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Strikeouts pile up, runs don’t as Mariners split opening series with Red Sox

UPDATED: Sun., March 31, 2024

SEATTLE – The missed call didn’t cost the Mariners the game. No, their continued refusal to stop swinging at breaking pitches out of the strike zone and their series-long inability to hit breaking balls in the zone were larger issues in Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Red Sox at a sunny, but chilly T-Mobile Park.

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‘Watch out’: New approach an encouraging sign for Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez

UPDATED: Sun., March 31, 2024

SEATTLE – People may have shrugged their shoulders and point out that this was merely one plate appearance in one game in late March. Julio Rodriguez, surely, will step to the plate in much bigger games and much bigger moments for the Mariners this season.

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Julio Rodriguez hits walk-off single in 10th as M’s rally to beat Red Sox

UPDATED: Sat., March 30, 2024

The Mariners “explosion” of offense and runs in the bottom of the 10th inning that carried them to an improbable 4-3 walk-off victory featured one thing missing from so many scoreless innings in this young season — a strikeout.

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George Kirby’s gem, J.P. Crawford’s solo HR lift M’s past Red Sox for 1st win of season

UPDATED: Fri., March 29, 2024

SEATTLE – George Kirby didn’t know that he walked the first batter he faced in his 2024 season. Unaware that he’d been called for a pitch-clock violation, he was perplexed when Red Sox leadoff hitter Jarren Durran started running to first base after what Kirby presumed was ball three.

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Luis Castillo and the Mariners can’t find rhythm in opening day loss to Red Sox

UPDATED: Thu., March 28, 2024

The normally cool facade that Luis Castillo operates with on the mound was interrupted at times Thursday night. There were second glances at home plate umpire Larry Vanover following unfavorable calls on borderline pitches. And more than a few frustrated head shakes at pitches that simply didn’t go to their intended locations.

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Analysis: How do Mariners stack up among World Series contenders in AL West?

UPDATED: Sat., March 30, 2024

The division figures to be as tough as any in MLB this season, with the Astros, Rangers and Mariners all carrying realistic postseason expectations.

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Commentary: For Mariners fans, patience is wearing thin. It’s time for Seattle to win – or else

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2024

SEATTLE – You can measure attendance. You can measure TV ratings. But how do you measure satisfaction?

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Here’s why the Mariners could win the AL West in 2024 — and what could trip them up

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2024

Should the goal be returning to the postseason, or winning the division? In seasons past, those two achievements were the delineation between failure and success.

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Here’s why manager Scott Servais is so excited about the Mariners’ new-look lineup

UPDATED: Wed., March 27, 2024

The words Scott Servais has been using lately tell only part of the story. It’s the inflection in his voice, and the frequency with which he talks about it, that fully give away how he really feels about the potential of this overhauled Seattle Mariners lineup. Folks, he’s excited.

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Analysis: What will the Mariners’ opening day roster look like next week?

UPDATED: Sat., March 23, 2024

With opening day just about a week away, the Seattle Mariners are finalizing their roster to open the 2024 season.

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Commentary: With injuries and departures, the Mariners’ bullpen faces major question marks this season

UPDATED: Thu., March 14, 2024

PEORIA, Ariz. – It’s only March, the injuries aren’t devastating, but Scott Servais’ thoughts are swirling.

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Mariners reliever Gregory Santos will miss opening day due to injury setback

UPDATED: Tue., March 12, 2024

As he was throwing long toss in preparation for a bullpen session on Monday morning, Santos felt a “pinch” in the back of his shoulder after a throw. He was immediately shut down by the Mariners training staff, according to an update from general manager Justin Hollander.