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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak using an unusual method: showering in his full uniform. The superstition worked, and the slugger who hit 60 home runs last season is back on track.
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodríguez won an unusual bet with a heckling fan, hitting a dealership sign during batting practice to claim the man's flip-flops. He returned them after the fan looked sad walking barefoot, then crushed a 414-foot homer to help beat the Astros 3-1.
Julio Rodríguez nailed a batting practice challenge from a trash-talking Astros fan, won his flip-flops, then crushed a home run in the game. The playful exchange shows sports at its best: joy, connection, and good-natured fun between rivals.
Two Seattle Mariners players delivered game-winning hits at the same Minnesota ballpark where they competed as kids a decade ago. Their full-circle moment shows how childhood dreams can become major league reality.
Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert made an unforgettable defensive play when a screaming line drive flew straight into his shirt. The spectacular moment shows baseball's unpredictable magic, even if the rulebook had other ideas.
Seattle's struggling stars broke their hitting slump in spectacular fashion, stringing together three straight hits in the bottom of the ninth to beat Oakland 5-4. The dramatic comeback ended weeks of frustration and showed the team's best hitters finding their rhythm at the perfect moment.
Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez pulled off a gravity-defying catch when a 107.5 mph line drive suddenly knuckled mid-flight, forcing him to leap backwards and snag it while completely airborne. The athletic play showcased the kind of highlight-reel defense that could finally earn him his first Gold Glove Award.
The Seattle Mariners unveiled a bronze statue honoring Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki at T-Mobile Park, complete with a bent-bat moment that had everyone laughing. The sculpture captures Suzuki in his iconic 2001 rookie stance, celebrating a career that transformed baseball.
The San Diego Padres pulled off their most dramatic comeback in years, erasing a six-run deficit to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-6. Young star Jackson Merrill robbed a home run and hit the game-winning double in a breathtaking ninth-inning rally.
Baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki's bronze statue lost its bat seconds after the curtain dropped at Seattle's T-Mobile Park, but the Hall of Famer and the Mariners turned the mishap into a moment of joy. Sometimes the best responses to life's curveballs are humor and grace.
When baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki's statue unveiling went hilariously wrong, the Seattle Mariners turned an awkward moment into a viral celebration of humor and resilience. The team's quick-witted response reminded fans why sports are about more than perfection.
When Baseball Hall of Famer Ichiro Suzuki's statue was unveiled in Seattle, the bronze bat snapped off—and his response showed why fans love him. Instead of frustration, Ichiro turned the mishap into a humble reminder that perfection isn't the goal.
Rob Refsnyder pulled off a jaw-dropping, wall-climbing robbery in right field that left his own pitcher speechless. The acrobatic catch showcased the kind of athletic excellence that reminds us why we love baseball.
Julio Rodríguez was so focused on helping his team win, he didn't realize the Angels had intentionally walked him. The result? A hilarious moment when two Seattle batters stood at home plate at the same time.
After struggling through the season's first week with 11 strikeouts in 16 at-bats, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh came off the bench to deliver a clutch walk-off single that beat the Yankees 2-1. The hit might be just what last year's AL MVP runner-up needed to find his rhythm after a disrupted spring.
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor greeted historic umpire Jen Pawol with a warm handshake and smile before his at-bat, embodying his belief that "kindness is free." The simple gesture highlighted respect and inclusivity as Pawol continues breaking barriers as MLB's first female regular-season umpire.
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor has formed an adorable bond with Tucker, the team's 8-year-old yellow Lab who roams the clubhouse. Their daily ritual of treats and fetch has become a heartwarming highlight of spring training.
Cal Raleigh smashed 60 home runs and nearly won MVP, but the Mariners catcher isn't dwelling on second place. He's using the experience to fuel his chase for something bigger: a World Series championship.
Brendan Donovan arrived early to meet his new Seattle Mariners teammates with one simple philosophy: play like your hair is on fire. The former Army colonel's son is already winning hearts with his preparation obsession and refusal to quit on any play.
The Seattle Mariners will wear historic Negro Leagues uniforms every home Sunday and invest half a million dollars in Black-led youth baseball programs. They're the first MLB team to make a Negro Leagues uniform part of their regular rotation.