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Team Name: Seattle Mariners

Seasons:  (1977 to 2021)

Playoff Appearances: 4

Pennants: 0

World Championships: 0

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Events in Seattle Mariner Team History 

American League grants the new expansion franchise in Seattle
American League grants the new expansion franchise in Seattle
1977 Seattle Mariners
1977 Seattle Mariners
Ruppert Jones of the Seattle Mariners hits a home run off Dennis Eckersley in the fifth inning to snap Eckersley's no-hit string of 22 1/3 innings, just two outs short of the major league record set by Cy Young. The Indians beat Seattle, 7 - 1.
Ruppert Jones of the Seattle Mariners hits a home run off Dennis Eckersley in the fifth inning to snap Eckersley’s no-hit string of 22 1/3 innings
Dennis Eckersley pitches a no-hitter as the Cleveland Indians beat the California Angels, 1 - 0
Indian right-hander Dennis Eckersley’s consecutive no-hit inning streak ends at 22.1 innings, two-third of a frame shy of Cy Young’s major league mark
Carl Yastrzemski collects his 506th career double moving him past Babe Ruth on the all-time list
Carl Yastrzemski collects his 506th career double moving him past Babe Ruth on the all-time list
Jack Brohamer is the only Major League player to ever homer while wearing shorts
 Jack Brohamer becomes the first White Sox player since Ray Schalk in 1922 to hit for the cycle
John Hiller
The Tigers top Seattle, 4 – 2, in 16 innings, winning on a home run by Lance Parrish
1978 – The Mariners and Red Sox combine for 16 extra-base hits in the Red Sox’s 10 – 9 victory. The Sox, down 9 – 7 in the 9th, start a rally when Fred Lynn lines his 5th hit of the game. Lynn scores on an error and Butch Hobson drives home the winner with a 2-run double. Jim Rice hits his 34th homer, Jack Brohamer adds four hits, and Bob Stanley wins his 12th against one loss. The Sox lose Dwight Evans in the 7th when he is beaned by a Mike Parrott pitch, but X-Rays show no fracture however.
Lefthander Floyd Bannister is traded to Seattle for shortstop Craig Reynolds. An All-Star in Seattle, Reynolds would become an All-Star again the next year before settling into a long career in his hometown.
Lefthander Floyd Bannister is traded to Seattle for shortstop Craig Reynolds. An All-Star in Seattle, Reynolds would become an All-Star again the next year before settling into a long career in his hometown.
Paul Molitor hits a leadoff HR-his 2nd in two days-as the Brewers roll by the Mariners‚ 10-3
Paul Molitor hits a leadoff HR-his 2nd in two days-as the Brewers roll by the Mariners‚ 10-3
Ruppert Jones of the Seattle Mariners hits a home run off Dennis Eckersley in the fifth inning to snap Eckersley's no-hit string of 22 1/3 innings, just two outs short of the major league record set by Cy Young. The Indians beat Seattle, 7 - 1.
Mariners’ Ruppert Jones hits a foul ball that sticks in the speaker above the first base dugout
 Dan Ford hits for the cycle but his Angels lose, 8 – 6, to the Mariners.
In separate deals, the New York Yankees acquire OF Ruppert Jones from the Seattle Mariners and C Rick Cerone and P Tom Underwood
The Seattle Mariners fire manager Darrell Johnson and replace him with Maury Wills
In a ten player deal the Mariners receive Richie Zish and the Rangers receive Rick Honeycutt
In a ten player deal the Mariners receive Richie Zish and the Rangers receive Rick Honeycutt
MLB approves sales of Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners
MLB approves sales of Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners
Billy Martin
A’s set record with 11 win to start season vs Mariners – Lenny Randle gets ejected
Maury Wills suspended for tampering with batters box
Maury Wills suspended for tampering with batters box
Lenny Randle blows ball foul
Lenny Randle Blows a ball foul
Jerry Grote sets Royals RBI record – straight out of retirement
 Seattle takes Mike Moore with the first pick overall in the annual amateur draft. The Cubs take Joe Carter with the 2nd pick while the Angels take Dick Schofield third.
