When the Seattle Mariners sent a four-player haul to the Minnesota Twins to acquire Jorge Polanco, they believed they were getting an All-Star with a middle-of-the-order presence. Unfortunately for them, their blockbuster acquisition was a shadow of his former self. Polanco spent most of 2024 dealing with a lingering knee injury, which ultimately required offseason surgery to … [Read more...] about Mariners Banking on a Healthy Second Baseman This Season
Mariners Star Polanco to Give Third Base a Shot This Season
On January 29th, 2024, the Seattle Mariners acquired Jorge Polanco for a four-player haul from the Minnesota Twins. Polanco was intended to bring a veteran presence to the lineup and solidify Seattle’s ongoing second base problem. Unfortunately, what followed wasn’t either of those. Polanco struggled to adjust to life in the Pacific Northwest and dealt with a nagging knee … [Read more...] about Mariners Star Polanco to Give Third Base a Shot This Season
Promising Mariners Pitcher Set for Breakout Year
Bryce Miller has been turning heads all off-season. Miller, 26, has pitched 1.2 innings so far this spring, striking out three, not allowing a hit. But the real hype comes from the multiple videos Miller has posted of himself on X, showcasing various pitches he’s been working on during the break. Miller formed an almost impenetrable one-two duo with other Mariners phenom Bryan … [Read more...] about Promising Mariners Pitcher Set for Breakout Year
A Logan Gilbert Extension is Possible for the Mariners
On Wednesday, Mariners’ ace Logan Gilbert met with Seattle Sports’ Brock and Salk. The normality of spring training interviews continued until host Mike Salk popped the question about a Logan Gilbert extension: “Do you find yourself thinking about what the future holds for you?” In 2024, Gilbert emerged as the Mariners’ best pitcher. A true workhorse since his promotion in … [Read more...] about A Logan Gilbert Extension is Possible for the Mariners
Mariners Key Bullpen Arm Transforms Pitching Tools
On August 31st, 2020, the Mariners made one of their most influential trades of the past 10 years. They traded their offensive powerhouse, Austin Nola, and promising relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla to the San Diego Padres. Munoz Adjusting To New Mechanics What they got in return shaped their franchise for at least the next four years. Ty France, Taylor Trammell, Luis … [Read more...] about Mariners Key Bullpen Arm Transforms Pitching Tools