The Mariners finished the 2025 season with a payroll within the range of around $165.2MM (as per calculations from Cot’s Baseball Contracts) to $166.2MM (according to RosterResource). Either of these projections stand as the largest payroll figure in franchise history, topping the roughly $161.8MM that Cot’s estimated as Seattle’s season-ending budget for its 40-man roster. It … [Read more...] about Mariners Aiming For Roughly $166MM In “Starting Point” Payroll In 2026
Mariners Expected To Prioritize Josh Naylor In Free Agency
The Mariners’ season ended with heartbreak in Game 7 of the ALCS versus the Blue Jays, and they’ll now turn their focus to an offseason aimed at building upon what was clearly a World Series-caliber roster (even if they fell just short). They’ll be faced with several key free agent departures — Eugenio Suarez, Josh Naylor and Jorge Polanco chief among them. Per both Daniel … [Read more...] about Mariners Expected To Prioritize Josh Naylor In Free Agency
Jesus Montero Passes Away
Former big league catcher Jesus Montero passed away recently, according to a report from El Extrabase. The report indicates that Montero was part of a serious traffic accident on October 5 and passed following several days in the hospital. Montero was just 35 years old. Montero is best known for having been one of the league’s most elite prospects in the early 2010s. Signed out … [Read more...] about Jesus Montero Passes Away
Joey Loperfido Replaces Anthony Santander On Blue Jays’ Playoff Roster
Major League Baseball has officially approved the substitution of Joey Loperfido for Anthony Santander on the Blue Jays’ playoff roster. Manager John Schneider told reporters (including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet) this evening that Santander was dealing with back stiffness. His season is over. Teams set their postseason rosters at the beginning of each series. They can … [Read more...] about Joey Loperfido Replaces Anthony Santander On Blue Jays’ Playoff Roster
MLBTR Podcast: Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More!
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Munetaka Murakami to be … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More!