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Brent Stecker

Mariners Julio Rodríguez Cal Raleigh...
Brent Stecker

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
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Mariners Odds & Ends: Uniform notes, Julio Rodríguez snub

Seattle Sports' Brent Stecker provides a few notes on the lighter side of baseball regarding the Mariners, including their 2023 uniforms.
1 year ago
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Mariners Breakdown: What veteran A.J. Pollock brings to the table

The Mariners are reportedly bringing in veteran slugger A.J. Pollock on a one-year deal. We look at what he adds to Seattle's roster, including insight from Dodgers announcer Joe Davis.
1 year ago
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Are Mariners right about free agency? AL West rivals will test that theory

The Mariners will chase Houston again in 2023, but they need to keep their eyes on two AL West rivals who have turned to free agency for help.
1 year ago
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Mariners Offseason: 6 under the radar free agents to fill need for 2 bats

The Mariners are looking for one or two more bats, and they have spots to fill on the corners. We look at free agents who would fit the bill.
1 year ago
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Sweep or not, Astros now know Mariners are coming for them

Sweeps don't get any closer than the Mariners' ALDS loss to the Astros, and there are signs the perennial AL West power knows it has company.
2 years ago
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How did Mariners make it this far? Same reason they could keep going

The same old Mariners are gone, and the reason they made it to the ALDS is the same reason they will have a chance against the Astros.
2 years ago
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The Mariners found the perfect way to finally end the drought

There was only one path for the Mariners to get back to the playoffs, and two products of that path delivered Seattle's clinching victory.
2 years ago
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State of the Mariners: Where things stand with magic number at 2

The Mariners' magic number is down to two. We detail what that means, plus everything you need to know about the playoff race and the team.
2 years ago
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Where Mariners’ quest for playoff spot stands after collapse in KC

How fans should be feeling about the Mariners' chances of ending their postseason drought in less than two weeks and how they are actually feeling right now are probably two different things.
2 years ago
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Top Mariners prospect Harry Ford lights up WBC qualifiers

The season for the Modesto Nuts, the Mariners' Single-A affiliate, may have ended over a week ago, but one of the Nuts' best players is continuing to rake.
2 years ago
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Mariners Takeaways: 4 things to know as playoff push hits final turn

The Mariners have 20 games left, and they sit comfortably in a playoff position. A look at the rotation, standouts and the wild card picture.
2 years ago
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5 things that stand out after Mariners’ huge series win over Guardians

The Mariners picked up a huge series win over the Guardians this weekend. SeattleSports.com's Brent Stecker breaks down five things to know.
2 years ago
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Mariners stumble to start ‘easy’ part of schedule, need to flip switch

The Mariners hit the supposedly easy part of the schedule with a healthy roster, only to be handed a disappointing series loss by Texas.
2 years ago
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The Mariners’ biggest win of the season just came out of nowhere

If the Mariners end their 21-year playoff drought, their series win over the Yankees keyed by an unexpected Tuesday victory will be a big reason.
2 years ago
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XFL will return to Seattle in 8-team 2023 spring relaunch

The short history of the XFL in Seattle will continue at Lumen Field when the league returns in an eight-team format next spring.
2 years ago
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Mariners Table Setter: 3 things that could help M’s catch Astros

The red-hot Mariners go into the second half 10 games back of the AL West-leading Astros. Three things could help them close the gap.
2 years ago
Mariners Julio Rodríguez...
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Mariners rebuild is complete — they were just missing Julio Rodríguez

The Mariners' rebuild was compared to three teams that have won World Series since 2016. The only thing they didn't have in common with those teams, until this season, was a young phenom.
2 years ago
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Mariners On Fire: 3 things jumping out from their stellar run

The Mariners are suddenly in a playoff spot thanks 16 wins in their last 19 games. What are the big storylines? Brent Stecker breaks it down.
2 years ago
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Is Mariners’ Julio Rodríguez an All-Star already? MLB insiders say yes

Julio Rodríguez seems destined to be the next Mariners rookie to play in the All-Star Game. Just ask national MLB insiders.
2 years ago
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Mariners Minors Check-In: How Kelenic, Brash, top prospects are doing

How are the notable players and top prospects playing with the Mariners' minor league affiliates doing in 2022? Brent Stecker takes a look.
2 years ago
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The 3 biggest reasons Mariners have gotten on a much-needed roll

The Mariners have responded after a tough late April and early May with four straight series wins. We break down what's playing a big part.
2 years ago
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The reason Mariners’ Ty France is so hard for pitchers to get out

Ty France has been one of the best hitters in baseball this season, and Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto says there's a specific reason he's so hard to get out.
2 years ago
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Blowers: 3 good signs from Mariners’ Ty France, Julio Rodríguez, Kyle Lewis

ROOT Sports' Mike Blowers shared three things that stand out to him from the Mariners' offense on Sunday's radio pregame show.
2 years ago