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8 hours ago
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Seattle Mariners Slip 2 Spots In MLB Power Rankings
Seattle Mariners Slip 2 Spots In MLB Power Rankings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Seattle Mariners are trying to stay relevant in the American League West Division race, they look to Cal Raleigh to help lead them to some postseason play. Advertisement Sure, it might be early to talk about AL postseason spots. But Seattle needs to have more than just Raleigh to help make it a reality. The Mariners slipped from No. 11 to No. 13 in the latest MLB Power Rankings released by The Athletic. What's the current situation revolving around Seattle? Grant Brisbee of The Athletic offers a big-picture look at the situation that the Mariners find themselves in right now. "The Mariners didn't do much to address their offensive woes in the offseason, getting Donovan Solano and Miles Mastrobuoni and little else," Brisbee wrote. "Their biggest offseason acquisition might have been Rowdy Tellez, both literally and figuratively, but he's since been designated for assignment. Cal Raleigh's great season is playing a big part in keeping Seattle Mariners in the hunt "If you pointed this out before the season, nobody was going to retort with, 'Oh, yeah? Well, maybe Big Dumper hits 60 homers this season, you ever think about that?'" Brisbee wrote. Seattle fans, of course, know that "Big Dumper" is Raleigh's nickname. Advertisement "It's a valid response now, though, as Raleigh's nonsensical power surge is carrying the Mariners and single-handedly keeping them relevant in the division," Brisbee wrote. "They'll need others besides Raleigh (and J.P. Crawford) to contribute, but the biggest reason the Mariners still have a shot at winning the AL West is a catcher doing things that catchers shouldn't do." Raleigh is currently hitting .278 with 32 home runs and 68 RBIs. The Mariners' offense revolves around him. As Brisbee pointed out, though, Seattle needs more from his teammates. Tellez was supposed to provide a big bat for the Mariners' offense. Obviously, that did not work out. Seattle stormed to the AL West lead early this season, only to see it gone after some losses piled up. Guess who's back leading the division again? None other than the Houston Astros. For the Mariners to keep pace, Seattle manager Dan Wilson needs to get a functional lineup out on the field every game. It's going to take some work for Seattle to get the job done this season. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
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6 days ago
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Mariners trade proposal lands Ryan O'Hearn from Orioles
The post Mariners trade proposal lands Ryan O'Hearn from Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Seattle Mariners are 36-35 heading into Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners have been fighting with the Houston Astros for the top spot in the American League West all season. Advertisement With the trade deadline looming, Seattle is one of many teams looking to be aggressive on the market. The Baltimore Orioles are one first teams brought up in Mariners' search for a trade partner. The latest rumors say that they are interested in Ryan O'Hearn replacing Rowdy Tellez at first base. Baltimore's trade deadline plans are still unclear, but the organization has a month and a half to turn their season around. After a terrible start, the Orioles fired their manager, but that has not helped them recover. Now, the front office is deciding whether or not they will buy or sell at the deadline. The Mariners, for one, hope that it is the latter. First base is one of the only real holes on the roster. Tellez's start to the season was underwhelming, and O'Hearn's bat would be an asset in the heart of the Seattle's lineup. While the trade is easy enough to point out, setting O'Hearn's price tag is a bit more difficult. The 31-year-old is in the middle of one of the best seasons of his career at the plate. Advertisement However, a trade for him would likely be a half-season rental for the Mariners. Because of that, O'Hearn's value heavily depends on how desperate Seattle is to bring him in and what Baltimore would want in return. Tellez is an appropriate replacement at first base, but the Orioles would likely want to have a prospect sent their way. We came up with a hypothetical deal for both sides. Baltimore receives: 1B Rowdy Tellez, SP Michael Morales Seattle receives: 1B/OF Ryan O'Hearn Why should the Mariners make this deal? The Mariners' offense is one of the better teams in Major League Baseball. Cal Raleigh is in the middle of a massive season for Seattle. Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena have recovered from shaky starts to complete a formidable trio. Advertisement However, Tellez's production just isn't what the team needs right now. His 11 home runs are nice, but a .207 batting average before Tuesday's game is too low. O'Hearn provides the Mariners with the boost in contact without sacrificing any power. O'Hearn has one less home run than Tellez, but a .306 batting average is much more attractive. If he can translate his batting skills to Seattle, he would be an asset for manager Dan Wilson who can go anywhere in the order. He also gives the Mariners better fielding at first base, something that becomes more and more important as the season goes on. Morales is a prospect that Seattle likely does not want to part with. However, the 22-year-old starter has been inconsistent in the minor leagues outside of last year. He is still in Double-A Arkansas but is expected to make it to the major leagues in 2025. Advertisement Even though the Mariners are without Bryce Miller, the odds of Morales finding a spot on the team this season is unlikely. At this point, he gives them more on the trade market than as a pitcher in the minors. Why should the Orioles make this deal? O'Hearn joined the Orioles in 2023, quickly becoming a fan favorite as a veteran presence. His consistent performance at the plate remains one of the few bright spots on Baltimore's roster. He leads the team in average and on-base percentage while hitting the second-most home runs before Tuesday's action. Despite his efforts, the Orioles find themselves almost out of the race in the AL East. With the trade deadline looming over their heads, they could look to sell high on an expiring contract. Advertisement Tellez is not an upgrade for Baltimore, and that is ok. His is also an expiring contract that gives the Orioles flexibility to bring him back at a comfortable number instead of overspending. Morales, on the other hand, is an intriguing prospect that Baltimore could bring into their development system, one of the best in the league. With Grayson Rodriguez targeting a second-half return to the Orioles' rotation, there is a lot of opportunity in the short term. After shocking the league over the last few seasons, Baltimore was dealt a severe reality check in 2025. Despite that, they could still walk away from the trade deadline happy. It all comes down to getting everything they can if they decide to move on from a veteran piece like O'Hearn. Bringing in Morales in a trade could be the answer. Regardless, the Mariners and other teams will be calling about O'Hearn's availability, and the Orioles could have their choice of packages for him. Related: Mariners trade proposal lands Josh Naylor from Diamondbacks Related: What Red Sox skipper Alex Cora 'made up' about Roman Anthony before first HR
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6 days ago
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Mariners make surprising Rowdy Tellez roster decision
The post Mariners make surprising Rowdy Tellez roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Seattle Mariners are now five games back of the AL West Division after leading for the majority of the season. They need to get back on track fast. The Houston Astros have surged ahead of them, and now the Mariners are just 1.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Angels. Advertisement On Friday, one day after a much-needed day off, Seattle starts a series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The contest starts at 2:20 ET, so it will begin here shortly. Ahead of the series, the team made a roster move that is a bit surprising. They designated first baseman and designated hitter Rowdy Tellez for assignment and reinstated utility man Luke Raley from the 10-day IL. Tellez is having a rough season compared to some good years in the past. His home run numbers are actually on pace to be better than a majority of his career years; however, he can't get on base at a consistent rate. His average is at just .208, and his OBP is .249. His 11 homers are second on the team behind the home run leader, Cal Raleigh, who has 27. The Mariners don't have a lot of pop outside of Raleigh, so potentially losing Tellez will see some decreases in homers. Luke Raley is valuable because he plays the outfield as well as first base. His numbers aren't much better in very few ABs this season, but the team is giving him a chance due to past success. He hit 22 home runs last season and 19 the year before that for the Mariners. He had an .824 OPS in 2023. Seattle is hoping Raley can return to that form, which would provide a valuable left-handed bat in the middle of the lineup. If the Mariners want to get back on track quickly, they will need their left-handed bats to step up this weekend against the Cubs, with two right-handed pitchers on the mound Saturday and Sunday. Related: 3 Seattle Mariners who must make 2025 All-Star Team Related: Mariners trade proposal lands Ryan O'Hearn from Orioles
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21-06-2025
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Mariners Fans Upset After Announcement on Friday
