LJay Newsome Struggles In Spring Debut

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Ljay Newsome didn't have his best stuff Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits to the Cubs, with one strikeout and one walk. His outing could have looked considerably worse if not for some sparkling defense by Jake Fraley in right field. Newsome looks to be eighth or ninth on the […]

Chris Flexen To Make Spring Start Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Chris Flexen will take the mound Friday for his Mariners debut. Flexen, who spent years in the Mets minor league system shuttling between the big-league and Triple-A clubs, found considerably more success in 2020 after signing with the Doosan Bears of the KBO. Flexen dominated in Korea, posting a 2.74 FIP […]

James Paxton Impresses In Simulated Game

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher James Paxton asked out of Wednesday's start against the Cubs, instead preferring to work on his secondary pitches in a simulated game. Catcher Tom Murphy, Paxton's battery mate for the three-inning outing, was heard saying that Paxton looked the best he has so far this spring. Paxton is looking to bounce […]

Jack Reinheimer Clubs Two-Run Homer

Seattle Mariners utility man Jack Reinheimer knocked a two-run shot over the left center field fence in the ninth inning of Wednesday's Cactus League matchup against the Cubs to tie the score at eight. In camp as a non-roster invitee, Reinheimer is off to a good start in spring training, but he faces an uphill […]

Taylor Trammell Hits First Spring Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell hit his first home run of the spring in Wednesday's game against the Cubs. Shortly after Jarred Kelenic went opposite field for a homer, Trammell did just the same off of Cubs righty Jason Adam. Trammell, the fifth-ranked prospect for Seattle, has looked good in camp thus far, though he […]

Jake Fraley Makes Two Sparkling Plays In The Outfield

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley showed off his defensive potential in right field on Wednesday in Cactus League action against the Cubs. A former top prospect, Fraley's window of opportunity seems to be closing with the impending arrival of Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez, but he's seeking to make the most of his opportunity. His […]

Jarred Kelenic Launches A Two-Run Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic hit a long home run to left center field on Wednesday in spring training action off Brandon Workman. The blast came in the fourth inning of the matchup against the Cubs. Kelenic has been the subject of much discussion this spring, specifically about whether or not he will break camp […]

J.P. Crawford Steals A Base Tuesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford swiped a bag Tuesday in the first inning of the team's spring training game against Cleveland. Crawford is not known for his speed, and in fact he has only 14 steals for his career. However, the Mariners as a team are committed to improving their aggressiveness on the base paths […]

Ljay Newsome To Start Instead of James Paxton Wednesday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Ljay Newsome will start Wednesday's spring training matchup against the Cubs instead of James Paxton. This change is not the result of any injury for Paxton, but rather a simple reshuffling of the early spring pitching schedule. With the Mariners planning on a six-man rotation for 2021, Newsome seems to have a […]

Yusei Kikuchi Solid In First Spring Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi threw two solid innings in his first game action of spring training on Tuesday. The Japanese left-hander allowed one run on one hit while striking out three Cleveland batters and walking one. Not known as a great source of strikeouts, Kikuchi's fantasy value could take a big step up […]

Logan Gilbert Expected To Make Major League Debut This Year

Seattle Mariners top pitching prospect Logan Gilbert is expected to make his major league debut this year. Gilbert, considered to be one of the top two Seattle pitching prospects along with recent draftee Emerson Hancock, will almost certainly begin the season in the minors. A 23-year-old right-hander, Gilbert stands an imposing 6-foot-6 and throws a […]

Justus Sheffield Will Make Spring Debut Thursday

Seattle Mariners left-hander Justus Sheffield will make his first appearance of spring training as the starter in Thursday's matchup against the Colorado Rockies. Sheffield is looking to build off of what was by far his most successful season in the major leagues in 2020. Sporting a 3.58 ERA, a nearly two-run improvement over 2019, Sheffield's […]

Mitch Haniger Returns To Game Action

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back, groin) made his long-awaited return to the baseball diamond on Sunday, picking up one hit in two at-bats. It's been a difficult road back for Haniger, who fouled off a Justin Verlander pitch into his groin in June of 2019, resulting in a ruptured testicle. That injury was just the […]

Rafael Montero The Clear Favorite For Saves

Seattle Mariners reliever Rafael Montero has the inside track on the closer job for 2021. The right-hander was acquired from the Texas Rangers over the winter, and despite a late arrival to spring training, he has already made a strong impression on manager Scott Servais. Servais complimented Montero's attitude and approach, noting how well the […]

Will Vest Impresses In First Spring Outing

Seattle Mariners reliever Will Vest made a strong impression in his first game action of the spring, setting down three Padres in order, including two strikeouts. Vest, added as a Rule 5 pick from the Tigers system in December, is a candidate for a remade Seattle bullpen. The right-hander has big strikeout potential, sporting a […]

Yusei Kikuchi Will Make His Spring Debut Tuesday

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will start the second game of the spring training season on Tuesday against Cleveland. In 2021, Kikuchi is looking to improve on a career ERA in Major League Baseball of 5.39. Kikuchi has pitched better than that number indicates, as he's suffered from some bad luck in his first two […]

Jake Fraley In Contention to Start In Left Field

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley is going to be given every opportunity to be the starting left fielder in 2021, at least until Jarred Kelenic is called up. After struggling in limited action in 2020, Fraley focused on his mindset in the offseason, specifically leaning on his faith to stay focused and block out external […]

Ty France Set For DH At-Bats

Seattle Mariners third baseman Ty France is set to receive the majority of the team's at-bats at Designated Hitter in 2021. He has also been working out in the infield this spring as a primary back-up to Kyle Seager at third base, and could also spell Evan White and Dylan Moore at first and second […]

Cal Raleigh Could Contribute This Year

The Seattle Mariners catching position is expected to be a 55/45 split between Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens in 2021, but should either hit the injured list at any point this year, Cal Raleigh will be the player called up to fill in. The switch-hitting Raleigh has flashed impressive power potential, and expectations are that […]

Justin Dunn Looks Good Early In Camp

Seattle Mariners right-hander Justin Dunn looks to have a spot in the starting rotation lined up for 2021, and so far he has impressed in camp. His fastball has been clocked as high as 96 mph, well above his average velocity of 91 mph in 2020. Any improvements in velocity could be huge for the […]

Dylan Moore Poised To Build On 2020 Improvements

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore made a change in his approach at the plate before the 2020 season in order to be more direct to the ball, and it yielded huge results. Moore's line-drive percent jumped almost nine percentage points over his rookie season to a solid 24.7%, and his 13.8% barrel rate placed […]

Julio Rodriguez Could Appear In The Majors This Year

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez is only 20 years old, and yet it's possible that he could make his big-league debut for the Mariners in 2021. The right-handed outfielder has been in the news recently for the most unfortunate of reasons, having been unfairly criticized for his English skills by the now-ousted Mariners CEO […]

Marco Gonzales Named Opening Day Starter For Mariners

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais announced on Sunday that lefty Marco Gonzales would be the Mariners Opening Day starter for 2021, the third consecutive year in which Gonzales has received the honor. After yet another steady, under-the-radar season in 2020 in which he posted a 3.10 ERA and 0.95 WHIP, the consistent Gonzales should be […]