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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the New York Mets

Apr 6, 2020

Major League Baseball, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

The decade of the 2010s was a dramatic, mixed bag for the New York Mets. They missed the playoffs from 2010-14, went on a run in the second half of 2015 to make the World Series, followed it up by appearing in ...

Mariners Signing Cano Should be a Model for Caution for the White Sox with Machado

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 15, 2019

American League, Opinions & Predictions

Manny Machado is 26. When Robinson Cano was a free agent, he was 31. But the Chicago White Sox should use the Seattle Mariners signing Cano in 2013 as a model for caution when it concerns putting the full-court...

Acquiring Cano and Diaz Puts the New York Mets Back in the Playoff Hunt

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 6, 2018

New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

Are there questions that come with the New York Mets pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Seattle Mariners for second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz? Of course. Cano is 36 and coming off an 80-...

Mets Acquire Robinson Cano, Edwin Diaz

Joe Orsatti

Dec 4, 2018

Headlines, New York Mets, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have had a few very busy days in advance of the Winter Meetings, as they have agreed to deals with two NL East teams. The first one sees Seattle shipping all-star closer Edwin Diaz and seco...

Mariners’ Robinson Cano Suspended 80 Games for PED Use

Jason Kelly

May 15, 2018

Breaking News, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners, Statistics

The baseball world was turned on its head Tuesday afternoon with the news that Seattle Mariners All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano will be suspended 80 games for PED use. Hector Gomez was the first to rep...

Seattle Mariners Facing a Crossroads

Kyle Head

Jun 23, 2016

Headlines, Seattle Mariners

The American League West has been the home for hot teams this month. The Texas Rangers are trying to run away with the division with a record of 47-26 and hold a 10-game lead going into Thursday. The Houston As...

AL West Showdown: Mariners vs. Rangers

Kyle Head

Jun 3, 2016

American League West, Features, Headlines

All eyes this weekend for American League West fans will be on Arlington, Texas. The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners are tied atop the AL West with records of 31-22. The M's are coming off a record-settin...

What’s Behind the Mariners’ Success?

Christoph Ludwig

Jun 2, 2016

Features, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners averaged 98 wins per season from 2000-2003, including 116 victories in 2001, setting the American League record and tying the MLB record set by the Chicago Cubs in 1906. Since 2004, the Mar...

Five Reasons I’m Enjoying Screaming at the Seattle Mariners

Gabriel Bogart

May 10, 2016

Features, Headlines, Opinions & Predictions, Seattle Mariners

Over the last couple of weeks, when I'm able to plop down in front of a Seattle Mariners game, I've noticed myself exhibiting some odd behavior. I'm screaming at the TV. No, that's not what is so odd. I'm holle...

Robinson Cano, MVP?

Kyle Head

May 8, 2016

American League West, Headlines, Seattle Mariners

Last season was one to forget for Robinson Cano. Is this season going to be one to remember? Coming into Saturday night's contest against the Houston Astros, Cano led all of baseball in RBIs (30) and was tie...

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