 Seattle takes Mike Moore with the first pick overall in the annual amateur draft. The Cubs take Joe Carter with the 2nd pick while the Angels take Dick Schofield third.
In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Mariners beat the Red Sox, 8 - 7, in 20 innings
In the conclusion of the longest game in Fenway Park history, the Mariners beat the Red Sox, 8 – 7, in 20 innings
Needing just three wins to reach 300 for his career, pitcher Gaylord Perry signs a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
Needing just three wins to reach 300 for his career, pitcher Gaylord Perry signs a one-year contract with the Seattle Mariners.
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Gaylord Perry wins 300th
Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first major leaguer to reach 300 career saves
Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first major leaguer to reach 300 career saves
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Gaylord Perry of the Seattle Mariners is caught putting a foreign substance on the ball
Gaylord Perry ties Walter Johnson & Cy Young strikeout mark
Gaylord Perry ties Walter Johnson & Cy Young strikeout mark
Seattle Mariners select Cincinnati Reds minor league infielder Danny Tartabull 
Tony Bernazard traded for Julio Cruz
Tony Bernazard traded for Julio Cruz
The Chicago White Sox clinch their first-ever American League West championship
The Chicago White Sox clinch their first-ever American League West championship
The Mariners trade 2B Tony Bernazard to the Indians for OF Gorman Thomas and IF Jack Perconte.
The Mariners trade 2B Tony Bernazard to the Indians for OF Gorman Thomas and IF Jack Perconte.
Dave Kingman A's
In his first three at-bats, A’s Dave Kingman hits three home runs
Dwight Evans
Dwight Evans completes a cycle with a walk-off home run, becoming only the fourth major league player to accomplish the feat
Toronto stuns Seattle with 11 run 9th
Toronto stuns Seattle with 11 run 9th
Tigers draw 36,496 to break their attendance mark of 2,031,847 set in 1968
Tigers draw 36,496 to break their attendance mark of 2,031,847 set in 1968
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Gorman Thomas hits three home runs and drives in six runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 14 – 6 victory over the Oakland Athletics.
Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate
Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate
Dave Kingman A's
Oakland’s Dave Kingman becomes the 21st player to hit 400 career home runs, belting a two-run shot off Matt Young in the 1st inning of the A’s 11 – 5 win at Seattle.
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Roger Clemens Strikeouts 20 Seattle Mariners
Dave Winfield hits his 300th homer in a losing cause as the Yanks fall to Seattle, 5 - 2
Dave Winfield hits his 300th homer in a losing cause as the Yanks fall to Seattle, 5 – 2
Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan
Bo Jackson slugs his first major league home run – a 475-foot blast believed to be the longest to date at Royals Stadium – as Kansas City downs Seattle, 10 – 3.
Danny Kaye, the original owner of the Mariners, along with his partner Lester Smith from 1977 to 1981, dies of heart failure
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Seattle Mariners selected Ken Griffey Jr first in the MLB Draft
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Indian first baseman Joe Carter, swiping his career-high 30th base, becomes the tenth major leaguer to hit 30 home runs and to steal 30 bases in the same season
1988 – Jose Canseco belts two home runs in the A’s 6 – 2 win over Seattle to become the first player to hit 30 or more home runs in each of his first three major league seasons.
The Seattle Mariners hire Jim Lefebvre as their manager.
Ken Griffey Jr Debut
In his first major league at bat, Mariners’ center fielder Ken Griffey Jr. doubles off of Oakland’s Dave Stewart
one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California Angels
one-handed pitcher Jim Abbott makes his major league debut for the California Angels
Ken Griffey Jr., the youngest player in the majors, hits his first career homer on the first pitch he ever sees at his home ballpark, the Kingdome.
Ken Griffey Jr., the youngest player in the majors, hits his first career homer on the first pitch he ever sees at his home ballpark, the Kingdome.
Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise
Expos trade Randy Johnson for Mark Langston
Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise
Seattle Mariners trade star pitcher Mark Langston and a player to be named later – Randy Johnson
Nolan Ryan pitches his 11th career one-hitter, beating the Mariners, 6-1
Nolan Ryan pitches his 11th career one-hitter, beating the Mariners, 6-1
Bo Jackson throws out Harold Reynolds
Bo Jackson throws out Harold Reynolds
Brian Holman of the Seattle Mariners loses his bid for the major league's 13th perfect game with two outs in the 9th inning
Brian Holman of the Seattle Mariners loses his bid for the major league’s 13th perfect game with two outs in the 9th inning
randy johnson first no hitter
Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise
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Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. become the first father and son combination to play together in a major league game
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Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ken Griffey, Sr. become the first father-and-son combination to hit back-to-back home runs
On Opening Day in front of a full house at Seattle’s Kingdome, the Rangers score nine runs in the top of the eighth inning and hold on to beat the Mariners, 12-10. Texas had been trailing 8-3 before the late-inning barrage.
Bret Boone becomes part of major league baseball’s first three-generation family when he makes his debut at second base
Bret Boone becomes part of major league baseball’s first three-generation family when he makes his debut at second base
Lou Piniella is named manager of the Seattle Mariners.
Lou Piniella is named manager of the Seattle Mariners.
The Seattle Mariners sign free agent P Chris Bosio to a four-year contract.
The Seattle Mariners sign free agent P Chris Bosio to a four-year contract.
Chris Bosio pitches the second no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history a 7 - 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox
Chris Bosio pitches the second no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history a 7 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox
Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow's game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.
Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow’s game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.
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The long career of Ranger right-hander Nolan Ryan, who had announced his plans to retire at the end of the season
Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise
Randy Johnson becomes the 12th pitcher this century to strike out 300 batters in a season
Jacobs Field
Cleveland Indians inaugurate Jacobs Field with a 4-3 victory
OF Ken Griffey Jr. leads the Mariners to a 12 - 3 win over the Angels by stroking his 31st home run of the season. In doing so, Griffey breaks Babe Ruth's record for most home runs before the end of June. Although the Yankee slugger needed only 63 games to reach 30 homers in 1928 and 68 games in 1930, Junior accomplishes the feat in the Mariners' 70th game of the season.
OF Ken Griffey Jr. leads the Mariners to a 12 – 3 win over the Angels by stroking his 31st home run of the season. In doing so, Griffey breaks Babe Ruth’s record for most home runs before the end of June. Although the Yankee slugger needed only 63 games to reach 30 homers in 1928 and 68 games in 1930, Junior accomplishes the feat in the Mariners’ 70th game of the season.
Red Sox shortstop John Valentin snares Marc Newfield’s sixth-inning line drive, steps on second retiring Mike Blowers, and then tags the runner coming from first, Kevin Mitchell, to turn an unassisted triple play. After completing the rare feat, accomplishing a play that has occurred only ten times in major league history, the infielder begins a three-homer outburst by Boston in the bottom of the frame, helping the team defeat the Mariners at Fenway Park, 4-3.
Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch
Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch
In the bottom of the 11th inning, Edgar Martinez drives home the tying and winning runs with a double to left field to rally the Seattle Mariners to a 6 - 5 win and the Division Series over the Yankees. Martinez bats .571 with 10 RBI in the best-of-five series. Ken Griffey, Jr., who beats the relay throw home to score the winning run, belts five home runs in the series. Following the 2010 season, a panel of experts at the MLB Network will vote this game the 15th greatest game of the past fifty years.
In the bottom of the 11th inning, Edgar Martinez drives home the tying and winning runs with a double to left field to rally the Seattle Mariners to a 6 – 5 win and the Division Series over the Yankees. Martinez bats .571 with 10 RBI in the best-of-five series. Ken Griffey, Jr., who beats the relay throw home to score the winning run, belts five home runs in the series. Following the 2010 season, a panel of experts at the MLB Network will vote this game the 15th greatest game of the past fifty years.
The Seattle Mariners trade second baseman Bret Boone and pitcher Erik Hanson to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for P Bobby Ayala and catcher Dan Wilson.
