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Brent Stecker

Seattle Mariners Julio Rodríguez...
Brent Stecker

Mariners Notebook: Julio wins Player of the Week; Kelenic sits

A look at the latest on the Seattle Mariners, including Julio Rodríguez's second Player of the Week award, Jarred Kelenic sitting and a roster move.
10 months ago
Seattle Mariners José Caballero...
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José Caballero keeps playing like he’s Mariners’ answer at 2B

The Seattle Mariners cleared the way for José Caballero to get more playing time, and he responded Sunday with his biggest game yet.
10 months ago
Seattle Mariners Julio Rodríguez...
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Stecker: With Julio hitting 3rd, Mariners can get back to ‘Chaos Ball’

Julio Rodríguez is no longer hitting leadoff for the Seattle Mariners, and the lineup switch may help the M's get back to what they do best.
11 months ago
Seattle Mariners José Caballero...
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More Mariners bad blood with Astros: Why benches cleared again

For the second time in less than a year, the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros cleared the benches during a game between the AL West rivals.
11 months ago
Seattle Mariners Juan Then...
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Mariners call up prospect Juan Then; Penn Murfee to IL

Juan Then, the Seattle Mariners' No. 23 prospect per MLB.com, has joined the team and could become the third player to make their MLB debut with the M's in 2023.
11 months ago
Seattle Mariners Teoscar Hernández...
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Stecker: Is cold weather a factor in Mariners’ recent slow starts?

There is a trend when you compare the temperatures the Seattle Mariners played in during good starts in 2019 and 2021 compared to slow starts the past two years.
11 months ago
Seattle Kraken Cale Makar Jared McCann...
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Avs’ Cale Makar becomes Kraken playoff villain with nasty hit on McCann

The gloves are officially off in the first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series between the Seattle Kraken and Colorado Avalanche after Cale Makar's hit of Jared McCann.
11 months ago
Seattle Mariners Jarred Kelenic...
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What makes last 2 HRs by Mariners’ Jarred Kelenic his most impressive

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic did something seldom seen in the big leagues not once but twice with two weekend homers.
11 months ago
Seattle Mariners Jarred Kelenic...
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Panicking about Seattle Mariners? So are fans of other MLB contenders

The Seattle Mariners are far from the only team in Major League Baseball off to a slow start in 2023 that has their fans panicking early on.
11 months ago
Mariners Julio Rodríguez...
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Important development – the Mariners have a HR trident now

After Julio Rodríguez homered Wednesday against the Brewers, the Seattle Mariners star was given a trident upon his return to the dugout.
11 months ago
Seattle Mariners Brewers Jesse Winker...
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Seattle Mariners Check-In: Status report on offseason departures

How are the players who left the Seattle Mariners this offseason doing in the early weeks of 2023? Brent Stecker takes a look.
12 months ago
Seattle Mariners Jarred Kelenic...
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Seattle Mariners Check-In: Who’s hot, who’s not through 4 series

Even with the Seattle Mariners' 5-8 start to the season, they have some players off to hot starts. We break down the good and bad.
12 months ago
Mariners Jarred Kelenic...
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Mariners Table Setter: 3 things to watch coming off 1st series win

With the Seattle Mariners moving in the right direction after a series win, Brent Stecker looks at the bullpen, Jarred Kelenic and more.
12 months ago
Mariners Andrés Muñoz...
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Mariners Moves: Andrés Muñoz to IL, Festa optioned in ‘pen shakeup

The Seattle Mariners made a series of moves Sunday morning with their bullpen. Full details from manager Scott Servais here.
12 months ago
Seattle Kraken...
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Kraken Playoffs Update: How they can clinch first postseason

The Kraken may lock up their first trip to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as soon as before the weekend. We break down how.
12 months ago
Mariners Eugenio Suárez...
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Stecker: What can be learned from Mariners’ rough opening series

The Mariners are 1-3 after dropping their opening series to Cleveland. It makes for a disappointing start, but is there cause for concern?
1 year ago
Mariners Matt Brash...
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Mariners’ Matt Brash just made one of MLB’s best hitters look ridiculous

Matt Brash started the Mariners season with a memorable moment, sending an All-Star hitting flying on an impressive strikeout.
1 year ago
Mariners Julio Rodríguez Logan Gilbert...
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5 Mariners make ESPN’s MLB top 100 — how do they compare to Astros?

The Mariners are represented well on ESPN's top 100 MLB players list, but the rival Astros still have the upper hand on them in the rankings.
1 year ago
Seahawks Jarran Reed...
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Seahawks reportedly reuniting with Jarran Reed on 2-year deal

Veteran defensive tackle Jarran Reed is reportedly making his way back to Seattle to help the Seahawks rebuild their defensive line.
1 year ago
Seahawks Dre'Mont Jones...
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Reports: Seahawks make splash in free agency with DT Dre’Mont Jones

Dre'Mont Jones, a standout defensive tackle with the Denver Broncos, is coming to Seattle on a multi-year deal per reports by multiple NFL insiders.
1 year ago
Mariners Harry Ford...
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Top Mariners prospect ‘Sir’ Harry Ford youngest with 2 HRs in WBC

Homers by Harry Ford helped Great Britain make the World Baseball Classic. Homers by the top Mariners prospect are also keeping the Brits in it.
1 year ago
Mariners Julio Rodríguez...
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Mariners World Baseball Classic Check-In: Julio, Geno, Harry and more

The World Baseball Classic has kicked into gear, with several Mariners playing key roles in the tournament. We look at how the M's are doing.
1 year ago
Mariners Jarred Kelenic Julio Rodríguez...
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Watch: Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez, Jarred Kelenic hit back-to-back HRs

Mariners fans saw something Wednesday they hope to see a lot of in the future -- Julio Rodríguez and Jarred Kelenic hitting back-to-back jacks.
1 year ago
Mariners Julio Rodríguez Cal Raleigh...
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The gap the Mariners are trying to close really isn’t all that big

The Mariners finished 16 games behind the Astros in 2022, but to think that's how big the gap between the two AL West rivals is would be a mistake.
1 year ago