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Seattle Mariners

Mariners’ Cal Raleigh reveals fatal flaw he’s ‘guilty’ of during brutal start

Apr 22, 2026 @ 2:56pm
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ClutchPoints

The Seattle Mariners are off to a tough start to the 2026 Major League Baseball season. One of Seattle’s players, star Cal Raleigh, is also off to a cold start. The slugger is hitting at just a .177 batting average so far this campaign. Raleigh is opening up about his struggles, and why he has […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh reveals fatal flaw he’s ‘guilty’ of during brutal start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners DFA Legumina, Recall Flamethrowing Righty

Apr 21, 2026 @ 10:28pm
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
Heavy

The Mariners have decided to designate Casey Legumina for assignment during their recent bullpen skid. Mariners DFA Casey Legumina After Athletics OutburstLegumina, 28, was originally a Blue Jays draft product. He was selected in the 25th round of the 2016 MLB draft. Legumina’s big league career hasn’t shaped up the way the Mariners might have hoped […] The post Mariners DFA Legumina, Recall Flamethrowing Righty appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Bad Luck Hitters: Who Is Due for a Correction?

Apr 21, 2026 @ 4:45pm
BaseballMLBCleveland GuardiansSeattle Mariners
Athlon Sports

Nobody should use “bad luck” as a crutch for poor performances in fantasy baseball. Not even in the first few weeks of the 2026 season, when the early-going has been a nightmare for several high-ADP hitters. However, some advanced stats tell us a different story. Our current list of “Bad Luck ...

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Mariners Place Brendan Donovan on IL After Hot Start to Season

Apr 20, 2026 @ 8:40pm
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
Heavy

On Monday, April 10th, the Seattle Mariners officially placed Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list. The team is calling it a left groin strain and hopes to have the former Gold Glove winner and All-Star back sooner rather than later. At first, it seemed like Donovan might have the chance to avoid an IL stint. […] The post Mariners Place Brendan Donovan on IL After Hot Start to Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mariners’ Dan Wilson Shares Reason for Colt Emerson Decision After Brendan Donovan’s Injury

Apr 20, 2026 @ 7:39pm
BaseballMLBCleveland GuardiansSeattle MarinersSt. Louis CardinalsTexas Rangers
Athlon Sports

The Mariners had an unfortunate news to share involving top prospect Colt Emerson after an update on Brendan Donovan.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: The Unlucky Starting Pitchers

Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:25pm
BaseballMLBHouston AstrosPhiladelphia PhilliesSeattle MarinersTampa Bay RaysTexas Rangers
Athlon Sports

Statistics and serendipity don’t sound like they would go hand in hand. Fantasy baseball throws that notion out the window, thanks to metrics that can show just how unlucky a starting pitcher can be. Enter the FIP metric. While ERA gets all the glory, FIP (Field Independent Pitching) gives fans and ...

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Brendan Donovan hits Mariners’ injured list with groin strain

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:13pm
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
ClutchPoints

The Seattle Mariners will have to navigate the next week or two without utility player Brendan Donovan, as he hit the injured list with a left groin strain on Monday afternoon. The designation is retroactive to April 18, which would make him available to return for the final game of the Mariners series against the […] The post Brendan Donovan hits Mariners’ injured list with groin strain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Closer Confidential Week 4

Apr 19, 2026 @ 8:08pm
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Athlon Sports

Injuries, inconsistencies, and no-name relievers getting save chances were the themes of week 3. The only thing that went right for the Mets this week is that low velocity and knee discomfort allowed them not to have to face their former closer Edwin Diaz.  Wondering about when 2026 stats ...

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Rangers vs. Mariners Game 3: TV Channel, Streaming & Starting Pitchers – April 19

Apr 19, 2026 @ 5:22pm
BaseballMLBSeattle MarinersTexas Rangers
Total Pro Sports

The Texas Rangers will take on the Seattle Mariners for the decisive contest in their three-game series at T-Mobile Park on Sunday.

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Mariners’ Dan Wilson Shares Brendan Donovan Injury Update After Leaving Rangers Game

Apr 18, 2026 @ 2:23pm
BaseballMLBSeattle MarinersTexas Rangers
Athlon Sports

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan left Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers.

