The first inning was strenuous. Rangers ace Jacob deGrom took the mound on Friday and quickly was faced with a bases-loaded jam of his own making after a pair of walks -- including a 10-pitch battle with Josh Naylor -- and a double from Mariners star Julio Rodríguez.

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made an announcement on Thursday.

Seattle’s lineup decisions are saying more than they appear, especially when it comes to the Mariners’ future infield vision.

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On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the Seattle Mariners made headlines with one of the boldest long-term investments in recent Major League Baseball when they signed top prospect Colt Emerson to a record-breaking extension before he has even had his MLB debut.

Aug 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images The 2026 MLB season gets underway in ...

While a slow start is never ideal, most of MLB's last-place teams still have a strong chance to pull off a successful turnaround.

The Seattle Mariners have called up Patrick Wisdom, who has been on fire in Triple-A Tacoma, and was once a .500 slugger with the Chicago Cubs.