Yusei Kikuchi Will Make His Spring Debut Tuesday

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will start the second game of the spring training season on Tuesday against Cleveland. In 2021, Kikuchi is looking to improve on a career ERA in Major League Baseball of 5.39. Kikuchi has pitched better than that number indicates, as he's suffered from some bad luck in his first two […]

Jake Fraley In Contention to Start In Left Field

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley is going to be given every opportunity to be the starting left fielder in 2021, at least until Jarred Kelenic is called up. After struggling in limited action in 2020, Fraley focused on his mindset in the offseason, specifically leaning on his faith to stay focused and block out external […]

Ty France Set For DH At-Bats

Seattle Mariners third baseman Ty France is set to receive the majority of the team's at-bats at Designated Hitter in 2021. He has also been working out in the infield this spring as a primary back-up to Kyle Seager at third base, and could also spell Evan White and Dylan Moore at first and second […]

Cal Raleigh Could Contribute This Year

The Seattle Mariners catching position is expected to be a 55/45 split between Tom Murphy and Luis Torrens in 2021, but should either hit the injured list at any point this year, Cal Raleigh will be the player called up to fill in. The switch-hitting Raleigh has flashed impressive power potential, and expectations are that […]

Justin Dunn Looks Good Early In Camp

Seattle Mariners right-hander Justin Dunn looks to have a spot in the starting rotation lined up for 2021, and so far he has impressed in camp. His fastball has been clocked as high as 96 mph, well above his average velocity of 91 mph in 2020. Any improvements in velocity could be huge for the […]

Dylan Moore Poised To Build On 2020 Improvements

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore made a change in his approach at the plate before the 2020 season in order to be more direct to the ball, and it yielded huge results. Moore's line-drive percent jumped almost nine percentage points over his rookie season to a solid 24.7%, and his 13.8% barrel rate placed […]

Julio Rodriguez Could Appear In The Majors This Year

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Julio Rodriguez is only 20 years old, and yet it's possible that he could make his big-league debut for the Mariners in 2021. The right-handed outfielder has been in the news recently for the most unfortunate of reasons, having been unfairly criticized for his English skills by the now-ousted Mariners CEO […]

Marco Gonzales Named Opening Day Starter For Mariners

Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais announced on Sunday that lefty Marco Gonzales would be the Mariners Opening Day starter for 2021, the third consecutive year in which Gonzales has received the honor. After yet another steady, under-the-radar season in 2020 in which he posted a 3.10 ERA and 0.95 WHIP, the consistent Gonzales should be […]