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Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Five key moments led Mariners to Game 2 ALDS win

The Seattle Mariners bounced back in front of 47,371 fans at T-Mobile Park on Sunday night, tying the American League Division Series against… Continue reading

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners reacts as he rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Jorge Polanco (7) of the Seattle Mariners runs to second base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (Edward M. Pio Roda / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Polanco’s 2 HR, Rodriguez’s double even ALDS for Mariners

On a night the Mariners needed to be unbelievable, Luis Castillo was nearly untouchable. ‘The Rock’ chose a picture-perfect Seattle evening to be as solid… Continue reading

  • Oct 6, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Jorge Polanco (7) of the Seattle Mariners runs to second base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Atlanta. (Edward M. Pio Roda / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Seattle Mariners open the postseason at home against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

With pitching and power, the pennant-less Mariners dream big

Seattle strives to play in its first-ever World Series starting Saturday against Detroit.

The Seattle Mariners open the postseason at home against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)
The Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh (29) is congratulated by Julio Rodriguez (44) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Petco Park on May 16, 2025, in San Diego. (Orlando Ramirez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

O’Neil: I was wrong about the Seattle Mariners, and I’m happy to admit it

On Friday, Sept. 5, the Seattle Mariners were beaten 4-1 in Atlanta. It was their fourth consecutive defeat, and their sixth loss in the last… Continue reading

  • Oct 2, 2025
  • Danny O’Neil, The News Tribune, Tribune New Services
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The Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh (29) is congratulated by Julio Rodriguez (44) after hitting a two-run home run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at Petco Park on May 16, 2025, in San Diego. (Orlando Ramirez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Former Seattle Mariners player Ichiro Suzuki reacts during the Ichiro Number Retirement Ceremony before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Ichiro continues to set example for next generation

With its primary tenant away, the pro stadium here in central Japan was desolate outside. But inside, under its domed roof, there… Continue reading

Former Seattle Mariners player Ichiro Suzuki reacts during the Ichiro Number Retirement Ceremony before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at T-Mobile Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) of the Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledges fans as he walks off the field during the sixth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images/ Tribune News Services)

Mariners enter postseason as AL’s No. 2 seed despite loss

but it certainly made Sunday’s 6-1 loss… Continue reading

  • Sep 29, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) of the Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledges fans as he walks off the field during the sixth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images/ Tribune News Services)
Indians' J.P. Martinez beats the throw to AquaSox's Cal Raleigh for a run in the first inning Wednesday evening at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on September 5, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Editorial: Mariners’ owners can seize the moment in Everett

Assistance with a downtown stadium for the AquaSox offers a return on investment for the Mariners.

Indians' J.P. Martinez beats the throw to AquaSox's Cal Raleigh for a run in the first inning Wednesday evening at Everett Memorial Stadium in Everett on September 5, 2018. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 60th home run of the season as the Mariners clinched the American League West division title. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Cal Raleigh’s 60th home run powers Mariners to AL West title

Seattle clinches division on Wednesday for the first time since 2001.

  • Sep 25, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hit his 60th home run of the season as the Mariners clinched the American League West division title. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Bryce Miller (50) of the Seattle Mariners reacts during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

M’s clinch postseason berth with Naylor’s double, late magic

Seattle sets sights on winning the division after Tuesday’s comeback win over Rockies.

  • Sep 24, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Bryce Miller (50) of the Seattle Mariners reacts during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
J.P. Crawford (3) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with Dominic Canzone (8) of the Seattle Mariners after hitting a grand slam in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Houston. (Tim Warner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners near AL West title after sweeping Astros

Magic numbers, odds, tiebreakers in play this week.

  • Sep 23, 2025
  • Tyler Wicke, The News Tribune, Tribune News Services
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J.P. Crawford (3) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with Dominic Canzone (8) of the Seattle Mariners after hitting a grand slam in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Houston. (Tim Warner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with Mariners teammate Julio Rodríguez (44) after his 50th homer during the 2025 season. (Steph Chambers / Getting Images / The Athletic)

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh passing icons during historic season

Seattle catcher’s teammates, Mariners brass reflect on all-time season.