New York Yankees acquire first baseman Tino Martinez and pitcher Jeff Nelson from the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox play the earliest Opening Day game in history
Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox play the earliest Opening Day game in history
Dwight Gooden no-hitter for the Yankees vs Mariners
Dwight Gooden no-hitter for the Yankees vs Mariners
Chris Hoiles hits walkoff grandslam
Alex Rodriguez borrows a bat from Ken Griffey and belts a 3-run homer to lead the Mariners to a 5 – 1 win
Mike Greenwell drives in all 9 runs in Red Sox win
Mike Greenwell drives in all 9 runs in Red Sox win
The Seattle Mariners acquire righty Scott Sanders from the Padres for lefty Sterling Hitchcock.
Manny Ramirez hits Josias Manzanillo hit the groin with a 107 mph line drive
Manny Ramirez hits Josias Manzanillo hit the groin with a 107 mph line drive
Ken Griffey, Jr. hits his 300th career home run to become the second-youngest player to reach the milestone
Ken Griffey, Jr. hits his 300th career home run to become the second-youngest player to reach the milestone
Dan Wilson
Dan Wilson hits the first inside-the-park grand slam in the history of the Mariners
Ken Griffey makes an incredible catch at Tiger Stadium
Ken Griffey makes an incredible catch at Tiger Stadium
Nomar Garciaparra becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons
Nomar Garciaparra becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons
Mariner shortstop Alex Rodriguezbecomes the first infielder and third player in major league history to have 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in the same season.
Mariner shortstop Alex Rodriguezbecomes the first infielder and third player in major league history to have 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in the same season.
Ken Griffey, Jr. hits his league-leading 56th homer of the season and 350th of his career, becoming the youngest player ever to reach the milestone
dennis martinez
Dennis Martinez announces his retirement
ken griffey strikesout vs mike morgan
Mike Morgan Spans 19 years between wins
Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. joins Babe Ruth, Ralph Kiner, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, and Mark McGwire as the only players to hit 40 homers in four consecutive seasons.
Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. joins Babe Ruth, Ralph Kiner, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, and Mark McGwire as the only players to hit 40 homers in four consecutive seasons.
Ken Griffey Jr., who wants to be nearer his family in Orlando, asks the Mariners to move him to a team that is closer to Florida
Ken Griffey Jr., who wants to be nearer his family in Orlando, asks the Mariners to move him to a team that is closer to Florida
In just 17.6 seconds, the Kingdome is demolished
The Ranger-Mariner game is delayed by rain due to Safeco Field's retractable roof failing to close.
The Ranger-Mariner game is delayed by rain due to Safeco Field’s retractable roof failing to close.
Kazuhiro Sasaki sets the rookie record for saves by notching his 37th
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Mariano Rivera breaks Whitey Ford’s record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched in postseason play with 33 1/3 scoreless frames.
The Mariners sign Orix Blue Wave's Ichiro Suzuki to a three-year deal making him the first Japanese position player in major league history. Seattle agrees to pay $13 million to his former team for the right to negotiate with Japan's best hitter.
The Mariners sign Orix Blue Wave’s Ichiro Suzuki to a three-year deal making him the first Japanese position player in major league history. Seattle agrees to pay $13 million to his former team for the right to negotiate with Japan’s best hitter.
Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is signed by the Seattle Mariners to a $14,088,000, three-year contract.
Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is signed by the Seattle Mariners to a $14,088,000, three-year contract.
ESPN becomes the first network to ask players, coaches, and umpires to wear a microphone during a game
Ron Wright Hits into a triple play in only game he ever plays
Ron Wright Hits into a triple play in only game he ever plays
At Fenway Park, Pedro Martinez becomes the 11th pitcher in American League history to record an immaculate inning when he strikes out the side on nine pitches in the first frame. The Red Sox right-hander fans Ichiro Suzuki, Mark McLemore, and Ruben Sierra to begin Boston's eventual 4-1 victory over Seattle.
At Fenway Park, Pedro Martinez becomes the 11th pitcher in American League history to record an immaculate inning when he strikes out the side on nine pitches in the first frame. The Red Sox right-hander fans Ichiro Suzuki, Mark McLemore, and Ruben Sierra to begin Boston’s eventual 4-1 victory over Seattle.
