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Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto believes players like Jorge Polanco (7) will enjoy bounceback seasons in 2025. (Alika Jenner / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Despite quiet Mariners offseason, Jerry Dipoto confident

With the pre-spring training luncheon and news conference no longer an annual…

 

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners runs the bases after a leadoff home run against the Texas Rangers in the first inning at Globe Life Field on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Calkins: Could Julio Rodriguez be next Mariner in HOF?

Seattle’s star center fielder has best potential of current team.

 

The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki warms up in the dugout prior to action against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Friday, July 6, 2012. (Anda Chu / Oakland Tribune / MCT Tribune News Services)

Who left Ichiro off Hall of Fame ballot?

Votes should be public, but not for the reason many think.

 

The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, left, stands with Ichiro Suzuki after Suzuki threw the ceremonial first pitch during Seattle’s home opener between the Mariners and the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 15, 2022, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

No one played baseball like Ichiro Suzuki

Ichiro Suzuki could have been immortalized as a first-ballot Hall of Famer nearly a decade ago. He was last a full-time starter in 2012, at… Continue reading

The Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez, left, stands with Ichiro Suzuki after Suzuki threw the ceremonial first pitch during Seattle’s home opener between the Mariners and the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park on April 15, 2022, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
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 icon Ichiro Suzuki elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame

The former Mariners leadoff hitter racked up 4,367 professional baseball hits.

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)
Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners reacts in the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 18, 2024. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)

Danny O’Neill: Mariners dedicated to not doing quite enough

Seattle’s quiet offseason hurts chances for elusive championship.

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners reacts in the dugout after striking out during the fifth inning against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Sept. 18, 2024. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Zach Vincej will manage the Everett AquaSox in 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)

AquaSox announce new coaching staff

Zach Vincej, 2024 Minor League Manager of the Year with Modesto, takes over as skipper.

Zach Vincej will manage the Everett AquaSox in 2025. (Photo courtesy of the Everett AquaSox)
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)

Will Ichiro be a baseball Hall of Fame’s unanimous selection?

The former Seattle star would be only second player to enter with 100 percent of votes.

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)
Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) pitches against Mexico during the second inning of a semifinal game at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Miami. (Matias J. Ocner / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)

Mariners making Japanese ace Roki Sasaki ‘a priority’

Jerry Dipoto optimistic about chance to woo Roki Sasaki to Seattle

Japan starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (14) pitches against Mexico during the second inning of a semifinal game at the World Baseball Classic at loanDepot Park on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Miami. (Matias J. Ocner / Miami Herald / Tribune News Services)
Dan Wilson assists at a Challenger League baseball game hosted by the Everett AquaSox at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2024 at Funko Field in Everett. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)

Mariners’ Dan Wilson to speak at AquaSox ‘Hot Stove’ event

Mariners manager Dan Wilson will be a guest speaker as the Everett AquaSox hold a Hot Stove Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025… Continue reading

Dan Wilson assists at a Challenger League baseball game hosted by the Everett AquaSox at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2024 at Funko Field in Everett. (Photo courtesy of Evan Morud / Everett AquaSox)
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.

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)
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

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)
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.

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)
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)