On April 6th, 1977, The Seattle Mariners played their first official game as a new AL expansion team against the California Angels. It was monumentally before a sold-out crowd of 57,762 at the Kingdome. Talk about baseball history. It’s incredible how much has changed and how the California Angels are now called the LA Angels. Anyone who is a baseball history nut will thrive on reminiscing on this day. On This Day in 1977, The Mariners Transformed as a New AL Expansion Team Baseball History Today In 1977: The Seattle #Mariners play their first official game as a new American League expansion ..read more

Luis Castillo was named the Seattle Mariners Opening Day starter on Monday morning by manager Scott Servais. The three-time All-Star will start opposite of the Boston Red Sox. Boston manager Alex Cora hasn’t yet informed Brayan Bello, who signed a six-year, $55 million extension or Nick Pivetta, who could be making his first Opening Day start. That decision on the Red Sox starter should come no later than Tuesday. In three Opening Day starts, Castillo is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA, 14 strikeouts, five walks, one home run and a 1.07 WHIP. Luis Castillo last season became the first pitcher in franchi ..read more

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander told reporters that righty Gregory Santos suffered a “mild” lat strain and will miss Opening Day. Hollander revealed that Santos suffered the injury while warming up for Monday’s Cactus League game. While Santos will be placed on the injured list, it seems that he avoided a more serious, long-term injury. The Mariners have one of the best pitching development systems in baseball. The team has proven the ability to acquire affordable, non-established arms and turn them into quality relievers. That ability might be put to the test early in the 2 ..read more

According to reports, the Seattle Mariners will sign reliever Ryne Stanek. In his three years with the Houston Astros, Stanek tossed 173.2 innings with a 2.90 ERA (142 ERA+), 10.2 strikeouts per nine and 38 games finished. His best year in this stretch came in 2022, when he produced a 1.15 ERA in 54 2/3 innings. He now will look to reproduce these results in a TEAM uniform. Ryne Stanek has agreed to a deal with the Mariners, per source. — Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) March 8, 2024 Ryne Stanek Signs with the Mariners Despite his solid track record, relievers are volatile, and Stanek regressed ..read more

Former All-Star catcher Mike Zunino retired on Wednesday, according to a social media post from his agency, Wasserman Baseball. At 32, Zunino calls it quits after 11 big league seasons, one All-Star appearance, and a great reputation. “With profound gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from Major League Baseball after 11 seasons,” Zunino said in a written statement. “As I reflect on my career, I am appreciative of the support of the baseball community and those who have guided me along the way.” Congratulations on an incredible career, Mike! #TeamWass pic.twitter.com/eIx7YX5qC1 — Wasserm ..read more

The Seattle Mariners fear that star reliever Matt Brash could miss the entire season. Brash was shut down from throwing last week due to arm discomfort. Both the Mariners and Brash didn’t think it was a cause for concern. But, on Tuesday, manager Scott Servais went on a Seattle radio station and didn’t provide any update about Brash. Then, there’s one more piece of news that isn’t what the Mariners want to hear. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times suggested that Brash could miss the entire season potentially. “Right-hander Matt Brash was shut down from throwing after feeling “banged up” followin ..read more

The Minnesota Twins have traded second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners in a five-player deal, according to reports. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the trade. The Mariners are sending four players (two major league, two minor league) to the Twin Cities in exchange for Polanco. These are right-handers Darren Bowen, Justin Topa, and Anthony DeSclafani, as well as outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez. The haul that Minnesota will reportedly receive for 2B Jorge Polanco ? pic.twitter.com/cArUaI8tRv — MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 30, 2024 Jorge Polanco Traded to Mariners Polanco is e ..read more

The 2023 season was Mitch Garver‘s best offensive season since he was named a Silver Slugger in 2019. He bounced back from his 2022 season after he had surgery to repair a torn flexor tendon in his right forearm in July. Garver was an integral asset in helping the Texas Rangers win their first World Series championship last season. After winning it all, he soon became a free agent. Now, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Mitch Garver has signed with the Seattle Mariners for two years and $24 million. If he can continue to build off of his 2023 campaign, Garver should find much more success in 2 ..read more

The Atlanta Braves acquired Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic via trade on Sunday. The Braves confirmed the deal, first reported by ESPn’s Jeff Passan, via press release. Kelenic now gets a change of scenery after a mostly slow start to his major league career. Also heading to Atlanta are left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales and first baseman Evan White. In return, the Mariners are acquiring two right-handed pitching prospects, Cole Phillips and Jackson Kowar. The Atlanta #Braves today acquired LHP Marco Gonzales, OF Jarred Kelenic, INF Evan White and cash considerations from the Seat ..read more

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez has turned his season around at the same time as his team. He should be a significant key to the upcoming American League playoffs. With his impending free agency, his improved performance couldn’t have come at a better time. .@TeoscarH extends his hitting streak to 16 games, setting a career-high and also the longest active streak in @MLB. It’s the longest hitting streak by a @Mariners player since Mitch Haniger (17 G) in 2018. — Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) September 7, 2023  Hernandez’s Free Agency Looms Over AL Playoffs A Complete Turnaro ..read more