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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / November 6

Mariners finally bring Tanner Swanson home to join coaching staff

The calendar says November 6 but it’s Christmas around here at Lookout Landing HQ. The New York Post reports the Mariners have reportedly finally pried Tanner Swanson away from the Yankees organization to serve as Jason Kanzler’s bench coach.

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.

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.

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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 / Lookout Landing / November 6

Mariners News: Randy Arozarena, Shelley Duncan, and Perry Minasian

Hello everyone and happy Friday! Let’s get to all of the updates from around baseball you may have missed. Randy Arozarena was named a finalist for a Silver Slugger award.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Kanzler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 4

Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler absolutely flames Astros during introductory press conference

New Seattle Mariners manager Jason Kanzler took a playful jab at the Houston Astros during his introductory press conference Wednesday, referencing his former employer without naming the club.

Jason Kanzler News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 4

Mariners’ Player Development Disconnect Gives Jason Kanzler His First Big Test

We’ve seen the proof that the Mariners can grow a prospect list. Now we need to see them get better at growing a lineup. That’s one of the many assignments waiting for Jason Kanzler after his introductory press conference.

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.

Seattle Mariners News / Baseball Now / November 4

Mariners Name Surprising Choice For New Manager

The Seattle Mariners named their new manager on Tuesday, and their decision was somewhat surprising. Down to two finalists, the Mariners picked Jason Kanzler

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / November 3

Jason Kanzler’s Work With Jeremy Peña Offers Hope for Mariners’ Young Hitters

The Mariners have spent enough time waiting for talented hitters to figure it out. Also, at some point, the people handing out the assignments need better answers, too.

Seattle Mariners News / EssentiallySports / November 3

'Not a Guy Who Needs to Learn on the Job': A.J. Pierzynski Questions Mariners’ Hire of 36-Year-Old Jason Kanzler

The Seattle Mariners finished 76-86 a year after then-manager Dan Wilson took them to Game 7 of the ALCS, and in response, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto handed the managerial role to Jason Kanzler, a 36-year-old first-time skipper.

Jason Kanzler News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 3

Why Mariners surprisingly hired Jason Kanzler as manager

With the Seattle Mariners going through a disappointing season this past year, the team had been looking for its new manager after firing Dan Wilson, but the wait is finally over.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / November 3

Mariners Become First Team to Fill Manager Vacancy With Surprising Hire

The Seattle Mariners are the first team to fill their managerial vacancy. The club will turn to Jason Kanzler to lead their team from the dugout. Kanzler, 36, carries a different type of experience to the dugout.

MLB 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.

Seattle Mariners 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

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Mariners To Hire CJ Gillman As Hitting Coach

The Mariners are set to hire CJ Gillman as the new hitting coach, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Chandler Rome, and Spencer Nusbaum. Gillman formerly worked as Seattle’s minor league hitting coordinator from 2022-25, before spending last season as the Nationals’ director of hitting.

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 / Viral Sports News / October 29

Mariners Acquire Speedy Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

The Seattle Mariners added outfielder Grant McCray to their 40-man roster on Thursday after claiming him off waivers from the San Francisco Giants, according to announcements from both clubs and the MLB transaction log.

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.

Taylor Ward 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.

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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.

Miles Mastrobuoni News / Viral Sports News / October 16

Seattle Mariners Officially Cut Ties With 5-Year MLB Veteran

Seattle Mariners utility player Miles Mastrobuoni has elected free agency, via the MiLB transaction log. The move ends his tenure in the organization after two seasons and marks the formal conclusion of a year spent mostly in Triple-A following repeated roster decisions at the major-league level.