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3 reasons why Cal Raleigh's struggles should set off alarm bells for Mariners – sportingnews.com

Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:37pm
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
Sporting News

3 reasons why Cal Raleigh's struggles should set off alarm bells for Mariners  sportingnews.com

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Rangers vs. Mariners Game 2: TV Channel, Streaming & Starting Pitchers – April 18

Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:41am
BaseballMLBSeattle MarinersTexas Rangers
Total Pro Sports

Game 2 between the Rangers and Mariners is set for April 18. Here’s how to watch, plus a look at the expected starters.

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Former New York Yankees Player Signs Deal With New MLB Team

Apr 17, 2026 @ 7:41pm
BaseballMLBColorado RockiesHouston AstrosPittsburgh PiratesSeattle MarinersSt. Louis Cardinals
Heavy

On Friday night, the Houston Astros will open up a new series with the St. Louis Cardinals (at home) in Texas.They are coming off a series where they took two out of three from the Colorado Rockies.Former Yankees Player Signs Deal With AstrosThe Astros have been hit with a lot of injuries as of late.Brian […] The post Former New York Yankees Player Signs Deal With New MLB Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Media Attacks Critics of Broadcaster Angie Mentick For Using AI

Apr 17, 2026 @ 5:00pm
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
OutKick

According to a large quantity of baseball media, you're either not allowed or it's too far to criticize a female broadcaster for having AI do her job for her. On Thursday, social media blew up after a video of Seattle Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink went viral. The video, taken by a local Mariners fan, who I will not name because he has now gone private on X seemingly because of the relentless backlash he's recieved, showed Mentink preparing for a postgame interview using Gemini, Google's AI tool.What Mentink typed into the AI text box is what caused the backlash. She asked for "Good questions after a tough loss in baseball."My first reaction was astonishment. It was hard to believe a sports media professional would be using AI to do their job for them. This wasn't asking AI to summarize, or contribute to an existing question(s). It was blatantly asking AI to formulate questions from scratch when she is hired to have the wherewithal and professionalism to create a line of questioning that elevates the broadcast, even after a "tough loss."From the minute this post came across Mariners fans' and sports media member's timelines, and was reshared by Barstool in a now deleted post with the caption, "The future of journalism has arrived", they attacked the fan for recording the broadcaster, making that the main issue, while ignoring the clear issue of how reporters should be properly using AI to do their job.While I'm thrilled to know Mentick has been able to return to her duties after a stroke, I believe that highlights another aspect of this issue that is worth exploring. I'll discuss that in a minute. Host Alanna Rizzo of the podcast "Foul Territory" coined the fan "Dork of The Week" and claimed that nobody has "the right to take a picture or say whatever the heck they want."In Rizzo's lengthy diatribe, she repeatedly defended Mentink as someone who "knows ball", which I would simply reply to saying, "If she knows ball, why does she need AI to generate questions for her?" Mentink is in her 30th year of covering the team. She should know the team and how to do her job better than anyone. Ken Rosenthal, the lead reporter for MLB on FOX, including postseason and World Series coverage over the last two decades now, and maybe best known for knocking over and staring down the Milwaukee Brewers team photographer during a postgame interview celebration, called the actions of the fan, "ridiculous.""What she should be judged on is what she does on camera, not what she does sitting in a camera well getting ready to do a postgame interview," Rosenthal added. In a sense, I can agree with Rosenthal. As a reporter, you should be judged how you do your job while you are in front of the camera, actually conducting interviews. Attempting to frame the criticism as an indictment on her entire, lengthy career is disingenuous and a strawman, in my opinion. We can't ignore the fact that a seasoned MLB broadcaster is asking AI to do what she should be able to do herself and what she's hired for. That's the focus. That's the criticism. Let's put it this way:If Ken Rosenthal was caught in the dugout asking AI to give him "good interview questions after a tough loss in baseball", he’d be incinerated online and his credibility would be in question in that moment. Fans would wonder if he still has what it takes to do his job better than the next man (or women) up. That’s a fact.To make myself crystal clear, I'm not calling now, nor have I ever called for Mentick