Mitch Garver is retiring after 10 seasons, and he's hinted at interest in coaching. Seattle should pursue him, the argument goes, much as it landed Stephen Vogt as bullpen coach in 2023 right after Vogt retired. Garver's Seattle stats were modest; the upside is in working with pitchers. 🧢
Two MLB voices say Stephen Vogt, the Guardians' manager and a former Mariners bullpen coach, shouldn't be ruled out in Seattle's search. His family lives near Olympia, but he's under contract and a manager trade is unlikely. 🧐
The Mariners are on the sidelines, but four ex-Mariners are in the Brewers-Rays World Series: Jake Bauers (NLCS MVP), Freddy Peralta, Ben Williamson and Brody Hopkins. Tampa Bay holds the edge in Seattle ties. 🔗
Jason Kanzler, a 36-year-old with no big-league managing experience, reportedly is among the candidates for Seattle's managerial opening. Jerry Dipoto wants "fresh thought," and experience is only "preferred," not required. A wild card, but a sensible one. 🎲
Baseball America's new farm system Statcast rankings put Seattle among the worst organizations by Stuff+, a red flag for a homegrown rotation that posted a 4.49 ERA (23rd in MLB) over the final two months. The pipeline may be thinning. 📉
Mariners Fall League update: 1B Matthew Ellis led prospects, going 4-for-11 with two homers, five RBIs and a 1.371 OPS in three games for Peoria. RHP Adam Smith fanned four of five batters faced across 1 2/3 innings. Power, meet punchouts. 💥
The Athletic reports the Mariners are interviewing Cubs player development director Jason Kanzler, 36, for the manager job, alongside Joe Espada and Rocco Baldelli. He's a farm-system specialist, not a big-league skipper, which makes him the wild card. 🎲
Mariners are reportedly among seven MLB clubs interested in Hanshin Tigers slugger Teruaki Sato, newly approved for posting. Triple Crown winner, but big spenders loom, so Seattle looks like an outsider. His unsettled defensive position might open a door. 🎯
Mike Salk laid out five traits Seattle's next manager needs: presence, communication, curiosity, standards and relatability. He puts presence first, since buy-in from current players comes before anything else. The Mariners reportedly want a hire by the end of October.
The Mariners could use the World Series as offseason window shopping. The idea is one free agent, catcher/DH Gary Sánchez, and three trade targets from the Brewers and Rays, including Joey Ortiz. Sánchez would give Cal Raleigh a backup bat after a bottom-three scoring year. 🔍
Mariners players share their insights on what they want from the next manager, while Seattle's farm system ranks poorly in Statcast performance for 2026.
The Mariners' 2018 trade for Edwin Encarnacion fades in memory as Yandy Díaz and Jake Bauers, key figures in that deal, shine in the Rays-Brewers World Series. Seattle gained little, highlighting the trade's one-sided impact.
The Mariners face a leadership challenge as they seek a new manager to address clubhouse passivity and foster player development. Key figures like Cal Raleigh and Bryan Woo aim to step up, but the team needs a cohesive identity and consistent guidance for 2027.
The Mariners are exploring trade options for right-handed hitters, with names like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Hunter Goodman speculated. While Acuña's potential trade is intriguing, it's purely speculative. Seattle's trade capital could be key this offseason.
The Mariners' search for a new manager gets tighter as the Yankees retain Aaron Boone. With a looming MLB lockout, Seattle faces pressure to finalize their managerial decision amid challenging timing. ⏳
Hunter Fitz-Gerald is making waves in the Mariners' farm system, showcasing power reminiscent of Dominic Canzone. With 29 homers and 69 extra-base hits in Double-A, the 25-year-old's breakout season hints at hidden gem potential, despite not ranking in MLB's top 30 prospects.
The Mariners reportedly have interest in power-hitting third baseman Teruaki Sato, but signing him seems unlikely due to spending constraints. Sato, a top free-agent hitter from Japan, may be out of Seattle's financial comfort zone. ⚾
Speculation swirls around the Mariners potentially trading pitcher Logan Gilbert after missing the playoffs. Trading Gilbert could bolster Seattle's offense without a full rebuild, but it's uncertain if he'll be available. 🤔
With Miles Mastrobuoni opting for free agency, the Mariners' bench depth is thin. J.P. Crawford's willingness to transition into a utility role could offer the team a valuable veteran presence. ⏳
Carlos Mendoza opts for a coaching role with the Phillies, bypassing the Mariners' managerial opening. His decision isn't a slight to Seattle; it reflects personal preferences and strategic career moves rather than an indictment of the Mariners' job offering.
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