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Mariners at Nationals rain delay updates: Friday June 12, 2026

East coast road trips to stadiums without roofs are the pits. Today’s series opener between the Mariners and Nationals will begin in a delay due to bad weather in the area.

Cole Young News / Stadium Rant / June 12

Seattle Mariners’ Energetic Young Core, Pitching Fueling 2026 Season

The Seattle Mariners entered the 2026 season facing familiar questions. After several years of building around a talented young core, the organization needed to prove it could consistently compete in a crowded American League landscape.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 12

Mariners News: Matt Brash, Shohei Ohtani, and Tarik Skubal

Happy Friday! The Mariners suffered a 5-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles yesterday, with a tough outing from starter Bryan Woo resulting in seven earned runs.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Lazaro Montes News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 12

Mariners Should Slam the Door on Any Lazaro Montes Trade Talk

Lazaro Montes continues to launch baseballs into orbit. On June 11, Montes launched a three-run homer for Double-A Arkansas, pushing his season total to 19.

Bryan Woo News / Total Pro Sports / June 12

'Tired Of Sucking' – Bryan Woo Holds Nothing Back After Mariners Recent Loss

The Seattle Mariners are the favorites to retain the American League West title after coming to the brink of winning the pennant last year. Bryan Woo posted an outstanding campaign for the vaunted Mariners rotation, taking third place in the Cy Young race.

Bryan Woo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Mariners’ Bryan Woo is ‘tired of sucking’ after another disaster vs. Orioles

The Seattle Mariners (36-34) have spent the last five years teetering between elation and heartbreak, so every key player must perform competently. Bryan

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 11

5 Bullpen Arms Mariners Should Target Before the Deadline Market Explodes

If the Mariners are going to move away from Andrés Muñoz as their closer, it would take a collapse hitherto undreamt of. And since that’s not where we are, this bullpen conversation should probably start in a more honest place.

J.P. Crawford News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Mariners’ JP Crawford takes major step toward injury return

The Seattle Mariners received an encouraging injury update Thursday as J.P. Crawford moved closer to a possible return. The shortstop resumed baseball activity at Camden Yards, giving the club a meaningful sign during an important road series.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 11

Mariners DFA pitcher with latest roster move before Orioles game

The Seattle Mariners made another bullpen adjustment Thursday before facing the Baltimore Orioles, selecting Michael Rucker’s contract and designating Domingo Gonzalez for assignment.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 11

Mariners DFA Domingo González as Bullpen Carousel Spins Again

This one is kind of simple. Domingo González was called up, asked to eat up innings, gave up a nasty grand slam, and then quickly was dismissed from the 40-man roster.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Michael Rucker News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 11

Mariners Designate Domingo González For Assignment, Select Michael Rucker

The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Michael Rucker. Fellow righty Domingo González has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

Kade Anderson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 11

Jeff Passan Just Gave Mariners Fans Permission to Get Irresponsible About Kade Anderson

There is a responsible way to talk about Kade Anderson. And that’s the line we’ve been trying to hold. Prospects come with disclaimers and carving up Double-A hitters is not the same as the big leagues.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 11

After halting skid, Orioles seek split of series vs. Mariners

The visiting Seattle Mariners might want to be careful with the fastballs they deliver to Baltimore's Jackson Holliday when the teams meet Thursday night in the finale of a four-game series.

Matt Brash News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 10

Mariners Place Matt Brash On IL With Lat Strain

The Mariners announced a series of roster moves today. Infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and right-hander Domingo González has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma.

MLB News / Just Baseball / June 10

Prospects Who Just Missed the Top 100 Update

As always, whittling down the top 100 prospect list to the century mark is a can’t-win exercise that leaves very talented prospects on the cutting-room floor.

Randy Arozarena News / Field Level Media / June 9

Randy Arozarena goes deep in 10th to lift Mariners past O's

Randy Arozarena hit the second pitch of the 10th inning for a two-run home run and the Seattle Mariners held on to defeat the host Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Cal Raleigh News / Ball Exclusives / June 9

Cal Raleigh rattles off grand slam in Triple-A rehab assignment

The Seattle Mariners come into Monday with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games and it looks like they may not have to wait long to bringing back one of their best players.

Colt Emerson News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Colt Emerson Out of the Mariners Lineup Again

The Seattle Mariners are going to be without both of their starting shortstops in today's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Star rookie shortstop Colt Emerson is out of the Mariners lineup for the second straight game due to back tightness, according to the team.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 9

Mariners SP Emerson Hancock is demonstrating why he's All-Star material

The Seattle Mariners own an elite and formidable starting rotation with the "Big Five," but their sixth man, Emerson Hancock is performing like an All-Star.

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

The 'Active 200-K season leaders' quiz

Randy Dobnak News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Randy Dobnak Has Upward Mobility Clause In Mariners Deal

Randy Dobnak signed a minor league deal with the Mariners last November, and he’s spent the first 10 weeks of the season with Triple-A Tacoma. However, Ari Alexander of 7News Boston reports that the right-hander has a June 15 upward mobility clause in his contract.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 8

Mariners' J.P. Crawford's injury opens the lane for one player to start

The Seattle Mariners will be without their longtime shortstop J.P. Crawford, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday afternoon. According to a team announcement, the Mariners have recalled infielder Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma to take Crawford's place on the active roster.

Three AL front-runners in line to earn their first All-Star bid

Brewers, Royals feature two of the top five MLB duos

Randy Arozarena News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8