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SEATTLE — Ever since Jerry Dipoto was hired to run the Seattle Mariners front office in 2015, the 'draft, develop and trade' mantra has helped guide the organization.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 26

Mariners’ Jerry DiPoto breaks silence on six-year, $105 million Cal Raleigh extension

The Seattle Mariners got some significant business done just before Opening Day. They signed catcher Cal Raleigh to a six-year extension worth $105 million.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 25

Here's What Jerry Dipoto Had to Say After Seattle Mariners Released Mitch Haniger

Over the weekend, the Seattle Mariners made the surprising decision to release outfielder Mitch Haniger. The M's will still owe him the $15.5 million remaining on his contract.

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The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

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The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

The Seattle Mariners Owe the Seattle Seahawks a Debt of Gratitude After Wild Week

Last week, the Seattle Mariners were in the crosshairs for all the wrong reasons. With just three-ish weeks to go until Opening Day, we had former M's player Justin Turner criticizing ownership for lack of spending, then we had current players anonymously agreeing with him in a piece by Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 7

Mariners GM knows he’ll ‘get roasted’ after breaking silence on do-nothing offseason

The Seattle Mariners did not make many changes over the offseason. After a mediocre 2024 campaign, Mariners fans expected general manager Jerry Dipoto to make some moves to get them over the hump.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 7

Brady's Spin: Jerry Dipoto's Interview with The Athletic Wasn't Bad, it Was Just Unnecessary

Between the recent Justin Turner interview with USA Today and the even-more recent Jerry Dipoto interview with The Athletic, it's been a big week in non-baseball news for the Seattle Mariners.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6

Former Mariners star sounds off on state of the team: 'I don't know what they're doing'

Ultimately, the criticism is mostly geared toward ownership and the lack of resources it has provided to the front office.

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The 'Active MLB RBI leaders' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / March 6

Seattle Mariners Fans React Angrily to Another Questionable Jerry Dipoto Interview

Seattle Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto gave another questionable interview recently in which he addressed the fan backlash he experiences, his famed "54 percent" comments from 2023 and much more.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 27

ESPN MLB Insider Discusses Industry Perspective of Seattle Mariners' Jerry Dipoto

The Seattle Mariners put together a frustratingly slow offseason in which they essentially did nothing other than re-sign infielder Jorge Polanco and bring in veteran Donovan Solano.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 20

Seattle Mariners' Jerry Dipoto Talks About Frustration with Team's Spending Habits

It was a generally frustrating offseason for the Seattle Mariners as the team elected to largely sit out free agency despite having several needs which needed addressing.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 20

Mariners’ Jerry Dipoto reveals stance on playing prospects to start 2025 season

The Seattle Mariners have a bit of a competition at second base, with Dylan Moore being viewed as the favorite for the job and Leo Rivas and Ryan Bliss also in the picture.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 11

Seattle Mariners Executive Jerry Dipoto Highlights Ryan Sloan as Prospect to Watch

The Seattle Mariners have many minor leaguers to keep an eye on in 2025. The Mariners have seven prospects ranked in Baseball America and MLB Pipeline's respective top 100 rankings.

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / February 11

Seattle Mariners Executive Jerry Dipoto Discusses Intriguing Prospect Teddy McGraw

The Seattle Mariners farm system is considered one of the best in the sport. Some publications consider it the best. The Mariners have seven prospects in Baseball America and MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospects lists.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 11

Seattle Mariners Executive Jerry Dipoto Talks About Impact of T-Mobile Park on Roster Building

There have been heavy discussions over the offseason about the difficulty that hitters have at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. There are several reasons why it's difficult to hit at T-Mobile Park: the unique positioning of the batter's eye and the city's marine layer chief among them.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 5

Seattle Mariners Management Was Prepared For Slow Offseason, Per Jerry Dipoto

The Seattle Mariners had an uncharacteristically slow offseason in the lead up to the 2025 season. The team entered the break with needs at first, second and third base and it wasn't until January when the Mariners addressed some of those needs.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / February 4

Seattle Mariners Insider Calls Jerry Dipoto's Assessment of Offense "Next Level BS"

Count Seattle Mariners Insider Luke Arkins among those who aren't buying what M's President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto is selling. Speaking via a Zoom press conference on Monday, Dipoto had this assessment of the M's offense: "I think (there's) the reality of our offense and then the perception of our offense.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 4

'We have a good team': Mariners president discusses quiet offseason

Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto met with reporters Monday afternoon after the team finalized the one-year deal to retain Jorge Polanco. Seattle’s longtime front office leader addressed the team’s atypically quiet offseason while providing a couple of injury updates.

Mariners acquire Casey Legumina, designate Jhonathan Diaz

Can J.P. Crawford rediscover his best self for the Mariners?

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Seattle Mariners News / Just Baseball / January 25

Mariners Only Hope in 2025 is Having a Bounce Back Roster

Ask any Mariners fan what they think off the offseason so far, and you’ll be met with anger and disappoint. After a self-imposed $15 million budget for the offseason, Seattle has been one of the quieter teams in the free agent market landing Donovan Solano and a few minor league deals.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / September 6

Report: Mariners to retain team president Jerry Dipoto

Jerry Dipoto will return to the Seattle Mariners as president of baseball operations in 2025, The Seattle Times reported. The team, which held a 10-game lead in the American League West on June 18, enters play this weekend 4 1/2 games behind the Houston Astros.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Mariners make a decision on Jerry Dipoto

The team has not played its best since the All-Star break and are 71-70 on the season.

Mariners mash 3 HRs, split series vs. A's

Cy Young Award contender emerges in Mariners rotation

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The 'MLB Rookie of the Year' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 1, 2024

Why Mariners are poised for World Series run, per Jerry Dipoto

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto did an interview with Tyler Kepner of The Athletic where he talked about his confidence with the club heading into the new season.