Ford, Young say 'see you later' to Mariners camp after invaluable experience
PEORIA, Ariz. -- For Harry Ford and Cole Young, it’s not “goodbye,” but rather, “see you later.” The Mariners’ top prospects by MLB Pipeline were slated to play in their final contest in the big league ballpark in Peoria on Friday in the first Spring Breakout game against the Padres,
FAQ: Padres-Mariners Spring Breakout
PEORIA, Ariz. -- This Friday, the Padres and Mariners square off in Spring Breakout, a first-of-its-kind exhibition featuring the top prospects in each farm system. Here’s everything to know about that game and this exciting new event. What is Spring Breakout? MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball’s
Best of Spring Breakout: Catchers, pitchers, infielders, outfielders
Spring Breakout is here, and if you can’t tell, we’re just a little excited. It all started on Thursday, when No. 7 Reds prospect Cam Collier hit the first homer in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers' prospects, and the showdown of the night saw MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall
Spring Breakout a showcase for Montes, Celesten
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Each of the nearly 30 prospects that the Mariners are sending to the inaugural Spring Breakout are eager for the opportunity to suit up in the brand-new event that will pit them against the top Minor League talent in the Padres’ farm system on Friday.
Ranking the 10 best Spring Breakout rosters
The 2024 MLB Pipeline preseason Farm System Rankings were published Friday night, giving fans an idea of how the young talent of each organization lines up. Supporters for all 30 clubs will get a closer look at the next generation of stars this week during MLB's inaugural Spring Breakout --
Who to watch in Mariners' Spring Breakout game
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'Explosive-type player': Meet No. 6 prospect Jonny Farmelo
PEORIA, Ariz. -- In a roundabout way, Jonny Farmelo might not be in the Mariners' organization if not for Julio Rodríguez. Farmelo was selected with the No. 29 overall pick in last July’s Draft, in the first-ever Prospect Promotion Incentive round. The round was installed as part of the new
Here's the Mariners' Spring Breakout roster
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Cole Young has found a way to create an impact in every Spring Training game he has played in. Now, MLB Pipeline’s No. 37 prospect will get the opportunity to shine on a new stage. Seattle’s top prospect and the nine other players in the Top 10
Miller works around two pitch-selection hiccups in second start
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Bryce Miller's fastball was sharp, his secondary pitches were hopping and his body felt good. But oh, those two pitches. The righty’s second Spring Training start in the Mariners’ 8-7 win over the Royals on Wednesday in Surprise showed why the second-year Mariner will again be in
Here are the Mariners' 2024 Top 30 prospects
For all the recent graduations of homegrown Mariners talent to the Majors in recent years, headlined by the likes of Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert and many more, the next wave of top-end arrivals is on the horizon. And there’s a consistent theme among that group --
Luis Suisbel highlights
Troy Taylor highlights
Logan Evans highlights
Dawel Joseph highlights
Hancock eyes long-shot OD roster spot
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Emerson Hancock sat in Scott Servais’ office at the outset of Spring Training and offered a blunt yet self-assured assessment of what he hopes to accomplish, even if it might’ve represented more of a pipedream at this stage of the year. “I want to break camp with
Emerson making strong impression in camp
This story was excerpted from Daniel Kramer’s Mariners Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. PEORIA, Ariz. -- When the Mariners selected Colt Emerson with their first-round pick in last year’s Draft, they knew he still had plenty of
Breaking down paths to the Majors for Locklear, Bliss
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Cellphone footage of top prospects hitting towering home runs on a backfield is about as cliché as any in Spring Training, but what Tyler Locklear did on Thursday nonetheless drew praise from those who watched. Seattle’s Minor League first baseman mashed a massive pull-side homer on the
Seattle's top prospects to take center stage in Spring Breakout
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Spring Training is always a time when Mariners prospects can shine among their superiors on the Major League roster, but that will be particularly true this year with the onset of the inaugural Spring Breakout next month. Brand new in 2024, Spring Breakout is a four-day event
Everything you need to know heading into Mariners' Spring Training
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Top prospects Young, Ford invited to Spring Training
SEATTLE -- One of the Mariners’ final transactional events before Spring Training arrived on Wednesday when the club announced its non-roster invitees to Major League camp, this year headlined by top prospects Cole Young and Harry Ford. Those two were among 33 players -- 15 pitchers and 18 position players
Mariners pitching prospects to follow in 2024
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This prospect draws hefty comps to an AL West rival
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Mariners to add pair of top Dominican shortstop prospects
The Mariners agreed to terms with international shortstop prospects Dawel Joseph (No. 7) and Leandro Romero (No. 48) for an estimated $3 million and $1 million, respectively, as the 2024 signing period opened on Monday. The club has not yet confirmed the agreements. The Mariners have $6.52 million in pool
Mariners get 2 RHPs from Braves for Kelenic, Gonzales, White
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Mere hours after Jerry Dipoto and the rest of the Mariners’ front office touched down in Tennessee for the Winter Meetings, Seattle’s president of baseball operations had executed the first trade at baseball’s premier offseason event. And it was as eye-opening as it was confounding.
Here are the 2023 Fall League award winners
The 31st rendition of the Arizona Fall League has come to a close, and it comes as no surprise that baseball’s best prospects shined in the desert-based circuit. The Fall League has annually given the Joe Black MVP Award to the top performer, and the Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award has