Mariners evaluate major changes after disappointing 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:06 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Mariners evaluate major changes after disappointing 2026 season
Summary

The Seattle Mariners, with a 74-84 record, are out of playoff contention after a disappointing 2026 season. Following last year's failure to secure a World Series berth, manager Dan Wilson's leadership has come under scrutiny as the team underperformed despite possessing significant talent. Suggestions include dismissing Wilson and hiring former Red Sox manager Alex Cora to rejuvenate the roster. Key players like Cal Raleigh and Bryan Woo need to return to their previous form for the Mariners to compete effectively next season.

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  • •Mariners have a 74-84 record this season.
  • •They were previously one game away from the World Series in 2025.
  • •Manager Dan Wilson faces criticism for team underperformance.
  • •Calls are made for hiring Alex Cora to replace Wilson.
  • •Pitchers Bryan Woo and hitters like Cal Raleigh need to regain form.
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The Seattle Mariners were on their way to playing in the World Series for the first time in team history a year ago. They had a 3-1 lead late in the seventh game of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, but they could not hold that margin. It was a heartbreaking finish for manager Dan Wilson’s team as the Blue Jays […] The post 3 radical changes Mariners must make this offseason after brutal 2026 campaign appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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