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The Seattle Mariners didn't need to go to arbitration over a few hundred thousand dollars, and on Tuesday, they avoided it for good.

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The Miami Marlins could pluck Eugenio Suárez from the Seattle Mariners in free agency...

Ramon Urias would be a solid upgrade for the Seattle Mariners after losing Jorge Polanco...

The Mariners may have a new opening to acquire a Cardinals All-Star after the Bo Bichette deal reshaped the market.

Breaking down why the Rays’ latest trade brought in a bounceback candidate and how the move could pay off for the team.

The Seattle Mariners are seemingly making the necessary moves to get back to the postseason...

The Seattle Mariners' farm system is heading in the right direction after international free agency...

An in-depth look at Kyle Tucker’s remaining suitors and which team is best positioned to land the star outfielder.

The Boston Red Sox seem like the perfect landing spot for Eugenio Suárez in free agency...

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The Phillies are expected to move on from a bad contract this winter.

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The Mariners made a key trade at the deadline got a lot out of their acquisition. Letting him walk in free agency would be a mistake.

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The Jake Bird trade hasn't gone as planned for the New York Yankees, considering the former Colorado Rockies reliever was just optioned to Triple-A.

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Shota Imanaga has allowed just two earned runs across 18.1 innings during the 2025 season. On Wednesday, he faces a Texas Rangers team with an American League-most eight wins.

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Right-handed pitcher Cade Horton has a 1.24 ERA in 29 innings with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs this season. Fastball On SI columnist Jack Ankony shared his thoughts on the move in Friday's episode of The Payoff Pitch podcast.

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These two big free agents could be forced to accept short-term contracts as the market tightens and teams hesitate to commit long term.

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If the Phillies lose him, here are two teams that should be all in on him.

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