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Mariners manager Jason Kanzler jabs Astros at press conference

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 12:40 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Mariners manager Jason Kanzler jabs Astros at press conference

Summary

Seattle Mariners introduced Jason Kanzler as their new manager during a press conference at T-Mobile Park on November 4, 2026. Kanzler, referencing his time as an opposing coach, took a lighthearted jab at the Houston Astros, calling them 'the team that shall not be named.' His hiring follows a disappointing 2026 season for the Mariners, who finished with a 76-86 record. At age 36, Kanzler is the youngest full-time manager in Mariners history and replaces Dan Wilson. He previously worked as a minor league hitting coordinator and was Chicago Cubs' director of player development before his appointment.

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Status Watch

•Kanzler was hired on November 3, 2026.
•He joked about the Astros during his introductory remarks.
•Seattle finished the 2026 season at 76-86.
•Kanzler is the youngest manager in Mariners history.
•He replaces Dan Wilson after a lackluster season.

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12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler absolutely flames Astros during introductory press conference

What they're saying

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New Seattle Mariners manager Jason Kanzler took a playful jab at the Houston Astros during his introductory press conference Wednesday, referencing his former employer without naming the club. Kanzler spoke at T-Mobile Park one day after the Mariners announced his hiring . The remark concerned his previous visits to Seattle as an opposing coach […] The post Mariners new manager Jason Kanzler absolutely flames Astros during introductory press conference appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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