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The Mariners are reportedly acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward from the Orioles. In exchange, the O’s receive right-handers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling. It’s 40-man neutral for both clubs, as Ward and Hoppe have roster spots but Moore and Kreiling do not. Ward, 32, has been a middle-of-the-order power hitter for most of his […]
The Seattle Mariners may not be done making headlines before the MLB trade deadline. After already trading veteran starter Luis Castillo and acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward, Seattle appears to be walking a fine line between buying for the present and reshaping its roster for the future. According to The Athletic, the Mariners are still listening […] The post Mariners rumors: Will George Kirby, Emerson Hancock be traded at deadline after Luis Castillo? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Seattle Mariners have reportedly acquired veteran OF Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles, per multiple reports. In exchange, Seattle is sending reliever RHP Alex Hoppe, as well as prospects RHPs Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling. The 32 year old Ward is under contract just through the remainder of the 2026 season. Seattle has desperately […]
This Chicago Cubs trade package for right-handed George Kirby could force the Seattle Mariners' hand.
The Orioles traded outfielder Taylor Ward to the Seattle Mariners ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline. In return, the Orioles are receiving right-handed pitchers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling. Ward, who was obtained by the Orioles last November in exchange for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, hit .246 with a .730 OPS, 7 […]
The Seattle Mariners traded for outfielder Taylor Ward as part of a swap with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
As rumors had surrounded the Seattle Mariners regarding the trade deadline on Monday evening, the team has made a deal to acquire one of the top bats in the market. While it remains to be seen what else the Mariners do at the trade deadline, the ball club does add a quality player to the […] The post Mariners snag Taylor Ward in Orioles trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MLB Trade Rumors: Jo Adell is heading to the Cleveland Guardians from the Anaheim Angels, and Taylor Ward is joining the Seattle Mariners from the Baltimore Orioles, per reports. Adell, 27, was the Angels’ first round pick — 10th overall — way back in 2017. He’s not exactly excelled in his career, having put up […]
The Baltimore Orioles have traded pending free agent outfielder Taylor Ward to the Seattle Mariners. BREAKING: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring outfielder Taylor Ward in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 3, 2026 The Mariners had been looking to add another bat to their outfield, and according to MLB Network’s Jim Bowden, they will be pulling Randy Arozarena off the market, in addition to pulling back pitcher George Kirby from the trade ...
The Dodgers last week beat the Mariners in two out of three games, securing a fourth consecutive series win out of the All-Star break. But then they got swept and outplayed at home by the Red Sox. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the poor weekend on Sunday, but through the lens of someone who just welcomed […]
Luis Castillo is no longer a Mariner, but his impact on the rotation – and the club itself – will be felt for years. Castillo came to the Mariners in 2022 as part of a splashy trade deadline deal with the Reds, joining a staff with established veterans Robbie Ray and Marco Gonzales, as well […]
Good morning, foLLks, and happy Monday! The Mariners are off before the Tigers come to town for a three-game set, so they have an extra day to bask in Colt Emerson’s walkoff knock to seal a series win. More importantly, though, is that today marks the official trade deadline day for Major League Baseball! It […]
Good morning. Shawn McFarland writes about the fateful seventh inning yesterday that doomed the Texas Rangers to a sweep in a terrible road trip that might have changed how the Rangers do things at the deadline today. Kennedi Landry writes that nothing went Texas’ way as they concluded a road trip 1-5 ahead of today’s […]
When Castillo was brought in at the 2022 trade deadline, my whole perspective on this franchise shifted. Riding a 14-game winning streak, the Mariners found themselves in a playoff spot at the deadline. It was time. A top-10 prospect and a top-50 prospect plus two depth pieces was a high price, but I was sure […]
7:35PM: The Mariners’ George Kirby is yet another pitcher the Cubs are considering, according to Mooney and Sharma. Reports emerged yesterday that the M’s were at least open to hearing offers on Kirby, even after Seattle moved Luis Castillo to the White Sox. 11:37AM: Few contenders need pitching more desperately than the Cubs. As ESPN’s […]
Just as the trade for Luis Castillo at the 2022 trade deadline marked the beginning of an era, it feels that yesterday’s trade of him to Chicago marks the transition into a new one. While the roster has shed players that have played an important role in this era of Mariners baseball — Paul Sewald, […]
There are reportedly some shortstops to be had ahead of Monday's MLB trade deadline if teams make the right offer.
In director Christopher Nolan’s epic film The Odyssey—currently still dominating theaters near you—the concept of Zeus’s Law is front and center. It states that hosts must welcome travelers with food and shelter in exchange for similar treatment from others. This weekend, the Seattle Mariners did not observe Zeus’s Law—instead playing the Robert Pattinson role—taking two-of-three […]
Mariners 7, Twins 6 The maxxing meme: Andrés Muñoz, -0.23 WPAChilin’ out, maxin’, relaxin’ all cool: George Kirby, +0.35 WPA; also Henry Game Thread Comment of the Day And adding this one from the chart comments because I guffawed
"Monetary imbalance" doesn't look great on the back of a jersey. The post Trade Deadline TA: How Luis Castillo Became Untenable in Seattle appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
I try not to dwell on negative emotions, especially anger and especially about things like baseball that are ostensibly sources of joy for me. But I confess that this morning, I find myself raging about Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, overwhelming any emotions I have about the Mariners trading Luis Castillo to the White Sox. […]
First Chuck: 3:10 PM (new anthem each week!) The Tube: Twins.TV The Dial: Treasure Island Baseball Network Spies ‘R Us: Lookout Landing Earlier this month, news came from the Star Tribune that longtime columnist Jim Souhan would be sharpening his last pencil—clacking his last typewriter—pecking his final keyboard—tapping his final device. Whatever metaphor you’d like […]
On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants are finishing their series with the Padres (in San Diego).They have dropped two out of the first three games.Most recently, the Giants lost by a score of 6-5 on Saturday night.San Francisco Giants Acquire 5-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Sunday’s game, news came out that the Giants had claimed Buddy […] The post San Francisco Giants Acquire 5-Year MLB Player From Mariners appeared first on HEAVY .
The Giants have claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Mariners, according to announcements from both teams. Seattle designated Kennedy for assignment last week. The Giants also announced that they’ve transferred left-hander Matt Gage to the 60-day injured list, clearing a 40-man roster spot for Kennedy. It’s a reunion between San Francisco and Kennedy. […]
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- In case you missed it, the White Sox acquired starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners in exchange for Seranthony Domínguez, prospect catcher/outfielder Boston Smith, and minor league outfielder Nolan Jones. Domínguez's salary helped balance it out a little, but the Sox are not receiving any cash in the deal, and absorbing Castillo's contract was clearly a key element of this trade happening. The post Pregame notes: In the wake of the Luis Castillo trade app...