While the Seattle Mariners are looking at trade targets in search of an outfield bat, they are expected to pursue Nelson Cruz first.
Seattle has been linked to Yoenis Cespedes, Justin Upton and even Matt Kemp.
While the Seattle Mariners are looking at trade targets in search of an outfield bat, they are expected to pursue Nelson Cruz first.
Seattle has been linked to Yoenis Cespedes, Justin Upton and even Matt Kemp.
The Seattle Mariners are looking to acquire a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder via trade and have had talks on Yoenis Cespedes, Matt Kemp and Justin Upton.
Cespedes and Upton are entering the final years of their respective contracts, while Kemp is owed more than $100 million over the next five seasons.
The Seattle Mariners have agreed to terms on a seven-year, $100 million contract with Kyle Seager that includes a club option for an eighth year, according to a source.
The deal was first reported by Yahoo! Sports.
The 27-year-old set career highs in batting average (.268), home runs (25) and RBIs (96) last season.
Seager was eligible for salary arbitration and would have been eligible for free agency after the 2017 season. He made $540,000 last season.
The Seattle Mariners are looking to add a right-handed bat and are expected to inquire with the Atlanta Braves about Justin Upton or Evan Gattis, if they haven't already.
There may be a possible trade match between Seattle and Atlanta.
The Seattle Mariners were among the finalists to sign Russell Martin, who eventually agreed to a five-year, $82 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Seattle has a catcher in 23-year-old Mike Zunino, but they are looking for right-handed hitting and Zunino just finished his first full Major League season.
Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right small toe when he was hit in the foot with a pitch during baseball's Japan All-Star Series, the Mariners announced Saturday.
The injury will not require a cast or treatment, but Cano will have to refrain from baseball activities for 3-4 weeks while the fracture heals, Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik said in a statement.
Felix Hernandez vows to work harder after finishing second in the voting for the American League Cy Young to Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians.
"I don't know what to say. That was tough," Hernandez said. "A little disappointed. Just give me more motivation to work harder and harder and be better next year."
The Seattle Mariners right-hander finished just 10 points behind Kluber.
Hernandez went 15-6 with an AL-leading 2.14 ERA and 248 strikeouts in 236 innings.
"I had a great year," Hernandez said. "Health, I feel fine the whole year. ... I think I pitched way better than 2010."
At least 10 different teams have reached out to express interest in Torii Hunter's services.
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Royals, Twins, Tigers, Cubs, Giants, Rangers and Mariners have all shown some early interest in the veteran outfielder.
Hunter will turn 40 in July.
The Seattle Mariners are expected to shop Michael Saunders at next week's general manangers meetings.
Saunders and the Seattle organization have had a falling out based on comments made by Jack Zduriencik at the end of the season.
The Baseball Writers' Association of America has revealed the top three finalists for the American League and National League for Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and Most Valuable Player.
NL Cy Young Award finalists
Reds right-hander Johnny Cueto
Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw
Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright
AL Cy Young Award finalists
Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez
Indians right-hander Corey Kluber
White Sox left-hander Chris Sale
NL Manager of the Year Award finalists
Giants manager Bruce Bochy
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle
Nationals manager Matt Williams
AL Manager of the Year Award finalists
Angels manager Mike Scioscia
Orioles manager Buck Showalter
Royals manager Ned Yost
NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award finalists
Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom
Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton
Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong
AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award finalists
White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu
Yankees right-hander Dellin Betances
Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker