Raleigh maintains relaxed vibe after snapping hitless skid
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Losing Raleigh is a big blow. Here's how Mariners can fill the void
HOUSTON -- Cal Raleigh’s first career stint on the injured list comes with a lot of questions, many that the Mariners simply didn’t have answers for in the immediate aftermath. Chief among them, what’s the severity of the right oblique strain? And what’s his timeline for recovery?
Mariners rally around Raleigh IL news for 10th win in 11 meetings vs. Astros
HOUSTON -- As dispiriting as the day started for the Mariners, it finished on a high note. In the aftermath of Cal Raleigh being placed on the injured list for the first time in his career with a right oblique strain, Seattle ran away to an 8-3 win over the
Raleigh (oblique strain) makes first career trip to IL
HOUSTON -- For the first time in his career, Cal Raleigh is heading to the IL. The Mariners placed the reigning American League MVP runner-up on the 10-day injured list ahead of Thursday afternoon’s 8-3 series-finale win over the Astros with a right oblique strain. It’s an injury that first
Raleigh's late exit adds injury to sloppy loss
HOUSTON -- It wasn’t the Mariners’ most deflating defeat of the 2026 season, but it might’ve been their most exhausting. And a casualty of the 4-3, walk-off loss to the Astros that reached the 10th inning was their star catcher, as Cal Raleigh was forced to exit to begin the
What to watch for as Miller returns from IL for '26 debut
HOUSTON -- Bryce Miller is ready to roll. The Mariners activated the right-hander from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, when he’ll make his much-anticipated 2026 debut against the Astros at Daikin Park. Lefty José Suarez was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot.
Raleigh snaps 0-for-38 slump (with 2 hits!) after showering in full uniform
HOUSTON -- Cal Raleigh quite literally took a foul tip straight into the region that’s a catcher’s worst nightmare on Tuesday night, after taking a metaphorical kick in that area for more than two weeks.
Muñoz, bullpen rise to moment for 8th straight win over Astros
HOUSTON -- For all the challenges Andrés Muñoz has gone through as the season reached the one-quarter mark, what’s kept him going has been clubhouse support.
J-Rod answers fan BP challenge with HR, then duplicates it in win
HOUSTON -- Julio Rodríguez put on an absolute show during batting practice on Monday evening at Daikin Park, to the point where many who were up close took notice. And turns out, there was a deliberate point to all those demolished baseballs -- and it came at the nudging of
Mariners place emerging reliever Ferrer on paternity list
HOUSTON -- The Mariners will be without their blossoming left-handed leverage reliever, but for the happiest reason, as José A. Ferrer and his wife were in the process of welcoming the birth of a child on Monday. Ferrer was placed on the paternity list ahead of Seattle’s four-game series opener
Mentink's fearlessness inspiring family this Mother's Day
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As Miller nears return, Mariners have pressing questions to answer
SEATTLE -- Bryce Miller will join the Mariners this weekend in Chicago, a source told MLB.com on Thursday morning, setting the stage for a possible activation from the 15-day injured list for his next scheduled outing. However, this reunion will more be centered on a debrief with Seattle’s coaching and
'A lot more on the way': Crawford, Smith carry Compton Academy legacy forward
SEATTLE -- When Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford and Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith got together at T-Mobile Park for this week’s matchup between Seattle and Atlanta, they did so with more than 20 years of nostalgia. And some great stories about where their big league dreams all began.
Woo (9 K's), J-Rod (HR) all fired up about pinning 1st series loss on Braves
SEATTLE -- Bryan Woo brought some fiery edge to the mound against the Majors’ hottest team on Wednesday afternoon, and it sure looked like his demeanor rubbed off on Julio Rodríguez during one of the game’s biggest moments. Because, when Rodríguez pummeled a Statcast-projected 436-foot homer into the T-Mobile Pen
Muñoz gives up 9th-inning HR as Mariners can't back up Kirby gem
SEATTLE -- George Kirby is in peak workhorse form. Andrés Muñoz, meanwhile, is really reeling. Kirby cleared seven strong innings against a loaded Braves lineup on Tuesday night, then turned a 2-2 tie over to the bullpen, hoping that the Mariners’ bats could claim a late lead or even walk
Raleigh back in lineup at DH after missing 3 games; Donovan's rehab off to hot start
SEATTLE -- Cal Raleigh is back, and a stint on the injured list for the American League MVP runner-up no longer appears to be in play. The all-world catcher returned to the Mariners’ starting lineup as the designated hitter in Seattle's 3-2 loss to Atlanta on Tuesday night. He went
Mariners' veterans embracing their Young-est teammate
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Clutch homers from Raley, Crawford spark dramatic comeback win
SEATTLE -- Talk about completely flipping the script, and maybe in the win of the season so far for the Mariners. Overpowered and overwhelmed for much of Monday night against a Braves team with MLB’s best record, Seattle responded with a seismic sixth inning. Two massive homers from Luke Raley
Raleigh out of lineup for 3rd straight game as Speier lands on IL
SEATTLE -- Cal Raleigh was out of the Mariners’ lineup for the third straight day for Monday’s series opener against the Braves, but he wasn’t the only notable player sidelined. The club also revealed that Gabe Speier, their top leverage lefty, has been dealing with inflammation in his pitching shoulder
Castillo trends in right direction as rotation decisions loom
SEATTLE -- Cal Raleigh seemed more antsy than frustrated about the right side discomfort that sidelined him for the second straight game on Sunday. And as the Mariners’ all-world catcher preached a “play it safe” approach, he also put faith in his teammates to hold things down amid his day-to-day
Mariners claim Suarez off waivers from Braves to boost relief depth
SEATTLE -- The Mariners added some relief depth to the organization before Sunday’s game vs. the Royals, claiming left-hander José Suarez off waivers from the Braves. To clear a spot for him on their 40-man roster, outfielder Rhylan Thomas was designated for assignment.
Mariners keep Raleigh out of lineup due to general soreness
SEATTLE -- Cal Raleigh was scratched from the Mariners’ lineup before Saturday’s game against the Royals due to "general soreness," manager Dan Wilson said following Seattle's 3-2 extra-innings loss.
Hancock (career-high 14 K's) does best Big Unit impression in Mariners defeat
SEATTLE -- On the day that the Mariners retired Randy Johnson’s No. 51, Emerson Hancock channeled his inner Big Unit in the biggest way possible.
A big statue for the Big Unit! Johnson honored by Mariners in star-studded ceremony
SEATTLE -- The Big Unit is getting a big statue. As part of his No. 51 retirement ceremony on Saturday, the Mariners revealed their plans to erect a statue outside T-Mobile Park recognizing Randy Johnson.
Mariners select Davila from Double-A, send down Simpson
SEATTLE -- The Mariners made a minor shakeup to their bullpen on Saturday, adding right-hander Nick Davila and subtracting lefty Josh Simpson, who was just recalled the day prior.