Mariners fans haven’t viewed their team in a playoff game since 2001. They extended their streak of no postseason appearances to 20 years last season, but Seattle won 90 games despite being outscored by 51 runs. Their pitching staff finished 16th in ERA (4.30) while ranking higher in bullpen ERA (3.88 – eighth). The Mariners’ relievers picked up 45 wins and 51 saves with 27 losses. Seattle scored 697 runs (23rd), hit 199 home runs (13th) and stole 64 bases (18th).
Their big push in free agency was the signing of SP Robbie Ray ($115 million for five seasons).