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Good morning, foLLks, and happy Tuesday! The Mariners enjoyed their third-to-last off day of the season yesterday, allowing us to bask in Sunday’s 2-0 win for an extra 24 hours.

Athletics News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 7

Mariners News & Notes: Bryan Woo Addresses Fans, Brendan Donovan’s Update, Elly De La Cruz’s Bird Rescue

Bryan Woo ended his afternoon addressing the Mariners fans left in the stands and made a statement for them: “Just stay with us, man. Everything you guys, we feel tenfold.” He earned the right to make that ask.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 4

Mariners News & Notes: Victor Robles Steps Away, Brendan Donovan Waits, Matt Brash Hits a Setback

The Mariners are facing an Athletics team decimated by injuries. Seattle’s roster hardly follows a clean script either, but the Mariners still had no business stumbling against such a beatable opponent in the Sept.

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 3

Brendan Donovan injury update amid playoff push

The Seattle Mariners are waiting for third baseman Brendan Donovan to return just as they make a feverish push for October. On Thursday, the Mariners received a status report about his expected return from a recent head contusion, per MLB.com.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 30

Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan Trade Keeps Paying Off in Big Way

This past offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals made a handful of difficult decisions when it came to veteran players on the roster. St. Louis committed to the idea of using the 2026 season for development and building up the farm system.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 26

Mariners’ Brendan Donovan Can’t Catch a Break in His Snakebitten 2026 Season

Brendan Donovan has only been able to muster 39 games this season and somehow produced a full season’s worth of medical updates. He was derailed twice by a groin strain.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / August 24

Mariners News: Brendan Donovan, Jarred Kelenic, and Dana Brown

It’s a fresh Monday morning and surely nothing disastrous happened yesterday for the Seattle Mariners? Moving on, to links! In Mariners news: Brendan Donovan’s pre-game plunking has turned into a full trip to the 7-day Concussion IL.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 24

Mariners News and Notes: J.P. Crawford Goes Deep, Brendan Donovan Hits IL, Beloved Eugenio Suárez

You’d think the left side of the Mariners infield was operating like a hotel lobby. People are checking in, checking out and we’re the people wondering when the room is ever going to be ready.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / August 24

Phillies news: Andrew Painter, Jesus Luzardo, Brendan Donovan

Have to admit: I had turned off the Phillies yesterday for quite a while and watched the Little League World Series. I pivoted quickly back to the Phillies once I saw that they had gotten runners on base and had a chance, but even the bright eyed optimist in me didn’t think they had a shot.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / August 23

Mariners' Brendan Donovan placed on 7-day concussion list

The Seattle Mariners placed infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan on the 7-day concussion list prior to Sunday's game against the visiting Chicago Cubs.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 23

Mariners’ Brendan Donovan hits concussion IL after batting cage incident

The Seattle Mariners took a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Randy Arozarena hit a walk-off home run to win the game for the Mariners after he had already robbed a home run in the field during Kade Anderson’s MLB debut Prior to the game, Brendan Donovan was injured in the batting cage.

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Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 22

Mariners’ Brendan Donovan being evaluated for batting practice head injury

Seattle Mariners fans were feeling much more optimistic after Friday’s hard-fought extra-innings victory over the Chicago Cubs, but that joy has quickly turned back into a familiar sense of dread.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 17

What Mariners Should Take Away From Brendan Donovan’s Breakout Against the Astros

Brendan Donovan finally gave the Mariners a night they had been waiting for in this past series against the Astros. Three hits. Three RBIs. No strikeouts.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 4

Mariners News: Brendan Donovan’s Big Comeback, Luke Raley Injury, And Taylor Ward

The Mariners’ lineup is changing very fast, and this time it’s not exactly rearranging the same pieces and hoping for it to magically improve. Brendan Donovan is expected back.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 27

Brendan Donovan’s Rehab Slump Complicates His Mariners Return

Brendan Donovan has two hits in 30 at-bats. He’s struggled during his minor-league rehab assignment, and an infield single this past Sunday did little to change the picture.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Mariners Get Encouraging Brendan Donovan Update Before Reds Game

The Seattle Mariners received an encouraging injury update before Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds as Brendan Donovan continued progressing toward his return.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 18

Mariners News: Julio Rodríguez Activated, Miles Mastrobuoni DFA’d, Brendan Donovan Begins Rehab Assignment

The Mariners finally have Julio Rodríguez back, and the timing could hardly be better for a lineup that was blanked by the San Francisco Giants to open the second half.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 16

Mariners’ Brendan Donovan gets key injury update before second half of season

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan is working his way back from a groin injury. Donovan, who was acquired by Seattle from the St. Louis Cardinals during the offseason, has missed almost two months due to the injury.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Mariners Receive Brendan Donovan News After 44 Straight Missed Games

The Seattle Mariners have stumbled so far in the 2026 MLB season. Heading into play Wednesday they are 47-45, good enough for first place in a weak American League West.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / May 8

Mariners INF Brendan Donovan (groin) returns from IL

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday after recovering from a left groin strain. As a member of the St.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Brendan Donovan News Emerges After Removal From Mariners Lineup

The Seattle Mariners made plenty of moves this past offseason to rebolster the lineup after coming just one win short of reaching the franchise’s first-ever World Series title.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 3

Mariners getting needed bat in Brendon Donovan via three-team deal

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

The Seattle Mariners had been looking for another bat in the lineup, with president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto hinting that a trade was in the works. That deal came together on Monday.

Cincinnati Reds add needed power bat in Eugenio Suarez

Giants find temporary answer at second base with Luis Arraez

Yankees, Mets are in MLB free agency battle for former All-Star infielder

Yankees' endeavor points to potential Jasson Dominguez mistake

Munetaka Murakami makes an unusual request of the White Sox

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 1

Predicting Blockbuster Brendan Donovan Trade After Eugenio Suárez Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals waited multiple years to begin their rebuild. They delayed it each year by bringing in aging veterans to fill out their roster in a lackluster attempt to win a World Series title, but each season for the past four or five years has fell short.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 31

Cardinals' Brendan Donovan Update Drops Including Giants, Mariners

Will the St. Louis Cardinals still employ Brendan Donovan by the time Opening Day arrives? With each passing day, the chances of Donovan staying appear to be higher and higher.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / January 27

Former Cardinals Star Shares Important Take on Possible Brendan Donovan Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals have yet to decide what to do with All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan. As spring training moves closer, the most likely outcome appears to be that the Cardinals will hold onto Donovan instead of dealing him away, even though they are rebuilding.