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Slumping Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh got a little help in HR vs. Astros

Cal Raleigh had the whole baseball world eating from his fingertips in 2025, when he set one home run record after another as the Seattle Mariners came oh so close to making it to the World Series for the first time in franchise history.

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Mariners drive away the night with a series win in Houston against division leading Astros

A lot of bad things can happen on the road. In terms of baseball and the Seattle Mariners, they could have lost a road series today, in Houston, to the division rival and leader Astros.

Bryan Woo News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Mariners’ Bryan Woo allays injury fears after concerning mound visit vs. Astros

The Seattle Mariners need every win they can get to keep in step with the opposition in the Wild Card race. On Sunday, the Mariners won the rubber match of their three-game series against division rival Houston Astros, 3-2, with starting pitcher Bryan Woo combining with the relief corps to keep the Astros at bay for the night.

MLB News / NBC Sports / August 16

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The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most MLB All-Star Games' quiz

Cal Raleigh News / NBC Sports / August 16

Watch: Cal Raleigh focused on 'team success' amid challenging season | Sunday Night Baseball | MLB on NBC

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 16

Dan Wilson Could Pay for the Mariners Collapse Jerry Dipoto Helped Create

Bob Nightengale dropped the Mariners into baseball’s rumor mill on Aug. 16 with one sentence that shouldn’t surprise the fan base, but should grab everyone’s attention anyway.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / August 16

Mariners take series in Houston behind Cal Raleigh, Bryan Woo

Cal Raleigh homered for the first time in two weeks and Bryan Woo produced a rare quality start on the road as the visiting Seattle Mariners held on for a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday in the rubber match of a three-game series.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Ryan Sloan News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 16

Mariners Pitching Prospect Ryan Sloan Shines in Latest Double-A Gem

The Seattle Mariners' No. 2 prospect, right-handed pitcher Ryan Sloan, turned in a strong performance in his most recent outing for the Double-A Arkansas Travelers.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 16

Mariners rumors: ‘Heads will roll’ if there’s no miracle to save disaster season

The Seattle Mariners have been struggling to stay in the playoff hunt, going 3-7 over their last 10 games. Extend that back to July 7, and the Mariners have lost 21 of their last 31 games.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 16

Mariners’ New Prospect Rankings Ignite a Fascinating Michael Arroyo–Lazaro Montes Debate

Prospect rankings around the league should always come with a little bit of an argument. It would be weird if everyone nodded and just moved on. The Mariners’ updated Top 30 gave us a real debate by placing Michael Arroyo at No.

Emerson Hancock News / Field Level Media / August 15

Emerson Hancock's strong start helps Mariners mash past Astros

Emerson Hancock matched his career high by working seven innings, and the Seattle Mariners rode a four-run second inning to a 10-5 victory over the host Houston Astros on Saturday.

Felix Hernandez News / TWSN / August 15

On This Day in Sports- August 15: The First Perfect Game in Seattle Mariners History

On August 15, 2012, Felix Hernandez delivered the greatest pitching performance in Seattle Mariners history while facing the Tampa Bay Rays. During the game, Hernandez retired all 27 of the hitters he faced and helped lead the Mariners to a 1-0 victory. Hernandez already entered the game as one of MLB's most accomplished pitchers.

Casey Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Phillies, Casey Lawrence Agree To Minor League Deal

The Phillies are signing right-hander Casey Lawrence to a minor league contract, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. He’ll report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / August 15

Former Seattle Mariners Outfielder Has Died

The Seattle Mariners family is mourning the loss of former outfielder Butch Huskey, who passed away Friday at the age of 54. Huskey died in his hometown of Lawton, Oklahoma, from a blood clot in his lung after experiencing breathing difficulties.

Colt Emerson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14

Mariners’ Colt Emerson gets concerning possible wrist surgery update after landing on IL

The Seattle Mariners had plans to send Colt Emerson to the minor leagues. The rookie infielder had fallen into a bit of a slump, and Seattle needed to make some changes in order to mount a playoff push.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Yordan Alvarez puts an end to George Kirby's wild streak against Astros

Yordan Alvarez was not going to let the Houston Astros’ home run futility against George Kirby continue any longer.

Giants to host 2028 All-Star Game

Chase Burns fires seven shutout innings as Reds edge Marlins

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game

Why MLB has missed the whole point of Field of Dreams

Seattle Mariners News / Lindy's Sports / August 14

Inside How ABS Challenges Sparked Mariners’ Skid-Busting Win

In tight ballgames full of tension, managers are fond of citing little things as difference makers in the results. Until this year, those small things only meant a clutch hit, a standout pitch or a stellar defensive play.

Colt Emerson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Mariners To Option Colt Emerson

The Mariners informed rookie shortstop Colt Emerson that he’s being optioned back to Triple-A Tacoma, reports Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The move comes after Seattle blanked the Yankees 1-0 on Thursday afternoon, avoiding a sweep and ending a six-game losing streak.

Logan Gilbert News / Field Level Media / August 13

Logan Gilbert, Mariners blank Yankees to end six-game slide

Logan Gilbert pitched six sharp innings to help the Seattle Mariners stop their six-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the host New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon.

Randy Arozarena News / Just Baseball / August 13

Randy Arozarena Is Looking Like the Best Bat in the Next Free Agent Class

Ever since his trade to the Seattle Mariners in 2024, Randy Arozarena has been one of the best left fielders in MLB. Over the last two seasons, Arozarena’s 6.2 fWAR as a left fielder ranks first in MLB.

Cole Young News / Athlon Sports / August 13

Mariners Provide Cole Young Update During Yankees Game

The Seattle Mariners received encouraging news on Cole Young after the second baseman exited Wednesday's 10-5 loss to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 12

'I'm awful': Cal Raleigh boldly reflects on his struggles with Mariners

This season, Raleigh is slashing a miserable .159/.264/.299 with 12 home runs and a .564 OPS. This is a significant downturn from last season, when he was the runner-up for AL MVP.

Paul Skenes speaks out after getting pulled from his latest flop

Cubs' Alex Bregman joins exclusive list with performance vs. Nationals

Rays superstar Junior Caminero joins elite company with 35th home run

Alex Rodriguez calls out Yankees front office after trade deadline

MLB insider addresses Yankees' chances of winning AL East

Dan Wilson News / Lindy's Sports / August 12

Mariners Must Replace Dan Wilson

When Bill Simmons is openly chirping your ball club's decision-making, it's time for some introspection. Not that 'The Podfather' necessarily knows what he's talking about when it comes to baseball anymore — The Ringer's founder freely admits that he is no longer a 162-game fan.

Josh Naylor News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Josh Naylor Announces Reason for Removal From Mariners Lineup

Seattle Marinersfirst baseman Josh Naylor is in the midst of a down season. The Mariners in general have been underwhelming this year and Naylor himself is a big reason why.

Casey Lawrence News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Casey Lawrence Opts Out Of Mariners Deal

Veteran right-hander Casey Lawrence exercised an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Mariners and has been granted his release, MLBTR has learned.

Julio Rodriguez News / Larry Brown Sports / August 9

Mariners manager ejected over Julio Rodriguez’s ABS challenge controversy

Home plate umpire Emil Jimenez became the villain among Seattle Mariners fans on Saturday in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. All-Star slugger Julio Rodriguez was at the plate with the bases empty and two outs in the bottom of the 6th inning at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash.