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FILE -Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Reliever Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners went to salary arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 with the pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 million.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)

M’s reliever Castillo rediscovers changeup

The pitch could help the right-hander in his struggles against lefties.

FILE -Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Diego Castillo (63) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Reliever Diego Castillo and the Seattle Mariners went to salary arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 with the pitcher asking for $3,225,000 and the team offering $2.95 million.(AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File)
Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic, right, celebrates with third base coach Manny Acta (14) after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

6 Mariners spring training observations

A look at what has stood out during Seattle’s play in Arizona so far.

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic, right, celebrates with third base coach Manny Acta (14) after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Mariners, Dodgers play to tie in spring contest

Logan Gilbert tosses three scoreless inning and former AquaSox Alberto Rodriguez homers for Seattle in the 2-2 game.

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Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong (70) beats a tag by Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong (16) to steal second during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Mariners fall to Cubs in Castillo’s 2nd start of spring

Seattle’s ace allows two runs in two-plus innings and Cade Marlowe hits his second spring homer in the 6-2 defeat.

Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong (70) beats a tag by Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong (16) to steal second during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Colorado Rockies' Zac Veen (73) scores past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, left, off an RBI-single by Rockies' Brian Serven during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Kirby struggles in Mariners’ spring loss to Rockies

Seattle also commits three errors and manages just three hits in the 7-1 defeat.

Colorado Rockies' Zac Veen (73) scores past Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, left, off an RBI-single by Rockies' Brian Serven during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Gonzales turns in scoreless outing, Mariners down D-backs

Marco Gonzales works 3.2 scoreless innings and Mike Ford and Tom Muphy homer in a 6-3 win.

Seattle Mariners no art.
Seattle Mariners no art.

Mariners earn walk-off spring win over Padres

Former AquaSox Alberto Rodriguez’s RBI double in the bottom of the ninth lifts Seattle to a 5-4 victory.

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Seattle Mariners no art.

Rodriguez, Kelenic hit back-to-back HRs, M’s fall to Cubs

Pitchers Robbie Ray and Emerson Hancock turn in quality outings in Seattle’s 5-3 loss.

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Seattle Mariners no art.

Anchia hits go-ahead homer in 8th, M’s hold off Guardians

Teoscar Hernandez and Ty France add back-to-back home runs in the second inning in Seattle’s 9-8 win.

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Chicago White Sox's Yasmani Grandal (24) watches the flight of his single as Seattle Mariners catcher Brian O'Keefe looks on during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Mariners fall to White Sox for 3rd straight spring loss

Evan White’s homer is the lone offensive bright spot in Seattle’s 10-1 defeat.

Chicago White Sox's Yasmani Grandal (24) watches the flight of his single as Seattle Mariners catcher Brian O'Keefe looks on during the second inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Gonzales roughed up in first spring start, M’s lose to Angels

The veteran left-hander gives up four runs in the second inning in a 5-1 defeat.

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Seattle Mariners no art.

Mariners top Padres in 2.5 hours to open spring play

Seattle gets its first taste of the new MLB rules, including a pitch clock, in a 3-2 win on Friday.

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Bryce Miller pitches for the AquaSox during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on June 15, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett.

Former AquaSox pitcher could be on fast track to majors

Bryce Miller made 15 starts for Everett last season and is out to show the M’s he already belongs on the big-league roster.

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Bryce Miller pitches for the AquaSox during a game against the Tri-City Dust Devils on June 15, 2022, at Funko Field in Everett.
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Mariners top prospect Ford shows maturity beyond age

Seattle coaches and veterans have been impressed with the young catcher, who just turned 20 years old this week.

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Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais watches players warmup during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

M’s begin normal spring training amid optimism and concern

It’s business as usual for Seattle fans with high expectations and fears that the team hasn’t done enough to take the next step.

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais watches players warmup during spring training baseball practice Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz during the eighth inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston,Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Can Mariner bullpen repeat 2022 its dominance?

Seattle returns the nucleus of a bullpen that was among the best in baseball by most metrics last season.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz during the eighth inning in Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston,Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Teoscar Hernandez cannot hang onto a single by Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Analysis: Is Teoscar Hernandez an upgrade for M’s in RF?

There’s some debate as to whether the slugger is a significant upgrade over the departed Mitch Haniger.

Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Teoscar Hernandez cannot hang onto a single by Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford watches batting practice during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

3 things to watch as Mariners open spring training

Pitchers and catchers are schedule to report to Seattle’s complex in Peoria, Arizona, on Wednesday.

Seattle Mariners' J.P. Crawford watches batting practice during spring training baseball practice Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (16) throws to first for double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Justin Turner grounded in to a double play. Will Smith (16) was out at second and Turner was out at first. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Wong looking to return to Gold Glove form with Mariners

The 32-year-old two-time Gold Glove winner committed an MLB-worst 17 errors at second base last season.

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (16) throws to first for double play during the eighth inning of a baseball game Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Justin Turner grounded in to a double play. Will Smith (16) was out at second and Turner was out at first. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh watches his solo home run off Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Domingo Acevedo during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

After cementing place in M’s history, what’s next for Raleigh?

The season the young catcher put together in 2022 is one of the best things that happened to Seattle last year.

Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh watches his solo home run off Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Domingo Acevedo during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1 to clinch a spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)