Mariners Trade Top Pick Alex Jackson To Braves

The Seattle Mariners traded former number 1 pick Alex Jackson to the Atlanta Braves for Rob Whalen and Max Povse. Jackson, the sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft, is still just twenty years old and has only played two professional seasons. But GM Jerry Dipoto — who wasn’t at the helm in Seattle when…… Continue reading Mariners Trade Top Pick Alex Jackson To Braves

Turkey Day Surprise! D’Backs Heat Up Hot Stove

Thanksgiving surprises aren’t just horrible congealed salads with a mayonnaise sauce, or Aunt Clara’s new recipe for green bean casserole. It’s also trades that no one saw coming, like this one. https://twitter.com/Dbacks/status/801631443675774976 The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded shortstop Jean Segura, lefty pitcher Zac Curtis, and outfielder Mitch Haniger to the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Taijuan Walker and…… Continue reading Turkey Day Surprise! D’Backs Heat Up Hot Stove

Lee Dae-ho hopes to continue playing in MLB next season, and beyond

Mariners Lee Dae-ho has his mind set that he’ll be continuing his Baseball career next season in the Major leagues, Lee (who’ll soon be a FA) has stated that he won’t be returning to play in the KBO or NPB anytime soon… he also said that there’s still room for improvement for him to have success playing in Baseball’s biggest…… Continue reading Lee Dae-ho hopes to continue playing in MLB next season, and beyond

Orioles Acquire Wade Miley From Seattle

The Baltimore Orioles made a move to address their dreadful starting pitching by picking up a slightly less dreadful left-handed starter Wade Miley from the Mariners.  The birds will be sending 27-year-old Cuban left-hander Ariel Miranda to Seattle to complete the trade.  Miley will give the Orioles the only left-handed starting pitcher, a team that…… Continue reading Orioles Acquire Wade Miley From Seattle

Mariners/Cubs Complete 4 Player Trade

The Cubs finally acquired the left-handed relief help they have been looking for in acquiring Mike Montgomery and right-hander Jordan Pries from the Mariners in exchange for minor leaguers Dan Vogelbach and Paul Blackburn. While Montgomery, 27, doesn’t bring the name recognition of Aroldis Chapman or Andrew Miller, he’s been quite good in 61 2/3…… Continue reading Mariners/Cubs Complete 4 Player Trade

Under New Management, Nintendo Sells Mariners To John Stantons Group

Nintendo of America has sold it’s majority ownership stake of the Seattle Mariners to wireless-industry pioneer John Stanton.  The deal was announced yesterday and is still pending approval by Major League Baseball.  The group will own a whopping 90 percent stake in the franchise which is currently valued at 1.4 Billion with a B dollars. …… Continue reading Under New Management, Nintendo Sells Mariners To John Stantons Group