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Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Geoff Stellfox / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners Cal Raleigh sets MLB records with 30th home run

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh homered in the ninth inning of a 10-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon, his 30th… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners celebrates hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Chicago. (Geoff Stellfox / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Trevor Story (10) of the Boston Red Sox safely jumps back to first base against Rowdy Tellez (23) of the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on June 16, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Boston shuts out Mariners after being rocked by trade

The post-Rafael Devers Era began much like the end of the Rafael Devers Era: With a 2-0 Red Sox victory. After the front… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2025
  • Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, Tribune News Services
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Trevor Story (10) of the Boston Red Sox safely jumps back to first base against Rowdy Tellez (23) of the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on June 16, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after the game against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on June 15, 2025, in Seattle. The Mariners won 6-0. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners complete sweep with 6-0 win

The Guardians entered their weekend series against the Mariners looking to remain in contention in the American League Central Division, but instead limped… Continue reading

  • Jun 16, 2025
  • Joe Noga, cleveland.com, Tribune News Services
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J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after the game against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on June 15, 2025, in Seattle. The Mariners won 6-0. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Cal Raleigh is blasting his way toward a historic season

When the owners of the Seattle Mariners gathered last week for a meeting, Jerry Dipoto, the president of baseball operations, shared some data on their… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners hits a single during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at T-Mobile Park on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Jorge Polanco of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his three-run home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Simple approach leading to Polanco’s improvement

Despite not being 100% healthy, Polanco is off to a hot start this season with a 1.021 OPS through 34 games. A switch hitter his… Continue reading

Jorge Polanco of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his three-run home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez (44) is congratulated by J.P. Crawford (3) after he hit a home run against the Athletics in the first inning at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Sacramento, California. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Jim Moore: Can the Mariners continue their spring roll?

Fans’ opinions mixed on whether or not the M’s will disappoint once again.

The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodríguez (44) is congratulated by J.P. Crawford (3) after he hit a home run against the Athletics in the first inning at Sutter Health Park on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in Sacramento, California. (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners surge into first place in AL West

The injuries continue to mount and the roster turnover continues to churn — but the Seattle Mariners just keep winning. Shortstop J.P. Crawford’s… Continue reading

National media sees M’s outside the playoff again in 2025

It’s cold, damp, windy and rainy, which must mean it’s spring in western Washington. After another disappointing season in which Seattle missed the playoffs, the… Continue reading

Jorge Polanco (7) of the Seattle Mariners scores at T-Mobile Park on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners Opening Day brings ‘cautious’ optimism, frustration

Seattle beats A’s 4-2, but skepticism remains about the team’s offense.

Jorge Polanco (7) of the Seattle Mariners scores at T-Mobile Park on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver (18) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Elías Valverde II / Tribune News Services)

Vorel: Can Mariners’ Garver put a awful 2024 in the past?

Baseball can beat you down. Will Mitch Garver bounce back? In the fourth inning of an 18-9 loss to the White Sox… Continue reading

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mitch Garver (18) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Elías Valverde II / Tribune News Services)
Braves pitching coach Kevin Seitzer on Saturday, Feb 17, 2018, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista. (Curtis Compton / Tribune News Services)

‘Midwest Edgar’ could help Mariners hitters survive Seattle

Kevin Seitzer, the M’s new hitting coach, uses simplified plate approach.

Braves pitching coach Kevin Seitzer on Saturday, Feb 17, 2018, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista. (Curtis Compton / Tribune News Services)

Danny O’Neil: M’s spring training is still the season of dumb hope

Mitch Garver homered on Tuesday. It was a solo shot in the third inning of the Mariners’ spring training game against the Dodgers. This was… Continue reading

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners smiles after scoring off a double by teammate Cal Raleigh during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

How Edgar Martinez has helped unlock Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez

The last six weeks of success and solid baseball couldn’t save the Mariners from watching the MLB playoffs for a second straight… Continue reading

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners smiles after scoring off a double by teammate Cal Raleigh during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Jim Moore: New M’s TV analyst Angie Mentink will silence the doubters

Angie Mentink steps in broadcast booth to fill void left by Dave Sims’ departure.

Julio Rodríguez (left) and manager Dan Wilson (right) of the Seattle Mariners react after the game against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 27, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Dan Wilson begins first spring training as M’s manager

An anxious eagerness to get through the first of what will be many daily morning media sessions in spring training was evident… Continue reading

Julio Rodríguez (left) and manager Dan Wilson (right) of the Seattle Mariners react after the game against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 27, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners among biggest offseason losers

Juan Soto, LA Dodgers are among winners as baseball begins.

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto believes players like Jorge Polanco (7) will enjoy bounceback seasons in 2025. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Despite quiet Mariners offseason, Jerry Dipoto confident

With the pre-spring training luncheon and news conference no longer an annual occurrence and the signing of infielder Jorge Polanco officially announced Monday, the Mariners… Continue reading

Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto believes players like Jorge Polanco (7) will enjoy bounceback seasons in 2025. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases after a leadoff home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Calkins: Could Julio Rodriguez be next Mariner in HOF?

Seattle’s star center fielder has best potential of current team.

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases after a leadoff home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki warms up in the dugout prior to action against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Friday, July 6, 2012. (Anda Chu / Oakland Tribune / MCT Tribune News Services)

Who left Ichiro off Hall of Fame ballot?

Votes should be public, but not for the reason many think.

The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki warms up in the dugout prior to action against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Friday, July 6, 2012. (Anda Chu / Oakland Tribune / MCT Tribune News Services)
The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, left, stands with Ichiro Suzuki after Suzuki threw the ceremonial first pitch during Seattle’s home opener between the Mariners and the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 15, 2022, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

No one played baseball like Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki could have been immortalized as a first-ballot Hall of Famer nearly a decade ago. He was last a full-time starter in 2012, at… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, left, stands with Ichiro Suzuki after Suzuki threw the ceremonial first pitch during Seattle’s home opener between the Mariners and the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 15, 2022, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)