Seattle Mariners news, insight, and analysis featuring featuring reporter Callaghan Bluechel on the Emerald City Spectrum, covering All Seattle Sports, All the Time.
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The Seattle Mariners began this season with a clear plan to cycle through several players. A “platoon” in baseball is defined as a “a managerial strategy where two players share a single defensive position, alternating starts based on the handedness of the opposing starting pitcher.” For example, the Mariners signed
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4500"] Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (68) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Friday’s game, a 5-0
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] The Mariners have seen games take wild courses
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Colt Emerson is in the big leagues, hopefully to stay as a centerpiece for the Seattle Mariners. He’s a hotshot 20-year-old shortstop who bats left, throws right, and stands about six feet tall, coming to the show as one of the top prospects in the sport. Interestingly,
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6000"] Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images [https:
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Seattle Mariners third baseman Colt Emerson (4) hits a 3-run home run and his first MLB hit against the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images [https:
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Batting barely over .160 and recently going 0-for-24 after missing a trio of games with an oblique injury, Cal Raleigh's struggles at the plate have played a big role in the Seattle Mariners' sluggish start to the 2026 season, and now the team will be
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="6000"] Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan (33) hits a triple to right field against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] After their 8-
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="7332"] Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) runs to first base on a single during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Monday night and
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4786"] Seattle Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz (75) celebrates after getting the final out during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] It was power on
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="4400"] Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh (29) reacts after striking out against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] It certainly has not
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[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20) hits a three-run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the seventh inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images [https://www.emeraldcityspectrum.com/caption] Things go