From cold tubs to calm minds, Mariners' mental performance coach Bernero shines
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The black tub sits on the outer edge of the Mariners’ Spring Training complex, between the outside portion of the laundry room and the chain-link fence facing a back field. The withdrawn setting is by design. In the early morning, those who submerge themselves within its frigid
'Something you always dream of': Gilbert gets Mariners' Opening Day nod
PEORIA, Ariz. -- After weeks of debate, intrigue and what Dan Wilson called “a very tough decision,” the Mariners manager and Seattle’s front office were finally ready to reveal their Opening Day starter on Saturday morning. Logan Gilbert will take the mound for the March 27 contest against the Athletics
Switch-pitcher Cijntje deals from both sides in Spring Breakout
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jurrangelo Cijntje knew who’d be waiting for him in the batter’s box when he emerged from the visiting bullpen on Friday evening. The Mariners’ switch-pitcher had seen Guardians infielder Travis Bazzana recently at a card-signing event, to which they each joked, “I’m going to see you soon,”
Ford (No. 4 prospect) gives back in a big way
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Here's how the Mariners' Opening Day roster could look
PEORIA, Ariz. -- It’s been nearly one month since Mariners pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training, and with a few personnel developments in camp, it seemed like a ripe time to revisit what Seattle’s Opening Day roster might look like. George Kirby has been shut down with inflammation in
Who's the 'Better Man'? Mariners, Padres make Vedder Cup official
PEORIA, Ariz. -- It’s still the Vedder Cup -- only now, it’s official. For years, games between the Padres and Mariners have been informally known as “The Vedder Cup” -- a reference to Pearl Jam front man and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Eddie Vedder, a one-time resident of
Latest Mariners injuries and transactions
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Mariners affiliate broadcaster Pay talks historic role on MiLB podcast
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other
J-Rod celebrates slam with emphatic point ... to wrong bullpen
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Spring Training is all about sorting out kinks in preparation for the long season, and even Julio Rodríguez needed a quick refresher for his home run nods to the Mariners’ bullpen after blasting a grand slam during Wednesday's 7-6 loss against the Royals. That’s because he pointed
Pitching with both arms, Mariners' Cijntje poised for Spring Breakout spotlight
PEORIA, Ariz. -- For an organization that’s had as strong of a track record as any in developing homegrown pitchers over the past half-decade, the Mariners have arguably their most interesting case study yet. And that arm -- actually, those arms -- will be on display for the first true
Ranking the top 10 pitching staffs in the game
Hate to go all Grampa Simpson on you, but back in my day, children, we had something called “rotations” and “bullpens,” and I would use this space to rank them separately. Ah, but baseball has changed. And knowing what we know about the attrition rate and how pitchers are utilized,
New to third base, Polanco aims to stabilize Seattle's hot corner
PEORIA, Ariz. -- For the third time in four years, the Mariners will enter the regular season with a new outlook at third base, the position that had the most stability over the decade prior to this stretch while Kyle Seager manned the hot corner. Seattle entered Spring Training with
Headlined by big-name bats, Mariners' system strong on pitching depth, too
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners placed fifth in MLB Pipeline's new farm system rankings, thanks in large part to their seven Top 100 Prospects. That total ties them with the Cubs for the most in baseball, and all seven of them are hitters. Don't get the impression that the organization
15 pitchers who could win a Cy Young Award in 2025
Who will be the best pitcher in each league in 2025? Last season, there was no question that the Tigers' Tarik Skubal and the Braves' Chris Sale surpassed every other arm. Both claimed a Triple Crown en route to winning their first Cy Young Award.
Crawford eager to put disappointing '24 campaign behind him
PEORIA, Ariz. -- J.P. Crawford experienced an “aha!” moment in the batting cage on Sunday morning, as if he’d unlocked something that was missing throughout his most trying season in Seattle. “I felt something that I haven't felt in a long time,” the Mariners’ shortstop said. And sure enough, a
Meet the 14 women who run Minor League Baseball teams
From California to Massachusetts, from Arkansas to Iowa, leadership in professional baseball is evolving. Coming into the 2025 season, there are 14 women in general manager positions across Minor League Baseball. When most fans think of the GMs in baseball, they likely assume the job is all about building a
1 remaining position battle each team needs to settle
Across the league, this season's Opening Day rosters are taking shape. But for every club, there's still at least one big league job left to be won. Here's a look at how those positional battles are unfolding less than three weeks from Opening Day. Jump to: AL East | AL
Pair of Mariners prospects put on powerful display in spring camp
PEORIA, Ariz. -- The wind might’ve been blowing out at Sloan Park on Saturday afternoon, but make no mistake, the huge homers from Mariners prospects Colt Emerson and Harry Ford were no cheapies. “That was not a ballpark thing,” manager Dan Wilson said.
A kick-changeup? Muñoz testing out new pitch 'that has the drop'
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Andrés Muñoz knew the question was coming immediately after firing a scoreless fifth inning on Sunday afternoon, and the Mariners’ All-Star closer quickly -- and jokingly -- had a response ready. “They didn’t even swing at it!” Muñoz said.
15 nasty new pitches we've seen this spring
Spring Training is the season of new pitches. Tons of pitchers all around big league camps are experimenting with their repertoires and adding to their arsenals. Some new pitches stick, some don't. But let's try to find the ones that are worth paying attention to as the 2025 regular season
Cubs, Mariners set single-game Spring Training attendance record
MESA, Ariz. -- Pete Crow-Armstrong has a pretty good view of Sloan Park from his spot in center field for the Cubs. On Saturday afternoon, it was hard for him to not notice the outfield berm packed from line to line with fans. “You saw the crowd out there,” Crow-Armstrong
Kirby (right shoulder inflammation) likely to start season on IL
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby, dealing with shoulder inflammation, has been shut down from throwing and will likely be placed on the IL, general manager Justin Hollander announced on Friday. An MRI showed no structural damage. Hollander spoke to the media Friday afternoon about the club’s decision
For Tellez, Seattle is the 'perfect' spot
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Rowdy Tellez identified the Seattle Mariners as the ideal landing spot this winter. When the Mariners reciprocated, he jumped. "I was already packed and ready to go,” said Tellez, who makes his home in Florida. “When they called, I said, ‘Perfect.’ “It’s very similar to places I’ve