Why the Mariners Hired a Managing Novice to Lead Their Team Jason Kanzler joins the Mariners with no previous managerial experience. So, how did he land the gig? Sports Illustrated · Nov 9
The Mariners’ Decision to Move On From Dan Wilson Goes Beyond a Bad Season The longtime Mariners catcher was never the man for the job in Seattle, and now the team is once again searching for a new skipper. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29
The Mariners Should Enjoy Their Piggyback Ride Into First Place A unique pitching situation has resulted in some interesting comments from the starters involved and team management. Sports Illustrated · May 28
Cal Raleigh Is Carrying the Mariners With Glute Force Known affectionately as the Big Dumper, coupon-clipping catcher Cal Raleigh has masterfully handled Seattle’s staff while putting on an unprecedented home run-hitting display. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2025
MLB Fact or Fiction: Predicting the Effects of the Trade Deadline Which deal will move the needle the most? Could the Padres overtake the Dodgers in the NL West? Sports Illustrated · Aug 6, 2025
Winners and Losers of the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline What had been a sleepy trade season roared to life in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday’s trade deadline. Who best navigated the chaos? Sports Illustrated · Jul 31, 2025
Jerry Dipoto Explains Why Mariners Fired Scott Servais in Team Statement The Mariners president of baseball operations opened up about his decision on Thursday. Sports Illustrated · Aug 22, 2024
Ohtani free agency sweepstakes off to a clandestine start at MLB's general manager meetings The race to add two-way baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani in a blockbuster free agency deal is off to a clandestine start The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023
Jerry Dipoto: Mariners not likely to seek ‘big fish’ at trade deadline With his club continuing to perform at “very average” levels, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said Thursday morning that he’s open to selling off roster parts before the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline. Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023
Home Run Derby Should Debunk Misconceptions About Seattle The Mariners’ pitcher-friendly stadium is a uniquely challenging host for a Derby. But the answer as to why it’s typically so tough on hitters is complicated. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10, 2023
Ryan Divish: Shohei Ohtani is the jackpot Mariners fans can dream about SEATTLE — When Major League Baseball recently released the designs and color schemes for the uniforms worn in the 2023 All-Star Game, featuring an American League jersey that is mostly teal with hints of navy blue, the running joke among fans, many of them local, on Twitter was some variation… Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023
Larry Stone: A year after jumping trade market, M’s face similar complex decisions On June 27, 2022 — exactly one year ago Tuesday — the Mariners jumped the trade market by acquiring veteran first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana from the Royals for two minor-league pitchers. Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023
Larry Stone: Is it too late for the Mariners to turn around their season? The tease might be the worst part. Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023
Larry Stone: Yes, it's early. But here are some genuine concerns about the Mariners. The Mariners have been a team predicated on a precise yet tenuous blueprint for success: A strong enough pitching staff, particularly the lockdown bullpen, to compensate for a middling offense. Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023 Larry Stone: Will Mariner’s decision to stick with J.P. Crawford at shortstop pay off? PEORIA, Ariz. — Mariners manager Scott Servais calls J.P. Crawford “a thinker. He doesn’t get credit for that.”
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Larry Stone: Mariners are clear. This year, they want more than just to reach playoffs. Teoscar Hernandez said that as the playoff pairings were being determined down the stretch of the MLB season last year, he heard talk among his team — the Blue Jays at the time — that they preferred to face the Mariners.
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Mariners ‘pleased’ Luis Castillo won’t pitch for Dominican Republic in WBC SEATTLE — Burned by injuries the last time the World Baseball Classic was played, the Mariners were understandably reluctant to let their staff ace pitch in the event this year.
Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023 Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”
Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022 Larry Stone: Mariners sat out MLB's free-agent frenzy, and now must deal with fallout SEATTLE — Way back in 1990, San Francisco Giants general manager Al Rosen raged that MLB was headed for "Armageddon" based on the outrageous free-agent contracts being handed out. What really piqued Rosen's ire was the four-year, $10 million contract given to middling left-handed pitcher Bud Black (given to him…
Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022 Larry Stone: Have Mariners kept pace with AL West foes this offseason? SAN DIEGO — The Rangers hired a manager, Bruce Bochy, with three World Series titles and a burning desire for more. Then they signed All-World pitcher Jacob deGrom. The Angels have been steadily adding pieces this offseason in an attempt to build a team worthy of Mike Trout and Shohei…
Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022 Larry Stone: Kolten Wong makes Mariners better, but more offseason work remains SEATTLE — For those clamoring for Jerry Dipoto to make a big-ticket splash in the free-agent market, Friday's trade with the Milwaukee Brewers was probably a disappointment by implication.
Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022 Mariners finalize trade for Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong SEATTLE — With one somewhat expected transaction, the Mariners addressed their needs at second base while also cleaning up their roster in terms of positional fit and clubhouse chemistry.
Tribune News Service · Nov 17, 2022 Larry Stone: Why the Mariners’ trade for Teoscar Hernandez is a short-term home run The late Roland Hemond, a legendary and longtime general manager, used to say the trades that worried him the most were the ones in which he was lavished with immediate praise for having made a one-sided deal.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 12, 2022 How the new playoff format surprised Cubs president Jed Hoyer MLB executives weighed in on the expanded playoffs at the general managers meetings.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 16, 2022 The Mariners’ Marathon Loss Marks the Start of a New Era Seattle’s first home MLB playoff game in 21 years brought together a city starved for baseball success—one that still has reason for hope despite the Mariners’ elimination.