Ryan Divish, beat reporter
Record, AL West finish: 90-72, 2nd behind Astros by one game
Playoffs? Yes, lose in ALDS
Outlook: This Mariners team, when healthy, has a better roster than any of the previous three seasons when so much was expected. The offense shouldn’t be as reliant on home runs and won’t strikeout as much. With the Astros, Mariners and Rangers beating up on each other, 91 wins will take the division.
World Series: Braves over Astros
AL Cy Young: Corbin Burnes, Orioles
NL Cy Young: Spencer Strider, Braves
AL MVP: Julio Rodriguez, Mariners
NL MVP: Ronald Acuna, Braves
AL ROY: Wyatt Langford, Rangers
NL ROY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers
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Adam Jude, staff reporter
Record, AL West finish: 92-70, first
Playoffs? Yes, lose in ALDS
Outlook: With a more balanced roster, the Mariners won’t have to rely so heavily on a pitching staff that has carried the freight for most of the past three seasons. The offense is capable now, with a chance to be very good, and Year 3 of Julio Rodriguez could turn into a very fun summer for the Mariners.
World Series: Orioles over Dodgers
AL Cy Young: Tarik Skubal, Tigers
NL Cy Young: Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers
AL MVP: Juan Soto, Yankees
NL MVP: Mookie Betts, Dodgers
AL ROY: Jackson Holliday, Orioles
NL ROY: Jackson Chourio, Brewers
Mike Vorel, columnist
Record: AL West finish: 90-72, 2nd behind Astros
Playoffs? Yes, lose in ALDS
Outlook: If healthy, these Mariners have a reasonably high floor, with five quality starters that should consistently keep them in games. But there are also legitimate question marks, as the bullpen attempts to overcome early injuries and the lineup features some concerning injury histories as well. Their defense and bullpen may take a small step back, but the Mariners’ rotation and a more complete lineup will help secure a wild card spot. Seattle will win a series but fall in the divisional round for the second time in the last three years.
World Series: Braves over Astros
Cy Young winners: Mariners’ Luis Castillo, Braves’ Max Fried
MVPs: Astros’ Yordan Alvarez, Braves Ronald Acuna Jr.
AL ROY: Evan Carter, Rangers
NL ROY: Jackson Chourio, Brewers
Matt Calkins, columnist
Record, AL West finish: 89-73, 2nd behind Astros
Playoffs? Yes, lose in ALDS
Outlook: The Mariners are talented and have one of the best rotations in baseball, but they aren’t a top-two American League team and will likely fall short of the championship series.
World Series: Braves over Yankees
AL Cy Young: Luis Castillo
NL Cy Young: Spencer Strider
AL MVP: Aaron Judge
NL MVP: Ronald Acuna
AL ROY: Evan Carter
NL ROY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Larry Stone, former columnist and guest picker
Record, AL West finish: 93-69, first in AL West
Playoffs? Yes, lose in ALCS
Outlook: What started out as a highly depressing offseason actually turned into a fruitful one, with the Mariners fortifying their roster enough to give hope for a more functional offense — one anchored by their budding superstar, Julio Rodriguez. Coupled with perhaps the best rotation in the game, the Mariners are poised for a strong run at the division title if their health holds out.
World Series: Braves over Orioles
AL Cy Young: Corbin Burnes, Orioles
NL Cy Young: Spencer Strider, Braves
AL MVP: Julio Rodriguez, Mariners
NL MVP: Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks
AL ROY: Wyatt Langford, Rangers
NL ROY: Jackson Chourio, Brewers
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