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As the Seattle Mariners head into a new season looking to avenge their tough postseason defeat last month, their roster is getting a bit of a makeover.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / August 21

Mariners Sign Former Rookie Of The Year After Quiet Release From Royals

The Kansas City Royals have added a lot of intriguing names to their pitching staff this year, but they haven't amounted to much major league production.

Seattle Mariners News / Sporting News / August 21

Former Tigers Rookie of the Year, All-Star signs with Mariners

Michael Fulmer is getting a fresh start with the Seattle Mariners.

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The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?

The 'Last 40-home-run season by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 21

Seattle Mariners Sign Former All-Star Reliever to Minor League Contract

The Seattle Mariners' bullpen has gone through the ringer in the last week-and-a-half of the season. In the Mariners' last series against the Philadelphia Phillies alone, the team's starting pitchers went two innings, five innings and four innings, respectively.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / July 4

Red Sox Pitcher Quietly Landed With AL Central Surprise

It's been a wild season for a former member of the Boston Red Sox. Boston signed former All-Star and American League Rookie of the Year Award winner Michael Fulmer ahead of the 2024 season.

MLB News / Kansas City Royals on SI / July 4

Ex-Red Sox, Cubs 8-Year Veteran Makes Successful Debut In Royals Organization

It's been a busy, hectic season for new Kansas City Royals signee Michael Fulmer. Fulmer began the season in Triple-A in the Boston Red Sox organization, eventually progressing to the majors for exactly one game.

MLB News / Royals Review / July 3

Royals sign veteran pitcher Michael Fulmer to minor league deal

They also release pitcher Junior Fernandez. The Royals announced they have signed veteran right-hander Michael Fulmer and assigned him to Triple-A Omaha.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / July 3

Tigers Former All-Star Signs Deal With Division Rival Kansas City Royals

Ahead of the 2015 MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers took part in a blockbuster trade with the New York Mets centered around star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1

Michael Fulmer elects free agency

Right-hander Michael Fulmer has elected free agency, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He cleared outright waivers after being designated for assignment last week but exercised his right to reject that assignment and head to the open market.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / June 26

Cubs activate LHP Shota Imanaga, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer

The Chicago Cubs activated left-hander Shota Imanaga from the injured list to start Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and opened a roster spot by designating right-hander Michael Fulmer for assignment.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 26

Cubs designate Michael Fulmer for assignment

The Cubs have designated right-hander Michael Fulmer for assignment, per a team announcement. That move will clear space on the active roster for the reinstatement of lefty Shota Imanaga, who’ll return from the injured list to start today’s game.