Editorial Staff
TJ Cotterill
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Matt Festa, The Uncommon Reliever
Because of his starter background, Festa throws five different pitch types out of the bullpen and used his guile to rocket to the big leagues.
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Julio Rodriguez Has That 'It' Factor
Though still a teenager, Rodriguez has a charismatic personality that draws teammates to him and makes him a focal point of the Mariners' rebuild.
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Mariners Want Justus Sheffield To Let It Fly
The young lefthander has the type of high-caliber stuff that doesn't require precise command. Now he just needs to believe that.
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Kyle Lewis Regains Trust In Injured Knee
Recovering physically from a major knee injury is only half the battle for Lewis. Now he must recover mentally and trust it.
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Justin Dunn Takes Long Route To Seattle
A first-round pick by the Mets in 2016, Dunn was traded to the Mariners in the offseason deal that sent Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to New York.
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Jarred Kelenic Could Define Mariners' Rebuild
The Mariners regarded Kelenic as their top target in the 2018 draft. They got their man six months later in a trade with the Mets.
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Braden Bishop Learns From Toughest Year
A slow start at Double-A and a season-ending surgery conspired to make 2018 the most trying year yet for Bishop.
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Joey Curletta Embraces New Hitting Approach
Trusting himself even in pitcher's counts helped Curletta unlock his offensive potential and claim Texas League player of the year honors.
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Matt Festa Is First Dipoto Pick To Reach Seattle
A career reliever in pro ball, Festa tried his hand at "opening" for the Mariners in September.
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Matt Festa Typifies Mariners' Relief Depth
Righthander Matt Festa made strides with his fastball and slider command at Double-A, which earned him multiple big league callups.
