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Arozarena’s Robbery and Ninth-Inning HR Spark Mariners Rally
sports2 days ago

Arozarena’s Robbery and Ninth-Inning HR Spark Mariners Rally

Randy Arozarena robbed Miguel Amaya of a potential homer early, then delivered a go-ahead homer in the ninth as Seattle beat the Cubs, capping a night that also featured five solid innings from rookie Kade Anderson. With the Mariners mired in a slump, Seattle brass floated rotation tweaks—potentially a six-man setup or piggyback plan when Bryan Woo returns—as they cling to postseason hopes.

Alcantara Starts, Happ Sits: Cubs Shuffle Lineup vs. Lefty Kade Anderson
sports3 days ago

Alcantara Starts, Happ Sits: Cubs Shuffle Lineup vs. Lefty Kade Anderson

The Cubs’ lineup for tonight’s game against the Seattle Mariners features Pete Crow-Armstrong in center, Seiya Suzuki at DH, Alex Bregman at third, Michael Busch at first, Nico Hoerner at short, Tyrone Taylor in right, Pedro Ramirez at second, Kevin Alcantara in left, and Miguel Amaya catching. With left-hander Kade Anderson on the mound for Seattle, Ian Happ sits and Alcantara starts in left; Taylor starts in right in place of Suzuki, with Hoerner moving to short to cover for the injured Dansby Swanson and Amaya catching instead of Carson Kelly. David Peterson starts for the Cubs against the Mariners’ rookie on the mound in his MLB debut; first pitch is 6:15 pm CT on FOX, with injury notes and broadcast details included in the piece.

Mariners Promote Kade Anderson as Diaz DFA’d to Create Roster Space
sports3 days ago

Mariners Promote Kade Anderson as Diaz DFA’d to Create Roster Space

Seattle designated left-hander Jhonathan Diaz for assignment to clear 26- and 40-man roster space for top pitching prospect Kade Anderson, who will make his MLB debut today against the Cubs as Seattle plans a six-man rotation. Diaz appeared in one MLB game this season (1 1/3 IP, one earned run) after a 2026 Triple-A Tacoma run with a 6.22 ERA over 111 1/3 innings and 20 homers allowed. Anderson’s promotion marks his arrival to the majors amid health questions surrounding teammates Bryan Woo and Bryce Miller.

Mariners promote top pitching prospect Kade Anderson for Saturday MLB debut
sports4 days ago

Mariners promote top pitching prospect Kade Anderson for Saturday MLB debut

Seattle Mariners promote 22-year-old left-hander Kade Anderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2025 draft, to make his MLB debut Saturday against the Cubs. He has dominated Double-A Arkansas this season with a 1.06 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and a 135/13 K/BB across 93 1/3 innings, making him a must-roster fantasy asset with immediate impact potential.

Mariners Promote Top Prospect Kade Anderson for MLB Debut vs Cubs
sports4 days ago

Mariners Promote Top Prospect Kade Anderson for MLB Debut vs Cubs

The Seattle Mariners will call up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson to make his major-league debut Saturday at home against the Chicago Cubs, aiming to spark a playoff push. Anderson, The Athletic’s No. 1 prospect, has dominated in the minors with a 1.06 ERA and 135 strikeouts in 18 starts for Double-A Arkansas this year and will need to be added to Seattle’s 40-man roster, likely via moving Matt Brash to the 60-day injured list to create space amid Seattle’s slide in the standings.

Mariners Promote Elite Prospect Kade Anderson for MLB Debut
sports5 days ago

Mariners Promote Elite Prospect Kade Anderson for MLB Debut

Seattle called up left-hander Kade Anderson, widely regarded as MLB's top pitching prospect, to make his big-league debut on Aug. 22 against the Cubs after a dominant run in Double-A Arkansas (93.1 IP, 135 K, 13 BB; 1.06 ERA with 1.78 FIP, 2.67 DRA). Anderson brings a varied arsenal (fastball, slider, curve, change) and is expected to anchor a rotation often stretching to five innings per start; the promotion is timed to preserve 2027 rookie eligibility via the service-time clock, and Dipoto has signaled he won’t be used in relief, though innings remain closely monitored.

Seattle Promotes Top Prospect Kade Anderson for MLB Debut
sports5 days ago

Seattle Promotes Top Prospect Kade Anderson for MLB Debut

Seattle will promote pitching prospect Kade Anderson to make his MLB debut against the Cubs on Saturday, creating a 40-man roster hole likely by transferring Matt Brash to the 60-day injured list due to his lat strain. Anderson, widely regarded as the top pitching prospect in the game and the third overall pick in 2025, has dominated Double-A Arkansas (18 starts, 1.06 ERA, 41% strikeouts) with a four-pitch arsenal and advanced command. His arrival could spur Seattle to a six-man rotation as they look to turn around a sputtering season; the Mariners sit 60-68 and remain in the AL West race but outside the top Wild Card spots, seeking a spark from their top prospect.

sports5 days ago

Anderson Emerges: Mariners Prospect Proves Worth Beyond the Numbers

Kade Anderson, Seattle's top pitching prospect, has dominated Double-A with a 1.06 ERA, a 40.5% strikeout rate, and a .147 average against, while earning praise for his leadership and willingness to help teammates like Ryan Sloan; a late-season big-league call-up is possible, but workload management and the impending lockout will influence when he reaches Seattle.

Young Prospects Shine as AL Tops NL in 2026 Futures Game
sports1 month ago

Young Prospects Shine as AL Tops NL in 2026 Futures Game

The American League defeated the National League 6-1 in the 2026 MLB Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park, highlighted by five standout prospects: Jesús Made, Kade Anderson, Leo De Vries, Seth Hernandez and Nathan Flewelling. Made, widely regarded as baseball’s top prospect at 19, flashed premium bat speed; Anderson exhibited a deep, effective repertoire and high strikeout potential; De Vries showed speed and contact as a 19-year-old shortstop; Hernandez, a 19-year-old right-hander, touched 99 mph with a strong changeup; Flewelling, a catcher, belted the game’s lone homer and earned Futures Game MVP honors. The AL’s win marked its first Futures Game victory since 2022, with the NL still leading the series 4-2-1.

Key Insights on Mariners' Top Pick Kade Anderson
sports1 year ago

Key Insights on Mariners' Top Pick Kade Anderson

The Seattle Mariners selected LSU left-hander Kade Anderson with the third pick in the MLB Draft, valuing his advanced skills and potential. Anderson, who excelled at LSU and was a top prospect, will not play in the minors this summer due to his workload but is expected to develop into a key player, with comparisons to Mariners' pitchers Gilbert and Kirby. The team showed strong interest by conducting an in-home visit, highlighting their confidence in his potential.

Mariners Sign First-Round Pick Kade Anderson
sports1 year ago

Mariners Sign First-Round Pick Kade Anderson

The Mariners have agreed to sign their first-round pick, pitcher Kade Anderson, for approximately $8.8 million, below the slot value. Anderson, a top college prospect from LSU and a standout in the 2025 College World Series, is known for his strong pitches and potential to quickly reach the majors. His signing adds a promising young arm to the Mariners' pitching depth.