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Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Paul Taylor"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>4 World Series participants Mariners should be chasing once offseason begins</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/4-world-series-participants-mariners-should-be-chasing-once-offseason-begins?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5fhb3rqx0</guid><description>The Mariners aren&#39;t in the World Series, but they need to have their eye on it for potential offseason pursuits.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5506,h_3097,x_0,y_175/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5fhhgmce5vxzspzst.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Complete list of former Mariners players involved in Rays-Brewers World Series</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/complete-list-of-former-mariners-players-involved-in-rays-brewers-world-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Wang</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5ekprbs2t</guid><description>There are four players in this year&#39;s world series that at one point were players in the Mariners organization.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_22/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5eksa2f9p739xjppx.jpg" caption="Jun 27, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Ty France (23) celebrates with first baseman Jake Bauers (5) after hitting a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning of the first game of a doubleheader at Guaranteed Rate Field. 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With the Guardians out of the playoffs, the time is now to find a way to bring him home.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:24:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4146,h_2332,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5fdeksehpg2848c2p.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mariners got worst end of forgotten trade that will echo in Rays-Brewers World Series</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/mariners-got-worst-end-of-forgotten-trade-that-will-echo-in-rays-brewers-world-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5dmd1pn9y</guid><description>The Mariners were involved in a 2018 trade that included playoff heroes Yandy Díaz and Jake Bauers. Nothing much came of it from Seattle.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2899,h_1630,x_0,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5dmem0xs58a1atcvq.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mariners must not learn wrong payroll lesson from Rays-Brewers World Series</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/mariners-must-not-learn-wrong-payroll-lesson-from-rays-brewers-world-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Paul Taylor</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5cskadbjr</guid><description>Mariners ownership might like the idea of following the Brewers route and spending less, but they&#39;d be playing a dangerous game if they go down this path.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4576,h_2574,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5csxammgk0t34brr4.jpg" caption="May 18, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners majority owner John Stanton watches the ninth inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park. 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Here&#39;s who they should (and should not) be targeting.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:04:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5144,h_2893,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5d8a8xery902qvmd5.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joey Votto gives life to Mariners&#39; Elly De La Cruz fantasy with spot-on trade take</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/joey-votto-gives-life-to-mariners-elly-de-la-cruz-fantasy-with-spot-on-trade-take?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5cxyh6kz7</guid><description>The Mariners should trade for Elly De La Cruz if they can. 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Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Paul Taylor"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Alec Bohm and the Mariners should want absolutely nothing to do with one another</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/alec-bohm-and-the-mariners-should-want-absolutely-nothing-to-do-with-one-another?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Paul Taylor</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m59tv8w1w1</guid><description>You might think a former third overall pick who plays third base and is a right-hand bat would be a dream solution for the Mariners, but you&#39;d be wrong.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4668,h_2625,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5a7ztw24s2fw1744c.jpg" caption="Sep 30, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA;  Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm (28) sits in the dugout after a win against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.  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Five years later, he&#39;s the NLCS MVP for the Brewers.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4416,h_2484,x_0,y_70/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m52g3c3axbn17zxtn3.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mariners 3rd-round draft pick belongs on radar as team&#39;s next great pitching project</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/mariners-3rd-round-draft-pick-belongs-on-radar-as-team-s-next-great-pitching-project?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jason Wang</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m51rgnmd20</guid><description>The skillset of third round draft pick Nathan Taylor hold some promise for the future of Seattle&#39;s rotation.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:39:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6527,h_3671,x_0,y_485/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m51rseyksg0pmw6s20.jpg" caption="Feb 12, 2026; Peoria, AZ, USA;  Seattle Mariners players warm up during a Spring Training workout at Peoria Sports Complex. 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The Mariners should realize there&#39;s more to the story.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5083,h_2859,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m50c25k6zf88hpk7t7.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>One current Seattle Mariners prospect who will be a future Silver Slugger winner</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/one-current-seattle-mariners-prospect-who-will-be-a-future-silver-slugger-winner?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m501383a4t</guid><description>Which Mariners prospect is a future Silver Slugger winner? Why the smart money is on Ace Reese.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2432,h_1368,x_0,y_573/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m5014bw543q6djt6ew.jpg" caption="Mississippi State University baseball player Ace Reese (3) prepares to bat during the annual Governor’s Cup played against the University of Mississippi at Trustmark Park on April 22, 2025, in Pearl, Miss. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Cole Young&#39;s Gold Glove nod takes awkward turn for Mariners with Perry Hill&#39;s shoutout</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/cole-young-s-gold-glove-nod-takes-awkward-turn-for-mariners-with-perry-hill-s-shoutout?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Paul Taylor</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4zxk00xma</guid><description>Cole Young is full of praise for how Perry Hill helped him develop into a Gold Glove-level talent, but it also makes things uncomfortable for the Mariners.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3820,h_2148,x_0,y_398/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m4zxtbja7tywe7sqh0.jpg" caption="2Sep 22, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young (2) catches a throw for a force out against the Houston Astros during the second inning at T-Mobile Park. 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Could a trade involving an infielder be in play?</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:28:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5002,h_2813,x_0,y_149/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m4zxe2eebnvjmxf1fs.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mariners Arizona Fall League Update: 2 standouts and 2 disappointments so far</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/mariners-arizona-fall-league-update-2-standouts-and-2-disappointments-so-far?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4xf51sjqp</guid><description>Checking in on four Mariners players at the Arizona Fall League, including Boston Smith.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m4xg00ed8h7yevr52e.jpg" caption="Players warm up for batting practice at Arizona Fall League media day at Scottsdale Stadium during media day on Oct. 4, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Gold Glove finalist Cole Young has only scratched surface of his Mariners potential</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/gold-glove-finalist-cole-young-has-only-scratched-surface-of-his-mariners-potential?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4xj6mwbgf</guid><description>Cole Young is officially in the running for a Gold Glove. He&#39;s come far in just one year, and might still go further.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:29:42 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4706,h_2647,x_0,y_298/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m4xjba7vj1q85bv9p0.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Phillies do Mariners a favor with lazy reunion with Don Mattingly as manager</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/phillies-do-mariners-a-favor-with-lazy-reunion-with-don-mattingly-as-manager?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4xb0kxxnn</guid><description>The Phillies could have competed with the Mariners in the manager market. They instead chose to hire the last guy they hired.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:34:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7145,h_4019,x_0,y_255/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m4xb35anjcqev3pszg.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mariners know all too well Brewers&#39; 2-0 LCS lead doesn&#39;t guarantee World Series</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/mariners-know-all-too-well-brewers-2-0-lcs-lead-doesn-t-guarantee-world-series?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4va00jgjh</guid><description>The Brewers have a commanding 2-0 lead in the NLCS. The Mariners can warn them not to take the World Series for granted.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:12:52 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4646,h_2613,x_0,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/65/01m4vn50d55bv7v85b1k.jpg" caption="Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Zachary Rymer"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 reasons why Mariners have no excuse for a quiet offseason, 1 why they might anyway</title><link>https://sodomojo.com/3-reasons-why-mariners-have-no-excuse-for-a-quiet-offseason-1-why-they-might-anyway?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zachary Rymer</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4twazycsy</guid><description>The Mariners have everything they need to make some noise this winter. 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