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Mariners' Mitch Garver enters free agency, likely won't return

The MLB Players Association announced Monday that Mitch Garver’s option for the 2026 season was not picked up by the Seattle Mariners. The 34-year-old catcher is now a free agent and can sign with any team starting on Thursday.

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Mariners React to Cal Raleigh News on Monday

The Seattle Mariners fell one win short of reaching the franchise’s first World Series, losing Game 7 of the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite the disappointing finish, the 2025 campaign marked a major step forward and stands as the most successful season in team history.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Tigers Could Steal Two-Time All-Star From Mariners This Winter

The Seattle Mariners enter the 2025-26 offseason with some major roster questions to answer. After capturing their first American League West title since 2001 and making a thrilling run to the ALCS, Seattle now faces the challenge of keeping their core intact as free agency heats up.

Julio Rodriguez News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 3

Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez finishes as runner-up in AL Gold Glove voting

Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez finished as a runner-up to Boston’s Ceddanne Rafaela for the American League Gold Glove in center field on Sunday.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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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Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Mariners' First Roster Move After World Series Makes Perfect Sense

The offseason is beginning in earnest, and the Seattle Mariners are already taking care of some business. Seattle signed catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver to a two-year, $24 million deal after his World Series championship with the Texas Rangers in 2023.

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Mariners Could See Two-Time All-Star Head Back to Diamondbacks This Offseason

The Seattle Mariners are entering one of their most important offseasons in recent memory. After capturing their first American League West title since 2001 and making a thrilling run to the ALCS, Seattle now faces several crucial roster decisions that could shape the future of the franchise.

Josh Naylor News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Insider's Take On Josh Naylor Will Excite Mariners Fans

It's pretty obvious at this point that the Seattle Mariners made a great move this past summer as they brought first baseman Josh Naylor to town. He was everything the Mariners could've asked for and more down the stretch.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 3

Here, here: 2.5M visit T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners reached their attendance goal in 2025. They’ll reach for more next year. Just over 2.5 million fans attended regular season games at T-Mobile Park in 2025.

Mitch Garver News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 3

Mitch Garver becomes free agent after lackluster season with Mariners

Catcher Mitch Garver is headed into free agency after his mutual option with the Mariners was declined, according to an announcement by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday.

Eugenio Suarez News / Sporting News / November 3

Mariners free agent Eugenio Suarez given 5 possible destinations by ESPN MLB insider

Suarez was a bit underwhelming once he came to Seattle.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Mariners Favored To Sign $160 Million Slugger In Free Agency

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in baseball this year, but they're facing a tough battle to stay at the top this offseason. The Mariners are losing sluggers Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez to free agency after acquiring them at the trade deadline.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / November 3

Three questions facing the Seattle Mariners this offseason

The Seattle Mariners came agonizingly close to their first World Series appearance.

Three questions facing the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason

Three questions facing the New York Yankees this offseason

MLB reveals finalists for major awards

The 25 greatest baseball players who never played in the MLB

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

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Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 2

Mariners Slugger Projected To Sign Huge 3-Year, $78 Million Contract

The Seattle Mariners slowly built a World Series caliber roster over the last few years. Their pitching staff has been elite for a few seasons, but the offense struggled.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 2

Mariners Slugger Gets Huge 5-Year, $125 Million Contract Projection

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in baseball this year, but they ultimately fell short of the World Series after losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series.

Jorge Polanco News / Sporting News / November 2

Mariners predicted to replace Jorge Polanco through trade for $5.4 million All-Star, Gold Glove

This would be a solid replacement for Polanco.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 1

MLB Analyst Believes the Mariners will Trade Some of Their Starting Pitching Depth

For years, the Seattle Mariners have been on a mission to find and develop as many good, young starting pitchers as possible. Following that strategy, they have a nucleus of arms and innings eaters that they've had in place for several years now.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 1

Mariners' Blockbuster Trade Likelihood May Be Increasing, Per Insider

Thus far, the Seattle Mariners have held the line. With a glut of starting pitching talent and a general lack of offense over the last few seasons, the Mariners have refused to trade a starter to address the more pressing need.

Bryce Miller News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 31

Seattle Starter Won't Need Offseason Surgery

Seattle pitcher Bryce Miller is not expected to need elbow surgery this offseason, as was originally feared. Instead, the 27-year-old veteran will rely on rest and rehab to prepare for the 2026 season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Former Mariners, Cubs pitcher Yoervis Medina dies at 37

Former major league pitcher Yoervis Medina has died.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / October 31

Mariners Playoff Hero Projected For Lucrative Two-Year Deal

There are two fairly cut-and-dry decisions for the Seattle Mariners in free agency this season, and then a third, much murkier one. Anything can still

Brock Rodden News / Just Baseball / October 31

Mariners Prospect Brock Rodden Ready To Put Injury-Plagued 2025 Behind Him

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — After having his 2025 season interrupted by three different stints on the injured list, Seattle Mariners prospect Brock Rodden is building upon the positive moments of his start-and-stop campaign and putting his time on the shelf in the rearview mirror.

Bryce Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Mariners' Bryce Miller expected to avoid elbow surgery

Seattle right-hander Bryce Miller is not expected to need elbow surgery this offseason, reports Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Miller had multiple stints on the injured list this past season due to elbow inflammation.

Jorge Polanco News / Just Baseball / October 30

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Jorge Polanco

Last winter Jorge Polanco was passed over by every team after an uninspiring year in Seattle, which continued a trend of downward play. Without many other options, Polanco returned to the Mariners, where he slashed .265/.326/.495 with 26 home runs and a 132 wRC+.

Cal Raleigh News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh News on Wednesday

Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners fell one game short of reaching the World Series for the first time in franchise history. Seattle lost Game 7 of the ALCS to the Toronto Blue Jays, 4–3.

Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / October 29

Five Takeaways From the Seattle Mariners’ 2025 Season

The Seattle Mariners’ 2025 season ended in heartbreaking fashion, losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the ALCS. To get that close but fall just short was a brutal gut punch after what was a magical season for Seattle.