Julio Rodríguez has time to kill (more fly balls). Julio is one of the 10 best defensive centerfielders in MLB. He finished seventh in 2025 with 11 OAA; he’s second since his debut with 38 OAA. It’s the skill that separates him as one of the best young players in history. How long can he […]
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This is my case for the Seattle Mariners not to trade for Brendan Donovan. Earlier this month, Jerry Dipoto was honored with Baseball America’s 2025 Executive of the Year. It’s the first time a Mariners executive has been awarded thusly, with Pat Gillick in 2001 winning the Sporting News honor that predated BA’s version back […]
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The Seattle Mariners are reportedly finalizing another small addition, signing C Andrew Knizner to a major league deal per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. The veteran backstop will be 31 for the 2026 season, and has yielded a major league deal despite having exceeded his initial allotment of minor league options across the last seven seasons […]
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After signing Josh Naylor to a five-year deal to open the off-season with a splash, the Mariners made it clear their next priority was bringing back Jorge Polanco. However, the New York Mets foiled those plans today, inking Polanco to a two-year deal worth $40M. It’s a big pay raise for Polanco, who made about […]
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2026 is the Mariners’ 50th season, and the team is holding a live vote for the 50 “greatest” Mariners that you can go participate in right now. Ryan Blake posted his 50 greatest, as chosen by him, and Zach Mason created an absolutely devilish 50 greatest Mariner left fielders list, a position that has long […]
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Hello everyone! As we get this Thursday started, here is what you need to know. In Mariners news… Around the league…
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The annual Rule-5 Draft passed this afternoon, with the Seattle Mariners neither making any selections nor losing any eligible players in the major league portion. 13 players were taken in total, with only the Chicago White Sox making two picks. The Mariners 40-man roster remains at 38. While Seattle was not willing to make any […]
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Good morning friends! We’re entering the final day of the Winter Meetings, and we’ve got plenty of news to cover. Let’s get to it. In Mariners news… Around the league…
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The Seattle Mariners recently announced their 2026 coaching staff. The staff experienced relatively little turnover from 2025 to 2026, with only the notable departures of Kristopher Negrón to join the Pittsburgh Pirates staff, Tony Arnerich to the Guardians, and the return of Louis Boyd to player development as assistant director. 2026 Staff Overview Departures Negrón […]
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2026 represents the Mariners’ 50th season, and we’re starting to see some Top 50 lists in connection with the season-long celebration. The team is even holding a live vote for the 50 “greatest” Mariners that you can go participate in right now. Ryan Blake posted his 50 greatest, as chosen by him, last week, which […]
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With the Winter Meetings on the horizon and the hype of Josh Naylor’s return fading, the Mariners have pulled off their first major league trade of the offseason, striking a deal with the Nationals to upgrade their relief corps. José A. Ferrer, 26 in March, led the 2025 Nats in appearances and relief innings pitched […]
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Greetings all, and happy Saturday! Let’s check in on the latest news. In Mariners news… Around the league…
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For this week’s MaiLLbag, I’ve picked five questions and enlisted Kate, John, and Eric for an assist. If you asked a question in the site comments or on BlueSky and haven’t seen it answered yet, don’t worry, I’ll get to it soon. If you have a question, feel free to leave it in the comments, […]
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The Seattle Mariners have a pleasantly manageable shopping list for filling out their roster this holiday season. Returning Josh Naylor has satisfied the most obvious issue with their lineup, leaving the M’s with at least one more infield bat and/or DH to acquire for at least a satisfactory reload at defending their AL West title […]
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Happy Friday everyone! As we head into the weekend prior to the Winter Meetings, we’ve got everything you need to know for the day. In Mariners news… Around the league…
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For the first time since 2019 – and the first wintertime event since 2017 – the Mariners are reinstating Fan Fest, a long-time fan favorite and highlight of the off-season. The two-day event will take place January 31st and February 1st and will feature player meet-and-greets, the opportunity to tour normally off-limits areas like the […]
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Good day folks! We’ve got some movement around the league to report on, so let’s get to it. In Mariners news… Around the league…
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It’s time for a listicle. The Mariners will play their 50th season in 2026. To celebrate, they offer a patch, some merch and chance to remember some guys. You can vote on the 50 “greatest” Mariners here. The top vote getters will be honored on August 8. I was feeling inspired so I gave it […]
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