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Embed from Getty Images When the M’s looked at their schedule in the early months of 2026, the antepenultimate series of the season - a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies - surely did not stand out as particularly important. The 2025 Rockies, who were the second-to-last regular
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Embed from Getty Images For the first time in a half decade, September baseball in Seattle does not mean the tension of a playoff chase. Those chases were vain and doomed more often than not, but the exhilaration and anticipation of the first month of fall is not something that
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The MLB regular season is heading into a sprint to the finish. There are roughly four weeks left until the playoff picture is set. The Seattle Mariners still have a chance to be in the dance, though those hopes are fading with each loss, including a series-opening defeat at
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4832"] Seattle Mariners designated hitter Lazaro Montes (99) reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images [https://www.
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Embed from Getty Images It’s hard to describe how badly George Kirby needed the start he got on Tuesday night. On the other hand, it’s rather easy to describe how badly the Mariners need every win they can get this month and for the rest of the 2026
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="3931"] Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young (2) is congratulated by center fielder Julio Rodríguez (44) after hitting a three-run home run to right field against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit:
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Embed from Getty Images Over the past seven games, the Mariners have found themselves outscored 34-11. It was 34-10 going into Thursday’s afternoon contest in the Bronx; the team rode a stellar six-inning, seven-punchout, no-run start from Logan Gilbert to break an ugly six-
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Embed from Getty Images The cathartic excitement of 45 seconds prior meant nothing as a 39,468-strong crowd saw Josh Naylor take the final pitch of the game for strike three, capping off a 2-1 loss and the Mariners’ 11th defeat in their past 16 games. Those fans
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5703"] Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller (50) reacts to manager Dan Wilson pulling him from the game during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.
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Embed from Getty Images The Mariners’ disastrous series against the Rangers finally put to rest the notion of the team as the AL West favorite, with a 52-55 record and a two and a half game deficit in the division with a month-long gauntlet fast approaching. What had
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4450"] Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20) strikes out swinging against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] On March 31, 2026, the
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="5641"] Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29), left, pitching coach Pete Woodworth, center, and starting pitcher Bryce Miller (50) meet at the mound during the sixth inning against San Francisco at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn