lineup since March 8, and on Saturday, we wondered if that meant that the M's were getting ready to move on from him.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 15

Are the Seattle Mariners Preparing to Move on From Outfielder Mitch Haniger?

Could the Seattle Mariners be readying to move on from veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger? The question certainly deserves to be asked. As noted by popular Mariners "X" user @MarinerMuse, Haniger hasn't played since March 8 and isn't in either of the split-squad lineups for Saturday afternoon.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 26

Seattle Mariners Outfielder Mitch Haniger Discusses Spring Training Goals

There might not be a player on the Seattle Mariners roster more polarizing than outfielder Mitch Haniger. He's responsible for more walk-off wins than any other player in franchise history and is high on the club's all-time leaderboards in home runs and RBIs (10th and 17th, respectively).

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 5

Here are the Seattle Mariners Options with Outfielder Mitch Haniger Moving Forward

On Monday night, Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger officially opted-in to his contract for the 2025 season. The deal is officially for $15.5 million.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 27, 2024

Brady's Spin: It's Sad What Has Happened to Seattle Mariners' OF Mitch Haniger

It's sad to see what has happened to Seattle Mariners' outfielder Mitch Haniger. When the team re-acquired him this offseason in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, there was optimism that he would help replace the production left behind by the departure of Teoscar Hernandez.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 24, 2024

MLB home run props for 4/24: The wind's blowing out at Coors

Boom! Julio Rodriguez went yard on Tuesday night to finally put an end to our home run prop drought. Let's keep the momentum rolling with three more HR picks for Wednesday's MLB slate.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2024