to be fired. I just believe this is an act of unprofessionalism that should be properly addressed, rather than turned into an "attack on women in sports" or an "attack on a stroke survivor."Mentick's recovery from a stroke is something we all should applaud. I know many who have suffered strokes, and by no means am I making light of that situation. She suffered a stroke in late February and wasted little time before she returned to Mariners' broadcasts about a month later on March 28th. The problem I have is framing this as if criticism is off limits because she's reportedly still recovering. As I said online many times over the last 24 hours, and I will say here, and I mean no disrespect. If Mentick is having to rely on AI to formulate, not perfect or analyze her existing questions, but actually formulate her questions, due to any sort of cognitive issue, she should take more time away from the ballpark to recover. I'm sure the Mariners and their broadcast partner, Root Sports (no relation), would love to help make sure she's taken care of physically and financially, to ensure she can return to perform the duties of her job at a high level like she has for many years. Many other media colleagues came to Mentick's defense. I can appreciate that, in a sense as well, but what I don't stand for is the constant virtue signaling and distraction/deflection techniques used by media to grandstand in the midst and aftermath of what I believe to be fair criticism.Evan Grant, Texas Rangers beat writer for The Dallas Morning News posted about being excited to "see Mariners TV reporter Angie Mentink, who is first-class and an absolute warrior" for tonight's game in Seattle. He also rebuked "people on this hellhole", also known as X, for "trying to drag her down." The post was also retweeted by ESPN's senior writer and baseball analyst, Buster Olney.Is this criticism of Mentick really so unfair that journalists need to call fans and other journalists "dorks" and "fools" for pointing out a sports media professional asking AI to come up with "Good questions after a tough loss in baseball"? Honestly, I think it's laughable and comparative to how media tried claiming the criticism of Dianna Russini was "misogynistic", as if this was an indictment on all female sports media members, which I sarcastically joked about while sharing the video yesterday. Heck, even USA Today's Nancy Armour wrote an opinion piece titled, "Dianna Russini put credibility of all women in sports at risk."Again, it's a disingenuous way to dialogue, resorting to personal attacks rather than properly addressing the issue and the points of criticism.Has Mentick received some nasty comments in the wake of this video? I'm sure she has, and I don't agree with nor do I endorse those comments, but the actual conversation is based on journalistic integrity regarding the use of AI. Posts like Grant's make it seem like Mentick should be immune of criticism, especially when he claims, "There is zero about that picture to criticize."I feel I have to repeat this: The conversation is not whether it's ok to use AI in our profession. It's about HOW we use AI in our profession.AI is a great tool that I, my colleagues, and countless others in sports media have used in the rise of it's reliability, accessibility, and popularity. When it comes to research, developing scripts for social media content, perfecting a line of existing questioning for interviews, developing more succinct points in articles, and more make AI a useful tool in our industry. Emphasis on "tool". It should be a good addition to what we've developed as professionals. If we present ourselves, or give the public any credible reason to assume we as nothing more than presenters of what AI has generated for us, it's a danger for the industry.Mentick light-heartedly responded to the backlash on X stating, "Earlier this season I experimented with AI to see if it had any questions to add to my list for my postgame coverage." What I'd warn Mentick about in this social media and AI-infused world, is be careful that you don't give the public any reason to believe you're taking shortcuts by having AI do your job for you.Imagine if I was caught at my office asking AI, "Write me a good article based on the video of Mariners reporter Angie Mentick using AI prior to postgame interviews." It would rightfully cause credibility issues, show that this job could be done by anyone with the ability to ask AI somewhat coherent questions, and not rely on the thoughtful, unique mind and perspective of the writer/content creator. Instead of grandstanding and claiming this is somehow unfair criticism, sports media should have seized this opportunity to discuss what is the proper uses of AI in the industry. Give examples of how it's used now in broadcasts. Discuss what the lines are to maintain credibility and professionalism. But no, they've used this time to trash a fan, give the impression that female broadcasters and reporters should be coddled, and consider critics of that scum of the earth.Media gonna media.

