Isabelle Minasian over at The Stranger delivered the final verdict: our 2026 Mariners season was incredibly disappointing. She put a bow on it, and honestly, we all felt it. It’s tough when your team falls short, especially after Zach Hereth at Seattle Sports was already digging into how our M’s even handled the ABS challenge system this year. You look for anything, right? Any silver lining, any little edge. But the season is done, and it didn’t end how we wanted.
While We’re Nursing Our Wounds, Baseball’s Postseason Heats Up
It’s a wild world out there in the rest of MLB, even if we’re not in it right now. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was absolutely brilliant yet again, carving up the Braves as the Dodgers snagged a 3-1 win, giving them a 2-1 lead in their Division Series. Over in the other dugout, the Padres pulled out Michael King from the bullpen, and he secured a massive 4-3 win over the Brewers. That leveled their series at 2-1, Brewers still on top. It just goes to show you what kind of pitching can do when it matters most.
Around the League: Rules, Rumors, and… Chicken Tenders?
Beyond the current series action, there’s some interesting stuff bubbling up. Major League Baseball is actually messing with new rules for outfield positioning at this year’s Arizona Fall League. Always tinkering, huh? And get this: Alex Cora told the Phillies he’s not interested in managing in 2027. Apparently, Philly tried to snag him mid-season, but he said no, and they went with Don Mattingly instead. Oh, and ESPN’s staff has been talking to players, coaches, and execs league-wide, trying to get a read on how much these current games will factor into the upcoming labor dispute. Think about that for a second: the games being played right now could actually shape the future of the sport’s business side. Plus, Patrick Dubuque at Baseball Prospectus just eulogized the 2026 Houston Astros. Always good to see that, right? And for the truly bizarre, there’s a chicken tender scandal brewing at Oracle Park in San Francisco. Reportedly, they’re thinner than they used to be. Seriously, folks, thinner chicken tenders. What is this world coming to?
As we look ahead, the city has a chance to connect with baseball history at the History Café on October 21 for a special program on Black Baseball in Washington. It’s a great way to celebrate the game’s roots. For our M’s, the season is officially over, and while we’re not celebrating series leads, it’s never too early to start thinking about what comes next. Let’s hope for a much less “disappointing” 2027, Emerald City. We deserve it.
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Originally reported by Lookout Landing.
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