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Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners prepares to bat against the Kansas City Royals during the game at Kauffman Stadium on Aug.17, 2004, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Dave Kaup / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners legends Ichiro, Felix Hernandez added to HOF ballot

Ichiro seems a sure thing for the Hall of Fame, but Hernandez’s induction is uncertain.

 

Dave Sims will be the Yankees’ next play-by-play broadcaster, replacing John Sterling in the radio booth next season. (Barry Miller / Tribune News Services)

Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims leaving for Yankees

Sims, 71, getting Yankees’ radio job, succeeding John Sterling

 

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ top-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Ore. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Colt Emerson excels in first taste of Arizona Fall League

The Mariners top prospect played for the Everett AquaSox earlier this year.

 

The Padres’ Donovan Solano is tagged out at home plate in the second inning of Wednesday’s game by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh, Dylan Moore win Gold Glove awards

Former AquaSox second baseman Brock Rodden wins minor league Gold Glove.

The Padres’ Donovan Solano is tagged out at home plate in the second inning of Wednesday’s game by Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh gestures after hitting a single during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

2 Mariners selected as Gold Glove finalists

Catcher Cal Raleigh is considered the favorite to win the MLB defensive award.

The Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh gestures after hitting a single during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ third-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Six AquaSox win Mariners minors awards

Mariners name Montes top hitter while Morales, Garcia share pitching honors.

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ third-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) tags out Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) during the sixth inning, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington. (Elias Valverde II / Tribune News Services)

Where did it all go wrong for the Mariners in 2024?

M’s fail to take advantage of MLB’s best starting pitching rotation.

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) tags out Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (3) during the sixth inning, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington. (Elias Valverde II / Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox outfielder Lazaro Montes smiles while running onto the field prior to Everett’s game against the Spokane Indians on June 26, 2024 at Funko Field. (Photo courtesy Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Everett AquaSox player named California League MVP

Lazaro Montes played his final 51 games of the season with the AquaSox.

Everett AquaSox outfielder Lazaro Montes smiles while running onto the field prior to Everett’s game against the Spokane Indians on June 26, 2024 at Funko Field. (Photo courtesy Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Dan Wilson, who was named Seattle Mariners manager on Thursday, assists at a Challenger League baseball game hosted by the Everett AquaSox at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Funko Field in Everett. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Dan Wilson is the Mariners man “moving forward”

Former Mariners catcher Dan Wilson was named the new M’s skipper on Thursday for 2024 and beyond.

Dan Wilson, who was named Seattle Mariners manager on Thursday, assists at a Challenger League baseball game hosted by the Everett AquaSox at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 23 at Funko Field in Everett. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais tries to argue with umpire Larry Vanover after a throwing error bounced off the helmet of Kansas City Royals’ Whit Merrifield, allowing Cam Gallagher to score, in the seventh inning during the second baseball game of a double header on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer / Kansas City Star /Tribune News Services)

Coe: M’s take a hack at saving the season, fire Servais

The Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais tries to argue with umpire Larry Vanover after a throwing error bounced off the helmet of Kansas City Royals’ Whit Merrifield, allowing Cam Gallagher to score, in the seventh inning during the second baseball game of a double header on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer / Kansas City Star /Tribune News Services)
Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ third-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Oregon. Emerson will make his Funko Field debut this week. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Mariners’ top prospects are in Everett, creating a palpable buzz north of Seattle

Making his AquaSox home debut on a cold, gray Tuesday at Funko Field, the two-hole featured newly crowned No. 1 Mariners prospect Colt… Continue reading

Everett AquaSox infielder Colt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners’ third-ranked prospect, throws a baseball to first base between innings during Everett’s game against the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, 2024, at Hillsboro Ballpark in Hillsboro, Oregon. Emerson will make his Funko Field debut this week. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park on July 4, 2024, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Mariners’ playoff hopes hinge on Julio and teammates’ bats

Rodriguez and Mariners dealing with lingering effects of ankle injury and offensive malaise.

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park on July 4, 2024, in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Julio Rodriguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners swings through a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Brandon Sloter / Getty Images / TNS)

Castillo shines, Mariners rout Mets on Sunday Night Baseball

Mariners offense jumps all over Mets pitching to complete sweep of Mets.

Julio Rodriguez (44) of the Seattle Mariners swings through a pitch in the first inning against the New York Mets at T-Mobile Park on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Seattle. (Brandon Sloter / Getty Images / TNS)
Third baseman Josh Rojas (4) of the Seattle Mariners tags out Bryce Harper (3) of the Philadelphia Phillies in a rundown between third base and home plate during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on Sunday in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images)

Mariners can’t sweep — but capture series over Philadelphia

By taking two of three against the Phillies, Seattle moved back into first place in the AL West.

Third baseman Josh Rojas (4) of the Seattle Mariners tags out Bryce Harper (3) of the Philadelphia Phillies in a rundown between third base and home plate during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park on Sunday in Seattle. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images)
Randy Arozarena, acquired by the Seattle Mariners ahead of the trade deadline, hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Boston. (Brian Fluharty / Getty Images)

Yes, the Mariners improved at the trade deadline

But without franchise-altering additions, it’ll take everyone for Seattle to win the AL West.

Randy Arozarena, acquired by the Seattle Mariners ahead of the trade deadline, hits an RBI single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Boston. (Brian Fluharty / Getty Images)
Justin Turner (2) of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after hitting a solo home run on April 19 in San Diego, California. The Seattle Mariners acquired Turner on Monday. (Denis Poroy / Getty Images)

Mariners acquire veteran bat Justin Turner

Seattle makes another trade splash, picking up Turner from Toronto for former Frog RJ Schreck.

Justin Turner (2) of the Toronto Blue Jays is congratulated by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) after hitting a solo home run on April 19 in San Diego, California. The Seattle Mariners acquired Turner on Monday. (Denis Poroy / Getty Images)
Mariners manager Scott Servais talks to officials as pitcher Héctor Santiago is ejected from the game during the fifth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 27, 2021. (Erin Hooley / Tribune News Service)

Putrid offense, shaky bullpen doom Mariners in ‘inexcusable’ loss to Angels

Fans booed Seattle the 3-1 loss on Monday night.

Mariners manager Scott Servais talks to officials as pitcher Héctor Santiago is ejected from the game during the fifth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 27, 2021. (Erin Hooley / Tribune News Service)
Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes catches a pop fly in foul territory during Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. (Jefferee Woo / Tribune News Service)

Ranking the best Mariners trade targets as deadline nears

Seattle needs to fill the offensive gap by July 30.

Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes catches a pop fly in foul territory during Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. (Jefferee Woo / Tribune News Service)
Jurrangelo Cijntje pitches 2022 MLB Draft Combine held at Petco Park on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Cijntje, from Mississippi State, was the Mariners’ first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mariners lean on college players, pitchers with ‘power arms’ as MLB draft concludes

Seattle’s 20 selections include 19 college players and one high schooler.

Jurrangelo Cijntje pitches 2022 MLB Draft Combine held at Petco Park on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Cijntje, from Mississippi State, was the Mariners’ first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jurrangelo Cijntje pitches at the 2022 MLB Draft Combine held at Petco Park on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Cijntje, from Mississippi State, was the Mariners’ first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mariners go college route on second day of draft, take 2-way player Grant Knipp

Seattle chose youth and selected eight college players.

Jurrangelo Cijntje pitches at the 2022 MLB Draft Combine held at Petco Park on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 in San Diego, CA. Cijntje, from Mississippi State, was the Mariners’ first pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)