Mariners Open Season with High Hopes

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome to Seattle Mariners News today. AI-powered coverage of your squad. The Seattle Mariners kick off their 50th season tonight at T-Mobile Park, hosting the Cleveland Guardians in the opener. Logan Gilbert takes the mound for his second straight opening day start, facing Guardians right-hander Tanner Byvy at 7-10pm. After last year's run to Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, the Mariners enter his favorites to win the AL West with Sky High, expectations. The team finalized this 26-man roster, placing shortstop JP Crawford on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder issue in pitcher Bryce. Miller on the 15-day list, due to an oblique strain. They also resigned first baseman Josh Naylor to a 5-year deal worth $92,500,000, building on his impact from last summer's trade that boosted their World Series hopes. Fans are buzzing with excitement, lining up hours early outside the stadium as players

1:01warm up. Stars like Catcher Cow Raleigh and Outfielder Julio Rodriguez anchor the lineup with Raleigh set to handle calls amid the new automated ball strike. Challenge system debuting at home. Manager Dan Wilson announced the first lineup of the year, leaning on those franchise cornerstones amid season previews predicting a deep playoff. Push. People in satellite viewers finally get local game access alongside the streaming option on Mariners.TV. All eyes turned to Gilbert's pitch tonight as the Mariners chase that elusive pennant and what could be their most promising year yet.