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Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena gave the Mariners an uncomfortable WBC subplot, though it still feels more playful than serious.
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Peña’s finger fracture may be temporary, but it revealed a bigger Astros roster concern that could create an opening for the Mariners this season.
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Cole Young is flashing real power this spring, and the Mariners may be seeing a more dangerous hitter emerge.
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Mariners star Julio Rodríguez made noise in the WBC, and it is hard not to wonder what happens if this version shows up right away in 2026.
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Andrew McCutchen is not changing the AL West by himself, but the Rangers’ latest move does reveal a lineup issue Mariners should keep tabs on.
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The Mariners filled a real bullpen need with Jose Ferrer, but Harry Ford’s latest World Baseball Classic breakout adds fresh tension to the deal.
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The Mariners do not appear to be dealing with a lingering disaster in Bryce Miller’s case, and the newest update offers real reason for optimism.
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Cal Raleigh wasted no time giving Team USA the same impact Mariners fans watched all through his historic 2025 season.
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It was raining runs in Arizona, as the San Diego Padres set a new record for the most runs in a game in league history and Seattle continues to sputter this Spring.

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