The Mariners officially locked in a losing record for 2026 this week, dropping a tight 2-1 contest to the Angels and signaling the inevitable conclusion to a frustrating season. If you are like us, still watching every pitch and grimacing through the late innings, you are a true Emerald City faithful.
Mariners Looking Ahead to Offseason (And Upgrades?)
It is tough to swallow another losing season, especially when the front office is reportedly seeking $19 million in T-Mobile Park upgrades this winter. While a fresh coat of paint and new amenities are cool, you have to wonder if a sizeable investment in roster upgrades might be a slightly higher priority after a year like this. Speaking of the future, the latest edition of the Reverse MaiLLbag is all about how the Mariners should approach this offseason. We hope the fans out there are sounding off with some real talk.
In somber news for the organization, longtime Mariners front office member Alan “Moose” Clausen passed away on Monday at the age of 88. His contributions to the club stretched back years, and he will be missed. On a lighter note, over on The Feed, a commenter named BearInTheRiver put together a nifty graph demonstrating the importance of varying pitch locations. Maybe someone in the clubhouse is watching that one!
Around the League: Big Names on the IL
Across baseball, injuries continue to impact some of the biggest names. The Phillies have placed left-handed ace Jesús Luzardo on the injured list with shoulder inflammation, a tough blow for them. Down in Baltimore, Orioles righty Shane Baz exited yesterday’s game against the Mets after taking a 105 mph line drive off his pitching arm. You just hate to see those kinds of injuries.
Meanwhile, Astros infielder Carlos Correa will not be returning to the Houston lineup this season. That is a significant loss for their club, no doubt. In other league news, the Reds front office is expected to return in 2027 without casualty, even after a down season for them. Matthew Trueblood at Baseball Prospectus broke down a remarkable 18-pitch battle between Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams and White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi, while Dan Szymborski at Fangraphs weighed in on whether Williams is a bona fide ace yet. Jay Jaffe at Fangraphs also provided an update on the state of the Cy Young Award races. For the Red Sox, Keagan Stiefel at Over The Monster is making a bold case for rookie left-hander Payton Tolle to be their Game 1 starter in the playoffs. And in a unique moment on Roberto Clemente Day, Jorge Castillo at ESPN wrote about how baseball on Puerto Rico is struggling because of the nation’s inclusion in the draft. Also, the Gwinnett Stripers tweeted a video of ChipPurr Jones, a cat, throwing the cutest first pitch you have seen all year. Seriously, check it out.
So, what is next for our Mariners? All eyes are already turning to the offseason and the crucial decisions that will shape the 2027 season. Let us hope those decisions prioritize wins on the field as much as comfort in the stands. Go M’s!
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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