Are fans in the Pacific Northwest putting too much stock in Baseball America's recent rating of the Seattle Mariners' farm system?

The Mariners remain the only franchise never to reach the World Series, but their immediate challenge is more modest -- and more attainable. A repeat as American League West champions would represent new ground for Seattle,

MLB Pipeline, put out by MLB.com, unveiled its top-100 prospects list this week, and the Mariners have seven guys on it. That includes a top-10 guy, Colt Emerson, the shortstop who might be up in the majors very early in the season.

Baseball America released its first top 100 prospects list for the 2026 season on Wednesday, and it featured four young Seattle Mariners on the ledger. Shortsto

The American League MVP finalist was the fifth Mariners to be named a top 100 player on the MLB Network countdown.

Even after Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette recently joined new teams in free agency, one of the league's best middle-of-the-order hitters remains available on the open market.

The Seattle Mariners acquired right-hander Cooper Criswell from the New York Mets on Friday for cash, and designated left-hander Jhonathan Diaz for assignment

Heading into the offseason, the Mariners had seven arbitration-eligible players. Miller, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Randy Arozarena, Matt Brash and Gabe Speier were those players. The M's had until Jan. 9 to come to a contract agreement with each player before exchanging arbitration numbers.

The 2025 Seattle Mariners were littered with homegrown talent. Cal Raleigh, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Bryan Woo, and Julio Rodriguez were all difference-makers — and all of those players came through the system.

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly brought in MLB veteran RHP Dane Dunning on a minor league contract, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com.

After garnering plenty of attention and adulation for their success in 2025, the Seattle Mariners will get plenty of screen time this year as they attempt an encore