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March 22, 2026

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The Mariners took a beating from the Cubs in a disheartening 7-1 loss, with the game marred by sloppy play and a glaring lack of offensive spark. While George Kirby prepped for his final spring outing, the spotlight was stolen by the disheartening news that Colt Emerson, a promising 20-year-old infielder, has been reassigned to minor league camp, dimming hopes for an Opening Day roster spot. Amidst the chaos, Randy Arozarena sought to put to rest the fallout from his handshake incident with Cal Raleigh at the World Baseball Classic, emphasizing brotherhood as they move forward. Adding to the drama, the Mariners are still tangled in a mess over TV coverage just a week from Opening Day, leaving fans frustrated about how they'll catch the action. The heat is on, and not just from the sun.

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Cubs maul Mariners, but everyone stays cool in 7-1 loss

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Cubs maul Mariners, but everyone stays cool in 7-1 loss

If there was much to be seen in tonight’s game, it came early. Ironically, in a match up that was moved to the night time so as to mitigate the record heat wave scorching nearly the entire American West, the only things of major consequence came while the sun was still up. A sloppy first […]

Mariners Spring Training Game #28: Open Game Thread

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Mariners Spring Training Game #28: Open Game Thread

We are down to the closest representations of real regular season baseball that Spring Training has to offer. In a televised night game, Seattle is running out a largely-accurate lineup for their big league club, with their starters likely to go as long as possible and George Kirby making his final tune-up start before the […]

Mariners Assign Colt Emerson To Minor League Camp

Mariners Assign Colt Emerson To Minor League Camp

Top prospect Colt Emerson has been reassigned to minor league camp, the Mariners announced. The move likely ends the infielder’s bid for an Opening Day roster spot. Despite his youth, the 20-year-old was said to be in the mix for a big-league job. He’ll now head back to Tacoma for more seasoning. Emerson held his own […]

'We are brothers': Arozarena ready to move on from handshake dustup with Raleigh

'We are brothers': Arozarena ready to move on from handshake dustup with Raleigh

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The story that the Mariners have been looking to move on from reached what they believe is its final chapter on Saturday, when Randy Arozarena issued a second statement on his exchange with Cal Raleigh at the World Baseball Classic nearly two weeks ago.

Mariners top prospect Emerson to start 2026 in Triple-A

Mariners top prospect Emerson to start 2026 in Triple-A

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Colt Emerson had a solid Spring Training, saw as much playing time as any Mariners position player and is a huge part of the club’s long-term plans. But he will begin the 2026 season in the Minor Leagues.

Mariners ridiculously still have major TV question 1 week from Opening Day

Mariners ridiculously still have major TV question 1 week from Opening Day

The Mariners have a new streaming service ready to go, but cable subscribers still don't know how they're supposed to watch.