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March 16, 2026

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George Kirby takes the mound today in an exhibition against the Cincinnati Reds, looking to sharpen his skills as the Mariners prepare for the regular season. Meanwhile, Julio Rodríguez made headlines in the World Baseball Classic by robbing Aaron Judge at the wall and showcasing his resilience after getting hit by a pitch. As the Mariners assess their pitching depth, the battle for the fifth rotation spot is heating up with Emerson Hancock and Cooper Criswell in contention, especially as Bryce Miller recovers from oblique inflammation. On the sidelines, Alex Hoppe's metrics have caught attention despite his rough start to spring training, hinting at potential future contributions. With Opening Day looming, fans can feel the excitement and uncertainty as roster decisions unfold.

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Mariners Spring Training Game #23

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Mariners Spring Training Game #23

If you’re interested in a little amuse bouche before tonight’s semi-final WBC game between the DR and US, the Mariners are playing an exhibition game against the Cincinnati reds this afternoon. George Kirby gets his third Cactus League start, where he’ll hope to round into cleaner form. Keep an eye on him between pitches to […]

World Baseball Classic 2026 Quarterfinals Pt. 2 Recap & DR/USA Preview

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World Baseball Classic 2026 Quarterfinals Pt. 2 Recap & DR/USA Preview

The field was halved Friday in the WBC, and once again Saturday, with a pair of impressive games and historic milestones for national baseball in Italy and Venezuela. Yesterday’s matchups and how the Mariners performed: Italy 8, Puerto Rico 6 The caffeinated fairy tale continues. Facing the ace of Team Puerto Rico in Royals starter […]

AL West Notes: Pena, Mastrobuoni, Crawford, Neto

AL West Notes: Pena, Mastrobuoni, Crawford, Neto

Jeremy Pena provided The Athletic’s Chandler Rome with an update on the fingertip fracture that has put Pena’s Opening Day availability in question. The Astros shortstop has been able to partake in most baseball activities, with just throwing and swinging with both hands remaining on the checklist before he can consider a return to game […]

J-Rod flips the script on USA, robbing Judge at the wall

J-Rod flips the script on USA, robbing Judge at the wall

MIAMI – In the bottom of the fourth inning, Dominican Republic center fielder Julio Rodríguez was drilled in the hand by a Paul Skenes fastball. A half-inning later and any lingering pain had surely disappeared. With one out in the top of the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic

Hancock? Criswell? Fight for Mariners' 5th rotation spot coming down to wire

Hancock? Criswell? Fight for Mariners' 5th rotation spot coming down to wire

PEORIA, Ariz. -- It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Mariners will need a No. 5 starter when they break camp and voyage to Seattle for Opening Day. And how they handle that spot -- as Bryce Miller works back from left oblique inflammation \-\- has all of a sudden become

Mariners' new velocity specialist is beginning to open eyes in spring training

Mariners' new velocity specialist is beginning to open eyes in spring training

Alex Hoppe has poor spring training numbers so far, but the metrics on his pitches are incredible.