Mariners Fans Upset After Announcement on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Mariners continue their season with a 37-36 record, currently trailing the Astros in the AL West by five games and sitting just 0.5 games back in the wild-card race, trailing the Boston Red Sox. Advertisement While the team remains competitive in the standings, offensive production has been a mixed bag. Cal Raleigh has been on a notable power surge this year—he leads MLB with 27 home runs while posting a .266 average and an OPS of .995. Despite his individual brilliance, the Mariners' offense as a whole has struggled of late, recording a 19-24 performance since May 1 with an OPS of .690, which ranks 21st in MLB. In response to these offensive challenges, the front office made a couple of roster moves on Friday. Luke Raley was activated from the injured list after recovering from a right oblique strain, while offseason acquisition Rowdy Tellez was designated for assignment. The transaction has not gone unnoticed by fans, and the reactions on X were immediate. Advertisement "DFA Rowdy over Solano, this front office is not serious," a fan said. Another added, "Solano is worse." "Wow - just wow," said a surprised fan. "Definitely don't agree with this," one fan responded. "This should be a fireable offense," replied an upset fan. Seattle Mariners right fielder Luke Raley (20)Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images This move is surprising and has sparked considerable backlash among fans, who are questioning why Donovan Solano wasn't the one designated for assignment instead. In 41 games this season, Solano has managed a .198 batting average with just 1 home run and a .490 OPS. In comparison, Tellez, is posting a .208 average with 11 home runs and a .683 OPS over 62 games. Advertisement Related: Cardinals Turn Heads With Nolan Arenado Announcement During White Sox Game Related: Dodgers Make Shohei Ohtani Announcement After Padres Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
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20-06-2025
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Rowdy Tellez loses roster spot as Luke Raley returns to action for Mariners
Rowdy Tellez (Image Source: Getty) Today, the Seattle Mariners made an important change ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Chicago Cubs, activating utility outfielder/first baseman Luke Raley from the 10-day injured list and designating Rowdy Tellez for assignment (DFA) to make room on the active roster. The move comes at a key point in the season, with the Mariners aiming to find some steadiness in their lineup just in time for a 17-game stretch that started today. Rowdy Tellez loses spot after an underwhelming season To accommodate Raley, the Mariners designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment. Tellez signed a $1.5 million one-year deal in February and started the season well, but overall struggled. He hit 11 homers but finished with a % in over 62 games- .208 batting average with a .249 OBP and 49 K's. ROWDY TELLEZ IS SPEED 😤 Even though Tellez was considered useful for his left-handed bat and defensive reliability at first, the return of Raley tipped the scales. With both players left-handed and similar power profiles, Seattle opted to give Raley the active roster spot. Tellez will now pass through waivers and could be traded or leave via free agency later this week. Luke Raley shows power, versatility during rehab stint Luke Raley was finally activated off the injured list before he'd been out since April 30 with a right oblique strain, and he crushed a rehab assignment at Triple‑A Tacoma, slashing. In five games, he batted .368 with one HR and three RBIs. Mariners' coach Dan Wilson said Raley has been scoring the ball very hard, with exit velocities over 100mph, and shows good offensive timing and results. Luke Raley talks Journey to 'The Show', Randy Arozarena Energy & Playing for Tampa Bay Rays Before the injury, the 30-year-old southpaw was hitting. 200 with one home run and eight RBIs across 24 games for the Mariners. Raley, as Wilson noted, gives the team extra versatility defensively, which is important as the club moves into a challenging schedule, thanks to his ability to play both the outfield and first base. What this roster shift means for the Mariners Seattle Mariners head into today's series against the Chicago Cubs with a new dash of left-handed thump and versatility. Raley gives easier playing time and is a better hitter. All this to say, with Raley in tow, the Mariners are adding to the decision-making balance among the remaining players in Donovan Solano, Dominic Canzone, and maybe Miles picks up the phone and contacts all of Mastrobuoni's family. Also Read: Mariners' Rowdy Tellez shines on both sides in the last chance to secure roster spot At the same time, the loss of Tellez shows the change in the mindset of the Mariners' backroom. His title raises questions about who Seattle's first-base/designated-hitter roles will be filled by in the future. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
