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Ben Williamson’s baseball journey hasn’t been easy. As a top-15 prospect in the Seattle Mariners’ organization, he debuted in 2025 when the Mariners made a run to the ALCS.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / October 28

Mariners News: Ben Williamson, Joe Espada, and Jason Kanzler

Good morning everyone! We sure witnessed a wild World Series game last night. Let’s get to all of that and more in today’s batch of links. Former Mariner Ben Williamson became a postseason hero with his walk-off 12th inning hit against the Brewers to keep the Rays alive in a 4-3 win.

Ben Williamson News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 28

Former Mariners Infielder Ben Williamson Walks Off Brewers as Rays Borrow Seattle’s World Series Dreams

Ben Williamson, Mariners legend. Sure. We all had that plaque ordered. Now he has a World Series moment that will follow him for the rest of his baseball life.

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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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Tampa Bay Rays News / The Good Phight / October 28

Do the Rays have a miracle in them?

We awoke this morning to discover that the 2026 baseball season was still with us. Standing on the brink of elimination, Brewer brooms sweeping towards them, the Rays found a way to survive, walking off Milwaukee on a Ben Williamson single to right.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 28

Game 4 World Series hero Ben Williamson shares immediate reaction to Rays’ wild win

The Tampa Bay Rays pulled off a stunning comeback against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series at Tropicana Field on Tuesday. The Rays beat the Brewers, 4-3, in 12 innings to stave off elimination in the best-of-seven series.

Ben Williamson News / Field Level Media / October 28

World Series notebook: Rays' Ben Williamson finally makes his mark

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ben Williamson's performance for the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series had been worse than modest: 0-for-7. In the Rays' Game

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / October 28

Rays rally for 2 in 12th inning, extend World Series to Game 5

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Pinch hitter Ben Williamson delivered a walk-off single in the 12th inning as the Tampa Bay Rays staved off elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in Game 4 of the World Series.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / October 23

Ben Williamson Reaches World Series With Rays as Mariners Await Brendan Donovan Trade Payoff

The Mariners traded Ben Williamson to help bring postseason glory to Seattle. But he found it in Tampa Bay. Of course that’s how it would go down. Apparently, even the route to the World Series needs a connection outside the Pacific Northwest.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

IL Placements: Williamson, Cecconi, Wilcox

Catching up on a few injured list placements from Friday… The Rays placed infielder Ben Williamson on the 10-day IL (retroactive to August 6) due to a

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.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Field Level Media / August 7

Rays' Ben Williamson ailing ahead of series opener vs. Mariners

This was supposed to be the weekend Ben Williamson got a chance to show the Seattle Mariners they made a mistake when they traded him last offseason. Instead, it appears the Tampa Bay Rays' infielder could be headed to the injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / May 29

Rays Make Flurry of Roster Moves To Active Ben Williamson

The Tampa Bay Rays enter their series with the Los Angeles Angels riding a season-high four-game losing streak. They lost the final game of a weekend series to the New York Yankees before being swept by the Baltimore Orioles.

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MLB News / DRaysBay / May 20

Tampa Bay Rays acquire Oliver Dunn from Chicago White Sox for Joe Rock, place Ben Williamson on Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Prior to Tuesday’s game, Kevin Cash advised reporters that infielder Ben Williamson was dealing with a stiff back.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 6

Rays go for sweep of Blue Jays in battle of lefties

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to make all the right plays at just the right times. Winners of nine straight at home, the sizzling Rays will attempt to sweep the visiting American League East division rival Toronto Blue Jays in Wednesday afternoon's series finale in St.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 5

Rays win 11th game in 12 tries thanks to rally vs. Blue Jays

Ben Williamson singled in the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays stayed hot with their 11th win in 12 games, rallying past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night in St.

MLB News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / April 22

Reds Winning Streak Comes to an End, Fall to Rays as Familiar Face Tosses Gem

The Cincinnati Reds fell to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Wednesday afternoon in Tampa Bay. With the loss, the Reds fell to 16-9 overall and ended their five-game winning streak dating back to April 17. Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson started on the bump for Cincinnati today and got off to a rocky start early.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 17

Former Mariners Prospect Ben Williamson Is Showing Why The Rays Were A Better Fit

Let’s circle back to Ben Williamson for a second, because this really feels like one of those former Mariners developments that was always going to make more sense in context than in debate form.

MLB News / Brewer Fanatic / April 1

5 More Calls C.B. Bucknor Should (and Might) Try Next

During the key sixth-inning rally in which the Brewers essentially put away Tuesday night's win over the Rays, Jake Bauers hit a wicked line drive to the hole between first and second.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 28

Mariners insider says that Ben Williamson can fill the third base position in 2026

During the Mariners' amazing run to the 2025 postseason, promising prospect Ben Williamson ended up making the jump to the big leagues to start at third base.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 5, 2025

Seattle Mariners Infielder Gets Good Injury Prognosis at Triple-A Tacoma

4:00 p.m. PT: Williamson was scratched with a sore back and will be back in the lineup later this week. 11:30 a.m. PT: Seattle Mariners infielder Ben Williamson, who was just sent down to Triple-A Tacoma, was scratched from the Rainiers lineup on Tuesday, fueling speculation about what it means for the M's.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / August 5, 2025

Seattle Mariners Infielder Scratched From Minor League Lineup, Fueling Speculation

Seattle Mariners infielder Ben Williamson, who was just sent down to Triple-A Tacoma, was scratched from the Rainiers lineup on Tuesday, fueling speculation about what it means for the M's.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 29, 2025

Ben Williamson, Mariners chase series win vs. A's

As Thursday's trade deadline approaches, there has been heavy speculation that the Seattle Mariners are shopping for a third baseman. One of the targets is Eugenio Suarez, who has 36 homers for the Arizona Diamondbacks and is tied with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh for the major league high of 87 RBIs.