When you see a championship banner cruising down the street, you know it's a special time for the Seattle Mariners and their fans. Thanks to a little sneak peek from King 5 TV in Seattle, Mariners faithful got a glimpse of the 2025 American League West Champions banner, ready to be unveiled as the team kicks off the 2026 season against the Cleveland Guardians.
This new banner will proudly join the ranks of divisional titles from 1995, 1997, and 2001. The Mariners made it to the American League Championship Series for the fourth time in franchise history, but fell in a hard-fought seven-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. With the 2026 season on the horizon, the expectations are sky-high for Seattle.
Reflecting on the 2025 Mariners
The 2025 season was nothing short of remarkable. The Mariners finished with a 90-72 record, finally dethroning the Houston Astros from their long-standing division dominance. A thrilling victory over the Detroit Tigers in the American League Division Series, highlighted by a dramatic 15th-inning walk-off in Game 5, had fans on the edge of their seats.
Cal Raleigh was a force to be reckoned with, smashing 60 home runs-a record for a Mariners player, a catcher, and a switch-hitter-earning him second place in the MVP race. All-Star nods went to Bryan Woo, Andres Munoz, Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez, and Randy Arozarena, with Raleigh also taking home the Home Run Derby crown, putting Seattle on the national stage.
The season wasn't without its challenges, as injuries to key players like Logan Gilbert, George Kirby, and Bryce Miller tested the team's resilience. A rocky August and early September threatened to derail their efforts, but a strong finish kept their championship dreams alive.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As the new season approaches, questions linger. Bryce Miller will start on the injured list, and J.P.
Crawford might join him. The impact of the World Baseball Classic on players and whether Brendan Donovan can fill the void left by Jorge Polanco are topics of discussion.
These uncertainties will begin to unravel next Thursday night when the Mariners face off against Cleveland, the 2025 American League Central champions. Logan Gilbert, named the Opening Day starter for the second consecutive year, will lead the charge, hoping to replicate his success from last season's opener against the Athletics.
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