The Seattle Mariners Look Like a Team of Destiny

The Mariners’ magical ride down the stretch has many fans and observers thinking that the 2025 season will end with Seattle’s first shot at a World Series title

Sep 11, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez (44) celebrates after hitting a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images / Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

By Ryan K Boman | Sept 23, 2025 | On SI at Sports Illustrated

There are a lot of reasons to like the Seattle Mariners, even if you’re not necessarily part of their fan base. As the club moves closer to clinching its first American League West Division title since 2001, these guys aren’t just winning games. They’re displaying just how deep and talented their roster truly is.

Of course, fans have been enthralled with the display of power from catcher Cal Raleigh, who leads the league in home runs and RBI, is nearing the historic 60-homer mark, and is garnering support as a serious AL MVP candidate. Pairing him with one of the best young players in the game, Julio Rodriguez, and there’s a lot of star power there.

At the same time, the contributions have also come from shortstop JP Crawford and first baseman Josh Naylor. The Mariners have some big bats, and if Randy Arozarena and Eugenio Sanchez (a forty-homer hitter himself) catch fire, this team will steamroll its playoff opponents.

The Mariners have won 14 of their last 15 games, and it’s almost as if they’re already in postseason form. They’ve found a winning formula with a steady-but-not-spectacular rotation that keeps… Read More HERE