Mariners News: Bryce Miller, Andrés Muñoz, and The San Diego Padres
Analyzing the Mariners’ bad-luck start, checking in on Bryce Miller’s status, and more news from around baseball.
Mar 27, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (75) celebrates after a game against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Good morning everyone and happy Saturday! The Mariners’ slide continued yesterday in a flat 5-0 loss to the Rangers.
Though the team is tied for third in the biggest split between xwOBA and wOBA and is 26th in BABIP, the hits just aren’t falling for the team yet. To keep it on a positive note amongst all of the bellyaching, what’s one offense-related item that you’ve been encouraged by so far? I would say Cole Young’s increasing confidence and maturity is a huge development for the M’s since they’ve been in sore need of a competent, set-and-forget second baseman for years.
In Mariners news… In case you missed it, Bryce Miller is embarking on a rehab assignment with Tacoma, with his first start coming today. The team expects that he will need the full 30 days to get back to the big league club. Andrés Muñoz opened up about his blowup outing against San Diego and outlined what needs to change moving forward.
Mariners reporter Angie Mentink spoke out about her use of AI to help prepare postgame interview questions for the team. Zac Hereth dug into the numbers behind the team’s unlucky start to the season . Make sure to submit your responses for the Lookout Landing Reverse Mailbag!