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Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / August 14

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 placed on IL instead of being demoted

The Seattle Mariners changed course Friday regarding Colt Emerson, placing the rookie shortstop on the 10-day injured list with left wrist tendon inflammation instead of sending him to Triple-A Tacoma.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 14

Mariners Probable Starters vs. Astros for Aug. 14–16 Series

The Seattle Mariners finally stopped the bleeding Aug. 13, avoiding a sweep at Yankee Stadium with a 1-0 win. Logan Gilbert did most of the heavy lifting, tossing six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts.

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

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Brock Rodden News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 14

Mariners Call Up Brock Rodden To Add Switch-Hitting Pop And Versatility

It’s pretty simple. The Mariners need more hitters who can create problems. Brock Rodden spent the past four months doing that in Triple-A, and now he gets his chance to bring that production to the majors.

Scott Effross News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 14

Mariners Sign Scott Effross, Add Former Yankees Reliever To Bullpen Mix

The Mariners have added Scott Effross to their bullpen mix. It’s an interesting addition that literally approaches pitching from an entirely different angle.

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.

Lazaro Montes News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 14

Mariners Prospect Update: Lazaro Montes Hits Inside-the-Park Homer, Ace Reese Belts First Pro Blast

The Mariners’ farm system just produced one of its more exciting stretches this week. A year that’s been headlined by big names both on the mound and in the batter’s box, it was mostly the bats that have served as the conversation starters. Three big performances arriving at three different stages of development.

Colt Emerson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 13

Mariners set to make Colt Emerson roster demotion amid slump

The Seattle Mariners have lost significant ground in the AL West, as a brutal 3-7 stretch over their past 10 games has them sitting five games back of the Houston Astros for the division lead.

Willie MacIver News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 13

Mariners Claim Former UW Catcher After Blue Jays Cut Him Loose

Seattle claimed a 29-year-old catcher named Willie MacIver off waivers after the Toronto Blue Jays DFA’d him on Aug. 11. It’s a completely modest transaction that carries a local angle.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

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Seattle Mariners 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.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / August 13

Get Ready With Me: Mariners Win 1-0 in the Background

Logan Gilbert tossed six scoreless innings and the bullpen stepped up behind him to snap the Mariners six-game losing streak with a 1-0 win against the Yankees.

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.

Scott Effross News / Viral Sports News / August 12

Seattle Mariners Acquire Former New York Yankees Pitcher

The Seattle Mariners have added depth to their pitching ranks by signing right-hander Scott Effross to a minor-league contract. The deal, confirmed through league transactions, comes shortly after the veteran was released by the Detroit Tigers’ Triple-A affiliate and immediately places him with the Tacoma Rainiers.

Cal Raleigh 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.

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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.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Jeff Passan breaks down Mariners’ miserable season

The Seattle Mariners are just 4.5 games back from first place in the AL West, as the division is one of the most wide-open races in MLB. Although the playoffs are well within reach, it’s still been a rather miserable year for Seattle.

Seattle Mariners News / Viral Sports News / August 11

Seattle Mariners Part Ways With Disappointing Outfielder

The Seattle Mariners arrived in New York this week preparing for a three-game series against the Yankees, but the organization quietly made a notable roster decision on the eve of the matchup.

Cal Raleigh News / Just Baseball / August 11

Where Has Cal Raleigh Gone?

Just one day before the Seattle Mariners kicked off their 2025 season, they signed catcher Cal Raleigh to a six-year, $105 million contract extension that would keep him in Seattle through the 2030 season.

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.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6