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The Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) safely slides home to score on Salvador Perez's double during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Another rocky start by M’s Hancock leads to Royals win

The Kansas City Royals entered July with a clean slate. After a disappointing June, during which KC lost 18 of 26 games, the… Continue reading

  • Jul 2, 2025
  • Jaylon Thompson, The Kansas City Star, Tribune News Services
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The Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) safely slides home to score on Salvador Perez's double during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje throw against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on May 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)

Jurrangelo Cijntje, Lazaro Montes named to Futures Game

One current Everett AquaSox player and two former ones have been named to the 2025 All-Star Futures Game American League rosters, Major League… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje throw against the Tri-City Dust Devils at Funko Field on May 10, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Shari Sommerfeld / Everett AquaSox)
Matt Wallner of the Minnesota Twins celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning at Target Field on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Twins power up for eight-run inning to crush Mariners

After sitting through a 4-hour, 22-minute rain delay at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins offense rewarded the remaining fans with an eight-run sixth… Continue reading

  • Jun 27, 2025
  • Bobby Nightengale, Star Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Matt Wallner of the Minnesota Twins celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning at Target Field on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / 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)

M’s Cal Raleigh will participate in Home Run Derby

ARLINGTON, Texas – Major League Baseball announced today that Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh has been selected to participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby, set… 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)

Diego Segui, thrower of first Mariners pitch, passes away at 87

Diego Seguí, the Cuban journeyman who pitched 15 seasons in Major League Baseball and another 10 years in the Mexican League, died on Tuesday at… Continue reading

Cal Raleigh is having an all-time great season. Is it enough for MVP?

Joe Mauer is the last catcher to win the American League MVP, a fact that was particularly relevant this week with the Seattle… Continue reading

J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners bunts the ball against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning at Target Field on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Julio Rodriguez sac fly leads M’s to win

The Twins rallied from a five-run deficit against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday, capturing momentum for the first time in seemingly a long… Continue reading

  • Jun 25, 2025
  • Bobby Nightengale, Star Tribune, Tribune News Services
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J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners bunts the ball against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning at Target Field on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with Kristopher Negron (45) after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of the game at Target Field on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

M’s jump Twins with big third inning

Bailey Ober sat at his locker with his glove in a mostly empty room, throwing a baseball in the air to himself, after… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2025
  • Bobby Nightengale, Star Tribune, Tribune News Services
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Julio Rodríguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners celebrates with Kristopher Negron (45) after hitting a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of the game at Target Field on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Mariners catcher Cal Raleight has been named the American League Player of the Week. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / The Athletic)

All hail Cal ‘Big Dumper’ Raleigh, AL Player of the Week

Time is the universe’s most powerful force. Time never stops. Time heals wounds. Time is constant, no matter the events of a day, month, year… Continue reading

  • Jun 24, 2025
  • Chris Branch, The Athletic and Herald News Services
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Mariners catcher Cal Raleight has been named the American League Player of the Week. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / The Athletic)
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)