Cal Raleigh (29) celebrates with Mariners teammate Julio Rodríguez (44) after his 50th homer during the 2025 season. (Steph Chambers / Getting Images / The Athletic)
Junior Caminero (13) of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his double in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sept. 1, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners blown out in Randy Arozarena’s return to Tampa

The theme for Monday was the return of former Rays star Randy Arozarena to the Tampa Bay area for the first time since… Continue reading

Junior Caminero (13) of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his double in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sept. 1, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners avoid sweep in Cleveland

The holiday weekend skies over Cleveland couldn’t have been painted any better for baseball — clear blue, 70 degrees, with a crisp… Continue reading

  • Sep 1, 2025
  • Ethan Sands, cleveland.com, Tribune News Services
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Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on Aug. 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Nick Cammett / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Mariners call up Harry Ford

The former AquaSox catcher looks to see his first Major League action.

AquaSox catcher Harry Ford hits a fly ball during a game against the Vancouver Canadians on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Funko Field in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Eugenio Suárez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his three-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Padres hold off Mariners to even series

The Padres scored a first-round knockdown. Then the Mariners had them reeling. Two teams battling for playoff positioning in their respective leagues ended… Continue reading

  • Aug 27, 2025
  • Kevin Acee, The San Diego Union-Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Eugenio Suárez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his three-run home run against San Diego Padres pitcher Jason Adam (40) during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Emerson Hancock of the Seattle Mariners pitches in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Boston. (Jaiden Tripi / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Now a reliever, former starter Emerson Hancock returns to M’s

Emerson Hancock, a starter earlier in the season for the Mariners, has returned as a relief pitcher. Seattle Mariners Executive Vice President &… Continue reading

Emerson Hancock of the Seattle Mariners pitches in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Boston. (Jaiden Tripi / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Cal Raleigh (29) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after his solo home run, his 50th of the regular season, against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at T-Mobile Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

M’s Cal Raleigh becomes first catcher with 50-homer season

A day after breaking the single-season record for home runs by a catcher with his MLB-leading 48th and 49th on Sunday, Cal Raleigh… Continue reading

  • Aug 26, 2025
  • Sarah Jean Maher, The Athletic and Kevin Acee, The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Cal Raleigh (29) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after his solo home run, his 50th of the regular season, against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at T-Mobile Park on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner scores past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh on a two-run single by Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Phillies swept the Mariners at Citizens Bank Park this week. (Jose F. Moreno / Tribune News Services)

Mariners pitcher receives death threats after bad outing

Seattle Mariners reliever Tayler Saucedo struggled against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, allowing 5 earned runs in only 1/3 of an inning. Saucedo was disappointed… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2025
  • Matt Connolly, pennlive.com, Tribune News Services
  • SportsMariners
Phillies shortstop Trea Turner scores past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh on a two-run single by Kyle Schwarber on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The Phillies swept the Mariners at Citizens Bank Park this week. (Jose F. Moreno / Tribune News Services)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (32) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the 8th inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, April 7, 2023. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Services)

Mariners sign former Tigers pitcher to minor-league deal

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer has joined his fourth team of 2025. Fulmer signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners this week after… Continue reading

  • Aug 22, 2025
  • Evan Woodbery, mlive.com, Tribune News Services
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Fulmer (32) delivers to the Texas Rangers in the 8th inning of a game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, April 7, 2023. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Tribune News Services)
Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)

Mariners’ GM Jerry Dipoto optimistic despite recent slump

Jerry Dipoto once tried to collect the signature of every player in the history of Major League Baseball. He came reasonably close, gathering… Continue reading

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto (left) and team manager Dan Wilson (right) remain optimistic despite recent slump. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / The Athletic)