Author: Luke Arkins

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Signing Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray this offseason was a major accomplishment for the Seattle Mariners. But Seattle wants to reach the postseason in 2022 and could still use another establishedFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis For a segment of Seattle Mariners fans, last season’s negative run differential is irrelevant. The team finished with 90 wins and contended for the postseason until game-162. Who cares about someFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Most free agent position players linked to the Seattle Mariners this offseason have two things in common. A strong offensive résumé and the ability to play second base and/or third base.FULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Once again, the bullpen projects to be a strength for the Seattle Mariners. Not only are late-inning studs Paul Sewald,  Drew Steckenrider, Diego Castillo, and Casey Sadler returning, experienced closer KenFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Prior to the MLB lockout, Jerry Dipoto made moves designed to transform his team into a 2022 postseason contender. But when normal baseball business resumes in July, don’t expect the Seattle Mariners GMFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Lately, I’ve been mulling over a handful of free agent signings that occurred prior to the MLB lockout. Specifically, ones involving left-handed starting pitchers. For me, these deals are a subtleFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis About two months ago, we first discussed free agent Michael Conforto as a potential upgrade option for the Seattle Mariners lineup. With the MLB lockout nowhere close to ending, why don’tFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto has repeatedly stated that his team needs to add a middle-of-the order bat this offseason. Could free agent Kris Bryant be the hitterFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis When labor peace returns to major league baseball, the Seattle Mariners will still need to add a middle-of-the-order bat. One oft-mentioned candidate to fill that role is Trevor Story, formerly ofFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Seattle Mariners and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray have agreed to a five-year contract worth $115 million that has a playerFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis The Seattle Mariners added a second baseman today. But not that second baseman. Instead, Seattle acquired Adam Frazier from the Padres for minor leaguers Ray Kerr and Corey Rosier. While FrazierFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis A quick review of Park Factors readily available at sites like ESPN and Statcast reinforces a truth long known to Seattle Mariners fans. T-Mobile Park is a pitcher-friendly venue. Just forFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis During a recent cross-country flight, I had a long overdue “aha” moment. I realized that by publicly declaring J.P. Crawford was their starting shortstop moving forward, the Seattle Mariners were essentiallyFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Despite just missing the postseason, the Seattle Mariners had a great season. Next year though, the team and its fan base cannot be satisfied with anything that does not result inFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto recently stated his team intends to improve run production and would target infield and outfield bats. That said, pursuing an offensive upgrade atFULL STORY

Subscribe to the Baseball Things Podcast for bi-weekly analysis It is no secret that the Seattle Mariners must improve run production to segue from fringy contender to serious postseason threat. We recently identified free agent infielders capable of helping Seattle’sFULL STORY