Mariners labeled most disappointing team in franchise history by Seattle Times
The Seattle Times • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

The Seattle Mariners have been identified as the most disappointing team in their franchise history, according to a piece by The Seattle Times. While this season's performance does not rank as the worst, the accumulation of failures over the past five months has contributed to this designation. The analysis highlights various reasons behind the disappointment. Further discussions may follow regarding management and player performance as the season progresses.
- •Seattle Mariners deemed most disappointing, not the worst overall.
- •Identified reasons span over five months of play.
- •Analysis published by The Seattle Times on September 18.
- •Discussion on management's future effectiveness may arise.
- 7:52 PMThe Seattle Times — These Mariners have been most disappointing in franchise history - The Seattle Times
"This is not the worst Mariners team in franchise history. Far from it. But it is the most disappointing. Here are five-plus months of reasons.
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