Mariners Drop Saturday Spring Game 10-5; Hancock Appears Solid in Start
The beating Arizona sun took quite its share of victims for the second day in a row as the San Francisco Giants made the trip over from Scottsdale to Peoria for some Cactus League action against the Seattle Mariners. Chief among those victims this time was Emerson Hancock’s Spring Training ERA as the M’s let a five-run lead become a five-run loss.
But since the score doesn’t matter in February, let’s take a look at some of the few things that might give us the faintest echo of an idea for how the Mariners look going into 2026.
Emerson Hancock shows some life in his first outing of the spring.
Seattle’s pitching lab has seen a lot of success in recent years, with Bryan Woo, Logan Gilbert, and George Kirby turning into key pieces of the Mariners’ arsenal. But so far, that success has not been flowing in Emerson Hancock’s direction. Hancock, who has a career 4.81 ERA, 5.23 FIP, and 1.359 WHIP across 37 appearances (31 starts), enters 2026 with one more shot to become a major league starter.
Mariners Repeat or Astros Return; Who is AL West’s Deadliest Warrior? Analyzing Division as 2026 Season Approaches
Ever since the Mariners’ dramatic September sweep on Houston’s home ground that all but sealed the division, 2026 has shaped up to be a close rematch between the two teams. Which team, if any, has the edge going into the season?
Decisions Behind Disaster: Managerial Tendencies Sunk Mariners in Game 7
Mariners manager Dan Wilson made a decision that will live in infamy during Game 7, and the mistake cost the M’s the season. That decision and others on Monday reflected long-visible managerial tendencies that Wilson will have to adjust come 2026.
Rapid Reaction: M’s Cage Tigers 8-4 in Game 3 of ALDS, Lead Series 2-1
It wasn’t a pitching duel like Games 1 and 2, but things fell into place for the Mariners in Game 3 while Tigers manager A. J. Hinch’s best laid plans went awry.
Final Thoughts: Mariners Game 1 Defeat Leaves Steep Hill Ahead, Roster Construction Questions
As morning dawns on the Mariners’ mistakes from Saturday night, some final things can be gleaned before the team gears up to face Tarik Skubal in Game 2. What might be on Seattle’s mind headed into Sunday?
Blue Skies in SoDo: Weekend Sweep Puts M’s in Prime Championship Contention
The M’s went into a massive three-game set in Houston tied with the Astros for the division lead, and unlike past heartbreakers, Seattle all but took out their nemesis. Where does this leave the Mariners’ playoff position going into the final week before October?
SWEEP: Seattle Mariners Bash Big Second Inning, Take Game Three 7-3 in Statement Series
The surreal has become real with one week left in the season, as the Seattle Mariners have swept the Houston Astros in the biggest series of the season. What led to Seattle’s sweep-clinching Sunday victory?
Seven Games Left: Where Mariners Stand Going into Game Three in Houston
Two wins in two games in Houston have secured a tiebreaker and a two-game division lead. How do Seattle’s chances fare going into the final contest against the Astros?
Bookends: Two Moments Shine in Mariners’ 6-4 Classic in Game Two
Saturday’s marathon match between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros was an instant classic in the heated AL West rivalry—and it was made so by two moments that baseball will not soon forget.
Robles Sinks Double Play Dagger in Game Two, Mariners Hold 6-4 Win
The Seattle Mariners may have finally slain their unrelenting demons on Saturday night in Houston. Cal Raleigh got his 57th home run, George Kirby balled out on the mound, but it was the last play of the game that will go down in Mariners legend.
Five Key Moments that Led to Mariners’ 4-0 Friday Win against Astros
It’s still too early to tell what the biggest news from Friday night’s Houston opener was, but for now, the Mariners can guardedly celebrate a massive 4-0 win against their arch-nemesis. What were the five key moments that led to Seattle’s win?
Bryan Woo Exits Houston Outing with Pectoral Tightness, Bullpen Locks Down M’s 4-0 Shutout
Bryan Woo may have worked a shutdown five innings on Friday, but discomfort forced the M’s to pull him early. Luckily for Seattle, the men they rely on time and time again came through, but there is still a cloud hanging over the team pending Woo’s MRI.
WATCH: Seattle Mariners Net Baserunner, Run Due to Infield Positioning Challenge
It was surely an odd day at the ballpark for the Mariners and Royals as one of Seattle’s two Thursday runs scored due to an infield positioning violation. Watch Emerald City Spectrum Mariners beat reporter Callaghan Bluechel break down this bizarre play.
Mariners Best Royals 2-0, Move Back into First-Place Tie Ahead of All-Important Astros Series
Some things, like the elite pitching duel, can be gleaned from Thursday’s box score, but the game also contained a bafflingly odd sequence that reminds us of baseball’s oddities as the M’s moved back into first place in the West.
One Step Closer: Mariners Take 5-3 Win Over Cardinals, Look to Sweep on Wednesday
It was the fourth victory in a row for the Seattle Mariners, and the AL West division chase is coming down to the wire. This win came despite some continued (albeit muted) struggles from George Kirby—what did the Mariners do to overcome the Cardinals in game two?
M’s Squander Winnable Game in Extras, Lose 2-1 to Athletics
Victor Robles returned to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night and was at the center of the action for much of the game, but one moment in the bottom of the 10th stood out in the Mariners’ disappointing 2-1 extra-inning loss.
Roster Moves: Mariners Activate Victor Robles, DFA Dylan Moore
Some important roster news has come out of Seattle, as Victor Robles has returned from his long injury stint—and can play while his appeal is being processed—while Dylan Moore has been cut from the Mariners’ roster.
The Good, Bad and Ugly: Strong Pitching, Inept Offense Leads to Mariners’ Split vs. Astros
Continuing the trends of the early season thus far, the Mariners split their first two games against the Astros at T-Mobile Park with starters wheeling and dealing and the offense largely failing to support them.
Where Victor Robles’ Injury Leaves Mariners
The Mariners will be without outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) for at least 12 weeks. So what do they do now?
3 Up, 3 Down: Best and Worst Performances From Mariners’ Series Loss to Tigers
Luis Castillo shoved when he was needed most while Emerson Hancock’s implosion got him sent down to Triple-A Tacoma. These were the three best and worst individual showings in the Mariners’ series loss to the Tigers.
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