SEATTLE – Rust vs. rest.Would you rather keep playing to maintain your timing and rhythm or get a reset and some needed rest after a grueling 162-game season?What matters more?It’s a debate to some and a narrative to others. Is it a real issue, or is it results-based analysis? The opinions might be colored by past experiences – good and bad.When Major League Baseball … [Read more...] about Rest vs. rust: How Mariners are handling off week before ALDS
Mariners, after bye, will face Tigers or Guardians in ALDS
SEATTLE – Chaos reigned around baseball on the final day of the regular season Sunday.From the Mariners’ perspective, all that really mattered was this: The Cleveland Guardians secured the American League Central title Sunday afternoon and will host division rivals the Detroit Tigers in a best-of-three AL Wild Card Series starting Tuesday.The Mariners will play the winner of … [Read more...] about Mariners, after bye, will face Tigers or Guardians in ALDS
Mariners have ‘good deal of optimism’ about Bryan Woo’s playoff status
SEATTLE – With a bye week to prepare for the American League Division Series, the Mariners are well positioned to line up their starting rotation exactly* how they want to open the postseason next weekend at home.*With one major caveat.“I’ll let you know for sure when we see Bryan (Woo) throw against hitters,” Jerry Dipoto, the club’s president of baseball operations, said … [Read more...] about Mariners have ‘good deal of optimism’ about Bryan Woo’s playoff status
Mariners lose to Dodgers, but playoff picture comes into focus
SEATTLE – It came in the first inning of the Mariners’ 5-3 loss to the Dodgers.It was largely unbeknownst to most of the 45,701 fans in attendance, many of whom were wearing Dodger gear, specifically No. 17 Ohtani jerseys, and enjoying a relaxed night at the ballpark with a game that had no immediate postseason ramifications. Though the two-way superstar wasn’t in the lineup … [Read more...] about Mariners lose to Dodgers, but playoff picture comes into focus
Jerry Dipoto has built his best Mariners team yet. He hopes it’s just the start.
SEATTLE – When Jerry Dipoto took over baseball operations for the Mariners a decade ago, his initial goals were fairly modest.“To somehow create a level of stability,” he said, looking back in a recent interview. “To be a consistent contender.”He’s built a team with designs on something more now. Much, much more.“This team has the talent to go win a World Series,” Dipoto said. … [Read more...] about Jerry Dipoto has built his best Mariners team yet. He hopes it’s just the start.