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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (34) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on May 13, 2026.
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Mariners lose JP Crawford to injury during Padres series finale
Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford exited Sunday’s 8-3 loss to the San Diego Padres after being struck by a 91.6 mph fastball from starter Lucas Giolito in the third inning. The pitch hit Crawford on the right triceps, resulting in a contusion, and he later left the game before the fifth inning due to inflammation […] The post Mariners lose JP Crawford to injury during Padres series finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Texas Rangers Get Important Update After Corey Seager’s Latest Injury
The Texas Rangers are fighting with the Oakland Athletics for the top spot in the AL West. The Rangers are in a tight situation with the Seattle Mariners trailing. A huge part of their success has come from Corey Seager, but the All-Star’s latest injury does not bring good news for fans. Seager was not …
Mariners Turn to Top Prospect Colt Emerson Amid Injury Shakeup
The Seattle Mariners are calling up top prospect Colt Emerson for his major league debut.
One of baseball’s top prospects is being promoted to MLB
One of the top prospects in all of Major League Baseball appears set to make his debut. The Mariners are calling up shortstop Colt Emerson, and he is on his way to Seattle before Sunday night’s game, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Emerson is rated as the No. 6 prospect in the … The post One of baseball’s top prospects is being promoted to MLB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mariners calling up $95 million top prospect who’s 6th on MLB Pipeline Top 100
The Seattle Mariners are looking to avoid a series sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Before the game, and with Cal Raleigh on the injured list, Seattle made a move to fire up the fans. The Mariners have called up top prospect Colt Emerson, who signed a $95 million contract […] The post Mariners calling up $95 million top prospect who’s 6th on MLB Pipeline Top 100 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres Recall Lucas Giolito for Season Debut
The San Diego Padres are recalling Lucas Giolito for his season debut on Sunday.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Winners and Losers from Week 7
Week 7 is when the grace period officially expires. The guys who were going to turn it around have either turned it around or they haven't, and the ones who looked too good to be true have mostly started looking exactly as good as they actually are. The sample sizes are no longer small enough to ...
Fan captures herself getting struck in the head by a foul ball
One unsuspecting Seattle Mariners fan went from the stands to the emergency room real quick while watching her team play against the San Diego Padres. The fan was taking a video of herself and a friend during one of Padres second baseman Sung-Mun Song’s at-bats during Friday’s series opener at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. … The post Fan captures herself getting struck in the head by a foul ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Astros' Jose Altuve Leaves Game With Undisclosed Injury
Houston Astros star infielder Jose Altuve left Saturday's game clutching his side after an awkward swing.
Mariners’ Cal Raleigh gets brutally honest about landing on IL
The Seattle Mariners have been playing okay this season, but there is definitely another gear they can get to. Unfortunately, they may have to wait to switch that gear, with Cal Raleigh going on the injured list with an oblique injury. It’s the first time in Raleigh’s career that he’s been on the IL, and […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh gets brutally honest about landing on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Logan Gilbert can make Mariners history vs. Padres
Logan Gilbert does not get the endorsement deals that outfielder Julio Rodriguez does. He has yet to redefine how fans look at his position the way catcher Cal Raleigh did in 2025. He does not carry a catchy nickname like “Señor Smoke” or “Furious George.” But the right-handed starting pitcher is undoubtedly a core member […] The post How Logan Gilbert can make Mariners history vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mariners make Cal Raleigh decision after placing him on IL
The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique on Thursday. Ahead of Friday’s series opener against the San Diego Padres, Seattle general manager Justin Hollander said that Raleigh’s latest MRI results were either similar to or slightly improved from the scans taken earlier this month when […] The post Mariners make Cal Raleigh decision after placing him on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Craig Stammen officially confirms Lucas Giolito’s Padres debut date
The San Diego Padres are finally ready to unveil one of their most intriguing additions of the season. According to 97.3 The Fan’s Sammy Levitt, Padres manager Craig Stammen confirmed that the Lucas Giolito will make his debut on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. The announcement immediately created buzz around the clubhouse and across the […] The post Craig Stammen officially confirms Lucas Giolito’s Padres debut date appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Insider Doesn't Expect Mariners to Make Move Despite Cal Raleigh Injury
The Mariners will remain put for now despite losing Cal Raleigh to injury.
Tigers’ A.J Hinch Shares Casey Mize Decision After Tarik Skubal News
The Detroit Tigers announced more good news after an update on left-handed Tarik Skubal.
Mariners rumors: Will Seattle make trade after Cal Raleigh’s injury?
With Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh dealing with an injury that placed him on the injured list (IL), the baseball world is wondering if the team will make any moves to rectify the situation. As Raleigh lands on the Mariners’ IL, this MLB insider gives insight into what the team is likely to do […] The post Mariners rumors: Will Seattle make trade after Cal Raleigh’s injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mariners linked to Reds' .782 OPS utilityman who'd be a perfect trade deadline fit – sportingnews.com
Mariners linked to Reds' .782 OPS utilityman who'd be a perfect trade deadline fit sportingnews.com
Mariners’ Mitch Garver provides update after injury scare vs. Astros
Following the loss of starting catcher Cal Raleigh to the injured list, Mitch Garver assumed the role and came through with his most complete performance of the season, helping the Seattle Mariners defeat the Houston Astros 8-3 win on Thursday at Daikin Park. Starting behind the plate in place of Raleigh after his first career […] The post Mariners’ Mitch Garver provides update after injury scare vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mariners superstar lands on IL for first time in career
The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, marking the first IL stint of his six-year major league career. The reigning American League MVP runner-up aggravated the injury in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s walk-off loss to the Houston Astros while backing up a relay … The post Mariners superstar lands on IL for first time in career appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24
Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching. The pitchers below are ...
Mariners Pushed to Make Rafael Devers Trade, Ditching $24 Million Starter
The Seattle Mariners are off to a slow start this season. At 21-23, they are in third place in the American League West, yet somehow only a half-game behind the Texas Rangers for the third AL wild card spot.Their offense hasn’t been great. They are tied for 14th in Major League Baseball in runs scored […] The post Mariners Pushed to Make Rafael Devers Trade, Ditching $24 Million Starter appeared first on HEAVY.
AJ Pierzynski reveals honest truth of injury Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is dealing with
The Seattle Mariners have been up and down this season, and things may not get better in the short term after Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day IL. Raleigh is dealing with a right oblique strain, and there’s no doubt that it’s been affecting his play, as he just broke his 0-38 streak. AJ […] The post AJ Pierzynski reveals honest truth of injury Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is dealing with appeared first on ClutchPoints.