A Rod breaks his own Homerun Record for Shortstops
A Rod breaks his own Homerun Record for Shortstops
Diamondbacks bench coach Bob Melvin is selected to be the Mariners’ twelfth manager in franchise history
Ichiro Suzuki makes history, breaking the major league record for hits in a single season
Ichiro Suzuki makes history, breaking the major league record for hits in a single season
The Seattle Mariners sign relief pitcher Jeff Nelson to a minor league contract, his third stint with the club
The Seattle Mariners sign relief pitcher Jeff Nelson to a minor league contract, his third stint with the club
Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners becomes the third major leaguer since 1900 to reach 1,000 hits in fewer than 700 games when he singles in the bottom of the 1st inning in the Mariners' 3 - 1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Suzuki's 1,000th hit comes in his 696th game. Chuck Klein reached the mark in 1933 in 683 games, and Lloyd Waner reached it in 1932 in 686 games.
Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners becomes the third major leaguer since 1900 to reach 1,000 hits in fewer than 700 games when he singles in the bottom of the 1st inning in the Mariners’ 3 – 1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Suzuki’s 1,000th hit comes in his 696th game. Chuck Klein reached the mark in 1933 in 683 games, and Lloyd Waner reached it in 1932 in 686 games.
Showing that teams put a premium on pitching, the Boston Red Sox and reliever Mike Timlin agree to a one-year contract worth about $3.25 million, and the Seattle Mariners exercise their $6.25 million option on closer Eddie Guardado, choosing to keep him rather than explore an uncertain free agent market.
Showing that teams put a premium on pitching, the Boston Red Sox and reliever Mike Timlin agree to a one-year contract worth about $3.25 million, and the Seattle Mariners exercise their $6.25 million option on closer Eddie Guardado, choosing to keep him rather than explore an uncertain free agent market.
At Safeco Field, Seattle Mariners rookie Kenji Johjima, the first catcher from Japan to start a major league game, hits a home run for his first hit in Seattle’s 5 – 4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
Ichiro collects 1,414 hits in just 1000 games
Ichiro collects 1,414 hits in just 1000 games
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Ichiro Suzuki collected his 200th hit for 7th consecutive season
Baltimore Orioles deal Erik Bedard to the Seattle Mariners for prospects Adam Jones and 4 others
Baltimore Orioles deal Erik Bedard to the Seattle Mariners for prospects Adam Jones and 4 others
In the Mariners’ 5-4 win over Florida at Safeco Field, Felix Hernandez strikes out the side on nine pitches to become the 13th pitcher in American League history to throw an immaculate inning. King Felix’s fourth frame victims include Jeremy Hermida (swinging), Jorge Cantu (swinging), and Mike Jacobs (looking).
Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the Seattle Mariner franchise to hit a home run
Adrian Beltre becomes the fourth player in Seattle franchise historyto hit for the cycle
The Seattle Mariners hire Don Wakamatsu as their new manager. He will be the first Asian-American manager in Major League Baseball history.
The Seattle Mariners hire Don Wakamatsu as their new manager. He will be the first Asian-American manager in Major League Baseball history.
In his first game back from the DL after suffering a torn right testicle Adrian Beltre hears the The Nutcracker Suite when he steps into the batter’s box
Kendry Morales breaks his left ankle jumping on home plate while celebrating his walk-off grand slam that beat Seattle
The Mariners sign Japanese P Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract as a free agent
Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox throws a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, a 4 - 0 victory for the ChiSox.
Philip Humber of the Chicago White Sox throws a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field, a 4 – 0 victory for the ChiSox.
Houston's Brandon Barnes collects the eighth cycle in franchise history
Houston’s Brandon Barnes collects the eighth cycle in franchise history
Mariners pitching prospect Victor Sanchez suffers a critical head injury
Houston extends streak to 10 straight as Evan Gattis homers twice
the Angels score 7 in the 9th mounting a tremendous comeback to defeat the Mariners
the Angels score 7 in the 9th mounting a tremendous comeback to defeat the Mariners
Larry Sheets homerun breaks the Oriole team record for the month of May
Larry Sheets homerun breaks the Oriole team record for the month of May
Bret Boone on the 2001 Mariners
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