SHANNON DRAYER

Mike Hampton resigns as Mariners bullpen coach

Jul 9, 2017, 7:14 PM | Updated: 8:35 pm

Shortly after the Mariners wrapped up the first half of the season with a 4-0 win over the Oakland A’s on Sunday afternoon, the team made a surprise announcement: Bullpen coach Mike Hampton had tendered his resignation.

Hampton, 44,  becomes the first member of Scott Servais’ original coaching staff put together before the 2016 season to leave the organization. According to a team source, it was Hampton’s desire to spend more time with his family.

Originally drafted by the Mariners in 1990, Hampton spent one year as pitching coach for the Tim Bogar-managed Arkansas Travelers, then an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. His job with the Mariners was his first as a coach in the big leagues.

According to a press release from the Mariners, a new bullpen coach will be named before the season resumes Friday in Chicago.

Mariners Roof Report

Brought to you by
Mostly Sunny
High 56° | Low 41°
Roof is open
Red Sox at Mariners today at 6:40pm

Shannon Drayer

Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh...

Shannon Drayer

Mariners’ young core, now veterans, fueled by last year’s letdown

Falling back can be a part of growing up, and for the once young core of the Seattle Mariners, it is now part of their DNA.

17 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh...

Shannon Drayer

Why Mariners hitters are embracing new approach to offense

The Seattle Mariners have new players, new coaches and new messaging for their offense. Based on spring training, it's all landing.

2 days ago

Seattle Mariners Gabe Speier...

Shannon Drayer

Inside how the Mariners’ pitching lab gets most out of relievers

With two of the Seattle Mariners' best relievers beginning the season on the injured list, the team's “pitching lab” has perhaps never been needed more.

3 days ago

Seattle Mariners Dominic Canzone...

Shannon Drayer

Breakdown: What Mariners bring north this year is very different

How is the group the Seattle Mariners are bringing north from Arizona? Insider Shannon Drayer details the roster -- and some thoughts from clubhouse leaders -- after 40 days at spring training.

4 days ago

Seattle Mariners Emerson Hancock...

Shannon Drayer

Drayer’s Mariners Notebook: Expectations for demoted players, more

Shannon Drayer details plans for the players not making the Seattle Mariners' opening day roster and much more in her latest notebook.

5 days ago

Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh Julio Rodríguez...

Shannon Drayer

Drayer: A look around the diamond as Mariners near opening day

Let's take a trip around the diamond with thoughts on each position as the Seattle Mariners are less than a week from the start of 2024.

6 days ago

Mike Hampton resigns as Mariners bullpen coach