Mariners seek new manager after Torey Lovullo's return to Diamondbacks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Seattle Mariners are in search of a new manager following Dan Wilson's departure after a 76-86 season. Torey Lovullo confirmed he will continue as the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, narrowing the Mariners' options. President of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto is looking for an experienced, outside hire to lead the team. Candidates mentioned include Brandon Hyde, who led the Baltimore Orioles to two postseason appearances, Rocco Baldelli, previously with the Minnesota Twins, and Alex Cora, who won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox. The Mariners aim to find a manager capable of restoring team performance and accountability.
- •Dan Wilson was fired after the Mariners' underwhelming season.
- •Torey Lovullo will stay with the Diamondbacks on a two-year deal.
- •Brandon Hyde led the Orioles to the AL East title and two playoffs.
- •Rocco Baldelli won three AL Central titles with the Twins.
- •Alex Cora has a championship pedigree but carries past controversies.
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — 3 manager candidates Mariners must pivot to after Torey Lovullo’s Diamondbacks return
"The Seattle Mariners need a manager who can turn expectations into consistent execution. Torey Lovullo’s return to the Arizona Diamondbacks narrows down the search, but it should not lower Seattle’s standards after a 76-86 season cost Dan Wilson his job. The Arizona Republic’s Nick Piecoro took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday to report that […] The post 3 manager candidates Mariners must pivot to after Torey Lovullo’s Diamondbacks return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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