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Lloyd McClendon Fired by Mariners: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

The Seattle Mariners fired manager Lloyd McClendon on Friday after a disappointing 2015 season that saw the team once again fail to reach the postseason.

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times first reported the news, and Greg Johns of MLB.com passed along confirmation from the team.

"After extensive conversations it became clear to me that our baseball philosophies were not closely aligned," general manager Jerry DiPoto said, per Johns.

Johns noted bench coach Trent Jewett, third base coach Rich Donnelly, outfield coach Andy Van Slyke and bullpen coach Mike Rojas were fired as well.