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Hello friends. I’m not sure I can necessarily call it a “good” morning after the Mariners suffered another heartbreaking loss last night, this time a 10-7 gutpunch extra-innings loss to the Astros.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 13

Former Yankees Player Abruptly Retires From Baseball

Rob Refsnyder, a former New York Yankees outfielder and 11-year MLB veteran, has quietly — and surprisingly — stepped away from the game. The 35-year-old announced his retirement shortly after the Seattle Mariners released him on Aug.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 12

Rob Refsnyder Apparently Chose Retirement Over Helping Astros Hold Off Mariners

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Rob Refsnyder hasn’t formally announced the end of his career. However, MLB.com Astros reporter Brian McTaggart dropped a revealing piece of information during a social-media exchange.

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / August 12

Mariners News: Dan Wilson, Rob Refsnyder, and Mike Maddux

Hello everyone! The Mariners’ slide continued yesterday in a 4-1 series-opening loss to the Yankees. The team will attempt to find some semblance of positive momentum in the middle match today, with Bryce Miller taking the hill against Will Warren.

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 11

Former Red Sox Fan Favorite Rob Refsnyder Retires From MLB: Report

It appears as though a former Boston Red Sox fan favorite is calling it a career and retiring from Major League Baseball action. Earlier in the week, former Red Sox All-Star reliever and 2018 World Series champion Matt Barnes announced that he's hanging up his cleats.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Astros Pursuing Right-Handed Hitting Outfielder

The Astros are in talks about adding a right-handed hitting outfielder, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that they’ve shown interest in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays, each of whom was released this week.

MLB News / Lookout Landing / August 5

Mariners News: Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver, and George Lombard, Jr.

Hello everyone! The Mariners lost an uncompetitive game to the Tigers yesterday with an 8-0 final score. At least Ryan Blake provided an entertaining SpongeBob-themed recap.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / August 4

Mariners cut loose veterans Rob Refsnyder, Mitch Garver

The Seattle Mariners released veteran outfielder Rob Refsnyder and catcher Mitch Garver on Tuesday after adding players at the trade deadline. The Mariners recalled catcher Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 4

Mariners Release Mitch Garver, Rob Refsnyder

The Mariners have released catcher Mitch Garver and outfielder Rob Refsnyder, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Refsnyder will be replaced by Taylor Ward, who was acquired in a trade yesterday.

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Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 29

The Biggest Mistake the Mariners Can’t Afford to Make This Deadline

We are familiar with the routine. An injured player returns, or a prospect gets promoted. Or both. A bench bat, cough, cough, Rob Refsnyder, comes off a rehab assignment.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 29

Mariners Fans Aren’t Filling Out the Rob Refsnyder Apology Form Just Yet

All right, look. For anyone unfamiliar with Rob Refsnyder’s game, he showed us exactly what it is supposed to look like Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium.

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Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / July 28

Mariners reinstate OF Rob Refsnyder from IL

The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment Tuesday. Refsnyder, 35, hadn't played since June 26 due to right knee inflammation.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 24

Mariners Trade Deadline Plans Can’t Ignore T-Mobile Park’s Right-Handed Hitter Tax

The Mariners need a big right-handed bat before the trade deadline, and T-Mobile Park is exactly why this cannot become another bargain-bin move like Rob Refsnyder.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 30

Mariners’ Delayed Rob Refsnyder Move Puts Their Deadline Strategy Under the Microscope

It was a move that felt inevitable. Rob Refsnyder has been placed on the 10-day IL with Buddy Kennedy added to the major league roster. We won’t pile on Resnyder, we’ve done enough of that.

Athletics News / Lookout Landing / June 30

Mariners News: George Kirby, Rob Refsnyder, and Kade Anderson

Good morning! The Mariners returned home with a 6-2 win last night over the Los Angeles Angels. Furious George pitched a full eight innings with seven strikeouts, one walk, and just two earned runs, while his run support came in the form of two towering home runs by Cole Young and one from Dominic Canzone.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / June 29

Mariners Lose Player to Injury Before Angels Game

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder on the 10-day injured list Monday with knee discomfort ahead of their series opener against the Los Angeles Angels.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 28

Mariners’ Rob Refsnyder Gets Painfully Honest About Seattle’s Biggest Lineup Flaw

The Mariners beat the logic behind the A’s using left-handers in their three-game set. That’s what good teams need to do. And that’s also what made Rob Refsnyder’s comment land a little harder.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / April 27

Rob Refsnyder Makes Cardinals Pay After Mariners Overturn Absurd Strike Three Call

There are normal ninth-inning pinch-hit home runs, and then there are the ones that feel like baseball briefly lost the plot, found it again, and handed the Mariners a gift basket on the way out.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Rob Refsnyder's blast lifts Mariners past Cardinals

Pinch hitter Rob Refsnyder homered with one out in the ninth inning to break a tie as the Seattle Mariners defeated the host St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / April 20

Rob Refsnyder 'calming veteran presence' as Mariners face A's

Even veteran major leaguers want to make a good first impression. But Rob Refsnyder had plenty on his mind this spring. After going hitless in his first

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 23

Mariners’ general manager drops exciting admission on Rob Refsnyder signing

The Seattle Mariners recently agreed to a contract with 1B/OF Rob Refsnyder in MLB free agency. On Monday, the team officially announced the signing, with Mariners general manager Justin Hollander releasing a statement as well.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / December 22

Boston Red Sox Lose Fan Favorite Rob Refsnyder To Seattle Mariners In Free Agency

In a move that hurts the heart more than the box score might suggest, veteran Outfielder Rob Refsnyder has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Rob Refsnyder

After bouncing from one team to another at the beginning of his MLB career, Rob Refsnyder found a home in Boston for the past several seasons. The 34-year-old South Korean native, who was once a Blue Jay for a brief time in 2017, has made a living out of being successful against left-handed pitching.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2025

Red Sox reach a milestone for first time in years in sweep of O's

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 29, 2024

Red Sox Told To Keep $2 Million Fan-Favorite Even With Retirement Questions

Will the Boston Red Sox keep one of their most surprising outfielders around in 2025? Boston landed outfielder Rob Refsnyder ahead of the 2023 season, and he has been everything the team could've hoped for and more.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17, 2024