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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 11
Mariners ride resurgent bullpen into series opener vs. Angels

Mariners ride resurgent bullpen into series opener vs. Angels

With the members of their rotation finally healthy, the Seattle Mariners needed to find a role for Emerson Hancock. So they sent their former first-round pick back to the minors to learn how to pitch out of the bullpen.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 27
Seattle Mariners Manager Expands on Right-Handed Pitcher's New Role

Seattle Mariners Manager Expands on Right-Handed Pitcher's New Role

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners are in the final stretch of the regular season, and it's all hands on deck as the club attempts to make its second postseason berth in four seasons.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 27
Seattle Mariners Recall Right-Handed Pitcher to Provide Boost to Bullpen

Seattle Mariners Recall Right-Handed Pitcher to Provide Boost to Bullpen

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners added a familiar, but surprising arm to their major league bullpen ahead of a series finale against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The most disappointing player for every MLB team from the 2025 season

The 2025 season didn't go as well as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments from their respective teams.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 25
Seattle Mariners Pitcher Could Be on Verge of Game-Changing Breakout

Seattle Mariners Pitcher Could Be on Verge of Game-Changing Breakout

Seattle Mariners pitcher Emerson Hancock made his second appearance in the Tacoma Rainiers bullpen on Sunday afternoon, hitting 99.1 mph on his fastball.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 23
Seattle Mariners GM Explains Decision to Move Starting Pitcher to Bullpen

Seattle Mariners GM Explains Decision to Move Starting Pitcher to Bullpen

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners starting rotation is fully healthy for the first time this season just in time for the team's final postseason push. Pitchers Bryce Miller, George Kirby and Logan Gilbert are all back in the fold after four respective injured lists between the three of them this season.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 21
Seattle Mariners' Latest Roster Decision Could Have Major Impact on Playoff Future

Seattle Mariners' Latest Roster Decision Could Have Major Impact on Playoff Future

The Seattle Mariners made a previously unannounced roster move on Wednesday, as they transitioned starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to the bullpen at Triple-A Tacoma.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 2
Seattle Mariners Option Struggling Starting Pitcher to Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners Option Struggling Starting Pitcher to Triple-A Tacoma

SEATTLE — Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock will be getting a reset in Triple-A after struggling in his latest start. The Mariners optioned right-hander Emerson Hancock to the Tacoma Rainiers on Wednesday and selected the contract of left-handed reliever Joe Jacques in a corresponding move.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / July 2

Mariners play great infield defense and forget all other parts of baseball game, lose 6-3 to Royals

Emerson Hancock has a tough night, offense squanders opportunities, Mariners lose 5-3 It’s been a tough go over the last few starts for Emerson Hancock,

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 26
Rain Extinguishes Seattle Mariners Offense in 10-1 Loss to Minnesota Twins

Rain Extinguishes Seattle Mariners Offense in 10-1 Loss to Minnesota Twins

A four-hour rain delay before the game seemed to extinguish the Seattle Mariners' hot bats in a series finale against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday at Target Field.

Minnesota Twins News / Lookout Landing / June 26

M’s treat Twins to some Italian with noodle bats and meatball pitches in 10-1 loss

Che pizza! Don’t blame Emerson Hancock. After a four-hour rain delay, he put together a relatively decent outing, holding his extra velocity for most of the five innings he tossed today.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz
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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 15

Hancock gets weak contact, Crawford makes loud contact, Arozarena eschews contact as Mariners win 6-0 to complete sweep of Guardians

How Tony Soprano explains Emerson Hancock It being Father’s Day and all, I’m going to lean into Boy Content and make the central point of today’s recap through a scene from The Sopranos.

Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 5

Emerson Hancock makes case, bottom of the order does not, Mariners lose 3-2

Mariners drop fifth consecutive series to the Orioles The bottom of the order went hitless, the bullpen gave up a lead, and the Mariners dropped another series to the Orioles.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / May 17
Emerson Hancock, Mariners aim for series win against Padres

Emerson Hancock, Mariners aim for series win against Padres

In opening a three-game series and a 10-game road trip Friday night with a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres, the Seattle Mariners got a good start from rookie pitcher Logan Evans.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 13
Seattle Mariners' Emerson Hancock Dominates in Minors, is Big League Call-Up Imminent?

Seattle Mariners' Emerson Hancock Dominates in Minors, is Big League Call-Up Imminent?

Seattle Mariners prospect Emerson Hancock had an excellent start in Triple-A for the Tacoma Rainiers on Saturday night. He helped lead the Rainiers to a victory over the Sacramento River Cats by tossing 4.2 solid innings.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 2, 2024
Emerson Hancock gets win No. 1 as M's edge Guardians

Emerson Hancock gets win No. 1 as M's edge Guardians

Emerson Hancock pitched 5 1/3 innings for his first major league victory as the host Seattle Mariners defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / March 3, 2024
Seattle Mariners' Roster Candidate Making Huge Jump Thusfar in Spring Training

Seattle Mariners' Roster Candidate Making Huge Jump Thusfar in Spring Training

Seattle Mariners' prospect Emerson Hancock is reportedly touching 97 MPH this spring, a big jump from the low-90s he utilized in 2023. Per Ryan Divish

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / February 14, 2024
Seattle Mariners' Emerson Hancock Returns to Mound Following Shoulder Injury

Seattle Mariners' Emerson Hancock Returns to Mound Following Shoulder Injury

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock threw a bullpen session Wednesday, the team shared in a video on social media. Pitchers and catchers don't officially report to Mariners Spring Training until Thursday, but Hancock was one of several players getting some work in a day early.

Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / August 10, 2023
How rookies are fueling a surge by Mariners

How rookies are fueling a surge by Mariners

On Wednesday, Emerson Hancock debuted on the mound for the Seattle Mariners against the San Diego Padres, the fifth rookie to have a noticeable impact on the big-league roster this season.

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