Now that we have concluded business in the MLB Sweet Sixteen, naturally, it’s time for the MLB Elite Eight. There are a lot of teams here that belong here, but perhaps some that don’t. The 15-seeded 1998 Atlanta Braves squad is attempting an amazing Cinderella run to be crowned the greatest MLB team of the last century. There are also the plucky 12-seed 2019 Houston Astros. In reality, they lost to the equally plucky Washington Nationals in that year’s World Series. In our world of fantasy matchups, they are the underdogs, facing a tough second-round challenge in the 2022 Los Angeles Dodgers ..read more

The Cleveland Guardians begin the 2023 season with a four-game road series against the Seattle Mariners. Last year, the Mariners ended a 20-year playoff drought by earning a Wild Card spot following 90 regular season wins. Seattle ended up losing in the ALDS to the Houston Astros three games to zero, but the 2022 season proved that the Mariners have quite a bit to be excited about. A four-game series between two surprising teams from 2022 will create excitement to kick off the season. Guardians Vs Mariners Series Deep Dive Game One – March 30th – 10:10 PM ET Announced Starters: Shane Bieber v ..read more

Jerry Dipoto served as the manager of the Seattle Mariners from 2015-2022. Dipoto is the architect behind the Mariners ending their 21-year playoff drought. While the climb to contention was not easy, the rise came from the Mariners’ front office. The average fan may not know how frequently the 54-year-old trades players, who has overseen a lot of trades in his seven seasons. At the end of the 2021 season, Seattle promoted him to President of Baseball Operations. As of December 2, 2022, Dipoto has overseen 139 trades, nearly double of Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins (70), who became general ..read more

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernández was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for right-handed reliever Erik Swanson and minor league pitcher Adam Macko. The Hernández trade shouldn’t come as a shock to many. A move like this was going to happen for Toronto this off-season. The Blue Jays’ bullpen was like a roller coaster, one that was with plenty of ups and downs. While the downs outweighed the ups, Toronto had to address the inconsistencies around the bullpen. Add that with a lineup that’s too right-handed. So, moving on from either Hernández or Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was bound ..read more

The home run leaders since 2017 are surprising at best. Each player’s home run is enough for people to witness one of the most thrilling moments in a baseball game. The all-time home run record in a season is 73, held by Barry Bonds in 2001. But before Bonds, there was a home run chase in 1998 that was between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris kicked off the Expansion Era in 1961 with their home run race. Ultimately, Maris took the crown with 61 home runs while an injury limited Mantle to 54. Editors note: Stats are from Wednesday, September 28.  Home Run Leaders ..read more

Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners agreed on a five-year extension. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the deal is worth $108 million with a full no-trade clause for the 2023 to 2025 seasons. There’s a $1 million assignment bonus if the right-hander is moved following that. In addition, a sixth-year vesting option can take it to $133 million. Castillo was slated to become a free agent at the end of the 2023 season. Instead, Seattle will keep their trade deadline acquisition for years to come. Luis Castillo Extension BREAKING: Right-hander Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners are in agre ..read more

The 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year race is coming to a close. With two weeks left of the season, these rookie players have performed best as part of a strong first-year class. Both leagues feature a few up-and-comers who have the potential to be future stars of the game. Here’s a final look at the main front runners for each league’s 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year Award.  (Editors note: All stats are through Monday) 2022 MLB Rookie of the Year Race American League Adley Rutschman 2022 stats: .257/.367/.453, 97 G, 61 R, 87 H, 31 2B, 1 3B, 11 HR, 36 RBI, 3 SB, 71 K Adley Rutschman is quickly bec ..read more

Rookie of the Year Watch: 2022 American League at the Break We have reached the mid-point of the 2022 season and now the American League Rookie of the Year watch is on. There are clear favorites and contenders. Who are the candidates for the award at season’s end? The breakdown will be done in tiers from favorites to contenders to sleepers. 2022 American League Rookie of the Year Favorites Julio Rodriguez, OF, Seattle Mariners Rodriguez is the second-youngest player in the American League. As the only rookie selected to the 2022 All-Star Game, he ranks in the American League Top 10 in various ..read more

The time is finally here. Well, almost. Due to the weather, Opening Day for the Seattle Mariners is now Friday, April 8. However, a day more wait will seem like nothing for fans who have eagerly waited the long offseason for the 2022 Mariners to take the field. It would not be a Mariners 2022 season preview without discussing the most talked-about players from the off-season.  Ahead of Opening Day, here is the Seattle Mariners 2022 season preview. 2022 Seattle Mariners Season Preview Julio Rodriguez Called Up The number three prospect on MLB Pipeline has got the call. J-Rod is ready. The ..read more

Kyle Seager, an 11-year MLB veteran, has announced his retirement. Kyle’s wife posted his retirement note on Twitter Monday afternoon. This made a shocking announcement as Seager is only 34 years old and just had one of his best power seasons. He spent the entirety of his career with the Seattle Mariners, as he is one of the most beloved players in franchise history. He finishes his career with 36.9 bWAR, 242 home runs, 807 runs batted in, and a career .241/.321/.442 batting line. Also, one all-star appearance and one gold glove award. Kyle Seager 2021 Season 2021 was a big season for Ky ..read more