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MLB Announces Mariners History Not Seen in Two Decades

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated May 8, 2025 8:30 AM ET

The Seattle Mariners had a shaky start to the 2025 MLB regular season, but they have since steadied their boat.

The Mariners, who started the campaign with just three wins in their first 10 games, have now emerged victorious in 22 of 38 contests after taking down the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento via a 6-5 score.

The last time the Mariners were this successful to begin a season was way back in 2003, when the likes of Ichiro Suzuki, Edgar Martinez and Jamie Moyer were the faces of the franchise.

"The Mariners haven't started this hot in more than two decades!" shared the MLB's official X account following Seattle's takedown of the Athletics.

The Mariners haven't started this hot in more than two decades! pic.twitter.com/V3T26bIisk
— MLB (@MLB) May 7, 2025

This time around, it's players like J.P. Crawford, Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez, who are starring for Seattle, which has also gone 8-2 in their last 10 outings.

A patient offense is helping show the way for Seattle, as the Mariners are leading the big leagues through Wednesday with 156 walks. They are also fourth in MLB with 51 home runs and second in on-base percentage (.340).

But there is more work to be done for Seattle, which is looking to return to the MLB postseason after missing the playoffs in the last two years. In 2024, they finished second in the American League West with an 85-77 record.

According to FanGraphs, Seattle is projected to finish first in the AL West with an 83.5 percent chance to make the playoffs.

The Mariners will take a rest on Thursday befiore returning to action on Friday for the start of a three-game series at T-Mobile Park in Seattle against the Toronto Blue Jays.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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