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Bold Mariners trade idea sees Seattle deal J.P. Crawford, top prospect to take a chance on former Yankees No. 1 prospect – sportingnews.com

Apr 17, 2026 @ 3:23pm
BaseballMLBNew York YankeesSeattle Mariners
Sporting News

Bold Mariners trade idea sees Seattle deal J.P. Crawford, top prospect to take a chance on former Yankees No. 1 prospect  sportingnews.com

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Quote of the Day: Ken Griffey Jr.'s Perfect Reminder

Apr 17, 2026 @ 10:25am
BaseballMLBChicago White SoxCincinnati RedsSeattle Mariners
Athlon Sports

Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of baseball. He is a Hall of Famer who was a 13-time All-Star, one-time MVP and 10-time Gold Glove winner during his legendary MLB career. Griffey spent most of his time in the big leagues with the Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati ...

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Barstool Sports Makes Rare Mea Culpa, Deletes Video Mocking A Mariners Reporter Who Recently Suffered A Stroke

Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:40am
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
BroBible

It’s rare, if ever, that Barstool Sports admits to making a mistake, but that’s exactly what the sports media outlet did this week by deleting a social media post mocking a Seattle Mariners reporter who recently suffered a stroke. Earlier this week, a video of veteran Seattle Mariners journalist Angie Mentink using Google Gemini to […] The post Barstool Sports Makes Rare Mea Culpa, Deletes Video Mocking A Mariners Reporter Who Recently Suffered A Stroke appeared first on BroBible.

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Mariners broadcaster defends AI use after unjust criticism

Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:05am
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
Larry Brown Sports

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink, a respected figure in MLB media since 1997, recently faced unwarranted online criticism after a short video surfaced showing her using Google Gemini to generate ideas for postgame interview questions following a tough loss. Mentink responded with grace and humor on social media, explaining that she was simply experimenting with … The post Mariners broadcaster defends AI use after unjust criticism appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees’ ABS Strategy Becoming Costly Problem

Apr 16, 2026 @ 9:39pm
BaseballMLBLos Angeles AngelsNew York YankeesSeattle Mariners
Heavy

Yankees hitters are misusing ABS challenges, turning a potential edge into a costly liability amid offensive struggles. The post Yankees’ ABS Strategy Becoming Costly Problem appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Padres’ Mason Miller drops truth bomb on his dominance out of the bullpen

Apr 16, 2026 @ 7:54pm
BaseballMLBSan Diego PadresSeattle Mariners
ClutchPoints

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller has been dominant to begin the 2026 MLB season. He has not surrendered a run across eight outings, and he has five saves during that span. The star reliever has also recorded 20 strikeouts in just 8.1 innings of work. Miller is making hitters look foolish at the […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller drops truth bomb on his dominance out of the bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners broadcaster explains why she used AI for formulating question in viral video

Apr 16, 2026 @ 7:32pm
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
NY Post Sports

A social media account posted a video of her during a Mariners game as she asked the AI assistant for some help with questions. 

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh Makes Off-Field Announcement Amid MLB Season

Apr 16, 2026 @ 6:53pm
BaseballMLBSan Diego PadresSeattle Mariners
Athlon Sports

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made an announcement on Thursday.

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Astros' Tatsuya Imai Shares Injury Update

Apr 16, 2026 @ 5:25pm
BaseballMLBColorado RockiesHouston AstrosOakland AthleticsSeattle Mariners
Athlon Sports

The Houston Astros are set to play the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night. Injuries have been a problem for Houston throughout the 2026 MLB season. Tatsuya Imai, Jeremy Pena and Josh Hader are among a number of Astros currently dealing with injury concerns. Before Thursday's game, however, some ...

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Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink, recovering from recent stroke, criticized for AI usage in misleading viral video

Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:00pm
BaseballMLBSeattle Mariners
Awful Announcing

“Tough week for women in sports media,” read a Thursday X post from self-described Christ follower Jon Root as he piled on a video of Seattle Mariners broadcaster Angie Mentink asking Google Gemini, “Good questions after a tough loss in baseball.” Root was also referring to the situation around NFL reporter Dianna Russini, who resigned…

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