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The San Diego Padres finished the 2025 season with a 90–72 record, placing 2nd in the National League West. They enter 2026 led by Fernando Tatis Jr., the explosive offensive star and face of the franchise, and Manny Machado, the veteran All‑Star third baseman and steady middle‑order presence.
He may be considered a long-shot to make the MLB roster, but Mariners infielder Michael Arroyo displayed why he's going to be a contributor in Seattle very soon
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Mariners open Spring Training with a win — and a loss in first Automated Ball-Strike challenge
The technology for tracking balls and strikes and challenging the human umpires behind home plate is making its Major League Baseball debut this season.
The Mariners jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, but wouldn't score again as the Giants' rally was aided by the cloudless day.
Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo put on a show in his first spring training game of 2026, hitting a home run and double.
The San Francisco Giants face the Seattle Mariners in this MLB Cactus League Spring Training matchup on Saturday.
The lid has been lifted, and the Mariners are off and running in Cactus League play. Seattle opened its 31-game Spring Training slate on Friday against the Padres, their neighbors at the Peoria Sports Complex.